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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember CR1 filers
QUOTE (Vibha and Michael @ Jun 5 2009, 04:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello every one...we have our Case Complete.


CONGRATS!!!
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-06-04 15:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember CR1 filers
yes i will steve..

you'll get your interview date soon!
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-27 01:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
Hey guys I got approved on 9/26/08 for both of my petitions. Good luck to rest of July filers
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-29 18:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
QUOTE (Peter @ Sep 20 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So how many of us are still waiting for our NOA2?


Still waiting
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-21 19:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
Congratulationsssssss kicking.gif I hope rest of us have same luck as you. good.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-16 23:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
Hey Ling Ling looks like it could be anytime soon for you. Good luck good.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-12 20:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
Well so far I have seen one person getting approved from July 2nd, so that means it s not too long for the rest of July to finish getting approved. I am the last guy mailing in July so I will be excited once you all get approved. Lets keep moving kicking.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-12 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
QUOTE (raj @ Jul 28 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed today and COUNT-UP starts.


Raj, I guess we are few filers with almost same timeline. lets keep updated each other.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-04 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers
Hi,
I was excited to see a July filers thread started. As you can see I would be once of the last filers in the forum since I sent my I130 on July 31st and recieved in Chicago August 1st. Bbut I couldnt wait to join August filers so I am joing you guys and learning from you guys the process. Anyway good luck to all of us. smile.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-04 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Recomendations.
- Do I need an Attorney to get a visa for my lady in the Philippines or is it straight forward enough to do myself.

I would do it yourself and save on the fees. It's pretty straight forward and you just have to fill out some forms for the I-129F. You could hire a lawyer, but you could do it yourself with some research. The major part about it is gathering what to send, that was my biggest issue. Filling out the forms takes a few hours MAX.


- Is the fee charged by the Attorney usually a flat rate or do they add cost as the process moves forward.


Don't know, didn't go that way.


- Should I get married in PI and file for a K-3 or go the K-1 route.

Not sure on this, K-1 is the way to go. I think adding marriage documents/etc would be too much of a hassle.


- What is the typle cost for the entire process once your completed the process.

Depends, in my case my fiance and I sorted out the majority of documents when I was still in the Philippines. If not, you'll be paying for DHL/FedEX/Etc to transfer the documents. The fee is $455 + postage. After that there are other fees which I haven't gotten into yet such as the medical fees, etc. Then the plane ticket.
GuardianOneMalePhilippines2009-07-24 00:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
QUOTE (mariaslk @ Jul 18 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shaman goddess @ Jul 18 2008, 04:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mariaslk @ Jul 17 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK filled out the I-864 and will soon be ready to send that off. On the letter it mentions we need to return a DS-230 (download from internet I assume). Can this be done now or do I have to wait for them to tell me when to send it? Also, is this the form where I send in the police certificate?



you can send them the same time. but u have to wait for the ds230 to be generated.. you have to make a payment for you ds230 then u can send them both to nvc goodluck



Can I send copies of marriage cert/decree absolute etc if so, do they need to be certified/notarised? I think when I sent all of this in with I-130 paperwork they didn't have to be certified.


