ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 and Police Cert
Saudi Arabia PCC does not contain expiration date either, I have this VJ'er buddy who had a problem with NVC because his PCC from Saudi has no expiration date. I am sure he wasn't the first applicant from Saudi and NVC must be aware that Saudi Arabia does not issue a PCC with expiration date or even a note that the certificate is good for 6 months or 12 months, it has only the date of issuance. Now I am worried that I will have the same problem.


Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps after you get your interview date???
QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 19 2009, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VFS = Visa Foreign Services. They sort of act as the middle-man between the beneficiary and the consulate. I don't know if it is in other countries apart from India.



Thanks for clearing this thing out. I thought it's something that we do in general. blush.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps after you get your interview date???
What is VFS?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-19 03:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to receive green card for IR-1?
If you are travelling to Europe after receiving her Green Card, I think she is considered as LPR already, so she doesn't need a visa.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to receive green card for IR-1?
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Oct 10 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a GC holder, I don't think she'll need a visa as Greece is in EU... My husband didn't need a visa for all European countries we visited, including Greece... good.gif



Yes, she doesn't need any visa to enter Europe.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-19 04:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations
QUOTE (OBX @ Sep 28 2009, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (VA8688 @ Sep 27 2009, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you, The immunization record should still be submitted though right? Even if they do the teter test?



I did not have any vaccination records so I had my MD do titre tests for everything required for my age group. I brought copies of the laboratory reports to my medical showing I was immune and that was fine. Good luck. good.gif



This clears me out, I have no records of my immunization as well. I hope Titer test will do. good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
QUOTE (Wait_A_Minute @ Oct 21 2009, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Oct 20 2009, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There will be no certain reasons for that, for it's a case to case basis.
Your case might be different from my case, so there'e is no particular reasons.
But I have this friend, he got delayed for 4 months in NVC because of the PCC that does not contain expiration date.
Probably, most of the reasons are RFEs being submitted that does not satisfy the NVC.

QUOTE (n1dom @ Oct 20 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I scheduled and attended my medical without problem before I got my interview date.

The London Embassy medical FAQs state:

Why I am being asked to schedule the medical examination when the Embassy has not yet scheduled the visa interview? The medical results will be valid for 12 months and it will help to speed up the final processing of your application if we have received them before your the visa interview, however, it is not compulsory.

Dom



Good to go for your advance medical then, If your medical is valid for 12 months. good.gif

If I am not absolutely 100% positive , I wouldn't suggest/recommend anything. Sir, I have seen you post some inaccurate information which can be a ground for delay in immigration/NVC processing...Anyways, what does medical have to do with PCC? OP is concerned about medical, if I'm not mistaken..



If you got an RFE with some of the requirements during NVC period, defifnitely you will be delayed, I used the PCC as an example because that's what happened to my pal in Riyadh, he got delayed at NVC for 4 months because of PCC that does not contain expiration date. In Saudi Arabia the Medical certificate expires within 3 months, so what do you think would hapen next, if my friend made an advance medical exam?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
wacko.gif wacko.gif I see, sorry for the last reply!! I apologise. blush.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 20 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It differs from country to county. It states on the official London Medical guidelines document that, a medical examination is valid for 12 months. They ask me to quote my case number and my interview date, if one is scheduled.

It differs from country to county. It states on the official London Medical guidelines document that, a medical examination is valid for 12 months. They ask me to quote my case number and my interview date, if one is scheduled.



You are not different from N1dom, you are both English men born in the UK, who got the same Queen and Prime Minister.
So, difinetely, you got the same validity period for medical certificate.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
So, that's it, your medical certificate is valid for 12 months. good.gif
Because in the Philippines, it's valid only for 6 months.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
[quote name='hindocha' post='3418540' date='Oct 20 2009, 02:48 PM']yes I am from UK like N1dom. So, it swill be the same for both of us[/q


Well, I noticed that he is a K1 and you are CR-1, better to call the authorized Hospital.

