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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions...

Hi all!
So I got hold of the NVC (FINALLY!) and found out that my interview is on January 10th, less than a month away!!! So, I have a few questions:

1) We never received notice in the mail that our case was completed in September. Now, they say it takes 2 to 4 weeks to get the interview letter/required paperwork...what happens if I don't get this on time?! Can I show up to the interview without the letter? Can I get them to e-mail it to me?

2) Since I want to prepare, is there a list of required documents somewhere so that I can start compiling them?

3) I had the medical for K-3 in May. Do I have to do another one for the I-130 interview?

4) I REALLY need to know how long I can expect to be at the consulate because I would love to go home right after the interview but the latest flight out is at 1:40 p.m. Is there a snowball's chance in hell that I could POSSIBLY make that flight after the interview? I really really don'wanna fly home on thursday morning and go to work grrr

5) They kept my original police certificate after the K-3 Interview so all I have are copies...is this good enough? Or do I have to get another one?

OMG it's almost over!!! :wacko:

First of all congratulations on the interview!!
If the letter dosent arrive by the time you think you should have it then you must contact the Embassy/Consulate as you will need the letter to be allowed into the Embassy/Consulate!!
Medicals are good for a year, you can use the same medical for your CR1 that you used for your K3 , I Did!!........the only difference with a K3, vs CR1 is for CR1 you have to of had all the required vaccinations!!
Police certificate, you will need the original!.....................why after your K3 didnt you keep the original & the embassy/consulate keep the copy, thats what i did at my K3, so i was able to use it at my CR1 interview!
Good luck with the interview :thumbs:


Well, the thing is that they kept the ORIGINAL of my police certificate at the K3 interview. Maybe it was a mistake on their part, but I don't have the original anymore :( Do I need to get another one or is a copy good enough?
I thought it was 6 months for the medical, not one year...are you sure?
Thanks!

You will need a new police certificate!!
I know for SURE the medical for London is a year maybe not for all countries, you might want to ask in the canadian forum!!

The embassy/consulate want to see all original + 1 copy, they keep the copy, so they will more than likely want to see an original police certificate BUT try emailing them & explain they kept your original when you interviewed for your K3 but you still have a copy, & could you use it!!

Edited by Euro, 15 December 2006 - 10:48 AM.

EuroFemale02006-12-15 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions...

Hi all!
So I got hold of the NVC (FINALLY!) and found out that my interview is on January 10th, less than a month away!!! So, I have a few questions:

1) We never received notice in the mail that our case was completed in September. Now, they say it takes 2 to 4 weeks to get the interview letter/required paperwork...what happens if I don't get this on time?! Can I show up to the interview without the letter? Can I get them to e-mail it to me?

2) Since I want to prepare, is there a list of required documents somewhere so that I can start compiling them?

3) I had the medical for K-3 in May. Do I have to do another one for the I-130 interview?

4) I REALLY need to know how long I can expect to be at the consulate because I would love to go home right after the interview but the latest flight out is at 1:40 p.m. Is there a snowball's chance in hell that I could POSSIBLY make that flight after the interview? I really really don'wanna fly home on thursday morning and go to work grrr

5) They kept my original police certificate after the K-3 Interview so all I have are copies...is this good enough? Or do I have to get another one?

OMG it's almost over!!! :wacko:

First of all congratulations on the interview!!
If the letter dosent arrive by the time you think you should have it then you must contact the Embassy/Consulate as you will need the letter to be allowed into the Embassy/Consulate!!
Medicals are good for a year, you can use the same medical for your CR1 that you used for your K3 , I Did!!........the only difference with a K3, vs CR1 is for CR1 you have to of had all the required vaccinations!!
Police certificate, you will need the original!.....................why after your K3 didnt you keep the original & the embassy/consulate keep the copy, thats what i did at my K3, so i was able to use it at my CR1 interview!
Good luck with the interview :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-12-15 09:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the difference between IR-1 and CR-1?

