ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs a co-sponsor`s birth certificate required?
for all joint sponsor you will have to submit a birth cetificate or copies of their passport.
For your spouse you probably won't have to submit proof of citizenship as they already have a copy in the approved petition.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-20 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNebraska
a touch doesn't mean that they are processing October cases. As sweet as that thought might be...
They simply had your file in hand, probably to see if you have sent in all the info they need. maybe just to dust it off :-)
They are usually a bit ahead of what they post but not this much. It is around 2-3 weeks.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-22 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete
You go girl!!
That's great news!! Went all pretty quickly after all, huh? Who would've thought...
CONGRATULATIONS
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-20 18:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP
just hang in there, we all hate(d) the separation, it is hard we all know.
We're feeling with ya, and you are actually not as far apart as many many others. Some here haven't seen their spouses for over a year.

Hang in there!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-25 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Choice of Agent and Address
first of all, what do you mean with selecting yourslef the agent stateside??
You can make yourself the agent, but it is advisable to appoint an agent in the US due to mailing times.

Check the NVC Flowchart (NVC forum e.g.) to see what comes when
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-01 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP
don't worry, the mail sometimes takes a while. You sent the petiton on Feb 15, add 5-8 days for them to receive it and then for them to look at it and bla and then 5-8 days for the mail to get to you.

No reason to freak, it'll come.
If you need it to check your status online, they should have your receipt number on the back of the check.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-01 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis it normal?
5 days are absolutely normal for usps to deliver letters. don't stress over it too much, give them a bit time to answer you. It took them about 2 weeks to send me affirmation of my change of address.
They have plenty to do and you will get your things pretty soon.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-25 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe have been approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats, that's great news
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-02 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestax transxripts vs. tax returns
thanks for your input, now I only have one more little question:
if we use the transcripts, do we need the W2s from the tax returns?

Also, my joint sponsor hasn't file his 2005 returns yet and I know it has time till April but so many ppl write that now 2005 is the current tax year. It is ok to just send in 2004, 03 ans 02, right??
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-06 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestax transxripts vs. tax returns
I know I can use tax transcripts for the I-864. I have the tax returns for our joint sponsor which are like 30 pages per year and that's just a lot of hassle. Would it be easier to get tanscripts from IRS and use those or is it more prefferable to use the returns themselves??
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-05 11:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestaxes again
We got in figures out. We checked Form 1040 and he doesn't have income so his income apparently was below the required income to file a return.
No assets, no house, so that'll do.
Thank you for your responses though
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-06 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestaxes again
nobody??
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-04 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestaxes again
Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering about something here. We just received the I-864 and my hubbie is my sponsor. He is a fulltime student and has therefore not filed a tax return for 2004/05. Now it says on the instructions that he needs to "attach a written explanation and a copy of the instructions from the Internal Revenue Service publication that shows [he wasn't] obliged to file"

Now what do they want, where can I find it and are tax transcripts also ok or does he need returns and W2?
Thanks

P.S. we have a joint sponsor...should I photocopy the release of federal tax data form and have him fill it out as well?
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-03 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about packet
Check out the NV flowchart in the National Visa Center Section or in any of aussiewenches posts. It'll give you an idea
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-08 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInstant Prepaid Phone Cards
we also use noblecom.com, my hubbie was able to talk to me in germany for 1 cent/min
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-05 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaven't received anything past the NOA1
Did you consider a K3 visa? It might bring you guys together quicker and should definitely be through by September.
Just in case the CR1 doesn't get through in time and you wanna make sure you can move to the states in September.

Normally I would say that your visa process should be finished by then but with immigration you can never be sure.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-20 18:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaven't received anything past the NOA1
no reason to freak at all.
I filed my I-130 in August and heard nothing until the approval notice on january 25. it is normal not to hear anything.
No panic! I know it's easier said than done but you need to be patient when dealing with USCIS.

Good luck to you and your spouse
germangelFemaleGermany2006-02-18 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGI bill full-time student
Thanks a lot, Artegal, that was exactly the info I needed. If GI Bill counts as income and if I should list it.
THANKS!!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-18 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGI bill full-time student
Thnks for your answer, I have a copy of the 1040 instructions which say he didn't have to file. I wa just wondering how to list his GI Bill income on the I-864. Should I just write
Income $__________ (Gi Bill, tax-free college fund)?

Edited by germangel, 09 March 2006 - 10:00 AM.

germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-09 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGI bill full-time student
well the lady who does the taxes for him, his parents and grandparents said, he does not have to file taxes. So we believed her and he didn't file for 2004. Neither has he for 2005 .
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-08 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGI bill full-time student
Hi, my hubbie is a full-time student on his GI Bill. How does he list his income as it isn't taxable. Therefore we don't have a tax return for the years 2004/05.