Edited by Lancelotte25, 20 October 2009 - 06:51 AM.

Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 20 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According that yes. It differs from country to country

According to that yes. It differs from country to country



Yes, but you are from UK as well just like N1dom, right?
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 20 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.usembassy...ical_letter.pdf



So it is indeed valid for 12 months. wacko.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 20 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Apprently UK certificates are roughly valid for 6 months



So, where did N1dom got that info? Anyhow, it's all up to you at the end of this day, you will make your own decision.
If you instinct is conforming with your decisions, go for it.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
There will be no certain reasons for that, for it's a case to case basis.
Your case might be different from my case, so there'e is no particular reasons.
But I have this friend, he got delayed for 4 months in NVC because of the PCC that does not contain expiration date.
Probably, most of the reasons are RFEs being submitted that does not satisfy the NVC.

QUOTE (n1dom @ Oct 20 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I scheduled and attended my medical without problem before I got my interview date.

The London Embassy medical FAQs state:

Why I am being asked to schedule the medical examination when the Embassy has not yet scheduled the visa interview? The medical results will be valid for 12 months and it will help to speed up the final processing of your application if we have received them before your the visa interview, however, it is not compulsory.

Dom



Good to go for your advance medical then, If your medical is valid for 12 months. good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Appointment
Some of our fellow VJ'ers do this way, however it's not advisable for some reasons that you might get delay during the NVC processing, well, we do all hope that it won't happen, but who knows, sometimes they do make mistakes at NVC and it happened to some folks here. Good luck on your medical exam.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 06:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp?
QUOTE (Khehra @ Oct 21 2009, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my relative has filed a I-130 for his wife since July 10, 2009....... He has recieved his application reciept.. but no case number as of yet.. when can he expect to recieve his case number?


Thanks whistling.gif



What application receipt? was it the NOA-2 or the approval? Case Number will be given from NVC. These numbers that starts with WAC is the USCIS receipt number, you will be needing this one by the time you got an approval from USCIS and you will call NVC after a week approximately to ask for your case number.
Good luck!!
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 05:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it advisable to send pictures, letters etc w/ your I-130
We didn't send any pictures or affidavit. We just sent all the required forms and the basic required documents such as BC for both of us, my wifes divorce decree and my passport pictures.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 05:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the NVC Shorcuts!
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Oct 18 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hindocha - no, you cannot ask them for the IIN - they will NOT give it to you.



Yes, it's true. I tried to ask for our IIN from the operator but they refused to give. They just asked me for my e-mail adress and for my wife. After a couple of days I got an e-mail from NVC, these are the invoices and the IIN are written in it.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-18 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the NVC Shorcuts!
You're case might arrive at NVC after a week or more, then call NVC to this number 603-3340700 or let your husband call the NVC to get your Case number. As the beneficiary, you are the one who will fill up the DS-3032, you can e-mail it to NVC just like what other folks here do and send it by Postal mail too.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-18 02:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAP for 7 months???
QUOTE (cool_blue @ Oct 20 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SSB @ Oct 19 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can AP really take 7 months or more??? I am about to cry now crying.gif


what? are you crying for your friend?



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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-20 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/CR1 Interview Questions
I find this thead as a helpful one, unfortunately, I can't see those questions. unsure.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-23 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/CR1 Interview Questions
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Jun 11 2008, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here are some common questions asked at interview time for IR1/CR1.

Some may pertain to you, and some may not.

If you find out additional questions, please post here.

Good Luck good.gif
Loto



Where I can't see it? did you put a link? unsure.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-23 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am truly trying to be patient
I understand your situation there, it's realy hard to wait especially when you know or feel that the cause of these delays is neligence. It sounds more odd knowing that your husband was a police officer then. As far as I know one month is the longest processing for PCC.
Here in Saudi Arabia, they can give your PCC after a couple of days. In the Philippines after an hour.

