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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
I am sending all originals, save for my passport plus am also sending a complete photocopy of the entire package, verbatim...

IS this what you mean? If so... CHECK!!
And thank you, I am looking for anyone to point out little things or suggest something that they, themselves forgot or discovered last minute.

Thank you, FRenchwife... glad to hear it went well.
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I also think that you're right about NVC center, this seemed appropriate at the time.
C'est la vie, d'accord...


QUOTE (Frenchwife @ Jul 29 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was like you and posted asking others to check.
Then I sent
then I realized that the nvc site says to send originals/ certified + a copy

http://travel.state..../info_3195.html
"Photocopy Requirements
In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, the applicant and each accompanying family member must submit a photocopy of the original documents or certified copies of the documents."

It seems my case is fine eventhough I did not send
It seems common people don't notice

but it is requested.

so FYI

Edited by lgg, 29 July 2009 - 02:39 PM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
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Thanks Mal...
that sort of made my day a bit... I realize I'm a chatty freak and well, to be honest, I'm kind of like this in real life too...

with earnest moments of deep self-reflection of course...
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QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 29 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lgg, you make me smile. smile.gif

lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
I also JUST realized that for question #32, they ask for your last 10 years of employment. I have a full-time job so, that's 'til 'present'... BUT,
I also have a part-time job on the weekends that I've had for like 8 years so, "present"... AND I also do freelance work on the side in my spare time so, 'present'...
In order to explain all the overlap, I just wrote an addendum to that question stating that the two other presents were parttime jobs that I've had for years.

Hope that's okay with those guys.

See? If I stop looking, something'll get by me.
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Edited by lgg, 29 July 2009 - 02:33 PM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
ah...
So sorry, enraptured, I think that if I saw it, I totally overlooked it. My apologies, I am in flitter around mode trying to make everything perfect and la, la, lah...

Good luck to you, eh? Hope it all goes well and smooth and we get outta there ASAP...
Best,
LGG


QUOTE (enraptured @ Jul 29 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just made a thread asking for the same stuff. Think you'll be alright. Wish you the best and good luck!


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys

Aaaaaah, allo petite fromage!!!!
I know, right? I am, however, managing to work up quite the nervous sweat though and a few nervous grins. tongue_ss.gif
You know what? I'll be happy when that package is done and sent. Then, what will be, will be.

How're you? How's it going? I called Santa the other night and asked him if he wouldn't mind to please give my friends here their NOA2s. He mentioned something about candy canes and elves so.... yeah. Awkward...

Seriously though... lovely to see you I'll be a little lighter once all this stuff is sent.

Good luck to you La souris... hope you're on your way to NVC soon, k?
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LGG

QUOTE (La Souris @ Jul 29 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lgg: don't forget to smile, you're nearly there!!! tongue.gif

good luck my friend


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys

nice timing... I just PMed you.

yeah, that's what I thought, the DS230 is all about me and my divorces and birth and such and such -- I've never divorced so, no divorce decree, we have several court certified copies so i'm not worried about bringing it with me for the interview. That made much better sense to me, actually. I think I'm not going to send it but I will bring it to the interview.

Thanks a lot everyone, just looking to make sure I've got everything in order.
Best, best, best...
LGG

QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 29 2009, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm... I don't think you need to send the divorce certificate. NVC processing is about you, the beneficiary. It's not listed anywhere in the NVC requirements here either: http://travel.state..../info_3195.html

I'd also be wary of sending it if that's the only original copy you've got. You should definitely have one for the interview and who knows what NVC will do with it (especially if they decide they don't need it).


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
Really, eh? Hmmm. That sucks, actually. It didn't say that anywhere that I read.
Oh well... guess I"ll go change my cover sheet then.




QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Jul 29 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 29 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our IV payment was just accepted, I have printed out the Barcoded sheet and am going to send my package tomorrow. I was wondering if you all had any last minute tips or whatever for me. I think I'm pretty well prepared so...