Anyone have experience with this??
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-08 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEuro's anniversary
Happy anniversary, Amanda!!
Hope you have a great day!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-18 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
same here. Checked other and put petition for alien realtive next to it. For the K3 we did the same. Checked other and put petition for K3 spousal visa
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-21 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 - Don't Know Parents DOB - What to do?
also, if you don't know that it is never wrong to write "unknown".
Or put the year and write "exact date unknown".
You won't be punished for not knowing things like that if noone in the family knows.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-26 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel on CR1
He's good to go!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-28 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureseasy questions?
you got it right!!

Your timeline you can change on the top. Where it says your visa type, you should have an arrow and be able to change it. If that doesn't work, I don't know, sorry!!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-28 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and Tax Release Authorization
I simply made a photocopy of mine and sent that one in.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-03-30 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN: Will it come in mail with GC
normally if you check the box, you should get your ssn after a few weeks.
However, sometimes things go wrong and they might not have info on you at the SSA. If you don't hear anything 1 months after entry, contact your SSA to see if they have you in there or not.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-01 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhich form to use I-864 or I-864A
if the joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner he will have to fill out the I-864A.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-04 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage certs
Are you on one petition and just 2 separate case numbers? Then I'd say you only need one. If your cases are processed separately, you need two. You should probabaly get 2 just in case. Couldn't hurt.
Good luck
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-08 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got approval email last night!
congratulations!! I'm very happy for you. I know how worried you were.
(and I'm not gonna use the bad p-word either...;-))
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-08 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 question
hey, it's always safe to send copies. You might still need the original and it's hard to obtain sometimes.

And yes, you have to wait until NVC generates DS230 after you paid the IV Bill.You need the barcode sheet, so either you generate this yourself using james' shortcuts (to be found in any of aussiewench's signatures) or you wait till you get it in the mail. You do have to wait for NVC to generate it though.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-09 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 before DS-230 right??
it's two separate things. The I-864 is generated after you pay the fee for it. The DS 230 is generated after you pay IV Bill.
Those two are not linked together. See NVC flowchart on top on NVC forum or in aussiewench's signature.

Good luck to you
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-09 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo DS-230, they rec'd march 17th


I think the NVC is doing something strange... they sent me what seems to be an RFE for the DS-230. I got it in the mail this morning. But the weird thing is that they have not even sent me the DS-230 form yet. I was able to talk to an operator and he said that my DS-230 was mailed out last week and they usually send out this letter after. He thinks it's a mix up with the postal service.
Anyway... JoelandAnalyn, I agree with the other posters - just give them a call.

No, that is actually a normal occurence if you've already submitted the I-864. It means they have finished the review of the AOS and are only lacking the DS-230 to complete your case. Since the forms are on 2 separate tracks, they have no clue if you've already received it or not.

Good luck.



g, I wish I had read this thread a few hours earlier. I was freaking out a bit over NVC message saying they checked my stuff and there is info missing or incomplete! Now it is all settled. They just want the DS230!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-10 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo DS-230, they rec'd march 17th
I think you are saying that they received something March 17. Was it IV Bill Payment? Well, they should have sent out the DS230 then but it might not have gotten to you yet. Call NVC to check on your status and if you have questions, talk to an operator!
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-10 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestax information
transcripts are perfectly fine! We've done the same thing.

It'll take about 10 days to receive the transcripts and they are no charge.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-10 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestax information
call the IRS. They can give you a copy or a transcript as long as your SSN is on the forms. Talk to a real person though, not the automated phoneline.
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-08 10:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 cover letter
here's the letter I submitted along:

I-864 Affidavit of Support Cover Letter

Hubbie
His address
Broken Arrow, OK 74012


National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
32 Rochester Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

03-21-06

Nature of submission: Submission of I-864 Affidavit of support

Case Number: LLLNNNNNNNNNN
Petitioner: HUbbie, his birthday
Beneficiary: Me, my birthday

To whom it may concern:

Enclosed please find the I-864 affidavit of support and supporting documentation

Contents include:

- Barcode Sheet
- I-864 of Petitioner
- Explanation Letter for non-filing of 2004 tax return
- Copy of form 1040 instruction page of the Internal Revenue Service
- Verification of non-filing for 2004
- Tax Return for the year 2003
- Tax Return for the year 2002
- Authorization of release of Federal Tax Data Form
- Verification of Enrollment at Northeastern State University, OK
- Verification of Enrollment at Tulsa Community College, OK
- Bank Account Summary for Savings Account
- I-864 of Joint Sponsor
- Tax Transcripts and W2 for 2004
- Tax Transcripts and W2 for 2003
- Tax Transcripts and W2 for 2002
- Authorization of Release of Federal Tax Data
- Employment Letter
- Certified Copy of Joint Sponsor’s Birth Certificate
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-12 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel Question
you can travel with the visa in your passport until you have your greencard
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-13 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDivorcing a conditional resident alien
sorry to hear that!
I don't think seh can simply take the kid with her without a court decision. This is likely to happen during the divorce.
I wish you good luck
germangelFemaleGermany2006-04-13 09:31:00