Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	Ack... I'm sorry for that... That's a really big bummer. QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 28 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Aug 28 2009, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you just say, "last used Weed"? I hope that doesn't mean what I think it does. I know this is hard but you need to be clear if you want help and you need to be honest so that people can be of use to you and hopefully use any of your pitfalls and resolutions thereof, to aid their own cases. We help you to help us, you know? QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 28 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Aug 28 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait, I'm confused...was it a questionable relationship denial or an overstay/illegal presence denial. OP, please redact the words of the letter that your husband was given at the time of the denial. -P I am being honest, at the time of the medical, he was asked had he ever smoked marjana ( sorry about the spelling ) he said yes, over two years ago, he stoped do to a medical condtion. he drug test came back clean, but on the medical form, it stated that applicant last used 06/2009.. which it should have read last used 08/2007 he is saying the forms says... applicant last used weed 06/2009 QUOTE (dancehallquana @ Aug 28 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> mrs hamilton.. i am soooo sorry honey.. i can't believe this. pls get as many details from ur husband as possible so u can know how to take action.. if it truly is weed, right now its sounds like a 3 year ban.. yes that is what they said, come back in 2012	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-28 14:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied	Did you just say, "last used Weed"? I hope that doesn't mean what I think it does. I know this is hard but you need to be clear if you want help and you need to be honest so that people can be of use to you and hopefully use any of your pitfalls and resolutions thereof, to aid their own cases. We help you to help us, you know? QUOTE (mrshamilton @ Aug 28 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Aug 28 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait, I'm confused...was it a questionable relationship denial or an overstay/illegal presence denial. OP, please redact the words of the letter that your husband was given at the time of the denial. -P he is saying the forms says... applicant last used weed 06/2009	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-28 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Let's support Paris Heart	Hey, it's almost 3:30pm in Paris right now!!!! Hopefully they're all done and are at some swank little cafe swilling back some fine champagne! I am kind of hoping that she'll get on here and post a quick note. My bet? It went so smoothly, Paris cried A LOT! and now they're celebrating. You betcha..	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-28 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Let's support Paris Heart	Bring home the hubby, Beth! You'll be totally fine... Good luck, lady! LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-10-28 06:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	December Interview... After 2 years finally!	Can you please tell us your timeline info? When did you get approved at USCIS and when did you finish at the National Visa Centre. As this is an informational site, this information helps other Canadians and people filing for a CR1 any information that they might be curious about. Thank you. QUOTE (Iraphine @ Nov 4 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yay! After 2 years of marriage, I finally receive my interview in Montreal Canada for December 18th 2009. It was a bumpy road, and took a lot to get to this point, a lot of strength and patience, but myself and my husband are finally here. We are currently making arrangements to be at the interview together, gathering our evidence, and working on getting prepared for the medical and costs. I even already have a job lined up in Florida! This seems too good to be true, I can only hope and pray that I am accepted, and can finally live with my love in peace without worry. A big thanks to VJ for answering my barrage of questions and getting me this far, I am only one step away now! I will keep you all informed on how the interview goes! xoxo - Kristen	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-04 09:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	December Interview... After 2 years finally!	Can you please tell us your timeline info? When did you get approved at USCIS and when did you finish at the National Visa Centre. As this is an informational site, this information helps other Canadians and people filing for a CR1 any information that they might be curious about. Thank you. QUOTE (Iraphine @ Nov 4 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yay! After 2 years of marriage, I finally receive my interview in Montreal Canada for December 18th 2009. It was a bumpy road, and took a lot to get to this point, a lot of strength and patience, but myself and my husband are finally here. We are currently making arrangements to be at the interview together, gathering our evidence, and working on getting prepared for the medical and costs. I even already have a job lined up in Florida! This seems too good to be true, I can only hope and pray that I am accepted, and can finally live with my love in peace without worry. A big thanks to VJ for answering my barrage of questions and getting me this far, I am only one step away now! I will keep you all informed on how the interview goes! xoxo - Kristen	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-04 09:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	August Approval - no interview date yet? Anyone else?	