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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221g Joint sponsor needed

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-04 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresParoled? Traveling/CR1 in process. Help please.

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-03-28 00:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures130 for my wife 5 year old daughter.

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-04 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about IR-1, I am a USC but unemployed

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-04 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescertified copy or scanned?

No, scanned copies by email are only accepted for countries where Electronic Processing (EP) is available and EP is not available for Philippines cases.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-04 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for a tourist visa while i130 is pending

its illegal to apply for b1 visa while waitng for i130 approval..u will get rejected


Wrong, it is not illegal to apply for a tourist visa while an I-130 is pending.

However, with a pending I-130, it is highly unlikely a tourist visa would be issued.
Ryan HMaleChina2013-03-30 04:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen can forms be filled out? (split topic)

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-05 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQueston about getting the process started

You don't send all the forms at once. Only the I-130 and G-325A along with accompanying documents.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-05 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support checklist! please Help!
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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo you have to write case number on each page of I-864 form?
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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressending documents (split topic)

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-03 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long is the waiting time at NVC after I-130 is approved?

To get the semantics out of the way, an I-130 is a petition form that is filed, not something that is applied for.  Also, USCIS will be forwarding a petition, not an application.

 

To answer your questions, allow two weeks for the file to be transferred before starting to contact the NVC.  It can take 20-30 business days before a case number is received (I had to wait 37 calender days before I got my case number from the NVC).

 

Don't wait for the NVC to send anything, be proactive and call them to obtain the case number.  In the meantime, start preparing the needed documents for the applicable packages.  Most of the information you need to know for the NVC can be found in the first two posts of this thread:  http://www.visajourn...s-january-2014/


Ryan HMaleChina2014-01-28 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstep child

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill we know interview schedule?

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 00:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you Track package from NVC to New Delhi?? and how can you change date to earlier interview??

Contact the Embassy and ask if you can be slotted in to an earlier date in the event of a cancellation.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Question

 

Ryan, Does the NVC care the relationship between the sponsors (my sister and me)?

 

No


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Question

After I done with the I864 form, there are few questions came up in my mind.

 

1. Do I need write a letter along with the I864, to explain the relationship between my sisiter and me, also explain why/how she is willing to support us as well?

 

2. Do we need to provide any docs that to prove the relationship between my sister and me, and we are live in the same house?

 

 

Thanks again.

 

No and no.
 


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Question

One more question with the EP, do I need to wait for the AOS invoice becore apply for the EP?

Or can I enroll  in the EP once I get the case number (GUZ#) on the phone and wait for the AOE invoice?

 

On the VJ's NVC WiKi, it said  do not optin EP before the AOE invoice, but some people said thats not right at all.

 

Thanks.

 

Pushbrk is correct, you can enroll once you have the GUZ number.  Here's the but, the reason you see posts about waiting until you have the AOS invoice before doing so is because some people have had their case get stuck in a dead zone by enrolling prior to having received the AOS invoice (I've seen it happen to two VJ members) and it took some doing before the case was moving again.  Granted this was 2-3 years ago so I don't know if that issue still exists or not.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-03-30 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHERE DO I GET THE OF-169?

The new form for OF-230 is DS-230....I HOPE EVERYONE WILL GET THIS UPDATE!!!

 

This is also old information, the DS-230 has been replaced by the online form DS-260.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-03-30 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHERE DO I GET THE OF-169?

This is another old form that is no longer used.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-03-17 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Stage
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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick NVC/Embassy Question

Don't buy a ticket for your wife until she has the visa in hand.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNewly Wedd - American & Filipina I-130 & CR-1 ( Process Help)

Im sorry but not here in the Philippines. Department of Foreign Affairs will require you yo attend CFO Seminar , you will then present the certificate when you want ti change your family name to your married name....IF YOU ARE MARRIED TO A FOREIGNER. I Just did. Go ahead google it DFA Philippines
Different countries has different rules

 


 

You missed the point, I wasn't speaking about the CFO Seminar, I was telling the OP that there is no requirement for his wife to change her name if she doesn't want to do so.  I also Googled the page you mentioned and I didn't see anything on those pages that requires a woman to change her last name when she gets married.


Edited by Ryan H, 08 April 2014 - 07:43 PM.

Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNewly Wedd - American & Filipina I-130 & CR-1 ( Process Help)

***One post containing full names removed and returned below with only first names.*** 
 

By The way im Darrin (last name removed - VJ Moderation) and Her Name is Dianne (last name removed - VJ Moderation). Will She have to Change her name or current passport completely at the  "NSO (National Statistic Office)" and get a red ribbon? does anyone know anything about this, I just want to know every little piece of detail, im sorry if its a bit much, I just want to be 120% sure about everything, and for things t go smoothed, and without any struggles. like I said my goal is for us to be together
with 9-15 months. (: im extremely determined


**Moderator hat off**
 
OP, whether or not she changes her name is her choice.