I hope everything will be fine with you out there, there's nothing you can at this time but keep your patient alive.

Good luck!!

Edited by Lancelotte25, 24 October 2009 - 02:13 AM.

Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-24 02:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 form
QUOTE (Vinh @ Oct 24 2009, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys

One more question .....

We paid the AOS, and the IV fees, I can go ahead send in my affidavit support package...I864 forms,
in order to make the process faster, can my wife download the form DS-230 and turn them in with other paperwork, the same time i turn in my I864 forms?
I know that we need to include the document coversheet of the receipt AOS and IV....how long would i expect to get a interview date?

Thank you very much for all your help!



I can feel how excited you are, she can now start dowloading DS-230 forms and fill them up, gather all required documents and tell her to send it to you right away after the completion. If you got everything ready, you will be very fast. Interview date is unpredictable. Goodluck!! good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-24 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLOST IN THE CR1 PROCESS...HELP!
[quote name='Lizz&Mohamed' date='Oct 21 2009, 09:13 AM' post='3422473']
P.S. I just called the automated system with the NVC and they are telling me that they received my AOS payment 10-15-09 and that the I-864 packet will arrive in the next several weeks that if 6 weeks have passed, to call them back??? Why does it then state on the cover sheet that I can follow the instructions of the Affidavit of Support link??? This makes no sense to me!!! mad.gif Can I print out the I-864EZ and proceed anyway or must I wait for the NVC to send me their package? Please help us...Thanking you in advance.

HELP! crying.gif

Lizz and Mohamed
[/quote

Ignore the AVR, somehow it just leave you confused and frustrated if you will believe what the AVR will tell you.
Print out the forms and gather all the required documents then send it to NVC. It is clear that the information written on the site where you prin out the AOS cover sheet that you follow the link provided below.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 01:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLOST IN THE CR1 PROCESS...HELP!
QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 21 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jamaican JNR @ Oct 20 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lizz&Mohamed @ Oct 21 2009, 01:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello my fellow VJ members,

I have paid the AOS bill ($70U.S. dollars) and have printed the cover sheet. I now find myself a bit confused and lost wacko.gif because I have read in the forums here, that once the NVC shows your AOS bill as "paid" status, they will send the I-864 package home with instructions. However, when I printed the cover sheet it clearly states that I just needed to follow the "Affidavit of Support" instructions link and proceed from there...Which one is it? Wait for something to come via U.S. mail or follow the instructions on the cover sheet?

I have printed the I-864EZ, which is the form I qualify for and have most of the docs required but I just need some guidance. I forgot to call the NVC to ask them myself today, so I thought of asking my VJ family members here and hope I can get an answer tonight. I don't want to make a mistake, please help.

Another question about this process is, once the NVC receives my I-864EZ package, will their next step be: billing me the Immigrant Visa application process of $400 U.S. dollars?

Thanking you in advance,

Lizz and Mohamed

You do not have to wait on the snail mail. Just follow the link and do the I-864EZ if you qualify. To know when to pay the IV fee, just visit the same login area on the state dept. website (just like AOS bill) and you will see the status. P.S. You can send off the AOS package on its own with supporting docs. e.g. tax returns for at least 3 years etc. or you can wait on the IV package to send it off with supporting docs e.g. DS-230, marriage certi. birth certi of both, police certi, 2 passport size picture of benificiary etc.


Thank you for your fast response.

Are you sure I can send the AOS & IV package together? I thought that we had to send the AOS package first before we can move on to the next step the IV fee??? I do have the AOS package along with most of the supporting docs like: 6months of check stubs, copies of the last 3yrs. of income tax returns, employer letter(waiting to receive it), bank statements and/or assests???

Please clarify. I have also been checking the NVC website to see if I can pay the IV fee and to date, there is no change. I wonder, if that perhaps me holding on to the AOS package this is what is causing the delay in them not sending me the IV fee???? HELP!