Hey Biglos. I finished August 10th and still nothing. There are 4 people before me who finished in July who are still waiting. Montreal is seriously backed up. It's ridiculous and awful right now. I'm sorry you're waiting too -- this has got to be the worst. :| QUOTE (biglos @ Nov 12 2009, 01:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My CR1 case has been completed August 28th 2009 (California NVC), but we havent gotten an Interview date (Montreal Embassy). Does anyone else have the same issue? Getting crazy impatient! Help!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-18 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone have any news about Parishearts Case?	#######? Brother.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-10 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Montreal Interview Documents to Bring	I agree totally! So, i'm off to get a pile more passport pics done. Bye-bye 35$! Thanks Canadian-wife... QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Dec 10 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, they asked for mine. OBX got to choose which ones she wanted - the ones sent in with the DS230 or the ones she had with her. Better safe than sorry.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-10 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Montreal Interview Documents to Bring	DId you need the new passport pics you took? I just find it a little nuts. i sent it 2, I have 3 for the medical -- how many damn pics do they need? I'll bring them but geez, they're not cheap!!!! QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Dec 10 2009, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Lgg - congrats on the interview! You need 2 passport pictures for the interview. Some people didn't have those passport pictures taken up, I on the other hand did. We also brought current pay stubs (which were asked for). Don't be nervous about the medical. It's a bit like an assembly line but everyone is really nice and professional Good luck.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-10 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Montreal Interview Documents to Bring	Hey guys, I'm interviewing in january too. For my list, everything is marked Accepted and Received. Basically? They have asked me to bring nothing save for my passport. I am going to bring my interview binder that has an exact duplicate of every bit of paper we've even sent them plus all our proof of bonefide marriage. I am also thinking of bringing an extra passport picture or two. and the Xpress envelope that they use to mail back my passport and stuff. Yeah, they've asked me for nothing and so I'm thinking that I'm not going to bother bringing in yet another set of originals when fact, they should be giving us back our originals? So... Let's keep each other posted! Thanks, LGG PS. I got two Police certs when I got mine done in July, it was only 6$ more so I'll also have an original of that too. I have a copy of the AOS and the DS230 and a copy of all the tax papers and paystubs and stuff that my husband sent in. Like I said, an exact duplicate of all that they received from us.... Anyone else do the medical yet? I have mine on MOnday and I'm actually really nervous about it. Edited by lgg, 10 December 2009 - 10:51 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-10 10:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to go on...	Exactly. Always heart wrenching that first moment but then the next talk, the next laugh, the next visit, the next steps... . That's a perfect way to look at it. QUOTE I really hope you don't mean that. It's horrible to say goodbye for a time. But it's not a 'worst moment in your life' kind of thing - not by a long shot. It carries with it a glimmer of tomorrow.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-21 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The RFE Master List	Actually, what I just did was write an addendum to question 32, explaining that I have 2 part time jobs as well as a full time job. at least this way they'll know, right? LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-29 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The RFE Master List	Uh oh... for my DS230, in the employment section, they ask for jobs had in the past 10 years. I have my main part time job, for 3 years but I have two jobs that I have had for about 6-8 years that I have at the same time. I work full time and then I have a parttime job and I freelance. SO, for my job stuff, the ten years is covered but there are 3 'presents' listed. AS I do have three jobs going at the same time. is this going to be a problem?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-29 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE	What??? Requesting proof that you were together for your honeymoon? Please explain that as I'm sure all of us are now freaking out! We sent wedding pics and stuff from our honeymoon and our wedding cert. and such... why would they require more evidence than that? You have a wedding certificate! Certified by the courts and such, right? Wow, PH... that's certainly odd... please keep us informed as to how you're doing and how it's progressing and also, explain it to us too so that those of us waiting can either prepare for the same sort of RFE and whatnot... Best of luck and it sounds like you're more than prepared and again, thanks for sharing your experience, it's invaluable -- knowledge is power, after all. Best, LGG Edited by lgg, 18 May 2009 - 10:29 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-18 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	WOW THIS IS PATHETIC	Just curious... Did they actually SAY that your petitions have been approved? From what little I know, it usually takes longer than the amount of time you've been in the system... Is the NOA2 you didn't get or the NOA1? Sorry for being obtuse, that's just what I read in your original post... If you DID get approved then WOW, good on you for getting it done so fast.