biggish data

Wrong colored ink on G325-A

QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Jan 8 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for everyones replies one this!

I am glad to hear that it shouldn't be an issue.

I don't think that it will be a problem.

My wife is also very good at finding my mistakes.

Don't worry, I think that it will be OK.

dbzman

Male

Japan

2008-01-08 15:39:00

Insurance for your spouse

QUOTE (Justin and Masako @ Jan 8 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi all,

I have insurance though my work and I am attempting to add my wife to my policy as it has to be done within three months of our marriage. The insurance company seems to be trying to come up with any reasons they can to avoid covering her. She still lives in Japan and works there. She has insurance through her work (though she is not covered when she visits the US). She is (obviously) not a citizen and she doesn't have a SSN, and is of course not eligible for one until the I-130 process is done.

Has anyone in a similar circumstance been able to get their spouse insurance? I don't want her to have to keep buying travel insurance when she comes for visits and when she quits her work she will have no insurance at all. Though she won't quit until she gets her visa.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

MODS: I wasn't sure what category to put this into so if its in the wrong place I am sorry and feel free to move it.

Justin and Masako,

I married my Japanese wife in April of 2007 and was able to get her on my Insurance soon after. I had to have a translated copy of the marriage certificate to prove that we were married. It did not seem to be a problem for me after that.
Of course you are at the mercy of your insurance company and your Human Resource Manager. If the Resource Manager will help it becomes much easier.

My insurance is with Bluecross Blueshield of New York.

Good Luck!

dbzman

Male

Japan

2008-01-08 15:31:00

I-864 required documents

QUOTE (Roserick @ Dec 12 2007, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I submitted 3yrs of ITR's... But I think 1 is enough now.. Also if your not submitting assets and co-sponsors.. I suggest to just use I-864ez.

As mentioned above.. You will need your latest paystub, and Employment Certificate..

Are you sure that a pay stub and emploer letter is required? The instructions say this is optional.

Thanks!

dbzman

Male

Japan

2007-12-12 11:39:00

I-864 required documents

Hello everyone!

I have a question about the I-864 document and what you send back with it. I am sending off my I0864 today. I want to be sure that I include everything that they will need. I have sent the following:

1. I-864 (Completed and signed)
2. Printed and Signed copy of the tax return for 2006 (I filed Electronically)
3. Copy of the acceptance of my Electronic Tax Return for 2006.
4. Tax Transcripts for the 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Will this be enough?

Thanks!

dbzman

Male

Japan

2007-12-12 08:42:00

E-Mail DS-3032 is it worth trying

QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Oct 10 2007, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try posting this topic in the National Visa Center Forum, a lot of people going for CR1/IR1 visas pots these types of questions there.

Diana

I would like to know this also. I am hoping that my wife and I will be approved soon. The ability to e-mail in the 3032 would be very handy.

Signed: exasperated

dbzman

Male

Japan

2007-10-10 13:36:00

Entering the USA

I have finished the NVC paperwork and it will soon be sent to the Tokyo Consulate for processing. My question is:

What happens when she arrives in the US under the Immigration Visa?

During entry do they record that she has entered the country? Is that how the Government is notified that she is here at to go ahead and issue her SSN? (I marked that she needed one on the DS-230).

What about a International Drivers License. Has any one gotten one and what does it allow?

Thanks!

dbzman

Male

Japan

2008-02-01 13:17:00

can we go on the cruise?

QUOTE (s-luvs-k @ May 7 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

OK I really can't find the answer so I need some help. My wife has her conditional residency right now that expires on Sept 24. We were planning on taking a cruise to the bahamahs and st martin the second week of OCT. I am planning on filing as soon as I can but I knw that I have to wait 90 days before it expires to file . So I was wondering if we can leave the country while we are waiting. They might reply quickly but if it doesn't get approved before OCT, can we go? I have to buy the tickets this weekend. What do you think? Much love for your help.

BTW by conditional residency I mean that she has her CR-1/ Permanent Resident Card-which is only good for the first 2 years

s-luvs-k

Not Telling

Japan

2009-05-07 20:21:00

can we go on the cruise?

s-luvs-k

Not Telling

Japan

2009-05-07 20:06:00

SO SCARED.....

