biggish data

QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Oct 13 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Goodluck kath. God will be always be in our way to lead us with our journey.
Go ahead. Me and My husband will be next. Still filling out forms and checking it 4 and more times before we will file it.

thanks cathy. i was tryin to be firm at my husband at this time coz he might miss something. i was the one who fill up the form and print it out, i also fill out and print the affidavits as well and send it to my husband so that his parents will just sign it and notarize it.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-13 08:12:00

QUOTE (frali @ Oct 13 2008, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good luck

salamat (thank you)

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-13 08:10:00

salamat po ate.... GOD bless our visa journey..

QUOTE (Completely @ Oct 13 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Goodluck Kathy! All my prayers with you both.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-13 07:09:00

We've been busy for this past few weeks on filling out the papers, sending my documents to my husband, printing out the pics etc..

Please check the following if everything is ok or we missed something:

1) Payment in the amount of $355 and Cover letter

2) I-130 Form

3) I-130 Supplement

Part C. Question 1 – Name of the Beneficiary

Part C Question 2 – Address of the Beneficiary

Part C Question 15 – Name and Address of Present Employer of Beneficiary

4). Marriage Contract (original and copy)
5). Birth certificate (Petitioner) (copy)
6). G-325A Form and passport style photo (Petitioner)
7). G-325A Form and passport style photo (Beneficiary)
8). Marriage Contract (original and copy)

9). Evidence of bonafide marriage – Affidavit of Witness

· Affidavit of Witness – Father of Petitioner

· Affidavit of Witness – Mother of Petitioner

· Affidavit of Witness – Pastor of Petitioner

· Affidavit of Witness – friend of Petitioner

· Affidavit of Witness – Father of Alien Relative

· Affidavit of Witness – Mother of Alien Relative

· Affidavit of Witness – Officiating Minister of the wedding Petitioner and the Alien Relative

· Affidavit of Witness – Friends of Alien Relative

· Affidavit of Witness – Uncle of Alien Relative

· Wedding and other photos of Petitioner and Relative

10) Birth Certificate of Alien Relative

11)Western Union Receipts (2007 - present) photocopy

12) Certification of Wedding Counseling (photocopy)

13) E-ticket of te Petitioner (trip to the Phils.)

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-13 06:57:00

1864A or 1864? What is the right form?

i see, thank you for the answers!

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-16 09:52:00

1864A or 1864? What is the right form?

I wanna ask something about Affidavit of Support Form.

We will be having a co sponsor which is my father in law.

Which form should he fill up? 1864-A form or 1864 form?
What about my husband?

My husband is living with his parents at this time... but my husband is dependent.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-16 09:42:00

QUOTE (jmille81 @ Oct 19 2008, 02:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The NVC Website lists this under the FAQ section: http://travel.state....tml#_How_do_you

How do you count children of a divorced couple who reside with one parent part time?

A divorced parent's dependent children are members of his or her household, even if they live part of the time with the former spouse. A parent almost always has a legal obligation to support his or her children. Although only one of the parents may be legally entitled to claim the child as a dependent on tax returns (1040), the child must be considered as part of both parents' households for purposes of the Affidavit of Support, unless a parent can show that he or she no longer has a legal obligation to support the child.

So yes, include all children even if not listed on the tax returns. I hope this helps.

John

QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Oct 18 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (OrlandoRenaldo @ Oct 18 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yes, child support is SUPPORT, tax breaks or not...

so do we need to include my husband's 2 kids at 1864 form even he dont put them on his tax as dependents?
- this is the wifey

THANK YOU SIR AND MADAM FOR THE ANSWER.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-18 14:30:00

QUOTE (OrlandoRenaldo @ Oct 18 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yes, child support is SUPPORT, tax breaks or not...

so do we need to include my husband's 2 kids at 1864 form even he dont put them on his tax as dependents?
- this is the wifey

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-18 09:59:00

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Oct 18 2008, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE

How Do I Count Household Size?

