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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
QUOTE (imaisha @ May 28 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i got the DS-3032 and AOS fee bill via e-mail on the 10th day. it just takes a little waiting (like i'm doing now for the IV fee bill sad.gif ).
definitely give them your email address and you'll receive all the forms as soon as they are generated rather than waiting for the mail.



Thanks. Just call NVC, woman told me to wait for mail, but I gave her my email address.
Hope it will help.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 12:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
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QUOTE (Svetlana @ May 28 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC get my case on May 20, autovoice keeps telling me "wait for 6 days to beneficiary received the notification"...what should I do? Anybody knows phone # where I can talk to a person?
Thank you!


Have a read here it will tell you all you need to know about NVC, make sure you check-out the shortcuts as well.

http://www.visajourn...nal_Visa_Center


Thank you, but I read that. I am interesting how long others are waiting for the first bill.
I already sent email from his address to NVC about I am my husband agent.





Did you already speak to the operator and give them both your email addresses, Once they have that they will email all the information to you instead of sending it in the mail.


No, 1-603-334-0700 doesn't have alive person. Do you have other phone #?





Yes it does have live operators you just need to press 1 and then 5 once the call is answered.



Thank you. I'll call right now.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
QUOTE (gixbr @ May 28 2009, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Svetlana,

check out this topic: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=191437

we all were in the same situation a month ago, if you want to see how long it usually takes for each step in NVC just read people's timeline, those ones on that topic are pretty recent and you will get a good idea of how much time we had to wait. You can always look at mine too.



How you received your first bill? Did you call them?
your time line is showing :03/03/09 - NVC received papers
03/05/09 - NVC number assigned
03/09/09 - NVC generated DS 3032 and AOS bill ..... 4 days only after ##
I am waiting for 8 days already, that's I am worry
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
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QUOTE (Svetlana @ May 28 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TayRivers @ May 28 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ May 28 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC get my case on May 20, autovoice keeps telling me "wait for 6 days to beneficiary received the notification"...what should I do? Anybody knows phone # where I can talk to a person?
Thank you!


Have a read here it will tell you all you need to know about NVC, make sure you check-out the shortcuts as well.

http://www.visajourn...nal_Visa_Center


Thank you, but I read that. I am interesting how long others are waiting for the first bill.
I already sent email from his address to NVC about I am my husband agent.



Did you already speak to the operator and give them both your email addresses, Once they have that they will email all the information to you instead of sending it in the mail.


No, 1-603-334-0700 doesn't have alive person. Do you have other phone #?


SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
QUOTE (TayRivers @ May 28 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ May 28 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC get my case on May 20, autovoice keeps telling me "wait for 6 days to beneficiary received the notification"...what should I do? Anybody knows phone # where I can talk to a person?
Thank you!


Have a read here it will tell you all you need to know about NVC, make sure you check-out the shortcuts as well.

http://www.visajourn...nal_Visa_Center


Thank you, but I read that. I am interesting how long others are waiting for the first bill.
I already sent email from his address to NVC about I am my husband agent.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNext step after NVC received the case?
NVC get my case on May 20, autovoice keeps telling me "wait for 6 days to beneficiary received the notification"...what should I do? Anybody knows phone # where I can talk to a person?
Thank you!
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-28 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 8 2009, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well the good feeing I had today was blown away, instead of NOA 2 I got RFE.
I called USCIS and RFE was issued May 2nd, but still not received in mail today. But I think I know what it is, I sent in a copy of marriage license, and not the Recorded/Filed with courthouse. And that is okay, Im ready to send to them overnight.

Funny part when I realized what I did, as soon as I got NOA 1 I sent them the recorded copy of marriage license with my NOA 1 copy, guess they USCIS never matched it up.
Oh well, that is where I stand.

Beth


At least they doing something with your case.
I am still waiting...222 days!

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-05-08 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC status confusion
I have my "Case Completed" next day after I can't login to the pay info
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview enstead of K-3
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 28 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There's also the theory that you should not say anything to the embassy about the CR-1 and just show up for the K-3 interview; because the immigrant visa will be available to you (the CR-1 paperwork will all be there) they'd have to interview you for the CR-1.

The reasoning behind that one is that sometimes when you contact the embassy to ask for the flip they'll say, "Oh no, we've cancelled your K-3 interview then. You'll just come in for the CR-1 later." You won't even get the option to choose to interview for the K-3. I can't remember who recommended not informing the embassy- I think it was pushbrk or Ling Ling.