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QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Feb 13 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

grabe...ive been reading all your posts for hours now......Scary nman ng pagdadaan natin sa Visa noh?! Hindi pa nga fina-fiel ng hubby ko yung petition e parang gusto ko ng tumalon sa building....all those Scary Medical and Consul Interviews...whew! Goodluck sa akin.......

Well if you don't post that all in English so i don't think anyone can help.

OMG! I'm so sorry....i thought i posted for exclusivity of Filipinos.....

My bad! Well,im just telling everyone that Ive been reading your posts for hours now and I'm getting a bit scary with all your stories from Scary Medical and Consul Interviews...Whew! this would be a tough one for me!

Sorry Mommy!

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Female

Philippines

2009-02-13 04:14:00

SO SCARED.....

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Female

Philippines

2009-02-13 03:56:00

question on USIC site

whoa! that was fast...im just glad that we are case is forwarded to CSC..that's one advantage! Hope i can receive approval that fast....CONGRATS! (envy...huhu)

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-17 10:52:00

This PETITION is a ROLLERCOASTER ride :(

yeah! pray harder...as in harder! we'll be praying for you too...I know how hard it is to be far from your hubby....my hubby is crying everyday because he misses me so much....im just trying to hold on and trying to be strong.....its all in GOD's hand....its HIS call....(waiting patiently.....)

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-17 11:00:00

NBI clearance...no fingerprint on form

[quote name='edmagenta5' date='Mar 20 2009, 09:07 AM' post='2756112']
Hi eric and Wife,
NVC always want everything accurate so before you send in the required docus, make sure that you give what they are asking for,yup that would cause delay.. NBI clearances do have thumbmarks, right and left..the person who is assigned to assist her with her fingerprint probably forgot to mark a right side..alam mo naman sa atin..
I suggest she go and get another NBI or if she has original copy she comes back to their office and have that fingerprinted..make sure you give originals,.. NVC is asking for Originals now..

During my husbnd's interview in USEManila, they asked for another NBI with different spelling of middle name..weird..Give them what they are asking for right..

Making sure that everything is submitted right to avoid further delay on getting your visa soon when interview comes....we all want good result when the interview date comes right... So, good luck on getting that fingerprinted..

hI Edmagenta, i think what you're trying to say is the process of getting the NBI clearance, coz i doubt if the people from NBI will forget to have the right hand fingerprinted

I think what EricN is asking is the printed NBI clearance, coz most of the printed one (the one with 2 copies...) doesnt really have thumbmark on it. yeah, i think you should ask your wife to have her thumbmark printed on the NBI clearance..nothing wrong with it.

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-20 11:02:00

NBI clearance...no fingerprint on form

QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 20 2009, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 20 2009, 03:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi EricN....ive been getting my NBI for 7years now...and I dont have a right thumbmark fingerprint on the lower right of the 2-copies of the NBI (as you were saying....)

Is this the first time your wife gets her NBI Clearance? coz all the NBI Clearance copies dont have a thumbmark on it. (I dont have either...) but I'm not sure if she can just put the thumbmark by herself? I think its ok, but im not really sure....tell her to ask someone from the NBI if she can just have put it by herself...

Hmm...i dont think it would cause RFE...like what ive told you...all the NBI clearance I had has no thumbmark....but to make it sure...ask your wife to ask NBI.

OK, but why have you been getting NBI for 7 years? Did you already get your interview/visa? Thanks, Eric

Nope.just starting my visa journey. well, ive been renewing my NBI every year..and they need it everytime i transfer to other employers/companies.

Dont worry..you're all good! Goodluck!

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-20 08:45:00

NBI clearance...no fingerprint on form

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-20 05:36:00

Hmmmm.......

yep, definitely! So,does this means that we are getting our NOA2 sooner...hehe...lol

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-21 10:55:00

Hmmmm.......

USCIS and FBI Achieve Interim Backlog Elimination Goals

We’ve met another benchmark in our efforts to eliminate the FBI Name Check backlog.

As of mid-February, USCIS and the FBI had completed all name checks that were pending for more than six months. In doing so, we beat our publicly stated goal by almost two full weeks. With the milestone’s completion, the FBI and USCIS have met or exceeded the first six milestones outlined last summer.

And that might not be the most exciting news. We’re on track to meet our May 31 milestone of completing name check requests pending longer than 90 days. By the end of June, the FBI will complete 98-percent of USCIS name check requests within 30 days and process the remaining two percent within 90 days.