 



Being married to a foreigner, one of the rewuirements to change her name in the passport is to attend CFO seminar in manila. Ive done that. Ask you wife to call me. I will give some advice.

 

Incorrect, there is no requirement for any person to change their last name when they get married.

 


Edited by Ryan H, 08 April 2014 - 07:04 PM.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 19:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Question: Submit marriage certificate

The translation only needs to be accompanied by an attestation statement that states the translation is accurate and the person doing the translating is competent to do so.  No notarization by an Embassy is necessary.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to get the police certificate? (split topic)

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Sorry to chime in on this - but I used to live in the UK for 4 years, moved back to Ireland - can I order the UK police cert now, even though it will be likely my interview wont be for a year or so? I no longer live in the UK or intend on doing so, so it should be ok to get it now? Get my Irish one a month or two before the interview? I just want to get as much as I can sorted now, and all the expenditure out of the way.
 
Thanks




Yes, you can get it anytime now.

 





Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountry question

 If I got married and came here, nothing happened yet, what should I do?

 

When you file your petition, gather any evidence of your relationship.  This can include phone records, emails, chats, Facebook, airline boarding passes, hotel receipts, etc.  Focus on evidence of time spend together in-person, this is your best evidence.

 

Evidence of bona fide marriage is joint bank account, rental lease agreement in both your names, photos of you together, sworn affidavits from relatives and/ or friends etc. you can find examples in the guides on this website.

 

Regarding the items in bold and red:  such items are not required and a couple living apart in separate countries would not be expected to have such items.

 

Regarding the item in bold and greed:  These carry little to zero weight so there is no need to include them if there is more evidence of time spent together in-person.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with AOS

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSignature on passport different from signature on marriage certificate (split topic)

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe are starting the process from abroad, but my wife is leaving to USA. Should we stop and try from there?

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe are starting the process from abroad, but my wife is leaving to USA. Should we stop and try from there?

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And yet it is against this boards rules to suggest or help illegal activity.

 

 

 

But if he came to the USA and said to the CBP, I am moving to the USA and No I do not currently have a visa, I want to apply while I'm here.  The CBP would deny him entry.  Simple as that.  To lie to the CBP is misrepresentation.  If caught in that lie, the beneficiary would receive a lifetime ban.  Even if that lie was caught AFTER becoming a citizen.  The USA has taken away citizenship and deported the fraudulent party before. 

 

It is also against TOS to advocate illegal activity.  Just because people get away with it, doesn't make it legal.  People get away with murder, rape, abuse, extortion, selling drugs, prostitution, fraud, insider trading etc etc etc.... But that doesn't make what they've done legal or okay. 

 


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Packet Preparation Question? Apostilles?

Hello all,
 
I am an American living in Colombia for nearly two years with my wife (legally married in Colombia). We have nearly finished preparing our gigantic packet of proof etc. Is it necessary to get both the original and translation documents apostilled? We have heard two different opinions. We are thinking it is better to be safe than sorry. Please any help with experience with this particular situation would be much appreciated.
 
Don




Translations only need an attestation statement that attest to the accuracy of the translation and the competency of the translator. Having it apostilled is completely unnecessary.

Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-10 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 questions
Answers:
  • It counts, the only difference is long you were there. If greater than or equal to 6 months, then you will require a police clearance from Spain.
  • Yes
  • Since you already have an SSN, it's yours for life. You would answer no to this question on that basis.

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-10 12:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescr1 visa in Bogota

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about DS-230 / IV Package Documents

 

Feels good knowing everything is coming together. So you say to have the employment letter for the interview.  Will we both be doing an interview or just her in Kenya? 

 

Only she will be interviewed.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-07 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A continuation sheet (split topic)

For the "abroad" question, you can simply write "see above" in that section and the form will not be considered incomplete.

 

As for your continuation sheet, your template looks good.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-10 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A continuation sheet (split topic)

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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-09 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A continuation sheet (split topic)
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Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-08 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 petition - Worried we don't have enough supporting evidence - Help!

My British husband and I (American citizen) have spent the last few years traveling and don't have any lease agreements, joint bank accounts or any of the more solid types of suggested supporting evidence.

 

 

USCIS and the Embassy will not expect a couple living apart in separate countries to have such items.  Any evidence you have of time spend together in-person is always your best evidence.


Ryan HMaleChina2014-04-11 08:19:00