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US Citizenship General Discussionapplying for citizen ship after divorce
QUOTE (Quarismo @ Feb 14 2009, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
neither she is living with me nor she knows i am here and i got my all stuff can she do anything now , can she go to usics and revoke my green card , coz she has cheated on me and living with some one else and when i landed here i found that , so i thought no need to tell her if she is living with her , i have already my 10 years green card , ssn and id card , do i need her in any way in future for citizen ship or in any thing , if i leave state with out telling her obviously i will inform uscis about my new address , does it effect me in any way if my so called wife dont even know i am here and got all things and i am out of this state and settled some where else ,,,


i hope to hear from some one soon
thanks in advance
Quarismo


Even for N400 naturalization process, USCIS sometimes check for bona-fide marriage evidences if you get the green card through marriage.
Sometimes it doesn't matter whether you apply for N400 based on 3 year or 5 year.

In my humble opinion, your case may be seen as marriage scam and/or immigration fraud from USCIS viewpoint.
If you find out your partnet is not sincere to your marriage life, USCIS think your immigration status is not valid any more.
I would suggest to contact immigration attorney to seek for your options.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-15 00:36:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionHow long to citizenship after K-1 marriage?
QUOTE (Tom212 @ Aug 18 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know that it's 3 years to citizenship for a spouse of a citizen, but when does the counting start after a K-1 marriage?

The initial green card is only temporary, so does that count or is it 3 year from the permanent green card which would take at least 2 years?



When you receive 2 year conditional green card, you can check "resident since" date.
That's start date to count citizenship application eligibility date.
When you reach to 90 days prior to 3 year anniversary date and keep marriage life with same US citizen for same period, you can apply for US citizenship.
But you have to keep the marrage until the end of whole process.
Otherwise you can apply for US citizenship when you reach 90 days prior to 5 year's anniversary date from "resident since" date if you meet certain residency condition such as...

1) Half of the period, you should reside in U.S.
2) No single trip more than 6 month out of U.S.
3) At least, you should live more than 90 days in the place when you apply for N400.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-18 19:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens next after receiving the 10 yr permanent card?
QUOTE (AntandD @ Aug 15 2008, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi NickD,

I agree, it would be nice to have a 3 year conditional green card, and skip that I-751 stage. I sure could have saved $545+ and waiting and wondering that way. Or perhaps they could do a refund of that I-751 fee to those who choose to pursue citizenship next. Why spend all that money or that time for a card that you're only going to have for a year, afew months, or even less than that? What a waste!

Ant (3 days to go until I-751, just realized how much time and money I'll be wasting soon for it...)

QUOTE (NickD @ Aug 15 2008, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would be nice if that two year conditional card was a four year card, so you could skip that I-751 process if you are planning on applying for citizenship. In any event, more waiting and wondering.



I wish they have something like life-time membership with USCIS.
So you don't have to pay additional fee at all for whatever you are dealing with USCIS.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-15 12:50:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat happens next after receiving the 10 yr permanent card?
QUOTE (sillyangel1122 @ Aug 15 2008, 01:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What happens next after receiving the 10 yr permanent resident card?


Nothing.
Only things you will see differently from 2 year conditional green card times is following.

1) When your green card reach to expiry date, you have to use I-90 instead of I-751.
2) When you send I-90, you don't have to send a lot of proof that you are really in marriage life with your spouse.
3) you have to renew your green card every 10 year instead of 2 year period
4) Even if you don't renew your green card around expiry date, you are NOT loosing permanent residency. You can not use expired green card for official trip or other purpose, and that's it. You can ask for new card whenever it is convenient for you. But if you miss renewal timing for 2 year card, you will loose your permanent residency.
5) Save some money because... I-751 requires $465 (I-751 processing fee) + $80 (biometric fee) versus I-90 requires $290 (I-90 processing fee) + $80 (biometric fee).

Anything else I missed ?

Plus you may feel much relaxed when you have 10 year green card in your hand.
But that will go away when you realize it's time to prepare for N400 naturalization application.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-08-15 11:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRequirements for 751 ?