Your household size includes yourself and the following individuals, no matter where they live: any spouse, any dependent children under the age of 21, any other dependents listed on your most recent Federal income tax return, all persons being sponsored in this affidavit of support, and any immigrants previously sponsored with a Form I-864 or Form I-864 EZ affidavit of support whom you are still obligated to support. If necessary to meet the income requirements to be as ponsor, you may include additional relatives (adult children,parents, or siblings) as part of your household size as long asthey have the same principle residence as you and promise to use their income and resources in support of the intending immigrant(s).

i read this on the I-864 instruction..

im also wondering about this since .my husband pays child support but the ex wife claim her daughter as a dependent on her income tax..

how can we determine our household size? my son, my husband and me? or do i have to include my husbands daughter?

my husband told me that only one parent can claim the child... the mothers are the one who claim their child to their tax and not my husband... so the total household is 4..
me, husband, daughter and son

but im just making sure that everything is correct... i hope we can get more answers here.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-18 09:40:00

I got two kids whom I am paying for child support for, but the thing is I have not claimed them on my taxes. Do I still put my children as dependents on the 1-864 form since the children are living with the mothers and I don't claim them on my taxes? If I was to make them my dependents on the petition it would make it total four with my two kids, my wife, and I making the poverty line 26,500. Can someone answer this question for me. I am filing for the CR1.

I need your advice. Thank you.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-18 04:10:00

Question for Ds3032 version

yes i know that. thats helpful... actually i had a fight with my husband coz we didnt able to file last week and i just told him its over LOL. But he told me this week na daw.. Sana nga....

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-29 11:51:00

Question for Ds3032 version

i have a question, WHEN SHOULD THE BENEFICIARY SEND THIS FORMS TO NVC? Can we send it now?

We're not filing yet the I-I30....

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-29 05:52:00

To whom it is address?

THIS IS VERY HELPFUL!!! THANKS FOR THIS BRAT

QUOTE (bratikicks @ Oct 19 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I want u to have this as a reference;

IMPORTANT!! This is MOSTLY for I-130, IR/1 and CR/1 cases. I-129 (K1 or K3) information still to be added.
Contents
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• 1 USCIS Steps
o 1.1 Step 1 – I-130 Filing
o 1.2 Step 2 – I-130 Receipt Notice
o 1.3 Step 3 – I-130 Approval Notice
• 2 NVC Steps
o 2.1 Step 0 - Preparing For The NVC Process
o 2.2 Step 1 - NVC Assigns Case Number
o 2.3 Step 2 – Choice of Agent Form (DS-3032) Generation & AOS Pakage Review Fee Invoicing
? 2.3.1 TRACK 1 - I-864
? 2.3.1.1 AOS Fee payment
? 2.3.1.2 AOS Package Express Mail to NVC
? 2.3.1.3 NVC Receives AOS Package
? 2.3.1.4 NVC Enters & Reviews AOS Package
? 2.3.2 TRACK 2 - DS-3032 and DS-230
? 2.3.2.1 DS-3032 Emailing
? 2.3.2.2 NVC Enters DS-3032
? 2.3.2.3 NVC Invoices IV Fee
? 2.3.2.4 Agent pays IV Fee
? 2.3.2.5 IV Package Express Mail to NVC
? 2.3.2.6 NVC Receives IV Package
? 2.3.2.7 NVC Enters & Reviews IV Package
o 2.4 Step 3 - Finalization
? 2.4.1 Final Step 1 – NVC Case Completion
? 2.4.2 Final Step 2 – NVC Case Forwarded to the Foreign U.S Consulate
• 3 Foreign US Consulate Steps
o 3.1 Step 1 – Foreign U.S Consulate Receives NVC Package
o 3.2 Step 2 – Courier Office Visit
o 3.3 Step 3 – Foreign U.S Consulate Receives NVC Package
o 3.4 Step 4 – U.S Consulate Interview
o 3.5 Step 5 – Arrival at U.S Port of Entry
• 4 Attachment 1 – I-130 Cover Sheet
• 5 Attachment 2 – I-864 AOS Package Cover Sheet
• 6 Attachment 3 – DS-3032 Email Format
• 7 Attachment 4 – DS-230 Cover Sheet
• 8 Attachment 5 – Interview Questions
• 9 Total Cost of Immigrant Visa