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-12 18:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Expedite Request?	I am not looking to use this method as I'm almost positive that we're not eligible -- we're just normal folk... But under what circumstances is one allowed to procure an expedited request? I am just curious.... Hope everyone's hanging in there...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-10 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what is it with the philippines?	HA! Look like a BBQ, that freaking slayed me! I laughed out loud. Thanks for that. I also agree, I'm a tall girl and I like my men to be bigger than me, I have never liked skinny little men... Thanks for the laugh! Well this whole thread is a laugh, but in that nervous, awkward way, yours was a real laugh. QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jun 21 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (quirky @ Jun 21 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im pretty new to this site, we're still getting our paperwork in order but I fully read the posts. All of them. Can someone please explain why the women in the Philippine section are so rude, most of the time and not all and how come they're all pretty much married to much older, obese men from the us? I don't get it. Then I read later posts and find that they're hitting their spouses or cheating or claiming abuse. Not to get me wrong, i don't think they're all like this and i believe that lots have real love and real marriage but there a lot that don't it seems. Why do they clog the system? To get to the usa? Please to explain... I'm married to an older big guy... am I clogging the system for you? Oh too bad!! BOO HOO!!! Everybody here waited in line patiently and respectfully minding their manners (of course there are always some trolls making trouble). My question is why does it make you feel good to bash other nationality? I see anger management looming ahead of you. As for older men, they are acutally more mature and less likely to post these kinds of complete stupidity. That's why I chose to marry an older guy. As for their "biggie" size bodies... I find them sexy and just right for me, I'm considered heavy by Asian standards... imagine if I pick a thin guy, we'd look like b-b-q... he's going to be the stick and I'm going to be the pork! But I don't have to tell you all that... I'm a scammer by your standards. Now, to answer your question... they're angry because you singled them out, had you edited your language and did not write "Philippines" specifically... the Filipinas won't bash you so quickly. For a newbie, you are quite infuriating.... sure you added "Not to get me wrong, i don't think they're all like this and i believe that lots have real love and real marriage but there a lot that don't it seems." ... that doesn't mean anything after you completely bashed an entire nation's women. That's like saying "XX race is stupid.... with the exception of 1 person", that's just trying to cover your A$$. Get real! Have a great life... I sincerely hope your wife/fiance won't ever get her head banged somewhere or she'd wake up and see the real insecure person inside you.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-21 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	maiden name in passport	What does the bolded phrase mean, exactly? Who does the annotation, what country is it applicable for? Is it a interview/visa based step? How does it link to the passport? Thanks a lot, Kaffy... I know, a lot of questions. Best, LGG like I said, they can issue your visa in your married name with an annotation to your maiden name which links it to your passport Edited to add: I've read a million times that the name for the visa/thus greencard HAS to match the name on the passport so, I'm led to believe that if my passport had my maiden name, all my other documents will as well. not sure if this is Canada specific or what. Thanks again. Edited by lgg, 11 June 2009 - 09:19 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-11 21:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 visa - can i work once i reach the US?	It's a pretty long journey this whole thing and at times, it really, really sucks but if you do all the research and reading you'll be fine. I found what worked for me was to read the Government jargon and such, and then research information here and then come to a conclusion based on all that for myself and what we were doing. it's a lot of stuff to read and it's a long process but really? it's not that difficult if you read everything and follow the instructions and well, have some patience. I lack that myself but I'm learning and well, as long as you're dedicated to the outcome of this process, you'll be fine. Just research, read and be thorough. That said, we're still waiting, may even have an RFE waiting for us, who knows but... we are lucky that we live close enough that we can visit while this is going on. Best of luck to you mrsemcee... QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (faryan @ Jun 24 2009, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (faryan @ Jun 24 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes u can. Definitely go for CR1, its an immigrant visa, and the wait time is not much longer than K3 nowadays, and costs less in the long run. In my case, the day after I arrived we went to the SS office to check if my details is in the computer etc or not (more because my husband was on leave on that day too, and if we wait other time, he wont be) and since it was not we just register me there and then and i got my SS card in the mail about 10days-2 weeks from my arrival. The SS office we went to was not busy at all, so that may be a reason why they dont tell us to go home and wait. You of course can wait a bit (2 weeks) before doing this to give chance for the info to appear in their system. Good luck on your journey! thanks so much! that sounds like a good journey you had! ohh, i had my share of being in a daze with all the papers and waiting and RFEs etc just like the best of em... but now that we're done with it (until removing of condition time) its all worth it and i can hardly recall the agony... lol... just like you guys will thats the thing isnt it? i mean the removing of condition thing doesnt phase me in the slightest, or the money factor either.. i just want it over and done with, the first bit, so i can get to the USA! the rest we can deal with..	