Let her visit local USCIS District Office with police report and I-797D approval notice came with green card.
They will instruct whether it is required to file replacement card or not.
Also she may need to get temporary 1 year I-551 stamp on her passport since she doesn't have Green Card.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-15 12:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheating - Any Effect on Citizenship?
QUOTE (D & M @ Feb 14 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But what if there is an actual, bona fide marriage, except for one time when the US citizen cheated? And the reason for the cheating was only to balance things after something happened before marriage that the US citizen didn't know about until a while after the marriage, something that can be forgiven but only after evening the score?


USCIS is not family court.
They will not care about cheating and divorce.
All they care is whether there is bona-fide marriage relationship between US citizen and sponsored immigrant.
If they don't find the proof for bona-fide marriage relationship for whole period, they will deny I-751 most likely.

For cheating thing, you should deal with family court.

If you want further information, you should consult with experienced immigration attorney along with divorce specialized attorney.

From USCIS viewpoint, if there is no bona-fide marriage relationship between petitioned US citizen and sponsored immigrant, there is no reason to approve I-751 unless it is extreme case.

There will be a lot of questions floated for cheating.
First thing USCIS officer will have is whether there was really marriage binding relationship between two?


Again this is beyond the public forum capable topic, I think.
It is involved detailed situation unique to each case.
So I would recommend to consult with immigration attorney.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-14 21:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheating - Any Effect on Citizenship?
QUOTE (D & M @ Feb 14 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So as long as there is no divorce, cheating should have zero effect on the residency or citizenship? Even if, let's say there is an ICE agent in the room, while the cheating occurred? Or what if it was cheating with an ICE agent, and the ICE agent got mad later because the US citizen didn't return any phone calls?


It's really up to USCIS adjudicator.
If he/she is suspecting bona-fide marriage is not existing any more, he/she MAY deny I-751.
Lack of evidence for bona-fide marriage, or something like that.
One of the reason for issueing CR-1 (2 year conditional green card) is to see whether they maintain actual marriage for that period.
Actual case result may varies from the officer to the officer, and/or from the case to the case based on the information such as evidences.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-14 18:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGC will expire mid-June. Just now starting everything

If you have kept I-797D approval notice came with I-551 Permanent Resident Card, you will see A# printed in the bottom.
You can make the copy of I-797D notice for the replacement of the copy of green card, I believe.
Actually USCIS recommend to use bottom part of I-797D for I-751 or I-90 submission.

When you have the receipt (NOA1) for I-751, you can make appointment with local DO using InfoPass.
Bring your IDs - your passport and others -, I-797D copy, and I-751 receipt notice (NOA1).
Ask for I-551 stamp, which will valid your A# with additional 1 year, on your passport.
That I-551 stamp will work exactly same as green card.
You should have valid passport for that purpose.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-24 23:17:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived a Request for Evidence
Probably it's time to call USCIS and ask for USCIS adjudicator to see what they need.
Maybe photos together for vacations and family events. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-05-03 11:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhat do you tell immigration if a GC holder has been out of the country a lot?
Don't judge your situation at your convenience.
If any USCIS/CBP officer may see strange about your wife's case, it will be the problem.
From their viewpoint, if she spent most of her time outside of U.S., they may see that she doesn't have intention to live in U.S. as permanent resident.
When she enter to U.S from P.O.E., she might have difficult time.
When somebody examine her record for E/D such as IBIS system for background check or anything,
it might be turned as suspicious.

Law, especially immigration law and regulations, is not written with common sense.
There are a lot of different assumptions, and you may not know which assumption they uses.

If USCIS find out physical presence was not there even though you have all logical proofs for maintaining the residence,
it may be difficult to prove otherwise.

From USCIS viewpoint, permanent residence is given for intention to live in U.S.
If you are in military service trip, other government business, and/or non-profit organization business,
it may be different.
But I don't know whether USCIS will consider personal interest to be the reason to justify no physical presence in the U.S.

If somebody find this, and try to give hard time, it may be difficult to argue against the fact she was out of country for that long with conditional permanent resident card.