USCIS Steps
Welcome to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS !
The first step in bringing your spouse to the U.S. is to file an I-130 Petition (Immigrant Visa Petition) with the USCIS Service Center. The spouse in the U.S. is the Petitioner and the spouse in the foreign country is the Beneficiary. Once the I-130 petition is approved, the case is forwarded to the National Visa Center NVC. After NVC's process, the case is forwarded to the Foreign U.S Consulate where the beneficiary appears for the immigrant visa interview.
I-130 is filed to obtain the Green Card (also called Immigrant Visa) for your foreign spouse. Meanwhile, once the Petitioner has I-130 Receipt Notice (NOA1), the Petitioner can file I-129F for the Beneficiary's K-3 (Non-Immigrant) visa. There is no fee to file I-129F. Sometimes, K-3 visa may be faster than the IR-1/CR-1 Immigrant Visa (IV).
Always refer at http://www.uscis.gov for the latest Fees, Fees Payable to, Forms and the Address to mail the forms. You may register at the USCIS website to get notification about the approval sent to your email address.
Step 1 – I-130 Filing
Please refer to I-130 Cover Sheet.
Write down petitioner's Full Name and Date of Birth on the back side of petitioner's photograph lightly. Write down beneficiary's Full Name and Date of Birth on the back side of beneficiary's photograph lightly.
It is important to put your full name on your mailbox to receive mail from USCIS.
Step 2 – I-130 Receipt Notice
USCIS mails the Receipt Notice to the Petitioner. It might take a couple of weeks from the filing date to get this notice. Meanwhile, you can check with your bank if the filing fee has already cleared.
The petitioner may file I-129F at this point in time.
Step 3 – I-130 Approval Notice
USCIS mails the Approval Notice to the Petitioner. It might take couple of months from the filing date to get this notice, depends on the Service Center. Some people can expedite the process based on valid reasons. Though it may not be helpful, it is a good idea to contact your congressperson/senator to inquire about your case at USCIS if your case has been pending for 3 months or more.
NVC Steps
Welcome to National Visa Center NVC !
Tel# (603) 334-0700
Email: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

NVC Contact details can be found at: http://travel.state..../info_3177.html
If you follow these steps carefully, you can possibly be out of NVC in 4 to 6 weeks time.
Step 0 - Preparing For The NVC Process
Collect all the following general documents beforehand to speed up the NVC process. Note that these are general documents and it may differ case by case and country by country. For accurate details, please visit: Applicant Document Processing and select the beneficiary's consulate.

Required documents from the petitioner for I-864 Affidavit of Support AOS Package
1. Last 3 years IRS Tax Transcripts (otherwise, last 3 years 1040 and W-2/1099)
2. Original Employment Letter
3. Original pay stubs (try to include all of them of the current year and/or one that includes salary to date)
4. All of the above from any joint sponsors

Required documents from the Beneficiary for DS-230 Immigrant Visa (IV) Package
1. Two passport-sized photographs (2X2 inches) of the beneficiary (Write down NVC Case# and beneficiary's full name and date of birth on the back side of both photographs lightly)
2. Completed and signed form DS-230 Part I by the beneficiary
3. Completed and unsigned form DS-230 Part II by the beneficiary
4. Photocopy of the beneficiary's passport biographic data page
5. Original/certified copy of beneficiary's birth certificate
6. Original/certified copy of beneficiary's and petitioner's marriage certificate
7. Original police certificates of the beneficiary
8. Original/certified copy of military record, if applicable
9. Original/certified copy of divorce decree, death certificate, etc. of previous marriage, if applicable

Important:
• If any of the civil documents are not in English, translate them into English and get them notarized. [NOTE: NOT necessary to notarize. Also, many sources say it's not necessary to translate, if the documents are in the language of the embassy where the interview will take place: see Documents The Applicant Must Submit]
• Certified copy of the civil document must be from the respective agency. That means, birth certificate's certified copy must be from the birth registrar's office, etc.
• IRS Tax Transcripts can be obtained free by dialing 1-800-829-1040
• Forms start with "DS" (DS-3032, DS-230) are from the Department of State and must be completed by the beneficiary. Forms can be found at: http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/
• Forms start with "I" (I-864) are from the USCIS and must be completed by the petitioner. Forms can be found at: http://www.uscis.gov and click on "Immigration Forms" link.
Step 1 - NVC Assigns Case Number
NVC receives I-130 approval from the USCIS. Do not wait for I-130 approval notice from the USCIS. Dial (603) 334-0700 to check NVC's Automated Voice Response system (NVC's AVR). You need your I-130 Receipt Number to check the status.