I have the coded sheet, my cover letter, the DS230 Part 1 and part ii, only part 1 signed. My original B.C., our original marriage cert. copy of the bio pages of my passport, my original Police certification, 2 US standard passport pics with my name, birthdate and NVC # on the back and then a copy, verbatim, of the entire thing.

have I missed anything? every single page, copies included, has our NVC # written on it. IF it's an original, I put our NVC# on a sticky note and paper clipped it. Everything is attached to white paper that is small and well... any tips or advice would be helpful. I'm planning on sending it by UPS tomorrow morning.

Thank you all so much.
LGG

PS My husband was divorced and we had to send the USCIS an original copy of his divorce decree (he is the petitioner, the USC), I don't think I have to send it to the NVC again and I myself have never been divorced, is this correct? I plan on bringing it to the interview though.

You still need to send his divorce decree to NVC, that is what I understand to do. Good luck!!


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
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lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I ask you guys
Our IV payment was just accepted, I have printed out the Barcoded sheet and am going to send my package tomorrow. I was wondering if you all had any last minute tips or whatever for me. I think I'm pretty well prepared so...

I have the coded sheet, my cover letter, the DS230 Part 1 and part ii, only part 1 signed. My original B.C., our original marriage cert. copy of the bio pages of my passport, my original Police certification, 2 US standard passport pics with my name, birthdate and NVC # on the back and then a copy, verbatim, of the entire thing.

have I missed anything? every single page, copies included, has our NVC # written on it. IF it's an original, I put our NVC# on a sticky note and paper clipped it. Everything is attached to white paper that is small and well... any tips or advice would be helpful. I'm planning on sending it by UPS tomorrow morning.

Thank you all so much.
LGG

PS My husband was divorced and we had to send the USCIS an original copy of his divorce decree (he is the petitioner, the USC), I don't think I have to send it to the NVC again and I myself have never been divorced, is this correct? I plan on bringing it to the interview though.

Edited by lgg, 29 July 2009 - 10:13 AM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED at JAKARTA EMBASSY!!
That is amazing! good.gif

Good job, well done and awesome...
Thanks for sharing your experience too.

Best,
LGG
lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 14:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Ready to Send NVC Packet!!!!!!!!!!
Ah... then you only had to send them for the USCIS stuff.
Your husband has to send 2 in with the ds230 and then he'll need two for the medical...

That's 4 but only 2 get sent to the NVC...
hope that helps and if i'm wrong, lemme know,k?




QUOTE (enraptured @ Jul 30 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 29 2009, 12:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes yes transcripts are not only acceptable, they are preferred. The less they have to sift through the better.

Also, there is no barcode you need to produce for the IV or AOS packages. As long as you've got the cover letter you're all set. The barcode instructions in the LingChe shortcuts are for the DS-3032.


hey...does this mean that i don't need to submit the tax returns and can just go and send the tax transcripts we get from the IRS ONLY? that'd be awesome...

QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 30 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep, you totally do!!

Two passport pictures of you, if you're the beneficiary for the DS230. Get them done to US spec and write your name, your NVC # and your date of birth on the back of them. ..

Cheers and good luck!
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QUOTE (enraptured @ Jul 30 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why do i keep thinking that i have to give two passport photos of myself as well? yeah or nay/


no, honey, i'm the petitioner....and 2? argh...what the heck, i read 4 somewhere...


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-30 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Ready to Send NVC Packet!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, you totally do!!

Two passport pictures of you, if you're the beneficiary for the DS230. Get them done to US spec and write your name, your NVC # and your date of birth on the back of them. ..

Cheers and good luck!
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QUOTE (enraptured @ Jul 30 2009, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why do i keep thinking that i have to give two passport photos of myself as well? yeah or nay/


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-30 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFalse RFE?? Does anyone know??
Holy #######.
This is my story exactly.

