Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 filers from India	Hi All, Just want to start a topic for Indians who started their I 130 filings and its still pending or in the process...Please share your experience in detail such that all of us can able to contemplate the exact way of process they carry on for our people.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-19 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what they really mean by I130 Processing time?	Hi guys, This waiting time is killing...Normally on other days, 6 months will go so fast, but during this process, it seems like we have to wait for 6 months (here it looking like a long duration) uuhhh...Lets hope they process our papers soon so that we can join our loved ones sooner... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-21 00:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what they really mean by I130 Processing time?	Hullo Raj - strongly suggest you study this - http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut Print it out, study it at yer leisure, in a comfy chair, away from a computer, kids, distractions. Lots of info there, can be your new bible for a month or two. Good Luck ! Hay, Thanks very much for the link...will go through it... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-21 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what they really mean by I130 Processing time?	USCIS does NOT issue visas... they only approve petitions... once the approved case file leaves the USCIS they are no longer involved and cannot report on processing times.... So what the USCIS reports are times under there control and for there part of the process For a CR/IR visa the length of time it takes to get an appointment after the approved file gets sent to NVC depends o lot on the speed of your responses to the data & fee payment requests.... Thanks for your prompt reply.. Can I start gathering documents which is essential for the porcess or should I need to wait until my NOA2 is issued. Is they follow specified formats on which the datas should be submitted to them. Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-20 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what they really mean by I130 Processing time?	Hi Guys, I have a doubt. what USCIS really mean by I130 Processing time? Whether its the total time taken for them to grant us the Visa or Its the total time for them to issue the Notice of Approval (NOA2). If latter is the case, then how long on a average it will take to get our Visa Appointment. Your replies would be much appreciated.. Regards, Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-20 23:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	December filers	I was just wondering if anyone else that filed for a CR-1/IR-1 in December 2009 had gotten their NOA2 yet, im going on 42 days now and still nothing.. not even a touch. Hi, Me too awaiting some feedback from USCIS...No touch since Dec 22. Am losing my patience. Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-28 03:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Address change question	Hi, Please do it right away...don't delay....It wont affect ur case process....U will get an intimation with in couple of weeks...U can do it online or by simply calling them on 1800.. number..... Raj Edited by Kirthiraj, 30 January 2010 - 08:04 AM.	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-30 08:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Reg PCC in Chennai, India	Hi All, I am in my third month of the process and I need a suggestion from you guys. Is it advisable for me to apply and get a PCC by this month. If so, normally how long they will take to issue the same and what will be the validity of such certificate. And also suggest me what are the documents we need to keep it ready for the NVC process. Thanks and Regards, Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-02-09 23:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Noa-2 ...	Hi. Congrats for ur case approval....My NOA1 was on 1st Dec.....Hope my case should get approved anytime sooner.....Fingers crossed....... All the best for your NVC journey.......... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-02-18 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	PCC from RPO, Chennai	Hi All, Chennai based people, please let me know how long it will take to receive the RPO's PCC....I have applied one last week Monday and I am yet to receive it from them.....They said within a week it will get delivered, but so far it hasn't.....Bit worried..... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-02-25 04:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Did anyone applied PCC from Chennai RPO recently?	Hi Guys, Did anyone applied for PCC from Chennai RPO recently?......If so, how long they take to send the letter to you.....Its almost two weeks now since I applied and till now I havent got the certificate from them....Bit worried and more than that my passport is also with them which makes me more nervous.... Kindly revert ur experience..... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-02 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG...Got a touch today...	Thanks AnM.....Will update u the proceedings.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-02 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	OMG...Got a touch today...	Hi All.. We got a touch today after a long time.....Hope the NOA2 is coming soon.....Please pray guys for our approval.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-02 20:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	The number of spouse's passport style photos needed	Hello, I know I need two for the i130; how many will I need for the NVC stage/interview stage? Trying to find out the total, I am really trying to have everything I need here from her for the entire process so I don't have to wait for her to send me more stuff. Also, is there a list somewhere of what forms need multiple (signed) original documents filed? Thanks, Jon Two is Minimum, but to be in safer side, most of the VJers will send 4 to them All the best.. Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-25 00:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AP in Madras,India	Hi, May I know the reason why they put ur case for AP.....Is there any reason u can figure out.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-09 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Tax Filing as Single or Married	Hi Soza, My wife filed her tax mentioning that she got married and I signed the papers too. We sent that to NVC...Since I dont have an SSN, her accountant asked to file a W7 along with the Fed.Tax Return to get a tax ID number which IRS will consider in place of SSN for these cases... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-03-31 00:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How much is your phone bill?	My husband's bills have been amounting to nearly $500 for the last couple of months. We also stay in contact throughout the entire day via AIM, Skype, Facebook and text messages. We've been trying to cut down on his phone bills. Managed to get it to $300 this month. I've been urging him to get a Mother India account which is $10 for 500 minutes. Or Skype which is unlimited for $8 monthly. Anyone know if there are special rates or such for Verizon? Hay Sachi, I can suggest u to get an US number through skype which u can use to call ur parents once u reach US....It cost $30 per yr and ur hubby can get unlimited call times through his service provider for $40 - $60 per month......I have a US number via Skype and my wife is holding AT&T unlimitted connection for $60 per month and also she has Airtel connection which gives her 1000 Min talktime to Indian numbers for $10.....Also we do webcam chat via skype all day (except working hours).....This is how we stay connected......Hope this helps... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-04-05 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview at Chennai,India	NVC said my case is completed on 01/19/2010. Does any body know how long it takes to schedule an interview at chennai, india. Please share your experiences. Hi Buddy, Cograts for your case approval....BTW when you actually filed the I130.....Even for me, Chennai will be the Embassy. Raj Edited by Kirthiraj, 21 January 2010 - 11:39 PM.	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-21 23:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What should I do after filing I130?..please help	Hi All, My wife filed I130 on Nov 24th 2009 and we received the NOA1 (I797c) on Dec 7th 2009 stating that our petition is pending at CSC dated Dec 1st 2009. Is it advisable to continue filing I129F (K3) now. Whtr it is quicker than CR1 through I130. I chked the processing time in USCIS site, it says the processing time for both I130 and I129F is 5 Months ( as of Sep 30th 2009). Whats the difference and whtr it is true that K3 process is faster than I130 process. Your replies would be much appreciated..... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2009-12-14 05:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how can i apply for my spouse after how much time?	Hi, Acutually speaking DCF is not that good option for the USCs. DCF requires lots of procedures for an USC to become eligible for the process. Me and my wife, had a basic idea abt this process and went to delhi to apply it. But, my wife was not eligible since she cant prove her domicile in India. They are not accepting FRRO letter, Affidavits or 3 months of Stay here. They actually require USC to work here, pay taxes to Indian Govt, have some property, bank transactions and ofcourse a long stay. So any USC who is planing to do DCF should have the above points in their mind.... All the best... Raj QUOTE (Penguin_ie @ Dec 15 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Other than being legally married, there are no conditions to applying. If you are back in the USA now, you can file right away, but if you want to file via the US embassy in India (ie DCF, which is a faster process), you need to be living legally in India for some time- it is usually 6 months but I believe in India it is only 3 months. Hopefully some Indian DCFers will come along and clarify that.	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2009-12-28 02:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 visa processing outside USA	HI Putri, I am in the same race....We started the process at the end of Nov 2009 and it is now pending with the CSC.....BTW r u from India, if so please mail me at dkraj1982@gmail.com to discuss further in detail.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2010-01-05 00:58:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Naturalization - Question	Thanks for your reply guys. I am clear now.... Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2013-03-01 08:48:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Naturalization - Question	Hi all, I got my GC thro. my spouse who is a USC and my POE was on June 3rd 2010. Last year I removed my condition and now I am planning to go for USC. Have a doubt here.I traveled to my hometown last year for 3 Weeks. To my knowledge,the window to submit the application will be on March 3rd (90 days before the 3rd year anniversary). My question is whether the 3 Weeks period should be considered and submit the application on a later date or I can submit the application on Mar 3rd itself ??. Thanks in advance, Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2013-02-27 09:31:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Reg: travel during N-400 process	Thanks Girimurthy..	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2013-11-05 12:57:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Reg: travel during N-400 process	Folks,   I am just wondering whether I can travel outside the country while my paperwork is in process...If its OK to travel, do I need to intimate USCIS on my travel..coz in the application they asked for trip details since you obtain GC....please clarify...   Thanks in advance   Raj	Kirthiraj	Male	India	2013-11-04 15:04:00