If your NVC Case Number is assigned, get Invoice Identification Number NVC IIN – it is an 8-digit number – from an NVC live operator to pay the AOS Package and (IV) fees online. Both NVC Case Number and NVC IIN are needed to login at https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx to pay the fees.

NVC Assigns the Case Number in the format LLLNNNNNNNNNN Where: LLL is three letter code of the Foreign U.S consulate where beneficiary appears, first NNNN is the four digit year NVC assigned the Case Number, second NNN is the three digit Julian Date NVC assigned the case, last NNN is the three digit serial number of the day NVC assigned the case. For example, if your case is at Chennai, India and the case is assigned on January 2, 2008 and it is the 2nd case on that date, your case # will be MDR-2008-502-002. That is MDR2008502002.
Step 2 – Choice of Agent Form (DS-3032) Generation & AOS Pakage Review Fee Invoicing
1. NVC Generates and sends a copy of the DS-3032 (Choice of Agent form) to the petitioner.
2. NVC Sends the original DS-3032 (Choice of Agent form) to the beneficiary in the foreign country.
3. NVC Invoices AOS Package Review Fee to the petitioner online at https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

There are now two independent tracks that run parallel within the NVC. For those who are using a lawyer, DS-3032 is NOT generated or sent by the NVC as the lawyer would automatically be designated as the agent.
TRACK 1 - I-864
AOS Fee payment
Time: No extra time needed
The petitioner pays I-864 AOS Package Fee ($70 - always refer to http://uscis.gov for most current fee amounts) online using bank checking account (no credit card). ABA # (or Routing #) and Account # is needed. Payment status changes to "PENDING".
AOS Package Express Mail to NVC
Time: 1 to 2 days after above step
In one or two days time, payment status will show as "PAID". Immediately print out I-864 AOS Package bar code coversheet from the online payment site and express mail the entire AOS Package to NVC by USPS.
Important:
1. Create your own cover letter to I-864 AOS Package Refer to I-864 Cover letter or Attachment 2 below
2. Use the address on bar code cover sheet
3. Write NVC Case Number on the top right hand corner of all pages of the I-864 AOS Package and supplemental pages (tax invoices, employment letter, etc.)
NVC Receives AOS Package
Time: 1 day after above step
NVC receives I-864 AOS Package

NVC Enters & Reviews AOS Package
Time: ~1 week after above step
NVC enters I-864 AOS Package into their system and reviews it in couple of days time.
If more info/evidence is required, then NVC will generate and send a checklist to the Petitioner. Petitioner responds to the checklist.

Important :
If NVC's AVR message says "Your forms are reviewed and found missing or incomplete information…" after your I-864 has been reviewed and before your IV fee or DS-230 generation, don't panic. NVC is waiting for your IV Fee and DS-230 form.

TRACK 2 - DS-3032 and DS-230
DS-3032 Emailing
Important:
1. Subject line of email must contain NVC Case#, Beneficiary Full Name and Date of Birth
2. Make the Petitioner the Agent
3. For Email format, refer to Email DS-3032 form or Attachment 3, below.
NVC Enters DS-3032
Time: ~1 week after above step
DS-3032 is entered into NVC System
NVC Invoices IV Fee
Time: ~1 week after above step
NVC Invoices Immigrant Visa (DS-230) Fee online
Agent pays IV Fee
Time: No extra time needed
The agent pays IV Fee ($400 - always refer to http://uscis.gov for most current fee amounts) online using bank checking account (no credit card). ABA # (or Routing #) and Account # is needed. Payment status changes to "PENDING".
IV Package Express Mail to NVC
Time: 1 to 2 days after above step
In one or two days time, payment status will show as "PAID". Immediately print out IV bar code coversheet from the online payment site and express mail the entire IV Package to NVC by USPS.