Mailed the DS230 yesterday, Thursday and now it's the Friday of a long weekend but... it's only a long weekend in Canada! So, I CAN call on Monday.
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But yeah, what thing to do to a person on a Friday.
Geez.
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rather...
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QUOTE (waiting4approval @ May 30 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Betsy El Sum @ May 30 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am at the NVC stage of the process and I have sent in everything for my case. NVC has acknowledged they received my I-864 and an operator just a couple days ago said they were finished reviewing it and were just waiting on my DS 230 which I have mailed in the meantime. Today when I called the AVR they said I have an RFE for more information. Could this be a mistake?? Of course now I cannot call them until Monday!!! HELP!!!


Friday night RFE's are mostly about asking for DS-230.. I sent in my DS-230 on Thursday, they recieved it on Friday but it wans;t entered into teh system until Wednesday so yes Friday nite, I heard the same message and I thought it was my AOS.. ruined my long weekend only to find out on Tuesday morning that they were waiting for DS-230!!


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs this...
Thankds, Canadian_wife...
I hope so... nice of them to do that on Friday afternoon too!
Well, at least it's not a holiday in the US on Monday!
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LGG

QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jul 31 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The AVR is the voice message you get when you call NVC for a status update.

LGG - we had a false RFE with NVC too, I am sure you are fine!

Good luck.


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 17:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs this...
I spoke to an operator and she said that this was it so, guess we'll see. Now I"m getting all worried about RFEs...

Sigh...


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs this...
Hey guys, I am hoping this is the case...

We sent NVC our I-864 about 2 weeks ago and it was received. Then sent our DS230 just yesterday and it was received at the NVC just this morning. I checked the AVR just now and it said that they have reviewed our documents but there are forms missing. I am hoping that this just means that they're waiting on the DS230.

Hope so!
Thanks in advance...
LGG
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lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Question 23 and 25
I listed from Highschool on and then on a separate sheet of paper, listed all the trips to the US that I could remember.
almost all of them were to see my husband so... hoping that bodes well for us.
Good luck!
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LGG



QUOTE (sdhiman @ Jul 31 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank You so much for the quick reply!! smile.gif


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 17:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 APPROVED!
WooHOooooo!

That is great...
Congratulations and best of luck on the next steps.

Best,
LGG
lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-31 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurese-mailing DS-3032 sux!
How about if I email it twice??
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Jul 1 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It hasn't been faster for quite a while.

I would also discourage people from sending in an Email and a hard copy. When you do that you slow them down.

Imagine if you were working somewhere and your customers always sent you an email copy and a hard copy which then requires 2 people to look at the same document. It completely wastes their time.


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-16 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWondering,
you can still visit for sure, I did/do all the time. You just have to make sure that you bring along 'ties to Canada' letters. Like a letter from your job saying when you're expected back, letter from landlord or a mortgage agreement and so forth... just things to show the guard at the border that you do NOT intend to stay in the US illegally. Oh, when you got you NOA1 letter confirming receipt of your documents at USCIS, take that along as well. Any and all things that show that you do intend to come back to Canada.

That being said... the guard at the border still has the right to turn you away if he/she isn't satisfied with what you brought. The key thing in all this is not to lie about anything. Be succinct and to the point with your answers and don't lie. You won't harm yours and your son's case if you get turned away but you may very well if you're caught lying.

Also, don't bring a lot of stuff with you that shows intent to set up domicile and dont' bring resumes and such -- you need to make sure you look like you're coming home, you know?

I stressed/still stress about this a lot when we first started so I know how daunting it can be.

Hope it all goes well for you.
Best,
LGG



QUOTE (canadiandgal @ Aug 3 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
My husband is about to start two Cr-1's One for my son and One for myself.
I realize this is going to take some time to be processed and could be one year.
Is there anyway to still visit? I realize that this is a process and im sure everyone goes through being apart but
I would love to be able to visit my husband lol
I live in canada and He lives in washington, he is a tech and can only take off little time (as over the past year he has took off all his vacation time to come for holidays with me) I hate to think that we will only get to see each other twice in the next year.

please let me know if there is anything i can do? or if There is a way to still visit the states during the process?



