ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC sent email
Call them because I think this is one of those false RFE's Champi was talking about. Where you sent the I864 first without the DS230. You should be fine.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-28 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing of IR1-CR1
currently it is
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-29 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent approval question
QUOTE (Rehan @ Apr 1 2009, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The thing is that 95% of approvals are coming from CSC. I hope that VSC picks up the speed, but for most filers, especially for K3 filers, VSC is working very slowly. Good luck to you!!!


I was a VSC filer and got my NOA2 in 2 months, so there hope. However you are correct CSC has sped things up.

May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 15:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent approval question
At this moment I recommend you stick to the I130 alone and not do K3. That is actually slowing down the process; I received my approval in about two months time.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinquietudes de la visa cr1 en español
que necesitas saber?
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 22:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo we need to include copies of originals with DS-230?
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 31 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (May May @ Mar 31 2009, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do we need to translate the documents that are sent.


I believe so. See the link below

http://www.visajourn..._IV_Package.29:


All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made

This is what confuses me, it says or in the official language of the country
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-31 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo we need to include copies of originals with DS-230?
Do we need to translate the documents that are sent.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-31 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Apr 27 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am waiting now for the IV bill to be available to pay and I also have not heard anything about the choice of agent email. I did send the hard copy of the DS-3032 with the AOS packet and that was delivered today at 11:30 am.

I so hope it I hear something soon, We would love to get a July Interview.


My DS3032 took about 10 days from when the e-mail was sent. Once that is approved is when you get the IV Bill.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-27 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
California CS probably approves the petitions and holds them and sends them out all at once on a certain date. Good luck to all that are still waiting.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-08 22:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (blue123 @ Apr 2 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ivy88 @ Apr 2 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case was approved March 22 and I called about two days ago and that the 129 ws sent to the embassy and the 130 was there but not in the system yet. I called today and the 130 is still not on the system


I call everyday too but still nothing since I-130 on 16th March



I wonder how it works???? Do they work with th eembassys in assigning numbers??? There has to be a reason for the delay.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-02 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
Could it be that due to the address, California cases take longer to arrive? Does anyone know.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-02 08:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
QUOTE (queuedup @ Apr 1 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you received confirmation that NVC has received your case? It has taken some folks 2-3 weeks for NVC to recieve cases from the service centers and get them input into the system. With the service centers approving at a much rapid pace, its taking NVC longer to run through their process.


Not sure who you are referring to but I called today and spokr to a representative and they pulled my case based on the NVC# given to me by the automated message. She then asked me if I wanted to give her my e-mail; so yes my case is there. 9 days after approval.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 17:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
Check today, I just called and got my case #
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 14:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresO where, "O where" is my NVC Case Number?
Am still waiting same as you. Do they take the e-mail adress before receiving the case, I thought this was provided after we get the case#
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-31 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
YEAHHHHHHHHHH I too got case complete. I tried logging in and the attemp failed, I called NVC and the message still said the documents were under review, I pressed 0 and the agent informed me that as of today May 1, 2009 my CASE is COMPLETE!!!!!
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-05-01 18:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (carlish @ Apr 18 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I checked my status, and the NVC auto voice said, "waiting on return of biographical information from petitioner, will review paperwork and notify me of the outcome."

What is that mean exactly? I got a confirmation in the email last Wednesday that the AOS fee was paid. Are they waiting for the AOS package? But I already sent it and it was delivered to NVC last Tuesday. Maybe it hasn't been entered in the system yet?



I think this means they are waiting for your DS230
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-18 17:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
Yeah DS3032 e-mail was accepted today and IV bill has been generated and pid.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-17 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (Waldo @ Apr 14 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
was I supposed to wait until they sent the DS-3032 to send the e-mail with the DS- 3032 information? I sent it the 7th of April and it's not in the system yet.


Waldo, I too e-mailed mine on 4/7. I called today and the machine states that the Affidavit of support was received but that they are waiting for the DS-3032 in order to generate the IV Bill.

May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-14 13:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
Woohoo just received e-mail from NVC, DS3032 Generated and AOS fee ready to pay. Went on and did everything smile.gif
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-06 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
YEAHHHHHHHHHHH I just called and got my NVC#
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-01 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (ivy88 @ Mar 30 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone!
We got approved the 22nd and our application still hasn't arrived at NVC. We've been calling everyday and nothing yet. How long does it usually take to get there?
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I was approved 3/22 as well and like you they have not received my petition.

May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-30 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (Waldo @ Mar 27 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (May May @ Mar 27 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Holliday @ Mar 27 2009, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband just called NVC and spoke to an operator. Our case has not been received yet.


Did he talk to a representative, I called two days ago and was told that my case has been received but has not been assigned a number yet.