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-24 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 visa - can i work once i reach the US?	Same boat with me, I'm the beneficiary, my husband the USC but I have all the details and the patience for the forms. YOu ask all the same questions I was baffled about too! They know because you file an I-130 and the subsequent items with that... once approved it'll follow the course for the CR-1. In our cover letter for the USCIS, I also stated we were filing an I-130 in order to eventually obtain the CR-1 visa. I figured it wouldn't hurt to be absolutely clear as to what we were doing. Ask away, this place is great for all questions great or small and all little fears and worries and joys regarding this process. IT's been amazing otherwise I'd have been lost on a few steps. Still not done yet, ourselves so... more questions coming for us too. Good luck... . QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jun 24 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey there... Go for the CR-1, it's cheaper and once all is approved and your husband allowed to cross in, he'll be allowed to work right away as it's a landed immigrant visa. I think for the K3 you have to complete an AOS or something before he'll be eligible to work even. Also, both K3 and CR1 are taking about the same time to process so... save some money and give him the ability to work as soon as he lands. Just so you know, since you've been married for less than 2 years upon applying, you'll only get a 2 year green card and apply for AOS before that one expires. Check the guides too, they're very, very handy. Best of luck... LGG QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i was just wondering, as i have filed an I-130 form in June (last week).... and was planning on doing the K3 process as i didnt know any better.. but have just been told the CR-1 process may be better for me, and quicker to get to my husband in the USA.... can i apply for a work authorisation before actually entering the US on the CR-1 visa, and be able to get a SSC and start working when i arrive in the US under the CR-1... or is the work auth. done once i reach the US? i just want to do the best process which will allow me to work as soon as i reach the US, or at least be eligible to work... if you know what i mean. hoping someone with knowledge can help thanks! donna. thanks for the advice there! my husband is the USC but i am better with forms so i have been filling them out and giving them to him to sign and post haha! i didnt even know anything about the difference between the two, now i know i can work once i reach the US on the CR-1 visa, i am really glad i asked. i will continue down that path. one query though, how do i let them know which path i am going down? do they send me paperwork for one or the other when i get my NOA1 from the I-130? Thanks YuAndDan... I get the verbiage confused sometimes. QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jun 24 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jun 24 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey there... Go for the CR-1, it's cheaper and once all is approved and your husband allowed to cross in, he'll be allowed to work right away as it's a landed immigrant visa. I think for the K3 you have to complete an AOS or something before he'll be eligible to work even. Also, both K3 and CR1 are taking about the same time to process so... save some money and give him the ability to work as soon as he lands. Just so you know, since you've been married for less than 2 years upon applying, you'll only get a 2 year green card and apply for AOS before that one expires. Check the guides too, they're very, very handy. Best of luck... LGG QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i was just wondering, as i have filed an I-130 form in June (last week).... and was planning on doing the K3 process as i didnt know any better.. but have just been told the CR-1 process may be better for me, and quicker to get to my husband in the USA.... can i apply for a work authorisation before actually entering the US on the CR-1 visa, and be able to get a SSC and start working when i arrive in the US under the CR-1... or is the work auth. done once i reach the US? i just want to do the best process which will allow me to work as soon as i reach the US, or at least be eligible to work... if you know what i mean. hoping someone with knowledge can help thanks! donna. K-3 can apply for EAD BEFORE they adjust status, and can use the resulting EAD card to work befor AOS. The EAD card can take 90 days or longer to get. You need to study up a-bit. CR-1 gets a 2 year CONDITIONAL green card id married less than 2 years when the card is issued, if married more than 2 years when green-card is issued teh card will be a 10 year un-conditional card. A person with a 2 year conditional card is NOT adjusting status when removing conditions, they are Removing conditions, they are LPR before and after removing conditions.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-24 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 visa - can i work once i reach the US?	