Geez len...
way to make me look like a big blabber mouth!
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Oh wait...
I am...
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QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 3 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can always come visit during processing... provided you bring with you enough proof of ties to Canada, such as;

-lease / mortage
-letter of employment
-bank accounts


A lot of folks come and go while they are processing. Welcome to VJ!!!


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-03 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic Filing for IR-1 (Montreal Consulate) - Question
I agree with you on that. When my husband and i were going over our forms, we password encrypted them. Can you do this? Maybe encrypt them using your NVC file # or something? It's the best way to submit PDFs with sensitive information.
Best,
LGG



QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 29 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To answer your specific question now, you don't need to wait to hear from the NVC, as soon as your payment has process and the bar coded sheet available, you can send in your respective packages.
If you've paid the AOS fee and it shows as paid, send in the AOS package and iF the DS3032 has been accepted and the IV bill paid and shows as paid, send your DS230.
As for photos? you mean the passport photos? I would go scan them and send them if I were you, send the package as they request if all scanned and via PDF...

Good luck. Do us a fave? Keep us posted and your timeline updated? It'll be interesting to see if this electronic filing thing is faster in the long run.
Best,
LGG


QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I opted for electronic processing with the Montreal Consulate. We submitted the DS-3032, and paid both the AOS and IV fee bills.

Once the fees were marked as paid, the cover sheet was available for printing. Those cover sheets basically indicated that we should go ahead and follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support and Applicant processing. However, the NVC has not sent me any specific e-mails to indicate that I should submit them.

I jumped the gun and submitted my Affidavit of Support via PDF. However, I'm now hesitant to send out the DS-230 and supporting documents before I know for sure.

Related to that - does anyone know if you're required to scan a copy of the actual photos that will have to be submitted with the original documents? Our plan was to scan the following:

1) DS 230 (Part 1 completed, part 2 unsigned)
2) Data page of my wife's passport
3) Birth Certificate
4) Marriage Certificate
5) Police Certificate/Clearance
6) Photo(s)

Thoughts?




It seems like everything is being turned around fairly quickly (see my timeline). I only received the initial envelope from the NVC (with the AOS fee bill) this past Monday. Once I had the invoice number, I was able to proceed with everything else. However, now we'll see how long they take to process the AOS and the DS-230.

On one hand, I'm not very comfortable with the idea of submitting those documents (consider all the support docs that go with the DS-230) via PDF in a regular e-mail. Doesn't seem too secure to me. However, my anxiousness to get through this process has led me to bypass those thoughts...


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic Filing for IR-1 (Montreal Consulate) - Question
To answer your specific question now, you don't need to wait to hear from the NVC, as soon as your payment has process and the bar coded sheet available, you can send in your respective packages.
If you've paid the AOS fee and it shows as paid, send in the AOS package and iF the DS3032 has been accepted and the IV bill paid and shows as paid, send your DS230.
As for photos? you mean the passport photos? I would go scan them and send them if I were you, send the package as they request if all scanned and via PDF...

Good luck. Do us a fave? Keep us posted and your timeline updated? It'll be interesting to see if this electronic filing thing is faster in the long run.
Best,
LGG


QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I opted for electronic processing with the Montreal Consulate. We submitted the DS-3032, and paid both the AOS and IV fee bills.

Once the fees were marked as paid, the cover sheet was available for printing. Those cover sheets basically indicated that we should go ahead and follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support and Applicant processing. However, the NVC has not sent me any specific e-mails to indicate that I should submit them.

I jumped the gun and submitted my Affidavit of Support via PDF. However, I'm now hesitant to send out the DS-230 and supporting documents before I know for sure.

Related to that - does anyone know if you're required to scan a copy of the actual photos that will have to be submitted with the original documents? Our plan was to scan the following:

1) DS 230 (Part 1 completed, part 2 unsigned)
2) Data page of my wife's passport
3) Birth Certificate
4) Marriage Certificate
5) Police Certificate/Clearance
6) Photo(s)

Thoughts?


