ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTION ABOUT MEDICAL
Yes you can scan it and email it to him and he can go as soon as possible to the medical before the interview date. good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved, how long till documents come in mail?
Congrats on your approval. It usually takes 2-4 weeks for information to be mailed and received by the petitoner. You may call the NVC to retrieve information regarding your case before they mail anything out. You may also want to get all the required information ready before hand so when the time comes it will be fast. I recommend that you check Loto's guide which is helpful through this process. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 23:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase approved by NVC
Congrats. Both of our cases was completed on the same day. Hope the best for you. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical done today and Visa interview 09/09/08
QUOTE (Todd-Leah @ Aug 17 2008, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called the consular office, they agreed to move my visa interview to an earlier date 08/26/08. :-)

Rani whom I talked too at first said she couldn't move my interview date because they have a few complicated cases this 2-3 weeks and I might have to wait a long time if she scheduled me together with them. I pleaded and she agreed our case is simple, so she agreed to "squeeze" me onto the tight schedule!!

Leah

kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats. I wish you the best on your interview. Good luck with everything and keep us updated. kicking.gif kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-17 23:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical done today and Visa interview 09/09/08
Good luck on the interview. Hopefully you will get an earlier interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-15 12:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 form
I recommend to email and mail in the hardcopy because either way you will get a response. As for the email option you don't need to scan a copy of the DS-3032, just send them the email such as the one from Loto's guide which was used on our case. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete - Anniversary Gift from NVC
kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats on case completion and good luck with your interview. kicking.gif kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBe Thankful you are blessed...
I don't know what to say that is painful in finding out that your first husband had an affair and then being separated with your current husband. This must be tough for the both of you. I pray that everything goes well for your family. I hope your family reunites soon.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 00:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC approved 1 week
Congrats on your approval and good luck with the rest of your journey.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 23:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in Montreal
Good luck with your interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-19 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Approved
Congrats on your approval and good luck with the rest of your journey.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-18 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUS PASSpORT
No, she has to wait for her citizenship then after she has it, she will apply for a US passport at that time. Read the guides for more information. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-19 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview done-Visa Approved
Congrats on a successful interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 23:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change
You might want to call USCIS to see if they have received the address change. You never know with USCIS. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this -email mean?
This is an RFE. To get more information about it before it arrives you can call the USCIS and press the option for the "request for more evidence". The rep should tell you what they are asking for in the document. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Transferred from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center
you should check the link for all the cases that have been transferred.
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=143270
Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDs-3032 mail or email??
I would recommend that you email as well as send the hardcopy to ensure that is updated as soon as possible. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 03:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to send DS 3032 to NVC
You definately want to wait until it is generated first but it does take up to 2 weeks to receive and enter the info into the AVR. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 03:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion?
When you submit the DS-230 you will need to submit the original or certified copyof the marriage and birth certificate. The police record needs to be orginal but make sure you make copies for yourself. You don't submit these documents during the interview because you will have to send it to NVC and the case will be forwarded to the embassy for the interview. Make sure you have copies of all documents for yourself. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 04:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI need help...what should I do?!
The link to james shortcuts is listed below for help in creating a barcode for the DS-230.
http://www.visajourn.....s's_Shortcuts
Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIM APPROVED!!!!!!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats on your approval. kicking.gif kicking.gif
You definately deserved it. good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to fix this with NVC?
You may want to call the NVC to make sure if everything on your case is updated. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 04:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA ARRIVED IN THE MAIL TODAY!
Congrats on getting the Visa and may your husband have a safe trip to you.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 03:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
QUOTE (Yiyi and Chris @ Aug 16 2008, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The RFE coversheet
When NVC reviews the I-864 Affidavit of Support or the DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, the person reviewing may decide you need to make a correction to the form or provide additional information. If this happens, NVC will send you what they call a "checklist" of the changes and/or additional information needed, along with a barcode coversheet to use to return this information to NVC for re-review. As soon as this happens, the IVR will indicate it, and you should speak with an operator to determine exactly what information is needed (make sure you find out everything!). In some cases, you may not be absolutely sure what was wrong or how to fix the problem, and if so, do not use this shortcut, but instead wait to receive the actual notice from NVC describing in detail what needs to be done. However, if you are sure you know what NVC needs you to do, and you've double-checked this completely with the operator, then you can use this shortcut instead to re-submit the DS-230, I-864 and/or I-864A form or supply additional supporting documentation before actually receiving the notice from NVC.

Note, during I-864 Affidavit of Support review, it is common when using the James' shortcuts for an RFE to be announced at its conclusion for a missing Form DS-230, because NVC is still processing or just processed the IV fee bill and has not yet requested the DS-230, and if this is all that happened, the RFE is harmless and you should not send an RFE reply (that said, however, do not automatically assume this is what the RFE announcement is for, still check with an operator, because it could be a real I-864 RFE also). The operator will be able to tell you exactly what was wrong and what they want you to do. If a form needs to be corrected, it will be unstapled and detached from the supporting documentation and sent back to you alone (if you are using this shortcut in that case, you will be sending in a new copy of the form instead, and NVC will not have the "Received CMR" date stamped on the original submission anymore, if that matters to you).