Important:
1. Create your own cover letter to IV Package Refer to DS-230 Cover Letter or Attachment #4, below
2. Use the address on bar code cover sheet
NVC Receives IV Package
Time: 1 day after above step
NVC receives IV Package
NVC Enters & Reviews IV Package
Time: ~1 week after above step
NVC enters IV Package into their system and review it in couple of days
If more info/evidence is required, then NVC will generate and send a checklist to the Agent. Agent responds to the checklist.

Step 3 - Finalization
Final Step 1 – NVC Case Completion
Time: Approximately 1 week after the last step of the above 2 independent tracks

Case is officially completed and NVC will set an interview date in conjunction with scheduling available at the foreign U.S. consulate/embassy.

Final Step 2 – NVC Case Forwarded to the Foreign U.S Consulate
Time: Approximately 7 to 10 days after above step

Case is officially forwarded to the U.S Consulate by DHL. All your Originals/Certified copies submitted to NVC along with all your files are mailed to the consulate in this step.
NVC mails out immigrant visa appointment letter to both the petitioner in the U.S and the beneficiary in the foreign country.

How to track your valuable originals?

Listen to NVC's AVR message, it will clearly say "Your case is completed and forwarded to the embassy or consulate in XXX on MM/DD/YYYY…" Once you hear this message, immediately go to DHL website at http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef and track your shipment.
For example, if NVC's AVR says your shipment date is 06/05/2008, NVC actually called DHL one day before this date to pick up the shipment. So your reference date is 06/04/2008. Then enter EXP 04 JUN 2008A as your reference in the above DHL website. Then scroll down to your consulate link.
To be sure you can try a date range between 06/03/2008 to 06/06/2008 in the date range.
Foreign US Consulate Steps
Step 1 – Foreign U.S Consulate Receives NVC Package
Time: Couple of days depends on the location

Beneficiary may do the following:
1. Try to get International Driving Permit (IDP) if he/she wants to drive in the U.S immediately after arrival.
2. Purchase or block the air ticket since the interview date is known. It is recommended to block the ticket at least 1 week after the interview date to receive the passport by courier. For some countries, passport is delivered by courier.
Step 2 – Courier Office Visit
(This may be an optional step for some of you)

Once step# 1 is completed and you have interview appointment letter, proceed to the courier office.
Some countries may have courier service to courier the passport to the applicant after the visa interview. For example, in India it is VFS service. For more info, visit: https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/Home.aspx

Step 3 – Foreign U.S Consulate Receives NVC Package
Time: At least 1 week before the actual interview

Here is the general list of vaccinations, get it done by your family physician, if possible, before going to Consulate approved physician to cut the cost. If you have an official record of having these vaccinations and they are current, you generally will not have to have them done again. You will need to present the vaccination record to the panel physician. Please check with the panel physician if you are unsure as to whether or not your vaccination record will be accepted.

1. Acellular pertussis
2. Hepatitis A
3. Hepatitis B
4. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
5. Influenza
6. Influenza type b (Hib)
7. Measles
8. Meningococcal
9. Mumps
10. Pneumococcal
11. Pertussis
12. Polio
13. Rotovirus
14. Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
15. Varicella
16. Zoster

Also, get and appointment with one of the panel physicians at least 1 week before the interview date to complete the medical.
Please take the following before proceeding to Medical:
1. Visa interview appointment letter
2. Applicant's Original passport
3. Applicant's Photographs
4. All prior vaccination records
5. Fee (normally by cash – it can vary from $50 to $300)
•
o If you believe that you may have had some of the vaccinations already, but have no official record of them to present to the panel physician, you may contact the panel physician to see if a Titre Test will be accepted instead of having all the vaccinations again.