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic Filing for IR-1 (Montreal Consulate) - Question
Hey, I think you're totally right about this, actually. Only MOntreal and the consulate in China are able to do this. When we got our NVC stuff, they gave us the option to do this but I though it was just for the bills and such. But I believe you are correct. It's a pilot project, be forewarned, so there could be glitches. Sounds good to me, let us know how it goes. My husband would have loved this as he scanned everything anyway -- I myself don't have a scanner at home.

It'll be interesting to see if your stuff gets processed faster.
You are correct about all this, I apologize for the wrong info, I am duly informed.
Best of luck to you.
LGG


QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 29 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I could be wrong about this but I think the electronic processing is only for the DS3032 and the bill payments, no? You cannot scan anything for the NVC, they want true, original copies, signatures and the like. Please correct me if I'm wrong. My husband thought the same thing but I believe for the AOS and IV package you have to send in all original documents and signatures.

Do let us know what you find out, okay?
Best,
LGG




QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I opted for electronic processing with the Montreal Consulate. We submitted the DS-3032, and paid both the AOS and IV fee bills.

Once the fees were marked as paid, the cover sheet was available for printing. Those cover sheets basically indicated that we should go ahead and follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support and Applicant processing. However, the NVC has not sent me any specific e-mails to indicate that I should submit them.

I jumped the gun and submitted my Affidavit of Support via PDF. However, I'm now hesitant to send out the DS-230 and supporting documents before I know for sure.

Related to that - does anyone know if you're required to scan a copy of the actual photos that will have to be submitted with the original documents? Our plan was to scan the following:

1) DS 230 (Part 1 completed, part 2 unsigned)
2) Data page of my wife's passport
3) Birth Certificate
4) Marriage Certificate
5) Police Certificate/Clearance
6) Photo(s)

Thoughts?




Please refer to the following link and tell me what you think:

http://travel.state..../visa_4409.html

I think everything is submitted electronically....

Edited by lgg, 29 July 2009 - 10:37 AM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic Filing for IR-1 (Montreal Consulate) - Question
I could be wrong about this but I think the electronic processing is only for the DS3032 and the bill payments, no? You cannot scan anything for the NVC, they want true, original copies, signatures and the like. Please correct me if I'm wrong. My husband thought the same thing but I believe for the AOS and IV package you have to send in all original documents and signatures.

Do let us know what you find out, okay?
Best,
LGG




QUOTE (sierratango @ Jul 29 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I opted for electronic processing with the Montreal Consulate. We submitted the DS-3032, and paid both the AOS and IV fee bills.

Once the fees were marked as paid, the cover sheet was available for printing. Those cover sheets basically indicated that we should go ahead and follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support and Applicant processing. However, the NVC has not sent me any specific e-mails to indicate that I should submit them.

I jumped the gun and submitted my Affidavit of Support via PDF. However, I'm now hesitant to send out the DS-230 and supporting documents before I know for sure.

Related to that - does anyone know if you're required to scan a copy of the actual photos that will have to be submitted with the original documents? Our plan was to scan the following:

1) DS 230 (Part 1 completed, part 2 unsigned)
2) Data page of my wife's passport
3) Birth Certificate
4) Marriage Certificate
5) Police Certificate/Clearance
6) Photo(s)

Thoughts?


lggNot TellingCanada2009-07-29 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi130/g325
City\state or province/country.


QUOTE (canadiandgal @ Aug 6 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When It says Place of marriage do they want Country? or state and country or city state and country?


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-06 14:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325a
Yeah, you're right, I just checked too and it IS only one page.
Sorry, man...
when we did it like 3 months ago it was four pages.
Sorry, I had NO Idea. let us know what you find?

Thanks...




QUOTE (canadiandgal @ Aug 6 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went into the cr/1 guide and clicked the g-325a link and it brought up two pages one is the g-325a and the other is instructions, but if there is suppose to be four pages, i will go to the state site and see of i can find it


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-06 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325a
QUOTE (canadiandgal @ Aug 6 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok very confused Now, beginning to fill out all the paperwork but Am stuck at How it says fill out G-325a (all four pages) What four pages? I got one page?