Probably you may need to talk to immigration attorney.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-03-23 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED! YAY!
QUOTE (S.IS.Hwang @ May 29 2009, 01:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for all the congra! My fiance already received his VISA by courier mail today. He hasn't opened the package yet but the package is there !!!! in 24 hours since the time he passed his interview, the VISA is already delivered to him by courier mail.

I gotta love Koreans! They are extremely efficient <3


Make sure he checks the VISA info.
Sometimes US Embassy makes mistake to verify whether you are care about the VISA info or not.
Misspelling, or wrong info, or wrong type... whistling.gif
If you find it from POE, it will be trouble. devil.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-05-29 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe are APPROVED! YAY!
Congratulations!

You reminded me of my interview at Seoul Embassy around 2002 (V1 Visa), and 2003 (Immigration Visa - IR1).
Yes, I had to go through medical exam twice. whistling.gif

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-05-28 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly '08 filers
QUOTE (Aubrey @ Jul 13 2008, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry for the double post, but I checked my return receipt again today and apparently the mail "arrived at the unit" today... Sunday of all days! Just a sigh of relief that my package is not lost. Now I just have to wait for the check to be cashed.

Phew. 10 days for 1st class mail is pretty sad.


Next time when you send this kind of thing, you can use USPS priority mail with flat rate envelope service.
You can add delivery confirmation without additional charge.
It will deliver things in 2 days, and the cost is not that expensive.
Best of all, you can put whatever paperworks to flat rate envelope since it is flat rate. ^^
I think it cost around $5 or $6 something like that.

Considering certifated mail cost plus return receipt, I think priority flat rate envelope does make sense to me.

Edited by moonhunt, 24 July 2008 - 07:41 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-07-24 19:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat kind of visa will they give us????
QUOTE (jhcruz18 @ Nov 13 2008, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!!!

My hubby has a upcoming interview on november 24th at the manila embassy. We were given an application for a CR-1 visa because we filed the petition and got approved less than two years of being married. But on november 18th is our second wedding anniversary. so on his interview, we would be more than two years married. are they still gonna give me a CR-1 visa or change it to IR-1??

Thanks guys!!


But you may ask the question to Consular officer, so he/she will be aware of that, too.
When your hubby recieve the immigration visa, he should confirm it.
Immigration Visa should have that printed on it.
Otherwise, immigration officer at POE may not have enough authority to change the status from CR1 to IR1.
They usually just follow what immigration visa said.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-13 12:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdoes my wife need her POE to be where I filed from?
QUOTE (Gaurav Patel @ Nov 13 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys. i have a question. i filed for my wife from Georgia. I live in Georgia. now my wife has her interview on Dec 3rd in India. does she has to do her customs in Georgia, or her POE can be anywhere in US? she wants to go to San Francisco first then come to GA. can she do that? please let me know.


Technically it can be anywhere.
But I would not recommend it.
POE needs to send MBE(Misterious Brown Envelope) with their paperwork to your local district office, who has jurisdiction over your case.
If she comes to San Francisco, they have to send the paperwork to other service area through multiple USCIS offices.
So they may be some delay, and unfortunate mail lost.

Therefore in order to make the life easier, let's make POE to close to your home/residence.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-14 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN after entry,
QUOTE (manishnyati @ Nov 17 2008, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I have still have to go to the Social Security Office to get the SSN even though on my DS-230 we checked we need a SSN or will it come in the mail. I am kinda lost on this part.


It depends.
Sometimes SSN card will come to your home via mail within 2~3 weeks.
But other times, they forgot to request SSN even though you marked to do that.
So wait for a month or so.
If you don't get it in a month or two after POE entry, you need to stop by SSA office to submit SS-5 form to request it by yourself.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel agent recommendation to India
QUOTE (yeye @ Nov 17 2008, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

What are some good travel agents for flights from California (bay area specifically) which allow you to hold tickets for long time and are economical? This would be benefiicial so you could book your ticket before CR1 interview and then based on the results decide whether to buy the ticket or not.