All the documents need to be certified for the DS-230.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-18 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
Once that is generated you can download it and send it in but you might want to get all the info for that form such as Certified marriage certificate, birth certificate, police record,copy of biographical page of passport and if neccessary the following: military record and divorce decrees. It would not hurt to download the form and sent ahead of time to your spouse and have him or her fill it out and send it back to you then once it is generated you will mail it out. This only applies if you are the agent on this case. Goodluck and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-17 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling CR1/IR1 questions.
You can use the US passport as proof. You will need the biographical page as well as the signature page. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-19 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT 1-130
If you have your birth certificate that will be ok for the I-130 filing. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA
Good luck with your journey. Don't worry USCIS is processing applications really fast now so it won't be that long.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 01:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC to respond to "Choice of Agent" Email
I still did not receive an acknowledgement that they have received my husband's email. It is getting so irritating. They have received everything except that. They said that they are waiting for that so that they can send the IV bill to the agent. I hope something changes by Monday or Tuesday. At least you now received a response. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-19 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC to respond to "Choice of Agent" Email
My first email to NVC regarding the receipt of my case was sent 07/01/08 and I received my response 07/15/08. My husband sent his choice of agent email on 07/04/08 and he has not received any correspondence but I think that they will be senting that information very soon. It may take up to 2-3 weeks for them to get the email and put in the info. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-15 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy CR-1 interview
Congrats on your sucessful interview and thanks for sharing your experience. It does help us all and Welcome to USA. That is if you have arrived if not this will be an early welcome.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-17 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat should i prepare for NVC while awaiting I-130 approval?
I would recommend that you let your spouse to get his/her's passport, certified birth certificate, certified marriage certificate, police record, divorce decree(if applicable). You will also need to have 3 years of taxes along with your W-2s or transcripts, which you can get by calling the IRS and requesting it. It takes upto a week to get them and it is free. You will also need paystubs and/or employment letter from your employer. These are just a few of them. You will want to review the guides for better information. Good luck with your journey.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa Approved! ... now what?
kicking.gif Congrats kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 01:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureslist of doc's needed to submit 864
You would need to send in a copy of your and your sister's birth certificates. I had to do that. You would also try to send the most current W-2 and your sister as well. That is what the rep at NVC told me. I sent the copy of the 2 years of W-2 and sent in my sister's most current w-2. I hope that helps.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-19 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Advice on How to Deal with NVC Agents
Try calling around an half an hour before they close which is 11:30pm EST. I also call around 11am and also again at 3pm PST. Those times I always get a rep. Good luck. good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-3032
You can send it to the address below:

National Visa Journey
Attn: Choice of Agent DS-3032
32 Rochester Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

I might be wrong about the part of ATTN: Choice of Agent. You might want to call the NVC about that at 1(603)334-0700. Hope that helps. good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-19 01:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return vs. Tax Transcript
I submitted the tax transcripts with the I-864 package. That should work. It is much faster to receive and does not cost a dime. Goodluck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 23:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSunday Touches?
I hope that it is a approval. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 01:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI feel so sad
Good luck and hope your case gets completed fast.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 01:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 Question no.20
That means from the age of 16 to present. I hope that helps. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 01:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 approved, ready to go!
Congrats and have a safe trip.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-20 15:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long does it takes to get an approval letter in the mail?
With an expediate it usually takes 5 business days after they have received the evidence. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport
Congrats.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures(uscis) as a beneficiary, can I register too???
You can register yourself online as a customer because you are the beneficiary of the case. Goodluck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-21 01:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 Approval Notice
Congrats and goodluck with the rest of your journey.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-17 21:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-230 question
Thanks for your input Marieford20 and Mononoke28 that really helps. I will just send the original police record and a copy of the biographical page of the passport but certified birth and marriage certificates.
Happy
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-22 13:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-230 question
For the DS-230 form, does the copy of the biographical page of the passport and police record have to be certified? I did not see that on the instruction form. It only says that the marriage and birth certificates need to be certified? If anybody knows the answer please help. Thanks in advance. good.gif
Happy.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-22 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending IV Package documents and AOS Package documents
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ May 17 2009, 06:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks kath.
I saw in your sig that your case was finally complete. Congrats.



ur welcome
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-17 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending IV Package documents and AOS Package documents
It will cause some delays for the NVC to update but it will be fine.. As long as you have the bar code sheet then its good to go.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-17 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCAN THIS CAUSE PROBLEMS??
dont worry its ok... as long as he is not a terrorist then he will get his visa soon yes.gif
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-17 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130--marriage certificate
My marriage contract is only one page and has a stamp at the back... Its better to send the original than the photocopy besides you can just call the NVC to order another copy or simply go to this website NSO....
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-17 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC AVR response question
NVC and operator are both different. AVR is not updated sometimes and even the operator... sigh...
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-17 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHO ELSE IS WAITING FOR INTERVIEW?????
i got the appointment letter just today. i will take my medical on the first week of June.
Giskat09MalePhilippines2009-05-12 02:37:00