Step 4 – U.S Consulate Interview
Required documents:
1. Visa interview appointment letter
2. Applicant's original passport
3. Applicant's photographs
4. Medical Report from Step #3
5. Excessive evidence to prove marital relationship in addition to the marriage certificate. This can be wedding album, honeymoon pictures, email/chat/phone records, joint bank account/joint property ownership etc. If the interview is to take place through a glass window, make sure things are flat enough to be passed through.
6. I-130 set, I-864, DS-3032 and DS-230 sets provided by the petitioner
7. Applicant's identification info, such as driver license, voter's registration card etc.
8. All applicant's education, employment and all personal files
9. Petitioner's original documents/copies are optional. However, it is a good idea to bring them too at interview time. You never know.
10. Courier office receipts, if applicable
11. Any other consulate-specific documents; call in advance to see if this applies

• Refer to your Consulate immigrant visa section for more details.
• Do not forget to collect all your originals back after the interview, which were submitted to NVC.
• Organize the files in the order of interview checklist or packet 4.
• Read the forms (I-130, G-325A of the petitioner and the beneficiary, I-864, DS-3032 and DS-230) carefully, so that your answers to the officer's questions must match whatever is written on the forms.
• Take an additional photocopy of ALL the documents including the one submitted to NVC too.
• Dress appropriately for the interview - "business casual" - with minimal jewelry.
• Appear at the consulate a little earlier than the interview time.
• Listen to the officer carefully and answer properly and politely to each question.
• Do not provide extra information other than the right and truthful answer to the question.
• The visa is affixed inside the passport (validity will be 6 months) and the applicant is given a sealed envelope which should be hand carried, UNOPENED, to the U.S and submitted to the immigration inspector at the U.S. port-of-entry. If the sealed envelope is opened prior to arrival in the United States, the immigrant visa fee of $400 must be paid again at the American Consulate, and a new sealed envelope will be handed over to the applicant.
• Please complete all forms in CAPITAL letters and BLACK ink, if required.
• All dates are in the U.S. format MM/DD/YYYY (ie. for Aug 15, 2001, write 08/15/2001)
• All names must be as in the passport.
• Fingers should not have any cut or wound (there may be fingerprinting at U.S Consulate and at U.S Port of Entry).
• Do not fold any of the documents, take a large envelope.
• For example interview questions, refer to Consular Interview Questions or Interview Questions, Attachment # 5, below.
Step 5 – Arrival at U.S Port of Entry
• Please proceed to the immigration officer and hand over the passport and sealed envelope. Officer might ask some questions, listen carefully and answer politely and properly.
• Collect your check-in baggage.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-10-29 05:55:00

Interview in 15 minutes

wowowowowwow! CONGRATS for the approval!

We just filed today... NOV 4, 2008! GOD bless you and us.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-04 03:31:00

oh i see... thanks. i think my husband already emailed the senator from their state.

thanks for that tip, appreciated it much. salami I mean salamat heheh

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 05:21:00

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Nov 17 2008, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

a senator is helping us but he is from SC..

is your husband in the military?

he's not.. wish he was...

Naw man I am not in the military. I was just wondering how can I get a hold of the senator in Washington State. How did you start to get help from your senator?

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 05:09:00

QUOTE (criandjen @ Nov 17 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry but you only filed 12 days ago and you already want to speed up????

my husband is just asking for a senator.. of course who doesnt want here for this process to be speed up?

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 04:56:00

Anyone from Washington State here that knows the best way to get a hold of the Senator and how a Senator can help. Is there anyone in the state of Washington that can speed up my process in my petition and help out? If so then please hit me up and give me the information please. Thanks and God bless. Israel

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 04:23:00

Info for Letters to US Senators - Edited Post

may i know the Senator frm WA State?

thanks for the advance respond.. GOD bless us all

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 05:24:00

CR1 and I130 guidance and counsel needed, help!

Hi, I am Israel and my wife and I are married. We got married on Feb 14, 2008 in the Philippines. I just filed for my I130 about two weeks ago and I still got no response from them yet. I look on the UPS site and it states that my papers did get received at the Chicago PO box. I really hope it did not get lost or anything. How long does it normally take for them to send the NOA1 and when I do get that NOA1 in the mail will I have a confirmation number on how to check on my paper work and what to do next. I am really new to this Visa Journey stuff and my wife knows more than I do. She wants me to be on here a lot more so you will probably get to hear me asking a lot of question within the next few weeks. Any good advice I can take from the people who will read this on what is the best ways to get my wife here and what should I do. It's so hard being far away from each other and it's having an affect on both us. We are going for the CR 1 and my father is going to the joined sponsor for us. Does anyone have any good details to help me with. Whatever that works I want to hear about it. I got many questions so give me a holler back. Thank you and God bless.