When you downloaded the PDF, the G-325a should have 4 pages. They look identical but if you look closely, the numbers are different on the bottom. Both you and your spouse have to fill out the G325a, all four pages. The offical PDF will include all 4 pages. Look on this site in your appropriate guide lines.

Good luck,okay?


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-06 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo question about I 864
Awwwww... *Len*
I am flattered that you came to find me in the "serious" forums!
I know I'm noob.

I'm the noobiest noob that ever did noob...

I own it, b*tch!
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QUOTE (*Len* @ Aug 7 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 7 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an FYI...
I just called NVC and asked and was told that there were no issues with the I 864. That is SUPER cool. I was most worried about it so now we'll see how the DS 230 goes.

That's great.








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Edited by lgg, 07 August 2009 - 01:50 PM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-07 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo question about I 864
Just an FYI...
I just called NVC and asked and was told that there were no issues with the I 864. That is SUPER cool. I was most worried about it so now we'll see how the DS 230 goes.

That's great.


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-07 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo question about I 864
To Imaisha:


EEEEEEEK!!!

Okay, I'm good. That's kind of what I thought as my over active mind had my husbands I-864 full of weird little flaws.
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Thanks girl....
LGG
lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-07 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo question about I 864
So, we sent our AOS package pretty close to three weeks ago and got the call (read RFE) for the DS230 -- does this meant that they'd processed the I-864 package? I know it says 4-6 weeks for processing but I'm just curious.

Curious as in -- in what sort of time frame could one expect an RFE for that first package of Financial documentation...

Thanks all... just biding my time on a Friday afternoon before I can go home...

lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-07 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam
No offense intended for anyone and while I agree, we all know that using drugs is a HUGE no-no... still, these people are about to embark on a really tragic, sad turn of events on their journey -- I personally don't think it's anything to laugh at or poke fun at or ridicule.

Yes, most of us don't do drugs and know that it's verboten in regard to immigration as well as civil law but still, seriously to laugh at someone's huge misfortune is really unkind.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-11 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan IV bill be paid even if DS3032 is not accepted by NVC yet?
Yep, this is true. You CANNOT pay the IV bill until they pretty much tell you to -- it's impossible. I'd fill out all the IV forms and gather the documents while you wait. I waited for almost 2 weeks before they accepted my choice of agent... then the IV bill was ready to be paid.

Good luck..
LGG



QUOTE (imaisha @ Aug 10 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No the IV bill cannot be paid until it is generated. It will not be generated until the DS-3032 has been accepted. Once it is available you will see it on the site where you paid the AOS fee bill. Until then just sit tight. You can download and fill out the forms now though- you just can't mail them until the bills are marked as paid.


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-10 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE - How long can it take?
Hey mikey...
I know, it's frustrating as hell. I would wait a bit if I were you -- they seem a bit backlogged these days. I sent in my IV package last week and they sent me an RFE checklist for it yesterday! So... they're obviously a little slow. DOn't sent it in again as it could bung up the system even more for you, hold tight and if I were you, I'd call and speak to an operator and see what's up.

May I also ask what your RFE was for? Just curious and as we're both Canadian, maybe I made a similar error, you know?

Best of luck...



QUOTE (mikey78 @ Aug 4 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Now I am really, really frustrated with NVC...my checklist response to their RFE was delivered at NVC's premises last Monday so over a week ago (I know I had a tracking number) and it is not even in their system yet as 'received.' Seems like for over a week now they have not even opened the envelope to scan the barcode! mad.gif

Does anyone have any idea how long I should wait before sending them an extra copy in case they lost it? AOS docs and DS230 packet is usually opened and scaned into the system within 2-4 days...is that possible that RFE go some other way?


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-04 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused a little on timelines
Hey Mal...
you lucky jammy so and so! Sorry, that made me laugh.