It really comes down to the embassy so a safer bet would be to ask around the Russia forum to see if anyone has tried. Then you'll have a better idea of their policy before you decide whether to contact them.



Good advice!!! Thank you very much.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview enstead of K-3
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QUOTE (Svetlana @ Jul 28 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I need advice. May be someone already went through this.
My husband has interview for K-3 August 4th.
Yesterday I received email about his CR-1 interview date....September 30th!!!!
We are in shock! We didn't see each other already for 313 days.
NVC will mail our case to Embassy probably tomorrow, so they will get it Friday.
What we have to do to change K-3 to CR-1?
Paper work definitely will be there.
Thank you,
Svetlana.


you certainly need to talk to Moscow about this.... they are the only one who can make this change. Some consulates will while others will not



How "talk"? Email them? Should I wait for at least NVC mail all paper work to Embassy?


e-mail is certainly one option.... telephone is another. Probably a good idea if the I-130 is in Moscow before inquiry is made.



Thank you. Now I'll be watching DHL site with hope.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview enstead of K-3
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jul 28 2009, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ Jul 28 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I need advice. May be someone already went through this.
My husband has interview for K-3 August 4th.
Yesterday I received email about his CR-1 interview date....September 30th!!!!
We are in shock! We didn't see each other already for 313 days.
NVC will mail our case to Embassy probably tomorrow, so they will get it Friday.
What we have to do to change K-3 to CR-1?
Paper work definitely will be there.
Thank you,
Svetlana.


you certainly need to talk to Moscow about this.... they are the only one who can make this change. Some consulates will while others will not



How "talk"? Email them? Should I wait for at least NVC mail all paper work to Embassy?
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview enstead of K-3
[quote name='canadian_wife' date='Jul 28 2009, 09:06 AM' post='3158621']
Not all embassies can switch the date, have you tried e-mailing them to inquire?

Good luck.
[/quote

No, I didn't. Case is still on NVC. I am checking DHL site a few time a day.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview enstead of K-3
Hi
I need advice. May be someone already went through this.
My husband has interview for K-3 August 4th.
Yesterday I received email about his CR-1 interview date....September 30th!!!!
We are in shock! We didn't see each other already for 313 days.
NVC will mail our case to Embassy probably tomorrow, so they will get it Friday.
What we have to do to change K-3 to CR-1?
Paper work definitely will be there.
Thank you,
Svetlana.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return
QUOTE (Need2DoThis @ Jul 28 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and would like your expertise on this question I got. I'm currently filing for my wife's visa with a service. On this site it says that its good to send my wife a tax return copy and a letter stating that I am currently working. I asked the person who was doing my paperwork and he says that it's not needed for me to send those things. So I was wondering is it better if I do send those items to my wife? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.



You have to sent Tax return to NVC when you will be filing I-864 and your wife needs them on her interview date.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-28 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved!!!
Embassy mailed my husband's passport today at 10AM (next Morning after interview)....Still can't believe it!!!!!!!!
We are very happy.....Next week we will be together!!!
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-08-06 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved!!!
Finally after 310 days my husband passed the interview.
He went for K-3 interview and asked for CR-1.
Documents were there, but still in the container.
They asked him to wait a couple of hours outside and set up interview for next Morning.
August 5th my husband went to US Embassy again at 6AM, came in at 8AM, was a first in line.
At 2PM he sent me text on my cell that his visa was approved.
We waited such a long time that I don't have the energy to be happy just yet. I don't have interview details yet, but I will share them once I have them.
Thank you all for your words of advice. This website has been tremendously helpful to me.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-08-05 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved...anyone know how long from here???
QUOTE (LSUAMD @ Sep 14 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone know how long it takes to get the interview and the IR-1 Visa once the I-130 has been approved? I just found out the I-130 got approved today! So excited!


Took for us 2 month. NVC twice was asking for some additional papers.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-15 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (redBlue @ Sep 25 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ Sep 25 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BRB @ Sep 24 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since you are both in agreement you might be able to file for an annulment under these circumstances.


What agreement??? He has no idea I was thinking about divorce


u complaining that he hasn't learned one word of English..have u learned his language at all? Learning a new language is not an easy thing..it's a human nature..some people are good at it,some are not....