Please give your recommendations.

thanks


Mostly it is not travel agency's option.
It is enforced by airline policy and ticketing system itself.
So you may get same condition from most of travel agency.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone get a US marriage licence after already married in other country?
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Nov 17 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I ask since for insurance purposes I have only one chance per year to add my spouse, exception given to 60 days after marriage at any time of year. I have 10 days to decide to add now or not.

We are already married, but since my spouse has her own insurance, and we are still in limboland waiting for the VISA.

Fact is the extra money for premiums would be better off used for her plane ticket when she finally gets the visa. Especially if this drags on. Even after interview theres 2 to 4 weeks until visa issued, and only after that can we finalize dates for the move....which means best case scenerio 2 month minimum to get it together after the interview....which would mean about $600 in premiums spend for no reason.

I assume getting a marriage license at ye olde city hall shouldn't be a big deal...and might be useful down the line for proof of marriage stuff outside the world of immigration..


Thoughts?


That's illegal.
Most of state law indicated that if the marriage is established from other states, and/or country, you can not get married again.
If you may caught, you can get fined, jailed, and/or both for this.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-17 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi think ill be stuck at NVC for 2 months or so..
When he file for Federal Tax, he can include W7 forms along with supporting data, and send both W7 form and 1040(A/EZ) to ITIN department.
ITIN department will process ITIN number application, then write down new ITIN number in appropriate field in 1040(A/EZ) form.
After this process, ITIN department will send 1040(A/EZ) for appropriate department for processing.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-16 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do we mean when we say to upgrade I-130 of spouse after petitioner became citizen?
QUOTE (dcjsjd @ Nov 18 2008, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

Can anyone help me out on what's the fastest waiting time as far as you know in bringing spouse here in US with a pending I-130?

I am a green card holder.
I have a pending I-130 case for my wife that I think we still have 1 yr and 3 months of wait as of this time before we can get a visa number available.
I applied for naturalization last month of October 2008.

Which is faster? Shall I wait (1 yr, 3 months) for the visa to become available? or shall I upgrade my wife's I-130 once I become a US citizen (which I just applied October 2008)?
If you think upgrading her I-130 is faster, what form/s or application will I use the fastest? Shall I apply another I-130? K1/K3, IR-1CR1? I have little idea on these and how to apply it on my case. Don't know what route to take the fastest. Any help is truly appreciated. Thank you.


In order to upgrade your existing I-130 case for your wife, you should have your certificate of naturalization in your hand.
Since you applied for N400 on October, it will still take a couple of month.

After you receive the certificate of naturalization, you can send cover letter for your request along with the copy of your certifcate of naturalization.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-11-18 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPRIOR PROBLEM WITH IMIGRATION X INTERVIEW
Probably you may need to bring all documents regarding those matter.

Since it is 3 month over-stay, it is not applied to "banning" rule.

But interview officer may think that you are not following immigration law, and it is your fault.
So if he/she think it is your fault, he/she "may" think you do not have good moral character.

If he/she doubt about your good moral character, you have responsibility to show any proof that it is not your fault.


QUOTE (Aryadne e Kevin @ Dec 6 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, guys!


I read somewhere that, for the ones who the prior problems with immigration, it is necessary to take to the interview the Record about it and all of the documents related to it.

So, in 2005 I had my B-2 Visa automatically cancelled because I overstayied in California 3 months. However, I didn´t know about it, because I was studing ion California, and I dodn´t know I had my visa cancelled. long story short, in the same year, after a short trip to Brazil, I returned to CA thinking everything was fine with my visa, and at Atlanta POE, I got to know that the visa was canceled, they barred my entrance and sent me back to Brazil. That was my prior problem with the immigration.


So, my question are:
  1. do I have to present the record of this experience to the interviewr
  2. after that sad episode, I sued the school where I was attending, and I won the case in 2008. So, Do I need to present all of the documents of this lawsuit, which proves that I didnt mean to be illegal for 3 months...
Thanks for the help!


Ary

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-07 02:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa fees
QUOTE (elkfarmer @ Dec 7 2008, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does one also have to pay another fee for the immigrant visa at the Embassy, the day of the CR-1 interview? Already paid the $350 for I-130, $70 and the $400 at NVC.