Let me put that into perspective. At the beginning of November 2007, there were nearly 350,000 pending name check requests. Of that total, more than 54,000 had been pending for more than two years. Another 55,000 had been pending for at least a year. Today, there’s a grand total of 6,756 pending name check requests. And of that number, not one has been pending for more than six months. In fact as of that February 17 snapshot, the FBI was completing 99.2 percent of all requests in less than 30 days.

The results speak for themselves. The effective elimination of the name check backlog means that USCIS can make more timely decisions about immigration applications and petitions. That includes cases with derogatory information and those that are otherwise approvable. In both the present and the future, USCIS and the FBI will continue to focus on sustaining the rigorous and efficient screening of each name check request. Our joint attention to eliminating the name check backlog will ensure we reward deserving, eligible applicants with benefits like U.S. citizenship and permanent residency in a more timely manner.

Mike Aytes Acting Deputy Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-21 10:10:00

are you getting through NVC telephone lines?

QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 23 2009, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hello all good morning

are you managing to get through to NVC coz im trying just now and im not even getting AVR... any help?

I dont have any idea...but i hope you can get through....as per your timeline,im having a POSITIVE feeling that you are approved...

Goodluck...hoping for a positive outcome..

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-23 08:44:00

QUOTE (Chrito @ Mar 23 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

oh geez...
boredom here I come again...
Monday is usually the only day in the week I got something to do, for exactly 2 hours, helping my mum with her swim class. Now I'm back home and still nothing to do....

same here!! i almost finish 4 movies...adn friends are signing out on yahoo messenger bcoz they are already tired..nobody to talk with..huhuhu

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-23 11:06:00

QUOTE (Ber + Ter @ Mar 23 2009, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm being sad because my puppy is sick

aaawww........what happened? poor puppy!

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-23 07:29:00

Good Morning Chrito! and Good evening to me! Coooofffeeeeeee!!!!! yeah..dats yummy!!

i dont have food for dinner yet....

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-23 05:14:00

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Chrito @ Mar 22 2009, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow, at least you had an very unusual wedding. I always wanted to go to Paris but never had the chance to

The judge who married us, will just do a informal ceremony, cause we are legally married now, and then just celebrate here in our home with frinds and family. And Yes Mariel, you better be here.
Chrito, Paris is great, try to get on the train and come to Paris for a couple of days. We wanted to take train to Germany the past 4 visits I was there in Paris, but never made it. It is where my fathers family is from, Im German on my fathers side, and Norgwein on my mothers side.

Believe me, we would of liked a Normal wedding, but we will once he is here. We went thru Hell and back since June 2008 but we are legally married now, and moving on.

Being in Paris is my ultimate "dream", i told friends before once i get to Paris,I can peacefully die! LOL

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:51:00

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QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 22 2009, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Chrito @ Mar 22 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sunday is exemption day in my diet, everything allowed but of course not that much...

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 22 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (champi @ Mar 22 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's nice and sunny here in North Carolina

Going to make toast for breakfast and have them with coke (I know Coke is bad, please spare any lectures/advises) and then talk to my hubby (he went to have his dinner. I am feeling like shopping today but let's see.... I got tons of other stuff to do, not to mention leftover TODO from yesterday (laundry, blaah!!!! )

LOL! yeah i remember that you'll be doing laundry yesterday..too lazy huh?!hahahaha

I got laundry today!!! and rest of day watching videos from honeymoon and editing them, have not had time to do all that yet.

Where did go for the honeymoon?

Paris, husband lives in Paris. I flew that night to Paris after wedding ceremony. We were married via proxy, just me, my brother, girl friends ,and my brothers girl friend at wedding. Groom was on the phone with us when Judge married us.

whoa! "proxy" is that really possible? couldnt imagine...so how was it?

Proxy marriage is legal in 4 states, Texas is one of them. We tried to marry in France. after $4000.00 and 2 trips to Paris, our paperwork expired.
We will get married again when he is here, and have family and friends with us, and then have a Texas BBQ reception.
But we are legally married, we had a honeymoon, and sent all proof to USCIS that I was there for honeymoon. Copy of passport stamps, boarding tickets, we made back to back merchant transactions with his Debit card, then mine, we have a joint checking account, we did transactions within 30 seconds apart to show USCIS I was there with him. A friend here from VJ married like we did, and told me what proof I needed to send them. He did this and his wife is here now on a K3.