US has been going tru tough times for the last several years..even the native americans,citizens can't find a job..how could u blame him for not being able to find a job as a new immigrant....what did u tell to him in ur vow when u got married...did you not say that u would love him for poorer and for richer....

how come he doesn't know about ur divorce ideas...did u try everything to save your marriage..did u go to marriage counsellor....

it's not easy to leave ur country and start a life all over again in another country.....but he did it...u guys are married for such a short time.....i'm not judgeing or anything but my understanding is that you were married before..so marriege is not a brand new thing to you....you should've knowen better what the marriege is all about and what your expectation is.....

last but not least..if you decide to divorce him ,do it in a "civil way",don't kick him out from the country....


In my 39 I learned Latvian language and in my 42 I came here to US and learned English without any classes. I don't need to learn his language, we are both Russian.
And yes I am working on marriage, that's what I am doing every single day. I am working fuul time, then have bussunes at home, go to bad midnight and supporting him and my 80 years old Mom. Both without income. TThis is not nice to blame me without knowing what's going on.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-25 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (BRB @ Sep 24 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since you are both in agreement you might be able to file for an annulment under these circumstances.


What agreement??? He has no idea I was thinking about divorce
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-25 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (Rings @ Sep 24 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow I am so sorry you feel this way. Does he feel the same? He still needs to be able to fly home. If it were me personally in this situation, I would work with him and maintain a civil relationship until I could afford his flight home. If he is in agreement witht he divorce then when he flies home he should file from his home country because it will be cheaper for both of you.


Things are going better now, he change...will see how his English goes
Our first priority for now find him a job, so he will feel like a person

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-24 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Sep 24 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (savina @ Sep 24 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey svetlana am not too sure how u feeling right now but I can se efrom all that you have written is that you want your life back ....well marriage is a commitment bet 2 people and you have been waiting for a yr to be together...am sure you guys must hv made plans in these 2 yrs....dont give up so easily...give him a chance and talk to him abt what is worrying you and what he needs to do to be with you and make this marriage work...am sure you very stressed out that is why you want a diovorce......take sometime and think and give your marriage another chance...you loved this man..love cant vanish suddenly just coz of oen mistake of his....

all the best and take cr ...



Svetlana, my 2 cents, you spent a 1 year in this immigration, nightmare, now your in this ngihtmare, give it more time as he just arrived a few weeks ago. It takes time to get things in order, and to feel natural, soon it will all work like clock work.
Very best wishes, I hope you give it time for him, for you and happiness.
Beth



Thank you, Elizabeth, for a nice words!
It's nice you still remember me.
I knew it will be hard from begining, but I didn't know...sooooo hard!
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-24 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 24 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I am married to an Italian, we celebrated our 6th anniversary this year.... He worked on a ship and just got his first land job here so we are just now needing the GC. And you are starting to think things how you need to. And you are right, unfortunatly our mothers will not be around forever and it is us that have to make our own choices and have to think of our own happiness. It is YOUR life, not your mothers.... He might not have been HER choice, but it is HER choice to live with you so either she accepts that or finds other accommodations. At some point you have to defend your husband as he is your teamate in life now...

This economy is sooo tough now, for everyone... So now is the time to work together.... Buckle up and work through this and once things get better, you both will be stronger from it AND have some common expierences to draw from and keep you guys together...You never really know a person until you have faced difficult times together.... Everyone gets along when times are good!

But dont let your mother ruin things for you as she will unfortunatly not be around to face the consequences, you will... I can honestly say that I feel much stronger that I have my husband to lean on and help me through things... and vice versa... Having someone who is always on your side is a great feeling, don't throw that chance away too quickly because of some bumps in the road.


Thank you, Christeen!!! Have a nice day!
I better work now, but it's so great to read all of this!


QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 24 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I am married to an Italian, we celebrated our 6th anniversary this year.... He worked on a ship and just got his first land job here so we are just now needing the GC. And you are starting to think things how you need to. And you are right, unfortunatly our mothers will not be around forever and it is us that have to make our own choices and have to think of our own happiness. It is YOUR life, not your mothers.... He might not have been HER choice, but it is HER choice to live with you so either she accepts that or finds other accommodations. At some point you have to defend your husband as he is your teamate in life now...

This economy is sooo tough now, for everyone... So now is the time to work together.... Buckle up and work through this and once things get better, you both will be stronger from it AND have some common expierences to draw from and keep you guys together...You never really know a person until you have faced difficult times together.... Everyone gets along when times are good!

But dont let your mother ruin things for you as she will unfortunatly not be around to face the consequences, you will... I can honestly say that I feel much stronger that I have my husband to lean on and help me through things... and vice versa... Having someone who is always on your side is a great feeling, don't throw that chance away too quickly because of some bumps in the road.