If I remember correctly, NVC collected all bills for Embassy processing, including immigration visa fee.
You may check with your designated Embassy for any additional charge in advance.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-07 02:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint checking account problem.
Usually employees from South Korea doesn't get pay stubs as we do from U.S.
Some company provides the details of pay stubs, but others don't care much about it because most of paycheck deposited to their bank account directly.
Employees may receive pay stub, but they usually throw out to trash can.

But South Korean uses different record to verify their employment and salary information.
They have tax payment record - so called Gab-geun-se - from employer, which employer did for local IRS kind branch.
So she could ask employer, or former employer to get tax payment record for her.
That will prove her employment and salary information.
And probably she also can ask Human Resource to provide employment verification letter.

But since you are not joined with your sweetie, it is not mandatory data you should provide, I believe.
Consular officer will understand the situation.

One thing you can do without much trouble is that you can add her to authorized user of your credit card.
Then make the copy of Credit Card for you and your sweetie along with credit card statement bearing your address and credit card account number.

Plus if you can add your sweetie to your medical insurance, and others, that will be good additional data to support your financial responsibility sharing duty. whistling.gif

Also, you can add her to your life insurance benefitionary and show that, too.


QUOTE (BrianJenny @ Dec 7 2008, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK my question is: One of the things they list as proof a bonified marrage exhists is the sharing of financial resources, such as having a joint checking or saving account. I have found this to be impossible, and am still searching for a solution. Here is my specific circumstances. My wife is Philippino and I am American. She lived and worked in South Korea. She has a bank account in South Korea. When I was living together for 6 months in South Korea we tried endlessly to set up a joint checking or savings account, but in South Korea that is impossible, since they do not have checking accounts, and the savings accounts only can have one name on it. I even tried at my bank Citi Bank in South Korea, and was told we can't because the Citi banks in South Korea are not tied with banks in the US, and I can't even open up a new account there because of tax reasons in a foreign country. So I was told that I would have to apply for a joint account with Citi Bank when I got back to the United States, which I did. I got the proper paperwork, and was told by two supervisors this is all I needed to do. I sent the forms to my wife to sign, and she sent them back. This cost me 100 dollars for the fast shipping because I was told I had 15 days to do it. I got the papers together with copies of birth, passports, etc. They sent off to Texas to process. I waited after 4 weeks got nothing. Called a dozen times kept being told it takes time, till the one day I was told it was denied, and additional paperwork needed to be done. I was told we needed a pay stub from her employer, or a bank referance letter from her bank in South Korea. By now my wife was back in the philippines having our first child. First, she never got checks from her employer, secondly after asking her bank in south Korea they will not issue a bank referance letter unless she is there in person, with identification. So after two months of trying and 100 plus dollars still no joint checking account. Has anybody been able to get this done, and please list your bank, so I can drop citi bank after the run around they have given me, and waisted money, oh yes they also said I would have to do the whole process over again, with the signature cards etc, so more money and waiting for a month once again, but they made it impossible to accomplish this. Any ideas or help would greatly be appreciated. Plus im tired of western union. Thank You. wacko.gif

Edited by moonhunt, 07 December 2008 - 02:50 AM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-07 02:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy name in the ticket
QUOTE (sam808 @ Dec 7 2008, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if my name is Katherine Ann P. Ang and on my ticket, this is how my name was printed: KATHERINEANN.P ANG. In other emails this is how it was printed: "ANG/KATHERINEANN.P" Do you think this will be a problem? NWA sent 3 emails: Trip Summary and Receipt, Flight Purchase Confirmation, Reservations Purchase Confirmation. Now, I don't know which of these emails I need to print that will allow me to fly.


I'm flying via NWA. Thanks for sharing your opinions. They surely are going to be a great help.



That should be o.k.

Following format is same in U.S.

Firstname Lastname
Lastname, Firstname
Lastname/Firstname

So your name is consistent from Airline computer system, and they just printed as different format.