I'm in the same boat. I called for the first time today. Do you make it a daily ritual or just every few days? People seemed very pleasant though.


Yeah I call everyday but I think Imma leave it till Monday to call again.

May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-27 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (Holliday @ Mar 27 2009, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband just called NVC and spoke to an operator. Our case has not been received yet.


Did he talk to a representative, I called two days ago and was told that my case has been received but has not been assigned a number yet.

May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-27 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
I called today and still no case #. This is more nerve racking than waiting for the NOA2.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-27 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
I called NVC today and the automated message still says we have no record of your case, I spoke to a rep and she stated that they received my case but it is not entered in their system yet. I guess I'll try back tomorrow.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-26 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
QUOTE (GS4EVER @ Mar 23 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (May May @ Mar 23 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got approved - 3/22


Congrats may may kicking.gif You are pretty calm for someone who was approved tongue.gif


Hi everyone and special kudos to champi who is so nice and helpful to anyone who has a q. yes.gif

I am waiting for my hubby's DS 230 to arrive and hoping our lawyer sends both our AOS and IV packet together by Friday!! Keeping my fingers crossed! star_smile.gif


GS4Ever, I belong to another forum and kind of went crazy there. I actually cried when I received the e-mail, then became full of fear of what is next. I am still in shock.
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-23 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho is approved in MARCH 2009
I just got approved - 3/22
May MayFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-23 11:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion regarding NVC processing
Thannks for all your help and advice! and thanks to James Shortcuts too!

I sent in the DS-3032 via email and mailed my I-864 fee bill too. Lets see how long it takes from here on! I feel a little better now that atleast the case is moving forward!

Good luck to all!!!

Avneesh





QUOTE (noel877 @ Feb 13 2008, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (abajaj @ Feb 12 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

Can anyone please tell me how long after I-130 gets approved and sent to NVC, does the NVC corerspond with the petitioner or the benificiary. And what kind of correspondance do i expect from the NVC. Their automated system says that they have recieved my petition from USCIS but there is no further information about what is next in the process or how long will it take from here.

Also all those who have been able to speak with a rep at the NVC, could you please advice a good time to call the NVC, coz everytime i call the NVC i get tranferred to the automated system and never can get to a rep.

Thanks for helping and all the best to all!

Avneesh


It took 3 weeks for NVC to "generate" DS-3032 and AOS bill. As far as when I'll actually receive them, I don't know. Thanks to James shortcuts, I really dont care. :-)

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-13 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion regarding NVC processing
thanks so much for pointing me to James shortcuts. that is a great resource. i have one more query?

what is the correct way to generate barcodes? do i type my NVC case number as *NWD-2008528028* or *NWD2008528028* or just NWD2008528028 without a hyphen in the middle. pleas advice

thanks!






QUOTE (indianheart @ Feb 12 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (abajaj @ Feb 12 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

Can anyone please tell me how long after I-130 gets approved and sent to NVC, does the NVC corerspond with the petitioner or the benificiary. And what kind of correspondance do i expect from the NVC. Their automated system says that they have recieved my petition from USCIS but there is no further information about what is next in the process or how long will it take from here.

Also all those who have been able to speak with a rep at the NVC, could you please advice a good time to call the NVC, coz everytime i call the NVC i get tranferred to the automated system and never can get to a rep.

Thanks for helping and all the best to all!

Avneesh


It took 3 weeks for them to generate our Ds-3032 and AOS fee bill. here is a link that will help decifering the automated messages that will come up http://www.visajourn...showtopic=91567.
I would also recommend reading James shortcuts just to give you an idea of how this will unfold even if you dont use the shortcuts. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=117&pid=31097&mode=threaded&start=#entry31097
NVC suggests after 6pm eastern time...the later the better is what i have found and being persistant.
good luck

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-12 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion regarding NVC processing
Hello everyone,

Can anyone please tell me how long after I-130 gets approved and sent to NVC, does the NVC corerspond with the petitioner or the benificiary. And what kind of correspondance do i expect from the NVC. Their automated system says that they have recieved my petition from USCIS but there is no further information about what is next in the process or how long will it take from here.

Also all those who have been able to speak with a rep at the NVC, could you please advice a good time to call the NVC, coz everytime i call the NVC i get tranferred to the automated system and never can get to a rep.

Thanks for helping and all the best to all!