Thank you.

Lizz and Mohamed

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They will not send you anything, follow the link that they provided at the bottom of the AOS receipt,download all the required forms and gather all the required documents then send it to NVC.
In our case, because we have an atty the AOS bill and IV bill were generated at the same time.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-21 01:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI remarks
Thank you all, that will help me to sleep tight tonight. innocent.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-25 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI remarks
Hello guys,

I just received my NBI from the Philippines today but in remarks it indicates "NO DEROGATORY RECORD".
Will this cause me an RFE or any delays?

Thanks

Lee
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-25 04:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I visit the US
I am planning the same thing to visit my wife in CA, but our lawyer said this will cause problems with the processing of our CR-1. I don't know exacty what is the certain reason why this may cause a problem, besides I don't intend to stay longer than the period that will be given for me just incase they will allow me to enter the US while we are on the process of CR-1. I got my job here in Saudi, so I really have the intention to go back after the certain period of visiting my wife.


Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-16 00:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Questions - very confused
QUOTE (Stacy0414 @ Oct 26 2009, 05:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a US citizen, and my fiance is a South African citizen. He's currently working on a island as a dive instructor. Our plan is to get married on a island sometime in January. I have been doing research on the different visas, and i've come to a conclusion that the CR1 is probably the best one for our situation. The waiting period was 6 - 8 months, so I was told. But I have been reading it could take longer than a year. Is there anyway he could come any sooner while everything is being processed? Any suggestions? Thank you soooooo much, this is starting to become very overwhelming. Also, i'm pretty sure we're going to end up paying for an attorney.



I totally agree with Shiela and Todd about having an attorney, do it by yourself.
Go for CR-1 instead of K-3.

Good luck!!
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-26 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJUST RECIVED APPOINTMENT LETTER
Congratulations!!! I'm getting more excited , please let me know how much the medical would cost.

Good luck Fiaz and Brenda!! good.gif kicking.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-09-28 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc case complete wheeeeeeeeeeee
CONGRATULATIONS!! I can't wait to be in this day. kicking.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-24 02:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1/CR-1 Visa Denial
Anymore informations from the Ancient members of VJ? I'm in Saudi and the middle east forum are mostly from Morocco and Egypt only.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-27 23:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1/CR-1 Visa Denial
QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 28 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Each case and consulate is different... Some are more difficult than others... But if you have all the proof as suggested here, you should be just fine... But you might ask in the PI forum to get a more consulate specific answer...



Thanks for that. star_smile.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-27 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1/CR-1 Visa Denial
Hey guys, I just wondering, how often does the IR-1/CR-1 visa being denied during the interview?

Any idea? blush.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-27 23:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I send my husband copies of all the packets I've sent to both USCIS and the NVC for him to have on his interview?
That's what I did too, I asked my wife to send those air tickets that we used in the Philippines, the hotel bill on her credit cards, boarding passes and the copies of AOS, unfortunately I haven't receive them yet.


Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-28 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got my Interview
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 31 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
uhmmm - but he's going INTO a US Consulate, with American workers... High chance of Christmas Spirit !!!



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Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-31 00:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got my Interview
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 31 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Excellent News !!

FINALLY - after all the grumbling, mincing of words, complaining, sleepless nights, grinding and nashing of teeth, Ya Gets Something !!

It's the BEST THING !!!!

Could I ask for something, in advance? Since it's so close to xMas , could you have the beneficiary wear a santa claus cap ?? (Just the cap, don't wear the beard ).. I think the beneficiary receiving the visa approval wearing a Santa Claus Cap has to be the BEST THING EVER...

but maybe I'm biased??? wink.gif



Congratulations!!

I guess they are Muslims and they don't celebrate christmas.
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-31 00:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview passed! POE ATL!
Congratulations!!! and thanks by the way for some hints. good.gif
Lancelotte25MalePhilippines2009-10-27 23:30:00