First, you will need the RFE coversheet as a MS-Word file, which is attached at the bottom of this post. This same cover sheet can be used for responding to both I-864 and DS-230 RFE's. The coversheet file has two pages, both of which must be returned to NVC. Note, the coversheet file also contains embedded comment text on the fields that need to be changed with your specific case information, but if you do not see the comments when you open the document, select View | Comments or View | Markup in Microsoft Word to make them visible (similarly, before making a final printout of the filled out coversheet, be sure to hide the comments by re-selecting that same menu item).

Page 1: Change the BGT1234567890 in the table at the bottom to your case number, enter the "Received Date" shown on both USCIS NOA1 and NOA2 as the Priority Date, and replace the names and addresses as appropriate with ALL CAPS. Remember to use the Agent's name & address at the very top, remove country if USA, enter the addressee's name for the DEAR clause, and specify the Beneficiary's name at the bottom. Change CR1 to IR1 if appropriate. Then go to View | Header & Footer on the menu, click on FOOTER, and replace the date with the date NVC announced the RFE on the IVR, and also replace the case number there too. Change the date at the top of the letter to the date announced on the IVR also.

Finally, you need to generate the barcode at the top of Page 1 for your case number by using http://www.idautomat...earservlet.html. To generate the barcode and put it in at the top of page 1 of the sample coversheet, type in the case number under "Data to encode." Under "Barcode symbology," select CODE 39. Select "No" for the "Add check digit," "Add check digit to text," and "Show text below barcode" options. Change the "X dimension" (bar width) to 0.07 and the "Barcode bar height" to 0.7. Click on "Create Barcode."

In the resulting window, right click on the barcode and click on Copy. Paste the image into a graphics editing program such as IrfanView (either by selecting Paste under the Edit menu or hitting Ctrl + V on the keyboard) and crop out the gray text "Powered by IDAutomation.com (i.e., draw a box around the barcode only and, e.g., in IrfanView, select Crop selection under the Edit menu). Copy the image from the graphics program either by selecting Copy under the Edit Menu or by hitting Ctrl+C on the keyboard. Then go to the MS Word copy of the RFE coversheet and left click on the old barcode that's already at the top, to the left of the words "CHECKLIST." Hit the Delete key. Then click on Paste under the Edit menu (or hit Ctrl + V on the keyboard). The barcode may be underlined -- left click on it again and then de-select the "U" underline button in the MS Word Toolbar. You then need to further adjust the size of the barcode by double-clicking on it. Select the "Size" tab in the box that pops up. De-select "Lock Aspect ratio" if it is selected and change the height to 0.26" and the width to 2.13". Click on OK.

Page 2: Now, go to page 2. Enter the case number, beneficiary's name, and change the visa category if necessary. To generate the barcode to put onto page 2, go back to http://www.idautomat...earservlet.html. Type in the case number under "Data to encode." Under "Barcode symbology," select CODE 39. Select "No" for the "Add check digit," "Add check digit to text," and "Show text below barcode" options. Change the "X dimension" (bar width) to 0.05 and the "Barcode bar height" to 0.6. Click on "Create Barcode."

In the resulting window, right click on the barcode and click on Copy. Paste the image into a graphics editing program such as IrfanView (either by selecting Paste under the Edit menu or hitting Ctrl + V on the keyboard) and crop out the gray text "Powered by IDAutomation.com (i.e., draw a box around the barcode only and, e.g., in IrfanView, select Crop selection under the Edit menu). Copy the image from the graphics program either by selecting Copy under the Edit Menu or by hitting Ctrl+C on the keyboard. Then go to the MS Word copy of the RFE coversheet, select the old barcode that's already there and hit the Delete key. Then click on Paste under the Edit menu (or hit Ctrl + V on the keyboard). You need to further adjust the size of the barcode by right-clicking on it and clicking on "Format Picture," clicking on the "Size" tab, de-selecting "Lock aspect ratio," leave the height alone but change the width to 2.5" and click on "OK."

As always, remember to write your case number on the top right of any forms or documents you send to NVC. Also, be sure to turn off comment display in MS-Word before printing. Mail both the RFE coversheet and barcode pages to NVC at the address shown on the barcode sheet, with the corrected form(s) and/or any additional documents that NVC requested. Finally, it cannot be reiterated enough, "If you are going to use the RFE shortcut, you will have to be very very specific with the NVC operator to give you ALL of the information they are going to request. I actually was and they still didn't mention everything - so proceed with caution." Speak with more than one operator on separate calls if you can, as you most certainly want to avoid getting another RFE from NVC because of an incomplete RFE response when using this shortcut.


DISCLAIMER: None of this is legal advice, and you may only use this shortcut at your own sole risk!
The attached document comes without warranty of any kind!