Hey there... Go for the CR-1, it's cheaper and once all is approved and your husband allowed to cross in, he'll be allowed to work right away as it's a landed immigrant visa. I think for the K3 you have to complete an AOS or something before he'll be eligible to work even. Also, both K3 and CR1 are taking about the same time to process so... save some money and give him the ability to work as soon as he lands. Just so you know, since you've been married for less than 2 years upon applying, you'll only get a 2 year green card and apply for AOS before that one expires. Check the guides too, they're very, very handy. Best of luck... LGG QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 24 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i was just wondering, as i have filed an I-130 form in June (last week).... and was planning on doing the K3 process as i didnt know any better.. but have just been told the CR-1 process may be better for me, and quicker to get to my husband in the USA.... can i apply for a work authorisation before actually entering the US on the CR-1 visa, and be able to get a SSC and start working when i arrive in the US under the CR-1... or is the work auth. done once i reach the US? i just want to do the best process which will allow me to work as soon as i reach the US, or at least be eligible to work... if you know what i mean. hoping someone with knowledge can help thanks! donna.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-24 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Where is everyone???	seem to have disappeared -- where'd you all go? Did everyone/anyone get good news? Share? AS we all sit here with bated breath.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 09:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!	Don't worry yourself Mrsemcee... Have you seen my spattering of the boards tonight? I'm the noobiest noob that ever noobed! In regard to the NVC process anyway. This place is great, I have had every single question answered and answered well, it's why this place exists. Just pass it on to the other new VJers when they come round asking a gazillion questions. .	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 22:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!	This is true but ours was supposed to go to Vermont too but it went straight to California. Thing is, both those service centers fluctuate, one's good,one's bad and vice versa. From what I've read so... I just know that based on where we are in the US, we should have been vermont too, so you know know, mrsemcee. QUOTE (imaisha @ Jun 25 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Jun 25 2009, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey guys, while we are all asking Qs... is there a way i can find out which processing centre my application will go to if my husband is from Kentucky? It'll go to the Vermont Service Center... sorry. Hopefully things will pick up there though. It's well overdue. Thanks imaisha... I'll check into that further but you're on track with what I was thinking too. I have one, I'll bring it and that'll be t hat. THanks... QUOTE (imaisha @ Jun 25 2009, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jun 25 2009, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Question for you.... For our I 130, we had to submit the petitioner's divorce decree. I, the beneficiary, haven't been divorced. So, in the filing for the NVC stuff, does he have to send it with the I 864 stuff? It doesn't say anything about it. But for my package as the beneficiary, it says to submit any documents for a divorce which I have had. So... in this stage of the game, do they need HIS divorce decree? Thanks so much. LGG I don't think it's necessary, but I'm not sure since that didn't apply to us. The NVC stage is primarily confirming who you are and your husband's financials. It was needed at the USCIS stage to make sure that your marriage was valid, so that's already been proven. Make sure you have a copy to bring to the interview just in case though. Again, not positive though so maybe someone else will be able to chime in.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 22:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!	Question for you.... For our I 130, we had to submit the petitioner's divorce decree. I, the beneficiary, haven't been divorced. So, in the filing for the NVC stuff, does he have to send it with the I 864 stuff? It doesn't say anything about it. But for my package as the beneficiary, it says to submit any documents for a divorce which I have had. So... in this stage of the game, do they need HIS divorce decree? Thanks so much. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 21:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!	PS. For choice of agent, I would be putting down my husband (the petitioner) as my agent, is this correct? Thanks a lot... Just going over all my information to see what I am confused about and what I'm not. Thanks all... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!	So, tngirl... I just got approved and they sent our file from USCIS to NVC yesterday... for all this calling and stuff, can the beneficiary do it? OR will it be petitioner specific like the USCIS was? And for the forms we need, will the send them hard copy to us or via email? This is the part now where I just started researching again (had awhile back but assumed the USCIS part would take longer) and am now feeling like a fresh noobie all over again. Thanks man... and your NVC part went by fast, eh? That's awesome. Best, LGG QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jun 25 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Send in Petition to USCIS >NOA1 >NOA2 >USCIS sends your petition to NVC >Call everyday, wait till they assign NVC Case Number >Call & talk to an Operator > Give your email address >they will send you DS3032 & AOS Fee >Pay US70 & send in DS3032 (email or snail mail, peferably both) >they will accept DS3032 >AOS cover sheet ready for printing, PRINT! >Send in AOS package >IV BILL Fee >PAY >DS230 Barcoded SHeet ready for printing. >PRINT! >Send in DS230 >*pray that there is no RFE* >10-15 days or earlier you get CASE COMPLETE!!!! >wait for Interview schedule. <this is where I am now> > Scheduled. >Medicals.