For ticket print-out, you should have something like confirmed "itinerary".
But if you are not sure, you can print out all of them.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-07 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN--Who to call?
QUOTE (trinket @ Dec 19 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi crazysamurai,

Yes I did fill out 33a as YES. And I am just coming back from SS office. The lady out there took my passport and went to my VISA page, typed out my Registration number on her computer and told me how there is no data in there, she even showed me her computer screen, so I can match up the Alien registration number.

She didn't say anything about filling up any forms, so I guess I will have to make a run about again on monday and get things cleared up and fill up the form whichever is needed.


You can just fill up SS-5 form from SSA office, and they will issue SSN with your passport, and I-551 stamp.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-19 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresName on the NOA1
QUOTE (Waldo @ Dec 29 2008, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I decided to keep her name the way it was and so we filed it with all 4 names. Milagros Melody Alarcon Casafranca. On the NOA1 it says Benificiary: Alarcon Casafranca, Milagros. Is this how it's going to show or should I have them change it to have Melody in the Beneficiary?


It seems that USCIS think "Alarcon Casafranca" as her last name.

"Firstname Middlename Lastname" format will be same as following.

Lastname, Firstname (Middlename)
Lastname/Firstname (Middlename)

If her lastname is not "Alarcon Casafranca", then you should contact them to update it.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-30 02:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 ?s
If I were you, I will include Tax Year 2007 information plus this year (2008) pay stubs along with employer letter confirming your employment and salary.
Then write cover letter explaining the situation, which your pay stub for last week of 2008 shows total earning for year 2008, but employer's W2 is not ready yet.
Usually last week paystub of the year should show Year-To-Date income.

They may accept it or ask for RFE to request Tax Year 2008 federal return copy.

Edited by moonhunt, 31 December 2008 - 01:42 AM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-31 01:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGross wages or adjusted?
QUOTE (SteveColo @ Dec 10 2008, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Was wondering about the proof of income paperwork.

I was self employed for the last 3 years working in the transportation business. I owned my own truck, etc. My gross wages were well above the 125% rule but, with the help of a good CPA, obviously with deductions for expenses, gas, etc. my 'NET' was a lot lower so taxes owed the IRS were low.

Does anyone know, on this form, do they look at gross wages or will they use the adjusted income to qualify me for my wife's visa?

Thanks for your input ...
Steve


If you look at I-864 instructions, there is clear explanation.

For 1040, it is gross income, which is total income.

For 1040EZ, it is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2008-12-10 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespls help with SSN.
If you select to receive SSN from DS-230 form, sometimes it works, but unfortunately it may not working for some cases.
It may be lost in somewhere.

So if you don't receive SSN card within 10 days after you receive I-551 Permanent Resident Card,
you may have to visit Social Security Office to submit SS-5 to request Social Security Number.
They may ask for your passport AND I-551 Permanent Resident Card to confirm your immigration status.

If you don't want to visit local Social Security Administration Office, I guess you can mail it, but I would NOT recommend it because of the possibility of getting lost in mail.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-06 01:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew to Visa Journey
If you are new to immigration process, you can visit "Guides" from top menu.
It has pretty good explantion for process and terms.

K3 and straight I-130...

K3 can save a month or two, or three...
But eventually you have to deal with USCIS again in the U.S.

So if you can bear with a couple of month more for separation, I think straight I-130 immigration visa course will be better.

But if you really want to see each other as soon as possible, K3 can save a month or two or three... whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-06 01:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived 'Welcome Letter'
Congratulation!

Dealing with USCIS is always waiting game and good time to learn patience and practice meditation. whistling.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-06 01:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved today
QUOTE (Joe&Noi @ Jan 6 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (will92104 @ Jan 6 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our petition was approved today by USCIS. How long will it take to get the package from NVC?


Congratulations! I am glad to see you approved. I was approved on the 31st and the NVC still has no record of my case so it hasn't been sent yet. I think that it takes 2-4 weeks but I am not totally sure about that. Just wanted to say Congrats.


You will get NVC letter for AOS Fee and DS-3032 Choice of Agent soon via mail.
Check my signature to compare with yours for NVC.