WOW!! i hope i can have my visa before you get married so i can fly over to meet you...hehehe.....and yeah,the BBQ reception is so cool!

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:37:00

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Chrito @ Mar 22 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sunday is exemption day in my diet, everything allowed but of course not that much...

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 22 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (champi @ Mar 22 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's nice and sunny here in North Carolina

LOL! yeah i remember that you'll be doing laundry yesterday..too lazy huh?!hahahaha

I got laundry today!!! and rest of day watching videos from honeymoon and editing them, have not had time to do all that yet.

Where did go for the honeymoon?

whoa! "proxy" is that really possible? couldnt imagine...so how was it?

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:24:00

QUOTE (champi @ Mar 22 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's nice and sunny here in North Carolina

LOL! yeah i remember that you'll be doing laundry yesterday..too lazy huh?!hahahaha

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:11:00

QUOTE (Chrito @ Mar 22 2009, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well, it's already 15.00 here. I missed lunch because I went to bed really really late, but hey, then I'll have the Lasagne for dinner. That's the beauty of being unemployed and living with the parents. Can't wait to have my own apartment again and actually have something to do...

Wowow! yum! yum! lasagna?hmmm....making me hungry....

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:08:00

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 22 2009, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 22 2009, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good Morning!!!(to those who is on the other side of the earth...lol)

...and Good Evening to me!!!

Foggy here this morning, will burn off to a beautiful spring day.
Mariel, good evening, how was your Saturday movie day???
NOw I have coffee, a banana, oatmeal , Im a happy girl . Coffee strong enough to revive the dead.

omg! i just have 2 hours sleep....been watching movies and browsing youtube...this insomnia is really killing me...i ddnt even have time to go boxing awhile ago..im too sleepy....hehe....

Wow! yum! yum!

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 09:04:00

Good Morning!!!(to those who is on the other side of the earth...lol)

...and Good Evening to me!!!

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Female

Philippines

2009-03-22 08:55:00

Urgent Help

Stop panicking....I was in the same boat, although only held over night, answer YES to the question and where if it asks for an explanation just enter what happened and the result. IT WILL COME UP SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE as you have been advised.
Be honest and all will be fine.

Not sure why they would hold you for 5 days for possibly having weed on you but guess different countries different laws.

Again, and I can't stress this enough be truthful as a lie or half truth will come back and bite you in the end.

Good Luck.

Liam and Kara

Female

United Kingdom

2012-01-03 23:28:00

Email from CSC

USCIS do not move fast, especially if your waiting on progress being made...we waited months for a reply in total the process from start to finish took nearly a year.
Don't get too down hearted it will get processed, this website made the wait just about bearable
just keep up the communication with your loved one and leave the rest to take care of itself.

good luck on your journey.

Liam and Kara

Female

United Kingdom

2012-01-03 22:29:00

hopefully :(

The two copies is for your own safety.
meaning if they lose your package, not that they ever do....
you will have a second copy of the original documents you have sent in.
now chill and give your man a hug and tell him sorry.

everyone knows this process and how stressfull it is and can be.

good luck to you both.

Liam and Kara

Female

United Kingdom

2012-08-02 16:24:00

How do you maintain your Long Distance Relationship?

well-Liam and I are in constant contact. If people didn't know better, they'd never know he was on the other side of the world. I wake up to a good morning text message. He phones me before lunch every single day at work. Throughout the day we email each other. He works "night" shift in Scotland so he texts me that he's on his way to work. We speak to each other on the phone during his breaks until I go to sleep. We make certain to schedule a few hours of webcam "alone" time with each other as often as possible usually every weekend. We ARE each others best friend. He is my life.

Kara

BTW--you'll get there-of course it's not easy--but it's worth it.

Liam and Kara

Female

United Kingdom

2009-01-31 13:16:00

It gives me an immense joy to share with you few minutes ago, try to enter the payment page NVC and to my surprise my happy.