Thank you, Christeen!!! Have a nice day!
I better work now, but it's so great to read all of this!

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-24 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 24 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Same thing happened for me with Italian. I went there and my husband had to leave early for work on the ship and left me there with just his parents (no english) and I had to communicate somehow. Up till that point I only had my 3 Italian classes I took and some books. I too learned more in that month by myself by being immersed in the language... So give him some time in this enviornment to get an ear for English....


I am lost in your Italian...are you married now Italian? smile.gif
My sport instructor is coming every week for 2-3 hours to help him with English.
And he is taking English classes twice a week at local community college.
I know it takes time, but we still have to find a job for him (I lost my fancy job with this economy)./
I came to US 12 years ago and pick up English from people,TV...never went to English classes.
I know it's hard, specially at this age (we are both 54).
Well, I am doing best what I can now, thank you for your communication with me.
It's really help, aspecially when people wriote me all mothers are hard to live with.
Last night she told me I'll have cancer becouse of stress with him.
I was brave enough to answer "I'll have cancer from talking to her every day"
So, I screw her life, but she is 80 and will be not forever with me and then I'll be along if I listen to her now.
All so complecated!!!

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-24 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Sep 23 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Svetlana, another thing to think about: If you have complained about him to your mother (telling her the BAD or NEGATIVE), but not also telling her about GOOD or POSITIVE things when they happen, she will naturally think that everything is hopeless. EVERYBODY goes through this, and it's very common. Make sure that she knows about the good things that happen, too.

Regarding the English: My former girlfriend came to Canada from Czechoslovakia, as a refugee. She was placed into "English immersion" classes in school, where only English was spoken. She did not stop crying for two solid weeks, but after that, she began picking up the language, and her situation improved from then on. When I met her years later, when she was an adult, she did not even have an accent in her spoken English (except Canadian, eh).

Please consider looking through the Russian subforum here on VJ, because surely others here have had to help their Russian spouses learn English. And, CERTAINLY others have had to help their spouses adjust to life in the U.S. You might post a message there and ask if someone's Russian spouse would like to be a friend to your husband, and talk to him by phone to tell him his/her experiences and that what your husband is going through is quite normal.

Finally, tell your husband that Russian is a VERY complex, difficult, and intricate language, and that he will have a MUCH easier time learning English than 99.99% of Americans would have trying to learn Russian. Therefore, he's ahead of the game before he even starts! That should make him feel better, correct? smile.gif


Thank you!
Things are going a little bit better. He is using my help with learning English.
And... I told my Mother she is killing me with her every days conversations.
I don't know for how long time she will be quiet, will see
I found a yard work for 2 days for him, better than nothing, plus it's American nice lady,
she will speak with him English ...

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-24 10:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (christeen @ Sep 23 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really do encourage you to try to work on things and give him some more time... It seems your personal situation (job and such) has recently changed dramatically as well as the addition of your husband coming over into the mix.. We are all sometimes thrown difficult situations to have to deal with and any major changes in life can cause stress... It seems to me that you are dealing with several life changes like job, income, new husband and living circumstances and new responsibilities which all might seem overwhelming especially with outside pressures of others pointing out what they believe to be mistakes you are making.

As for your husband, he is dealing with a leaving his home, not knowing the language, trying to find a job in an almost impossible economy. He will learn the language just by being out and around and HAVING to use English... just give him time. Perhaps it was difficult for him to learn in Russia since he was not forced to learn and could rely on being able to speak Russian if someone did not understand....

Marriage takes effort on both ends and is not always an easy road... otherwise they would not have the phrase "for better or for worse" in the vows. I do know that it is much easier to have someone helping you through difficult times and finding a way for your differences to compliment and help each other. In my humble opinion you both have so many life changes that you are dealing with that adding a divorce and the issues that come with that at the moment would just cause even more stress than sticking it out.

I have been married for over 6 years to my Italian husband and we have gone through good and bad times. You are right and life is not a fairy tale or happily ever after but it is having someone who helps balance you and makes you whole. It takes commitment and patience and understanding. Don't close yourself off as you might suprisingly find that it feels good to talk about what is going on and you will learn how to help each other through this stressful time.

I really do wish you the best because I know once you find that balance, you both can be very happy together. You must have had something to keep you going through this Visa Journey, which is stressful enough... so try to find what that was and what it was in your husband that made you want to committ your life to him and keep that in your mind and heart....