The husband, Israel

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 03:43:00

CR1 and I130. Senators.

Hi my name is Israel from Washington State. My wife and I got married on the Feb 14, 2008. I just recently sent in our papers for the I130 and we are still waiting for it. It's been almost two weeks since we filed now and we are still waiting. What is the normal timing for them to reply to me? Will they let me know that NOA1 by mail or by email? Once I get that email will there be a confirmation number that will help me to check on my status and my paper work? Also when we file for our CR 1 is there any advice anyone can give me about filing for this and any advice about me using my father as a co sponsor in this? I heard that it helps calling a Senator or a congressman and I am willing to do that. Someone please assist me in this questions. Like everyone else here I am just as determined to get my wife here in the US and I am just seeking so many answers. Thank you and God bless.

I got no passport at this time due to having a debt of about 2000 dollars of child support owed. Will this affect my petition since I am paying it monthly and faithfully? Is it still alright to still send in this paper works.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-17 04:20:00

NOA1 received

That is for sure, God is Able. I am a man of faith in Jesus name. Fo sho Fo sho.
Israel and Kathy, Something Good Going To Happen.

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-18 06:38:00

NOA1 received

thanks thanks po.. keep moving and waiting...

Giskat09

Male

Philippines

2008-11-18 04:42:00

Medical Exam/Drug Use

QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 9 2008, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Steve Y Jessica @ Oct 9 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There is nothing that can detect 5 years ago. I will go ahead and say it!!!!! It was just trying it!!! SAY NO to any drug use!!! He would be completely stupid to do anything else.

I can't believe this was even asked, or that it has turnned into such a discussion.

but some of us are sensitive to TOS violations, which of course advocating misrepresentation would be such a violation

Well then if someone is actually going to ask this question, here is a good answer.

It would be a safe bet that at least 80% of the people on this board have at least tried some kind of drug in their lifetime. It would also be a safe bet that not one of them mentioned anything about it in the immigration process. After all if all someone does is try it and there is no record of it and it was 5 years ago, there is absolutely no way for anyone to know about it unless you tell thim. Then even after that, there is absolutely no way for anyone to prove it.
If you admit to something like this you will surely be denied a visa!!

Steve Y Jessica

Male

Argentina

2008-10-09 13:28:00

Medical Exam/Drug Use

Steve Y Jessica

Male

Argentina

2008-10-09 13:11:00

IR-1 Complete @ NVC. Can my wife visit?

QUOTE (bavlin @ Oct 12 2008, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello.

My file was complete at the NVC on 10/22/08

. My wife is a Canadian citizen and we are waiting on her interview to be scheduled at the consulate in Montreal. Does anyone know if she can visit me in the US while we wait for her interview to be scheduled?

The rules on this are very confusing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

As long as they will let her in, there is no difference than when you were waiting for approval.

Steve Y Jessica

Male

Argentina

2008-10-12 19:34:00

G-325

QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Oct 12 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HI emo,

I would like to ask when you filled out G-325A of your spouse, did you fill it out by yourself and have her sign it? or she has to fill it out and sign it?
My husband and I will be filling our papers as soon as we finish filling our forms.

The wife needs to sign it, it does not matter who fills everything out. I filled everything out for my wife, and she just signed what she needed to.

Steve Y Jessica

Male

Argentina

2008-10-12 19:36:00

G-325

QUOTE (Em4oAndKrisi @ Oct 9 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

On G-325 top right corner File Number: A_____________ Is that my former alien registration number or what is it???
Thank you!!!

If you have a Alien Regestration number, yes, otherwise you put none.

Steve Y Jessica

Male

Argentina

2008-10-09 13:31:00

any filipinas who were annuled

Hi there,

Mine was K-1 but I think the requirements are the same. I submitted a Certified Copy of the Court Order, Certification and the Finality. I also submitted an annotated NSO copy of the Prior Marriage.