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!! > INTERVIEW.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!!! *in between noa1&2, gather necessary documents for Affidavit of Support and DS230 (from Beneficiary). And live healthy, don't get sick... so you can pass medicals no problem!* Good luck!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-25 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage	Hey there... We sent in airline boarding passes from about 4 or 5 trips. Photos of our wedding and such maybe about 8, I think... Bank info showing me as the co-person on his US account Wedding Certificate of course And I believe that's about it. I was actually worried for a bit but then I kept reading that having seen each other in the past 2 years, along with a marriage cert. is the best way to go. Pictures of course too. Good luck... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-01 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vacinnation Records!	Just a story I thought I'd share with all you in the process. I, for some reason, tweaked onto this today and if I hadn't, may have been screwed come time for our interview. Vaccination REcords. Make sure that you have them. I didn't. So I called my old highschool in British Columbia, Canada -- they only keep vaccination records for so long and it's a person's obligation to keep their own records so.... I was S.O.L on that one. So I went for a hike today and after I dropped by a couple of walk-in clinics to see if I could get them to write me a recommendation to get my blood taken for a Titer test. Holy freaking Moly, did I EVER get the run around. I walked to about 8 clinics and finally, I found one that A. Took me and B. Actually did the blood work. Just a HUGE FYI out there for anyone, I hadn't even thought about my immunization records and for some reason today something tweaked but you all, get off your butt and make sure you can get them or get this blood work done. TITER Test as it also takes 3 weeks for the blood work and the results to come back. We're nowhere close to an interview yet but if we'd been assigned and I hadn't had this, I'd be freaking out. Just so you all know. Thanks to all who responded to me and such. You saved my Canadian Bacon. And for those that don't know, as I previously didn't, a Titer test is a test that's performed on your blood to see what you have been immunized against naturally by having a disease or by being vaccinated against it. This is for people who do not have their immunization records -- which you need for your NVC medical exam. Best, LGG Edited by lgg, 03 July 2009 - 05:48 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-03 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC forms needed	Hi Trailmix... IT's what I thought. We're going to bring a copy of the entire package and they'll have all the originals that they requested. If they hadn't requested an original to be sent, I'll bring the original (plus its copy) with me along with a copy of the entire package. I'm going to board the train looking like a law clerk or something. I hope this is correct. And thanks, TM... you're input is always the key for me. Hope you're well... LGG. QUOTE (trailmix @ Jul 3 2009, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi lgg! On the letter that NVC sends, with your interview letter, it does say you need to bring another copy of the originals - but, for Montreal, really it's not required - because, as I read it, what they are really saying is that if you sent a 'copy' (as in photocopy) to NVC, the CO will want to see an original. In fact, you should receive your marriage certificate and your birth certificate back, at the interview (or sometimes they mail it in the expresspost envelope) - the only original they keep is the police certificate.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-03 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC forms needed	Ah. So then you're saying I don't have to bring in the originals of the same stuff I sent then? If so, that's helpful. And thank you.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-03 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC forms needed	do I also need to ensure that I have the same original documents at the interview? Let's say, for example, they ask me to send my original long form birth certificate and I do, am I then required to bring ANOTHER original to the interview with me? Or is it okay if I just bring photocopies of the items I've already sent and then bring the originals that they've asked me to bring along to the interview with me but not to mail? While having all the original documents already, I don't have double original copies of a couple of things as frankly? It costs a lot of money to get originals and I thought we'd only need one original copy of each. We do have some double as in our marriage cert and stuff but not all of them. I just got my police clearance and paid the extra money for a double just to be on the safe side but I realize now, that I only have one original long form birth certificate... Your insight is helpful... Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-03 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IV Packet Checklist	AOS? the I-184? Also, is it a MUST to submit the 4 photos of the benficiary? I thought it was just 2 and the other 2 were for the medical exam stuff? Also do you have to submit copies of the petitioner's passport and birth certificate? is this a requirement or something you just did? Thanks for the info, let us know, okay? Best, LGG QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Jul 5 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is my IV packet checklist guys... kindly see if I forgot something? or If I shouldn't include something. 1. Bar Coded cover sheet 2. 4 Passport Size Photographs of the Beneficiary 3. Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the Beneficiary 4. Completed and unsigned form DS-230 Part 2 by the Beneficiary 5. Photocopy of the Passport’s Biographic Data Page of the Beneficiary 6. NSO Certificate of the Beneficiary 7. NSO Marriage Certificate of the Beneficiary Also enclosed are photocopies of the following documents: 1. Passport’s Biographic Data Page of the Beneficiary 2. Passport’s Biographic Data Page of the Petitioner 3. Birth Certificate of the Beneficiary 4. Birth Certificate of the Petitioner 5. Marriage Certificate of the Beneficiary and the Petitioner 6. NBI and Police Certificate of the Beneficiary -luvtechwifey	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-05 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Number....	We were approved on June 25th and as of this a.m. NVC says (the recorded message, that is) that they have not received our file yet from USCIS... funny enough? Got an email from the NVC saying that they'd received this petition and are in the process of entering the information into the system and assigning an NVC number to it. Some timelines say it took a day for the NVC number and some say 3 weeks... Just wondering if this is normal and if I just hold on to my raring to go horses? LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-07 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	National visa center.	Regarding the barcoded cover sheet, my husband and I are sending our package separately (keeping a copy of each to amalgamate for the interview, of course) so I was wondering, is it possible for say me to print off the bar coded sheet that i'll need one he's paid? Can you print off more than one copy or is it a one time deal? Thanks. I do realize my questions are probably inane and such, but I figure too, if I ask them, others will be asking them too. Thanks, LGG QUOTE (OBX @ Jul 9 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Angie Y Shane @ Jul 9 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wanting to request some guidance on what should I be getting put together for the next step? I just received my IV bill to pay the 400 dollars and the 70 dollars to the national visa center. I have done that already. Should I be getting certain forms signed now and ready? Visa journey advise would be greatful. My wife is due in November, i'm trying to be prepared for the next step as fast as I can. Thank you everyone. shane Have a look at this guide: www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut If you paid online you will be able to print off the bar-coded cover sheet once the fees have been noted as "PAID". The you can mail in your completed DS-230 and I-864 packages.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-09 08:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 generated...	Hi Imaisha... Yeah, when I heard the AVR message yesterday stating our new NVC number, I transferred to an operator and gave her both our email addresses. Hoping that works as well. You guys are great, btw... it's nice to have people who've gone through all the steps and are willing to help the noobs out. best, LGG QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 9 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you given them your e-mail addresses yet? The AVR does take at least a day to update so if they've got your e-mail address you'll probably find out first when it pops up in your inbox.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-09 08:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 generated...	Hi there, OBX... Thanks a lot -- with the AVR in place, I'm often reluctant to call a real operator figuring that they'll get sick of hearing from me ! But it seems that this NVC system is set up for us to call and I like that... I have to tell you, it makes life SO much easier to be able to keep track of the progress of one's case. And so far... I have had no problem getting through to the NVC which is nice. Thanks a lot... Good luck in your journey too... QUOTE (OBX @ Jul 9 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 9 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When this is generated? Does the automated response system let me know when I call NVC? Thanks so much, LGG Yes, the AVR will tell you although it is often delayed by a day or so. An operator can tell you for sure. Good luck	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-09 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 generated...	Well hey... just saw this on the list of automated responses... DS3032/ AOS Fee Bill Generated: "...NVC will mail...the beneficiary..." OR "DS3032 and AOS Fee Bill has been generated on________" So, uh yeah, I assume that that's right? I guess it just seems way too easy that I think, "wait a second, where's the trap??? " If anyone else wants to input or whatever, let me know. Also, do they send actual hard copies to us? Thanks all, hope you're all doing really, really well. Best, LGG QUOTE (lgg @ Jul 9 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When this is generated? Does the automated response system let me know when I call NVC? Thanks so much, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-09 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032 generated...	When this is generated? Does the automated response system let me know when I call NVC? Thanks so much, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-07-09 08:30:00