Thank you Dear, you can't believe how all this helping me!
I am in a panic about his English and job...+ I have my Mother to live with me.
For her I am the bst one, the beautiful, the smard an noone will be fgood enough for me.
My daughter (23) told me to not listening Grandma and try to work with my marriage.
This all thread went so far awya from begining.
I was pist and I was positive he would like to go back
That's why I was wondering do I have to do divorce paper here.
Any way, thank you so much for your letter. It helped.


SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-23 14:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Sep 23 2009, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ Sep 23 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Went to web today...O my God!!! I can't believe so many people here for me!
I want to cry!
After night in garage he change for 180 degrees....stop writing BS food calculation,
very nice to me, keeps going to English classes....
I able to divorce any time, but I feel responsable for person who I brought to this Country.
I still angry for him to don't learn English for whole year when we were having a fun with Vermont ...for now I am keep trying to get him a job...may be feelings will come back to me.
Any way, my life is so miserable now...my Mom is telling me that was big huge mistake.
I am nice with my husband , he doesn't even know what's going on with me.
Thank you all for writing to me.


Do I get banned if I point out that the sentence structure of this post is entirely different from earlier posts? I don't think this post was from the same person.


No, it's still me, Svetlana. smile.gif

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-23 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
Went to web today...O my God!!! I can't believe so many people here for me!
I want to cry!
After night in garage he change for 180 degrees....stop writing BS food calculation,
very nice to me, keeps going to English classes....
I able to divorce any time, but I feel responsable for person who I brought to this Country.
I still angry for him to don't learn English for whole year when we were having a fun with Vermont ...for now I am keep trying to get him a job...may be feelings will come back to me.
Any way, my life is so miserable now...my Mom is telling me that was big huge mistake.
I am nice with my husband , he doesn't even know what's going on with me.
Thank you all for writing to me.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-23 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (*Len* @ Sep 21 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so if you both have decided to divorce, what is stopping you?


Nothing.
My question to this forum was do I have to do divorce here if I went top Ruassia to marry him?
I get answer "yes". Thank you all for advises.
It's very very hard to kick someone from US, but he always told me he doesn't care about America, so I hope it will be not so painful for him

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-21 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (Bob 4 Anna @ Sep 21 2009, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ Sep 21 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He came to USA August 14th 2009. We were waiting for a year to be togeather,
Now he has Green Card, SS# and all of this was a huge mistake!!!
For whole year he didn't learn one word of English, I can't put him to any job, even cleaning...
I can't afford our life (I lost fancy job last year). He is handeling this situation like a crybaby.
I am soooo upset, I want my life back...


Wow,

I hope you realize that you're just as much to blame as he is for your current problems.

Let's look at the problems:

1. He didn't learn a single word of English in 1 year. Okay, lazy on his part but what about you? Did you encourage communications in English? Before I found my wife I had a couple of Chinese girlfriends who spoke varying amounts of English (one in the US one in Canada, the Canadian spoke more English FWIW). I spent a lot of time helping them improve their English skills and it was a great relationship builder. Even with my wife who speaks good English I spend some time helpign her improve it.

2. Regarding his job, of course you can find him work that doesn't require English. Look within your local Ukrainian/Russian community and you will find many resources that will get him cleaning offices after hours or loading trucks on a dock with other non-english speaking immigrants.

3. You can't afford your current lifestyle AND you want your old life back. This is the reality of Marriage. If you Love him and he Loves then together you guys should be able to work through the tough times and in the end your relationship will make you stronger as a couple.

4. He's handling the problems like a crybaby. Well remember that he is in a foriegn land and doesn't speak the language. His life has been turned upside down and he is completely lost in the translation. Have some patience with THE MAN YOU LOVE. You are 90% of his life right now and the fact that you're ready to throw him out with the trash isn't going to fix anything.

Finally, don't forget you signed an Affidavit of Support promising to be financially responsible for him for the next 10 years, divorce doesn't erase that promise to the US Government.


I really try to help with English, I sent him to Community College for classes, 2 my american men/friends are coming to my house weekly to spend 2 hours with him.
There is no any Russian community here to help with work.
I went with him everywhere - no job for non English speaking person.
I am not sure if I love him any more after saw note book with his list of food what he ate,
to show me he doesn't eat much. Now he stop eating and last night spent in garage.
This is a man???? I have a high blood presure and that why I need my life back, calm and quiet.
I didn't see love in his eyes iser.
It's all so sad! I guess 1 year video chat reletion is not enoufg for merriage.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-21 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Sep 21 2009, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Svetlana @ Sep 21 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am soooo upset, I want my life back...