This has probably been asked many times - but, is it better to pursue the I-130 (CR1) Visa
rather than waiting for the K3 to be approved

, - definately, if I-130 is approved first. K3 was designed when approval of I-130 took years... -

do you have to be physically living in the USA to pursue the I-130(CR1)

No, visa is issued at the consulate. People who are in the US and want CR1/IR1 go back to their counties to get that immigrant visa.


if you enter on a K3, you CAN persue the I-130 while in the US its called AOS adjusting status!!
EuroFemale02006-12-15 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressomeone please wake me up

Thanks everyone! After discussing with my wife, we're inclined towards I130 consular processing. That's what I indicated on the application as well. However, if USCIS does hold it and forward the I129F to NVC instead, we'll have to reconsider the timeframe involved.

If anyone is interested, we'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary next month. So, unlike you lovebirds and newly-weds, shaving off a couple of months is not that critical. We'll rather take that hit and get the GC faster. Still, it's great knowing that my wife and our 2.5-year-old son are coming home again soon. :clock:

Congratulations Mike & Mike's wife :thumbs:
I think choosing the IR1 is a good choice, & the NCV process can take a long time or not too long, it all depends on how quickly mail is recieved & returned, but can be done really quickly :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-12-20 07:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill no NOA2
PATIENCE!!!......it will happen when it happens, I know its hard "not knowing" "waiting", but it will be worth it in the end!!!
EuroFemale02006-12-20 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 AFTER K3 - anyone?

Hello All,

My spouses K3 was approved in Dec and is now in the US with me.
We decided to let both the K3 and CR1 keep moving (you can see from our timeline that they were both approved very close to each other).

K3 was the quickest option for us - especially as the I130 was slowed down at the NVC by the Holidays!
We were also advised that returing back for the CR1 would be quicker than AOS/EAD - which it looks like it has been!

Well now her interview has been scheduled in London for March 26th, we recieved Packet 4 but nothing regarding the medical.

Do we need to have a 2nd medical?? I can find any info regarding this.

We've tried calling the NVC and they pass us on to the London info line whcih we can't call from the US. Also called Knightsbridge doctors - they said call the embassy!

Please need any help! We can't be the 1st people going through this?

Thanks so much :) for any help.

I did the same thing as you are doing, I used the same medical for both and everything went just great!!.......when you have the interview tell them you have a K3 & thats the medical you are useing!!, they have that already!!
EuroFemale02007-03-07 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview

Hey all,

I wonder if anyone can help me, im sure you can!

We recently had case complete, and our case will hopefully be transferring to London. I have two small questions.

Firstly, how do we find out when our case leaves NVC, and when it arrives at London?

How do i pester the life out of London in order to get my interview date?


I remember there was a big discussion about this on the old UK spouse thread, which seems to have been swallowed up on the forum update, but maybe someone could summarise?

Thanks.

Hey Andrew long time no see,
you can find out when NVC sends your case to London by calling the automated line & also the NVC will send a letter to the USC, once you know its gone, give London a week or 2 then start to email them on a regular basis, thats how i found out my interview date, its normaly within 2 months from case complete to actual interview date.
Good Luck & keep us posted :thumbs: Londonconsular@state.gov ...........
Londons email address incase you dont have it, use your LND# in the subject line!!
EuroFemale02006-05-09 08:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview

My husband got his visa :dance: :dance: :dance:

I just wanted to thank all the VJ members!!!!!!!!

YamSam

Great news.......Congratulations :dance: :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-03-23 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview

Congrats, Euro!! :D

Thank you :blush:
and congrats on yours visa :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-03-22 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview
:D I Got my interview date......its APRIL 28th @ 9am :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-03-20 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview
No nothing to worry about, they take a couple of weeks or so before they put it into the computers manualy, then it will register that they have recieved it, just email them regular nd you will get the info you want :P
EuroFemale02006-03-09 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for NVC and Interview

Hi there,

As per the automated NVC helpline, our case was completed on February 21st... what happens now? The machine said to wait for up to 8 weeks, but I don't know what I'm waiting for! I think we're waiting for confirmation that they've sent the case to London.
I'm a bit concerned as most cases seem to be forwarded to the embassy relatively quickly. Is 3 weeks a long time to wait for the case to be sent to London?

After it's sent how long before an interview date is generated?