Hope that helps. Good luck

ez2007

Female

Philippines

2008-10-27 10:57:00

Urgent: Is PCC from passport office enough for India?

QUOTE (yeye @ Oct 3 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thank you tirchimirchi. That's what I was looking for.

When you submitted your docs to NVC with DS-230, did you mention anywhere that the certificate from district police is not needed because passport is less than 6 months old?

I am debating whether to put that kind of note to avoid any confusion at NVC.

Good luck in your interview next week!

I am assuming you will not submit the district police certficate. Please let me know if they ask for it during the interview. I will also be going through Delhi.

I am just frustrated with the PCC system especially when I know it will take awhile for us since she will need clearance from Indian consulate in Saudi where she was born and lived. All I can say that PCC is just as important doc as marriage certificate and need to have in the hand well ahead of NOA2 but not more than 6 month old.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-10-03 18:58:00

Got an interview date!

QUOTE (trinket @ Oct 10 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats on getting the interview date

Congratulations cyberdeep for interview. By the way not to disappoint you but 13th october, embassy in chennai will be closed to observe columbus day. Its frustrating that they have 6 holidays in ocober only. Still hopefully it works out for ya.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-10-11 01:54:00

QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Sep 11 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yeah, I agree no approvals and I am starting to think we are back at VSC

Dude, chillout. If you see in this spreadsheet the average is 17 days to get NOA2 from transfer date yours is 17 days today, If I would be you I will wait atleast 1 more week before worrying. There are people who had 30 days to get approval since transfer. You should be lucky you are transferred because there are still bunch of people from the same timeline from VSC didnt get transferred as they filed for i129f and still waiting for the touch since than.

http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-09-11 19:19:00

QUOTE (febfiller @ Sep 11 2008, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

my file was transfered on 8/26 from VSC to CSC
last touch was on 9/1

you can add me to the spreadsheet
thank you

added febfiller, congrats Gakkunen for approval.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-09-11 16:37:00

QUOTE (Garu @ Sep 10 2008, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Last touch for me was 08/21. Anyone transferred 08/13 or 08/14 still waiting for approval?

check it out here : http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-09-10 11:39:00

QUOTE (shakira @ Sep 2 2008, 02:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey my case also got transferred. i dont know how to download this spreadsheet

Shakira, here is the link for the spreadsheet.

http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-09-02 11:02:00

QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Aug 29 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

without reading back thru all post can i ask After trans to calif about how long have some of the approvals been taking just as a close average knowing everyone can/will be some different

I worked on this excel sheet : http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

Looks like its trending for 14-15 days. I just added this feature yesterday in the spreadsheet you can find the average days at the bottom. Good luck

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-08-29 17:06:00

QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Aug 29 2008, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (bassel15 @ Aug 29 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just wanted to let you all know that we got approved!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You God!!!!!!! I hope the rest of you get your approvals soon......God Bless....

Congrats!!!!!!

Updated: http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

Congrats Bassel

From the transfer approval cases the average time from transfer to approval seems like 15 days.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-08-29 08:38:00

QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Aug 28 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i was trasfered on 8/25/08 and touch on 8/26/08

Phillip2 you are already in the spreadsheet:

http://spreadsheets....y2biBfPF5nP6JZw

Good luck with your approval.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-08-28 18:47:00

QUOTE (WHsoulmates @ Aug 27 2008, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi everyone, congratulation for all the approvals and for the rest of u the approval is on the way just hang on in there , plz i have question for u all, does anyone know if they transfert any I130 of people who were filling originly for k3, this move is our only hope for a quick approval since vsc is still sleepping , and thanks in advance for any responds, god bless u all

If I understand you correctly than answer is, they only have been transferring I130 petitions no I129f. Also so far the cutoff has been seen is the first week of march of the NOA1 date of I130. And for some hope I have seen couple of cases getting approved today from VSC for K3 of feb/march NOA1 timeline. Good luck with your approval.

SKluvSH

Male

India

2008-08-27 20:19:00