Can understand that - the marriage is recognized in the US so you would file for divorce the same as you would had he been a US citizen.


Thank you.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-21 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
QUOTE (R and F @ Sep 21 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't understand this at all. Really I don't, I was reading your past posts and only understand that he just got his visa.
And you are asking about a divorce already? I am confused on this.


He came to USA August 14th 2009. We were waiting for a year to be togeather,
Now he has Green Card, SS# and all of this was a huge mistake!!!
For whole year he didn't learn one word of English, I can't put him to any job, even cleaning...
I can't afford our life (I lost fancy job last year). He is handeling this situation like a crybaby.
I am soooo upset, I want my life back...
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-21 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice ASAP...divorce after husband arriving here
a) Is the marriage entered into in Russia considered to be legal in the US?
cool.gif What steps need to be done in the US in order to get a divorce
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-09-21 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease explaine what is the Touched record is.
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Nov 28 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laughing.gif Platy

OP... this is touched...



It can mean everything, or nothing... as every adjuticator does not scan the file... not everyone get's 'touched'.

Read more about the process here.


Can you please tell me how I can find this page in USCIS? Thank you
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2008-11-28 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched and NVC. What does it mean??
QUOTE (emmajr @ Nov 28 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Touched is when someone at the service center "touches" your file. Every time someone does something with the file, even moving it, they scan it into the commuter and it has been "touched." Does that make sense?
NVC=National Visa Center.
Good Luck!


How I can see it was touched???
Thank you
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2008-11-28 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationship Problems due to Language
If you love him you have to be patient.
But, here is my story of my US husband.
He was in huge love and I didn't speak 1 word of English when he married me.
After 5-6 years he found out that I am more smarder and I found out it's nothing to talk with him.
We are divorce, still friends.
Now I am married Russoan(same as I am), he doesn't speak English at all, but we are soooo happy.
We can talk our language.

SvetlanaFemaleRussia2008-12-24 14:24:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Congrats!!!! Huge reason to get drunk smile.gif
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-02-19 17:29:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval
Congrad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck with next step!
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-04-15 12:16:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat my husband can do to get ready for interview
Does he has all docs for interview?
Here is list of what he needs from My husband letter:
LIST OF DOCUMENTS: (Should be prepared for EACH family member immigrating with you if not previously submitted to the National Visa Center)
Applicants with missing items may be required to return for a second interview
1. Biographical Form DS-230 filled out in English (part 1 and part 2).
2. Travel passport: original and a photocopy of the information page with the photo.
3. Birth certificate: original, photocopy, translation into English (about notarizing translations please see above).
4. Marriage certificate: original, photocopy, and translation into English. For married couples bring a copy and a translation for each spouse.
5. For those previously married: Divorce certificate/ death certificate of spouse, if applicable: original, photocopy, translation into English.
6. Applicants are required to submit police certificates (original and translation) in ALL names (including maiden names) as well as ALL dates of birth that they have used. The police certificate must contain references to each place (subject to the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation) in which the applicant lives or has lived for more than six months since their 16th birthday or must indicate that the applicant’s name(s) have been checked against the central database of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). This includes localities where applicants have lived during university studies. If the applicant was on military service, he/she should bring the certificate from the local draft board. If an applicant has lived abroad for more than one year, a police certificate must also be submitted from the country in which he/she lived.
7. The results of your medical exam in a sealed envelope. The medical exam must be conducted by one of the Embassy's panel physicians (See additional information below). It takes approximately two days to process the results of the medical exam. For more information regarding the medical exam please contact one of the medical centers directly.
8. TWO COLOR NON-GLOSSY FULL-FACE photos (50x50 mm) for visa. The eye level should be between 28mm and 35mm from the bottom. Do not wear hats or glasses when taking the picture. (Two additional pictures will be required for the medical examination.)
9. Immigrant visa application fee (see above for details).
10. From the petitioner – a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident:
- Affidavit of Support: form I-864, ORIGINAL ONLY.
- Copy of tax returns for the last year (W-2 and 1040). If copies of tax returns are not available, provide transcripts from the IRS.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-07-22 15:04:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRegistration in Russia
I was in Russia in September by tourist visa and nobody ever asked me for reg. when I was leaving from Sheremetyego 2.
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-01-12 19:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belaruswhere are all the russians?
Hi,

I am Russian, live in Santa Fe, NM USA
svetlana.berg@gmail.com

Svetlana
SvetlanaFemaleRussia2009-01-28 12:16:00