What's the quickest way to find out the interview date? Does the London Consulate have a website it lists them on?

Will ringing the DOS number help, or can they only assist if the date has actually been scheduled?

Please help!!! :)

NVC updates the automated messages at the begining of the week!!...the message will tell you when they send your file to London, as they did with my file!!
its too soon to call DOS.....my case was sent to London on the 21st Feb, I still have'nt got an interview date, but i am going to email to find out if the have put my case into the Computer at the London Embassy!!
EuroFemale02006-03-06 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOver the Moon

:dance: :dance: :dance: Visa is in hand today. Thanks everyone we are so excited and over the moon. :dance: :dance: :dance:

Fanastic Mary, what date does he arrive?? :dance:
EuroFemale02006-05-10 07:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Good list, we used to have a list very much like this one before, it might also be useful to others to add the amount of days from NOA1 to APPROVAL :thumbs:

also maybe keep things closer together ,less _ _, but looks great!!

Edited by Euro, 21 November 2006 - 08:55 AM.

EuroFemale02006-11-21 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespermanent residence for 1 year ???
QUOTE (nata1 @ Apr 27 2008, 03:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw on my immigrant visa ( IR 1)
There is a not that say " UPON ENDORSEMET SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR"

Why they put that's not on my immigrant visa? It means I only have permanent residence for 1 year, and i have to apply again?
Thanks


The Visa in her passport right?
that's normal, it's a stamp for a year as in that year she should get her actual card in the mail very soon!!
EuroFemale02008-04-27 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe are getting mad!!!
QUOTE (criandjen @ Jun 11 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OUr idea was to meet in august/september and get marry in the US then right away fill the required form and i go back in italy and start waiting

This is the best idea, it's what i did, & while your in italy waiting for the papers to process, you can still visit her, good.gif
if your situation is straight forward dont waste your money on a lawyer, you can get all the info you need here & from other immigration sites!!

Yes write none, dont leave questions unanswered, there are some "example" forms look around on the site.

Edited by Euro, 12 June 2008 - 04:35 PM.

EuroFemale02008-06-12 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOW MANY AUSTRALIANS, LIVING IN AUSTRALIA ARE DOING CR-1 /IR - 1 VISA APPLICATIONS FOR U.S.A.?

HI ALL, :thumbs:

JUST TRYING TO GET A LIST OF ,

HOW MANY AUSTRALIANS LIVING IN AUSTRALIA ,

ARE DOING CR-1 / IR -1 Visa APLICATIONS FOR U.S.A.

JUST SO I CAN COMPARE OUR TIMELINES.



Our Story Met in June of 2005.

Married The Love of my life Cheryl (L) (NORTHERNGIRL) (L) on May 13th, 2006,
On the beach at Glenelg, South Australia,
Surrounded by the most loving & supportive friends and family one could ever hope for.
Mrs., Back in the States; ...I Miss Her madly!!
Mr.,(Me) Temporarily in Australia.
And the waiting begins...



CHEERS :dance: :thumbs:

PAUL (HAMPSTER)

Take a look here......
http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=90
:thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-06-21 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFrustruated

Hi guys

Does it usually take this long I am fustrated, everyday I check and this message never changes
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on January 9, 2006. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. It is taking between 30 and 45 days for us to process this kind of case. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete.

This really sucks !!!!

30-45 days isnt long at all!! it will happen :yes:
EuroFemale02006-01-28 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do if you didn't copy I 129F?

All,

Can I summarize then, that we only submit copies of, for example, our birth certificate, divorce decree etc but we must submit original application forms i.e I-129F etc?

Thanks
Sacha

To file the I-129F you MUST send a I-129F with original signature,G-blah (forgot numbers? ) bio form, also has to be original signatured form x4.......all other documents sent with original petition should be copies!!..as originals will be asked for at interview!! :yes:
EuroFemale02006-02-03 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do if you didn't copy I 129F?
You dont need a copy of the I-129F, when you go for your interview, they will already have your original I-129F..............you only need to take the documents they tell you to bring!!
EuroFemale02006-02-03 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavid notarized
If you are attending the interview, you can get it notarised at the Consulate/Embassy!!
EuroFemale02006-02-03 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will USCIS update processing dates?
yes every couple of weeks..........when someone remembers to do it :P any day now :whistle:
EuroFemale02006-02-07 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview next friday!