Avneesh
abajajMaleIndia2008-02-12 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo reciept for DS3032 from NVC - Please help!
we did include the case number in the subject line and i have double checked the email address it was sent to is correct (NVCINQUIRY@stute.gov). I also have not received an automated response from NVC confirming receipt of the email. I guess I will wait another week to call them since some said it takes about a week for them to respond.

thanks!
abajajMaleIndia2008-02-21 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo reciept for DS3032 from NVC - Please help!
Hello All,


Just wondering if someone else on here also has been waiting for a confirming email from the NVC when they sent the Agent of Choice via email to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. According to James shortcuts, we should receive the confirmation email within two days after sending the DS3032 via email. My wife sent the email on Feb 13th and we still have not receieved the confirmation email. Is this something I need to be concerned about? NVC's automated system said that they mailed the AOS fee bill and a copy of DS3032 to me on Feb 11th and I have not received that in mail either. Should I call the NVC to find out more?? Please advice.

Thanks,

Avneesh
abajajMaleIndia2008-02-21 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC requirement for 2008
I was under the impression that if the benificairy is in India, you will go through standard processing and in that case all the NVC needs is the completed and signed copy of Part I along with a copy of the biographical page of the benificiary. Is this not corcet please clarify?

Thanks,

Avneesh
abajajMaleIndia2008-02-25 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
I called the IRS today and they told me to file as married jointly and put my wife as non-resident alien. also complete form W-7.

One thing i forgot to ask was do i file form 1040EZ or form 1040. does anyone know? Please let me know.

Thanks and good luck to everyone!

avneesh


QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Feb 18 2008, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys.

I just came back from the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to notorized my passport. It was a breeze...took me about half an hour only.

For those who are going to notorized your passport, make sure you bring your W7 form along as they will need it. Not sure about other country, but the one in KL doesn't even require copies of my passport. They made the copies themselves.

It cost me $30 for the notorized copy. Don't sign the W7 form unless you are asked to.

Hope this helps. Good luck guys!

Mel

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-20 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
Guys and gals,

can anyone tell me what ITIN is? and what is it used for. I think I want to file jointly hearing everyone's opinion over here. What forms do I use if I were to do that. My wife does not have any income in alien country. Please advice




QUOTE (coolgt @ Feb 18 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
file jointly doesn't require your spouse to have income, only one income is enough

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-18 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
Also, If i plan to send a copy of 2007 tax return to NVC as supporting document for I-864, they would probably want to see me filing married jointly. Right? or does the NVC not care about that as long as you submit the past three years of tax returns. what is your opinion about this?







QUOTE (coolgt @ Feb 17 2008, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it all depend on what you want to do, if u are risk taker like me and and want to know the process i take the file married jointly
if you are not then just file single it would be alot easier and won't cause you any problem.

I already file for ITIN, it take a little longer for them to reply
and tax day won't be in untill april 15 i post what i get from when when i get a reply or wait for other people who has experiences with it

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-17 21:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
thank you! I guess its is simpler to file as single unless filing my wife as dependent is required by law. I am planning to call IRS tomorrow too and find out more. I will post on here base don what i find out.





QUOTE (coolgt @ Feb 17 2008, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you 1040 and yes you file as married
you nee form w-7 to file to get ITIN number
then you can file as married, but you can chose to file single if u want

abajajMaleIndia2008-02-17 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Clarification
Hello All,

I could not think of a better place to ask this question. I am a USC and still in the process of calling my wife over here through I-130 and I-129F. We got married in june last year and I was wondering what form do I use for filing tax return for 2007? will it be 1040EZ or 1040? I have heard that I cannot claim for my spouce as a dependent if she is has not lived with me for half of the year? What have most of the VJrs done who filed tax return for the year they got married in but whose spouce was not staying with them for that part of the year? please advice.

Thanks,

Avneesh
abajajMaleIndia2008-02-17 19:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquick question
QUOTE (ivy88 @ Jan 9 2009, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I first came to the U.S as a tourist about ten years ago with my mom and then we filed for Assylum. Our Assylum case was denied on Nov 25 and they gave us voluntary departure. Me and my husband had been saving to get married towards the end of the year but decided to do it earlier to speed things up. We've been together for over 2 yrs now and we want to make sure we do everything right so that I won't have to leave again. Im leaving the country before the 60 days are up because I don't want to break any laws and get the 10 yr ban.
My question is, has anyone here gone through this process after they have been issued voluntary departure or a deportation order? Will immigration automatically deny the petition or wil they at least give us a chance to prove is a bona fide marriage?


Best thing to call for info but I don't think it would hurt to tryto apply. Best of luck.
Willow2009FemaleRomania2009-01-09 17:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjoint sponsor
QUOTE (appstate @ Sep 29 2009, 03:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, we don't currently live together with my family, but will stay with them for a time once we reach the states. So 3 or 5?


I want to say 5, but perhaps other members have an input as well.

Willow2009FemaleRomania2009-09-29 11:47:00