:dance:

!!!!!!!I am so happy and thankful to God for this blessing!!!!!!!

our I-130 was approved in 110 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC
06-07-2010 - NVC Case Number Assigned
07-07-2010 - Emails given to the NVC
08-07-2010 - Snail Mailed DS-3032
08-07-2010 - AOS bill and Agent forms received by email
09-07-2010 - Paid AOS Bill Online;
13-07-2010 - AOS Bill Status: PAID;
12-07-2010 - Email DS 3032
15-07-2010 - IV Bill Received by email;
15-07-2010 - Paid IV Bill Online;
16-07-2010 - IV Bill Status: PAID;
19-07-2010 - Sent AOS and IV Packageto NVC
23-07-2010 - AOS and IV Package arrived at NVC
29-07-2010 - AOS and IV Pack Received/Entered into AVR System
31-08-2010 - Sign in Fail
31-08-2010 - Case Complete
xx-xx-2010 - Interview Date Assigned
xx-xx-2010 - NVC Forwards Case to Embassy

joshua0114

Female

Colombia

2010-08-31 20:32:00

congrats!!!!
que bien por ustedes!!
please can you update your timeline! so we can have hopes lol

thanks!!!!

Good luck in the process that comes ahead!!!

Really i want i try, but i can not do it... say error

joshua0114

Female

Colombia

2010-06-24 22:05:00

Good evening everyone, I want to share this joy we feel now, with every one of you and give a bit of wait for us, it seems that this is moving now

Our NOA2! was APPROVED !!!!!!! ago I received two emails, one for me and one for my son.
Wants you to have news very soon also
Take care

SOO happy.... Thanks God

joshua0114

Female

Colombia

2010-06-23 21:43:00

That's has to be a good sign joshua0114! I hope you hear the best news from USCIS with the NOA2 approval soon!

Muchas gracias de corazon tenya, para todos mi nombre es angelica, utilizamos el nombre de nuestro hijo joshua

thank you very much to heart, for all my name is angelica, we use the name of our son joshua
Toucheddddd today !!!!!

joshua0114

Female

Colombia

2010-06-23 16:08:00

Hi all, family files in March, in spite of being the first time I write, I read every one of the messages they write and I learned a lot from you.
I decided to write today, because I want to share this excitement, maybe a little, but you know what I mean. 5 min ago, go to the USCIS paguina to look through our cases and I was surprised, because they touched our case this afternoon, because in the morning had come up and as always all the same with last March 25.
Now I'm happy, I will come soon, this long-awaited approval, which has so much meaning for everyone what we have here, is finally to be with our wives and husbands, forming the family for our wedding.

14/12/2009: Marriage
02/26/2010: I-130 Sent Sending separate packages one by me and another for my son, with their annexes and individual payments
05/03/2010: We received NOAs1 (I-130) via e-mail
17/03/2010: We received NOAs1 (I-130) cetificacion official by mail
18/03/2010: I-129F ship with a copy of (I-797c)
03/23/2010: NOA1 received (I-129F)
6/23/2010: Touched !!!!!!! both cases

joshua0114

Female

Colombia

2010-06-23 15:40:00

G-325A Question

To nica_chica3......my fiance also did some jobs of that sort in costa rica at some points, but i'm sticking to "none" on my form..because none were really official, and had not much evidence paperwise, meaning I have no way to prove it really........

I think that's the route I'll go as well, especially since he was only there 4 months....All the paperwork starts to get confusing when you are so anxious in the first place! Good luck on your journey!!

nica_chica3

Female

Nicaragua

2011-07-18 15:29:00

G-325A Question

This is a tough one. His ownership of the truck is irrelevant. What is relevant is:
1) Does he make money by using the truck? Does he provide commercial services?
2) Does he have commercial entity that provides such services with physical address and phone number?
3) Does he pay local taxes?
In this case ownership of the truck is irrelevant as his relative can provide the letter explaining it. However, if he does not have any of the above ownership of the truck becomes irrelevant

1. He does make money by using the truck by providing commercial services (transporting salt, rice, soap, etc).
2. Sorry for the ignorance, but I do not understand commercial entity very well!? He does have documentation in the company the truck works, if that's
what you mean!?? I do not think it's government official, but just a way to keep track of his truck and so they can pay him.
3. He does not have any local taxes he pays, I'm guessing because it's Nicaragua!?? He does have to keep insurance on the truck and the driver.

Would we need a letter from the relative at a later time during the visa process for the explanation? I ask because his relative actually works in Carnival Cruise and will be leaving Nicaragua next week, so I want to make sure and get the letter, if it would be needed.

nica_chica3

Female

Nicaragua

2011-07-18 15:27:00