Hi all
Just wanted to let you know that my visa interview is scheduled for Feb 17th. This morning we got an e-mail saying that the interview is scheduled on March 22nd. My finace asked if there was any earlier date available, so they wrote back saying Feb 17th was available!! I am excited - and a little nervous. We just got a week's notice.
I will keep you guys posted.

good news, and good luck :yes: :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-02-10 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescase being investigated

I don't want to come off as insensitive but is the fact that her application is a little more than 40 days old lost on everyone here?

I wouldn't be at all surprised that she gets her NOA2 in the mail in the next two weeks. There's no way to be sure but it sure sounds like to me that her congresswoman got the "stock, boilerplate" answer.

Case is under Administrative Review (in other words it is still being evaluated and worked on) and can take up to 90 days to complete....

Isn't this what you're told when you call to get status from the SC?

Thinking the same........I see NO problem the NOA1 date is December 14th 2005...........what makes you think you are on AR??? :unsure: ..isnt this a normal timeline for approval??................I dont even realy think 62days is that long...........anyway Good Luck on a approval soon :yes:
EuroFemale02006-02-10 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Married today
Congratulations, have a realy great day/night :dance:
EuroFemale02006-02-11 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE POINT OF ENTRY ANY WHERE?

can it be anywhere in america or just JFK NEW YORK?

Anywhere you choose it to be :yes:
EuroFemale02006-02-11 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfilipina from bacalod caught doing lewd cam show


I thought I'd join the VJ whores group since I know what a bunch of "sexually liberated women" like to do around other similarly sexually liberated women.

I thought that title was for any of us females who have gone to a male OBGYN?

Whoooooores!


:o is that all it take to be a VJ #######,them i'm 1 too :blush: but we always had a chaperone :whistle:
EuroFemale02006-02-12 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS passport

Hello! everyone.

My Fiance will be interviewed on March 2nd in India. All my papers are ready. But my U.S. passport is taking a bit long to arrive. Do i have to send it to my fiance? My Naturalization certificate is not enough? they have asked for it. Well! i'm trying to expediate the service for my passport, but they are taking long :( I'm sooooooo worried about the interview.
Besides, when i applied to my fiance, my baby was not born. So, i wrote "No children" in the column of I-129F . Now my fiance got the package in which he will enter our baby's information. I am sending my child's original Birth Certificate and few pics if they ask.
I don't know what will happen. :( I am worried.
Please Advise. Thanks Folks.

Why isnt your Naturalization certificate enough???
also i gather your the female, your the USC and you have the baby so no problem there either!!!
EuroFemale02006-02-17 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUK Applicants - inportant info for you

Please note that if you are a UK applicant you need to ask the Doctor at whichever Nuffield Hospital you go to - TO GIVE YOU THE VACCINATION SUPPLEMENT SHEET AT YOUR MEDICAL. - it is known as the I-693.

When you get to the USA, you have to send this in with your AOS application, if you don't 90% of the time you get an RFE.

It seems that the Nuffield Doctors have not been advised to give you this, even though at the bottom of this sheet it says in small print 'Give this form to the patient'. Applicants from other countries seem to get theirs at their medical!

If you take a look in the AOS Forum you will see this coming up as a problem again and again for UK applicants who get RFE's. They then have to go and find a Civil Surgeon in their area and pay more to get the vaccination information transferred onto an I-693 form.

If I had known this before I left the UK I would have made sure I had the vaccination supplement and form from the Nuffield. Now I am trying to get it by calling the Nuffield from the USA!