You do realize that now, being the nosy cat that I am, am DYING to know what your husband's last name is.

I'm not even joking.
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lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-15 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 VISA expired
HI there...
yes, meant NO disrespect to you at all in light of your circumstances at all -- find out what date is on your visa and figure out the best way to proceed and I wish you luck with everything...

I'd read it more as that you had just let it slide and not as there were situations that had presented themselves of such a dire nature.

Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.
best,
LGG


QUOTE (~bLairwhich~ @ Aug 1 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 2 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want to be rude but WHAT?

Someone goes through all the hassle and whatnot to get this visa and then 'forgets' about it? Is not sure if it's enacted or valid.

I really don't want to be rude but man, after all this work an dresearch and whatnot I cannot even fathom being so la de da about my entry visa.

Just saying...

Is all.

~grump~

It's all right you don't need to feel sorry about my situation.
We are in the Army and I don't think I needed to elaborate our situation and all about my medical situation and all. But since, you question or seem to question about "forgets" or being not too focus in this.
YOu see, I had an eye problem that I needed to stay here in the Philippines. It's not simply about forgetting it but we did not concern the VISA or AOS much versus to my health situation, after all, we primarily decided to just stay in my country because we have business here. Problem is, the Army won't approve my husband's situation to separate the Army.
I am blind in my right eye-just for you to know, only here in the Philippines I get answer for my medical treatment..even if say, US have the best medical facilities but I found my treatment here. (I went to South Korea too for my diagnosis). I had long fight over finding right diagnosis foremost, and now I found it I needed the treatment. I have Behcet's syndrome.

Because of the situation, our plans change everytime and the reason I am asking question now is to find if there's anything I can do. I know this is too late but I can't whine on this situation so I just finding solution if ever there is.


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-02 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 VISA expired
I don't want to be rude but WHAT?

Someone goes through all the hassle and whatnot to get this visa and then 'forgets' about it? Is not sure if it's enacted or valid.

I really don't want to be rude but man, after all this work an dresearch and whatnot I cannot even fathom being so la de da about my entry visa.

Just saying...

Is all.

~grump~


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-01 22:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Employed in Home Country. Beneficial or Detrimental
Oh I am all about the mixed signal! I can be your arch nemesis only when there is candy. Take the green ones, they are dead to me.








QUOTE (mlybrand @ Aug 17 2009, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 17 2009, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am I your arch nemesis now?

Cuz that would sort of be cool.
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or, I could just take all the black jube jubes and jelly beans and you can have all the stupid green ones.
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Good luck with your journey, you and your wife will be A Okay...


Bring it on! We need a little drama.

But I do like the green ones.

And how do you expect us to be enemies is you are wishing me luck and consoling about my situation? I am getting mixed signals.

In all seriousness, thanks for the well-wishing and I have faith that this will all turn out well. I hope all your journeys are equally painless.

Mark smile.gif


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-17 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Employed in Home Country. Beneficial or Detrimental
Huh? Did you read Finn's post? What the hell was all that about smashing jujus and making blue ones?
I am weirded out! That and that Finn had to Google anise!
I kid... I kid...
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QUOTE (Malrothien @ Aug 17 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finn, honey, Canadian's are weird. They have to call everything by a different name. tongue.gif

Edited by lgg, 17 August 2009 - 09:40 PM.

lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-17 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Employed in Home Country. Beneficial or Detrimental
Am I your arch nemesis now?

Cuz that would sort of be cool.
wink.gif

or, I could just take all the black jube jubes and jelly beans and you can have all the stupid green ones.
biggrin.gif
Good luck with your journey, you and your wife will be A Okay...






QUOTE (mlybrand @ Aug 17 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 17 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And Finn... the black Jube-jubes are the best, they're anise flavoured...


Well now you just crossed the line! The first thing I do with Juju beans and jelly beans is pick out the black ones and throw them away. Anise was only ever meant for alcohol.

Mark smile.gif


lggNot TellingCanada2009-08-17 21:38:00