In my case, I received NVC letter a couple of days later from the date I received hard copy NOA2 from USCIS.

Edited by moonhunt, 06 January 2009 - 01:51 AM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-06 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate Question
QUOTE (daboyz @ Jan 11 2009, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I should clarify. I sent the original to NVC, not USCIS.


You can get certified one through Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
English translated with MoFA certified...
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-12 22:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow will I know case is complete at NVC?
QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Jan 14 2009, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How did people learn that their case was completed at NVC? Did you call every day? Did you wait until you got a notice in the mail?

We're almost there and I'm getting a little impatient, too bad we can't see each time our file is touched like USCIS and the AVR only updates once a week, right?


Call them up ?

http://www.visajourn...omated_Messages

Also they will notify you in mail when they forward the case to US Embassy.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-14 18:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3


Also refer to following.

http://bangkok.usemb...sa-process.html

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-09 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3
QUOTE (daboyz @ Jan 9 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I asked this before, but my lawyer seems to think there is one. My understanding, is that there is no packet 3 for CR-1/IR-1, since NVC has all the documents. I also assume that NVC sends these to the Embassy. Is there a packet 3 for CR-1/IR-1?


Probably no need to submit same info.
NVC is gathering those (packet 3) info on behalf of US Embassy in Bangkok, and forwards it to US Embassy in Bangkok.

But it doesn't hurt if you have another copy just in case.
You can check Bangkok US Embassy document requirement from here.

http://bangkok.usemb...structions.html


You can doublecheck with US Embassy as one of followings.

Phone Inquiries:

For general information about IVs, you may call the visa information service at: 001-800-13-202-2457. Note: immigrant and fiancée visa appointments cannot be made using the phone or online service. Immigrant and fiancée appointments are made by the immigrant visa unit following the process outlined in the “Immigrant Visa Process” link to the left.

To reach a recorded message about immigrant visas call: (662)-205-5004

E-mail Inquiries:

Email inquiries should be directed to: visasbkk@state.gov. Please include the words “IV Inquiry” and your case number which would begin with the letters “BNK” followed by ten digits in the subject line. We do our best to respond to inquiries within three business days.

Edited by moonhunt, 09 January 2009 - 07:42 PM.

moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-09 19:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Address Change
QUOTE (Bani @ Jan 13 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello VJ Members,

Me and my husband are moving to a different address due to my husband's job. Moving in the same state but a different city. Would like to know any address change form i need to fill out. I know about AR-11 Alien's Change of Address Card. Is there any other address change form to fill out since i am the petitioner's of my husband's I-130..

Any anybody who have done this...
Thank You so much..

Bani star_smile.gif


Yes, there is.
You have to file I-865 if you are still under AOS contract.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-01-13 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresins reciept
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 14 2009, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ed g @ Feb 14 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes I know about INS not exisisting anymore I was talking about my INS reciept number on the letter. thanks

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Maybe some of NVC letters may still use "INS" instead of "USCIS". innocent.gif
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-15 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I get ITIN or wait for wife to get visa/social security number?
QUOTE (Charles & Ai @ Feb 16 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess i am still confused...?? Should I file now and apply for ITIN or should I petition to file late, wait for wife to get SSN then file taxe after we have a social? I think petition to file late and wait for SSN is best so we get more advantages (also, you can get stimulus check in 2008 if you did not receive in 2007.

What is your suggestion?


I have similar situation.
I asked for ITIN for my wife, then when she get SSN, I will file amended tax return.
moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-16 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need official DS230 Packet or can I start early?
QUOTE (Charles & Ai @ Feb 21 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I need the official DS230 packet to fill out or can I just print off from the internet the DS230 form then send that in?

I want to get a head start and no wait for the packet!


Check the Short Cut information if you are not familar with the process.

For quick answer, you have to wait until you pay IV fee.
After you paying IV fee, you can generate "Cover Page" for your case.
Also, make sure that you write the NVC case number on the top, right corner of each page.


moonhuntMaleSouth Korea2009-02-21 20:13:00