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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning Spouse Visa Process today

I see. So the I-130 form is asking permission to file a visa? lol. I understand. Thank you everyone. 

 

@Laverne She is working in Malaysia. Fortunately she wasn't in the Philippines when Yolanda hit. Her family was not affected either.


davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-01-07 17:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning Spouse Visa Process today

Thanks for the expansion, slowlyman. I will try the Phil board.


davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-01-07 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning Spouse Visa Process today

Thank you, mimolicious. Did you mean I-130 OR a CR1? How do I know which to use? Is it a personal prefference?

 

The following is from the guides:

 

3. Copy of the Birth certificate for the US Citizen (front and back) or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship. You may use a copy of your naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship issued by USCIS. 4. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not in English then again get a translation)

 Is it understood that I provide a certified copy or can it be a regular copy from any old printer?

Thanks again.


davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-01-07 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning Spouse Visa Process today

Hello VJ members, I am an American citizen filing for my wife who resides in the Philippines. We got married on 12/28/2013. I am back in the US.  I've read and re-read the guides here and on the internet in general, but I am still unsure which form to file. Some sources say it makes no difference now, other sources say use CR-1 / IR-1 Visa because it is faster. However, recently it makes no difference they say. I don't know where to start. I guess I use the I-130 form? What is form G-325a? Why would I file it and when? VJ says do this and do that, but no reasons are offered. I need to understand why. I hope to get through the process with as few setbacks and headaches as possible. Any useful advice/suggestions are welcomed. Thank you very much.


davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-01-07 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 / CR-1 Visa: Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

Thank you all for the advice. I think I can get a handle on what to send now. 


davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-09-10 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 / CR-1 Visa: Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

Hello all, I'm not sure what to file for this section. We have no children nor do we own any assets together. We have never had a "A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence" or a shared bank account. What can I use for this section? Is it extremely important that I include something from this area? What constitutes "Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union"? 

 

Thank you so much.

 

P.S. I have a full length DVD video of our marriage in the Philippines plus the reception. Would this be something I should include?


Edited by davidhutchins654, 10 September 2014 - 11:14 AM.

davidhutchins654MalePhilippines2014-09-10 11:11:00