That is good info but they can still use a reprint of the barcode because they sent a checklist to my husband but by the time he received it I already sent out the print out from online payment system and they accepted it.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 04:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
They can take upto 2-4 weeks to send it out but if you print it and send it out by saturday before the post office is closed you will be able to get it in by Monday and they will complete by the very latest on Friday. Good luck and keep us updated.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 03:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
Since they have it already you will just have to reprint because it is just missing a name on that application. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 03:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Aug 16 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Aug 16 2008, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Aug 16 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks guys... wen we called NVC they told me we need to re submit my affividavit of suppport cos my hubby missed one line and it needed to be re send new form. can anyone know how to obtain a RFE BARCODE???so we can send the form again..

If you paid online you can reprint the barcode from the website but if you paid through the mail then you would either wait for the RFE or through James Shortcuts on VJ. It shows you how to create a barcode. Type in the search:James Shortcuts.
Good luck I hope that helps. good.gif



hello happy inlove..we paid online..i thought RFE barcode is different from the coversheet barcode online payment...?i will try to call the NVC about that matter thanks alot

Since they want you to sent a new AOS form it is the same. star_smile.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 03:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Aug 16 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks guys... wen we called NVC they told me we need to re submit my affividavit of suppport cos my hubby missed one line and it needed to be re send new form. can anyone know how to obtain a RFE BARCODE???so we can send the form again..

If you paid online you can reprint the barcode from the website but if you paid through the mail then you would either wait for the RFE or through James Shortcuts on VJ. It shows you how to create a barcode. Type in the search:James Shortcuts.
Good luck I hope that helps. good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 03:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc recived my ds230 packet
I sent mine on 8/6/08 and they entered it into their system on 08/08/08. I called today and a rep told me that everything is in order and they are just waiting for a case completion. Usually it can take 6-8 weeks is what they say but maybe even faster if there isn't any RFE's. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-14 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Tommorrow...
good.gif Good luck with your medical good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN
QUOTE (cmnb @ Aug 21 2008, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Aug 21 2008, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got mine 2 days later. I just asked the rep for the IIN number and she said you want the invoice number than I said yes. She gave it to me without any questions. Don't worry about calling them too much. I call atleast 4 times a day. Just call them until they give it to you. They are not rude. good.gif


...but, what if noone at NVC gives u the IIN number...do u get it in the mail in a few days? i guessing you would! unsure.gif


Sooner or later someone will give you that number. I have got documents from NVC and the IIN number is not listed in any of them. This number is in their system and not any documents. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN
I got mine 2 days later. I just asked the rep for the IIN number and she said you want the invoice number than I said yes. She gave it to me without any questions. Don't worry about calling them too much. I call atleast 4 times a day. Just call them until they give it to you. They are not rude. good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-21 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
It takes time for NVC to send you hardcopy of documents 2-4 weeks or longer. You can pay online by calling NVC and asking them for the invoice number or IIN#. Once you receive that you will need to go to the link post below and select the fee and paid using your routing and account numbers. You cannot pay with credit cards.

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-20 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Interview in Belgrade, Serbia
You might want to ask some of the members on the Europe regional forum. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-23 00:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFathima's Interview Experience in India
A big Congrats and may you have a safe trip home.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-04 00:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved @ Chennai
kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats on the visa. kicking.gif kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-22 03:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should I expect my husband's interview?
he needs to wait for the letter from the embassy. it will all state in the letter what to do.

Your husband wil be asked more about the petitioner of about YOU. He wil bring some documents as pictures of you together, phone bills, reciepts of ur honeymoon, receipt of the engagement ring if ever you are engaged now and etc.

Edited by jiskat08, 02 August 2008 - 05:09 AM.

Giskat09MalePhilippines2008-08-02 05:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending Money to your Wife / husband.
she can save the money to the bank and make it as an evidence also when she had her interview in the embassy.
also, the reciepts can be very useful for you to prove that you are sending her money for her to buy what she wants.


QUOTE (David97230 @ Jul 26 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm just curious..

How many people send money to there spouse and if you do why? What do they use it for?

The reason I ask is I offered to send my wife some money, she told me not to; and said "I have a job I don't need anything now."

Giskat09MalePhilippines2008-08-02 05:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can this happen? What can I do?
QUOTE (flowercat @ Jul 29 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MsZ @ Jul 29 2008, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Find out if the I-129F was approved and submitted to NVC. If it hasn't you've got an argument to make. If it has, you might be out of luck depending on what they are processing you as.



I don't understand. Could you please explain in detail? What kind of argument should I make? Our I-129F form was submitted in Aug last year. It should have been approved long time ago.


So which one was sent to the embassy? The I-130 or the I-129F?
Steve Y JessicaMaleArgentina2008-07-29 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow can this happen? What can I do?
QUOTE (flowercat @ Jul 29 2008, 06:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We returned China to get married, since at that time he was still China citizen. I know that for K3 visa I must be interviewed in China, but USCIS told us for our case we could do it in Sweden. And my application is for IR1.

I just don't know how it will help even if my husband calls the congressman. If finally failed to persuade the embassy, maybe I will just waste more time. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif


I would call the embassy. But, I am not sure, but if you got married in China. They might make you do the interview in China.

But call the embassy.
Steve Y JessicaMaleArgentina2008-07-29 08:07:00