Sarah

Sarah, The Nuffield are very good when it comes to things like that, someone on this forum that i know personaly called them to get copies of the medical for school purposes for the kids, the faxed them no problems!!........FIRED though :lol:
EuroFemale02006-02-15 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFC-029
you dont have to use it, I'm sure i read that once your petition is opened upon reciept, the papers are put in the order the service center want them, and the cover letter is thrown away!!!! :yes:
I didnt send 1................ :P and i also got approved!!!
EuroFemale02006-02-17 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long between sending back the checklist and getting an interview date?
BUT it can also be as long as a WEEK!!!..........................if the medical is done & everything is good to go, you could always email them to tell them you are ready for interview!! :yes: :whistle:
EuroFemale02006-02-21 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPaperwork for Police Check

I have my police check back today , only took 20 days , but it said 'from the personal detail supplied in your request there is no information held about you in the person record category of police national computer ' what does it mean ?

It means you ahve been a good boy/girl.......... :P
EuroFemale02006-02-21 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending back

ok the tough decision has been made, now the question, how do I send someone back to their home country? Do I pay for it, do I write or call someone? I wish I did not have to go this direction. I now am soooo depressed.
Nate

it is sad BUT forgive me for saying that your post sounded a little tactless :huh: ................lemme tell you what it sounded like,
I got a faulty GPS so i called the store i got it from & sent it back, pssssst by the way i used USPS!! :whistle:

but that said, I hope your hurt will soon pass!! :yes:

had to EDIT..jeez my english is just so #######!!!

Edited by euro, 20 February 2006 - 03:31 PM.

EuroFemale02006-02-20 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHEY'VE UPDATED!!

Miranda

I checked on our 's the I-130 and it was still showing August5th , I did it twice and then the third time it showed update :dance: :dance: August 19th :dance: :dance: Our NOA1 was 2nd September sowe are getting so close now.

I'm checking for the approval aboaut 3 times a day now!!!!

it seems that this update has been in about 10 days, I may be wrong but it seems a whole lot faster than the last updated



:o COOL Munch.................wohooo pool party in summer :P
EuroFemale02006-02-23 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHEY'VE UPDATED!!



where are you all looking at... I cant find it :wacko:


https://egov.immigra...jsps/ptimes.jsp

Go to that link and put in your service center, then look for I-129F

Exactly the same as the links in VJ.....and they are showing update as at 8 Feb


:unsure: <<<<if i look confused................its because i am :whistle:
EuroFemale02006-02-23 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUgh, she opened the envelope from the embassy

My lovely fiancée didn't notice the warning on the envelope that's marked "to be opened by immigration only" and she opened the envelope. This is the envelope giving with the K1 visa that she brings to America.

Any ideas on what we should do?

Thanks

Someone going through the London embassy did the same thing once, I think they called the embassy & were told to take it to the embassy where they would reseal it for them!!
Good Luck :P
EuroFemale02006-02-25 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBio Form Incomplete!
It is important for them to have all 4 pages of each..............i take it you have the other 3 remaining pges of each , maybe you could send them to CSC along with a cover note explaining your mistake, perhaps write your receipt number in pencil on the top of each page??...or you might just want to wait to see if they request them from you!!
EuroFemale02006-02-03 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheck cashed

It cashed!!!!!! :dance:
I checked the case number on the back of my cashed check online and this is what it said.......

Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on March 8, 2006. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. It is taking between 30 and 45 days for us to process this kind of case. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete.

They signed for the package on the 7th so does it mean they read over the package on the 8th, and deposited the check on the 9th?
Is this NOA!1???????????????

Well not realy your NOA1(I-797C).....you will be getting that in the mail soon!! :thumbs:
EuroFemale02006-03-11 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent resident applying for I-129F

I think you have to send proof of your american citizenship so you have to wait till you get it.

Ana

This is correct, so you will have to wait!!
EuroFemale02006-03-23 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquick question

hey everyone!!!

I checked the status online at the USCIS website and this is what it said:
"On March 3, 2006, this approved or re-affirmed case was shipped to the Department of State for visa processing. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Department of State."

does anyone know how long will it take for the packet to be delivered via snail mail? (I live in Toronto, Canada, the US embassy is located in Montreal)

peace and good luck to all of you
patience is a virtue (apperently) ;)
Elunia28

As for how long it will take your approval notice to arrive in the mail i have NO idea, it will get there eventualy...........but the main thing is..CONGRATULATIONS on your approval!! :thumbs:

Edited by euro, 23 March 2006 - 11:50 AM.

EuroFemale02006-03-23 11:49:00