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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
QUOTE (amy83 @ Jul 1 2009, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I keep coming across different info - when sending in the I-130, do we need to send in copies of our long form birth certificates? Or are copies of all passport pages sufficiant?

thanks,


Yes, either is fine. I used B/C. However,,, when in doubt always give more documetation then asked for. Never want an RFE
for lack of paperwork.

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-02 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC calling a Original Police Certificate a copy
QUOTE (SHAM77 @ Jul 1 2009, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

My case got completed today.!! Thanks Allah and everyone on VJ. kicking.gif

Can someone please tell me when they will ship the case to the embassy and also when will i get an email for the interview letter.

Another issue is that I called the NVC and operator confirmed that my case is completed but my wife needs to bring the original police certificate. I explained the operator that I have sent the originals with DS-230, but she said that those were not originals instead those were copies. I also checked my paperwork but I have copies with me which I did before sending originals. It seems that I may have to get new Police reports.

Thank you everyone for your help. Best of Luck.


If possible get another original copy. It will do no good arguing a valid point,,, Cause, if you are right and they are wrong, they are still the gatekeeper
and you will not get the visa. Sometimes better just to give them what they ask for,,, Go ahead and ask why,,, but, comply.

Regards,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-02 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Packet Checklist
QUOTE (LÜvtechwifey @ Jul 5 2009, 09:15 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


I don't see the original NBI certificate listed... You need the Original NBI Certificate included,,, as well,

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-05 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmore in CR1
QUOTE (philmae83 @ Jul 8 2009, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
anybody here can tell me what papers or documents i should need to prepare before our I-130 will be approved? i just want to send to my husband all original documents/papers that he may need in the future, and also i want to gather documents too that i did not have yet like the NSO papers? how many original copies of MC and BC from NSO will be needed?pls any advice....thank you in advance

mae


In short for NVC I-130,, download, get signed and mail back to petitioner... DS-3032 and DS-230.. Get two copies of NSO BC, MC and NBI.. One for submission
with DS-230 to NVC and retain one copy in the PI. Also, might want to contact IRS to get tax transcripts for I-864. And don't forget PICs for beneficiary.

Review NVC Wiki: http://www.visajourn...nal_Visa_Center
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-08 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 Need to be notarized??
QUOTE (L179 @ Jul 8 2009, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no it does not need to be notorized.

If you don't have it.. Call IRS and ask them for a tax transcript.

They can fax/mail it to you free of cost


I-864 does not need to be notorized. You may send in the tax returns from Turbotax with the W-2s.. However, the tax transripts
can be requested from the IRS at no cost and you will not need to submit a W-2 with them. Note: Transripts take about 2 weeks or
so to receive.

Regards,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-08 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to send I-130 package, but have several questions
QUOTE (ChinaQuest52 @ Jul 7 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all the great folks here.

I am about to send our I-130 package and have a couple of questions. I am second guessing myself on adding a sheet where I address some of the "red flag" questions that may come up. In my research I have read that the Consular Officer can only reject an approved Petition based on "is substantial evidence relevant to petition validity not previously considered by DHS". Specifically I attached a sheet trying to defuse three issues mentioned as "red flags". I addressed our short courtship which was 7 months, the short time between my arrival in China and our wedding, and lastly the communications and language issues (she speaks fair English and my Chinese is pitiful but we understand each other).

My question on this is AM I LIKELY TO CAUSE MYSELF MORE PROBLEMS by adding this to the package?

The other question is regarding the package, I just want confirmation that I am not missing anything.
1. Petitioner addresses potential questions.
2. Completed and signed form I-130.
3. Continuation sheet for I-130.
4. Check for I-130 filing fee.
5. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner).
6. Continuation sheet for petitioners G-325A.
7. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary).
8. Continuation sheet for beneficiary G-325A.
9. Copy of my U.S Passport to prove U.S citizenship.
10. Copy of my birth certificate front and back.
11. Copy of our marriage certificate, translated and notarized.
12. Copy of divorce decree of petitioner.
13. Copy of divorce decree of beneficiary, translated and notarized.
14. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate translated and notarized.
15. Copy of passport pages of beneficiary as evidence of citizenship in P.R.C.
16. Evidence of relationship:
a. Evidence of travel to and in China. (boarding passes and baggage claim stubs receipts etc.)
b. Photos of us together along with family and friends. (Sending about 40 with 200 backup she will take to interview)
b. Evidence of efforts to combine finances. Unsuccessful but I have emails stating I can not, but she has two new credit cards!
c. Copies of affidavits sworn to and affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of our bonafide marriage.
d. Evidence of gifts sent (Receipts and pictures).
e. Evidence of continuing communication in the form of email, phone calls, chat, and video chats.
about 40 emails with several hundred she will take to the interview, phone log showing about 100 phone calls and about 50 pages of
chat transcripts.[/size]

Sorry about the long post but I'm nervous about this and don't want to miss anything. I thought about having an attorney look over our package but he wanted $1,000 to look at it. I think that is just too much for a couple hours of work.

Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.


All I sent i with the I-130 (for proof of a bonafide ralationship) was 9 photos,, like 3 of the wedding and 9 others together.
An affidavit from my daughter that she know about the relationship and subsequent marriage... The rest of your list looks good.

You can send all of the extra stuff. Might want to make sure it is well organzed,, so that some goverment employee doesn't think
this is way too much stuff to review. Not sure if this stuff gets electronically scanned in or not.

Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-08 16:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many interview in one day at manial embassy?
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jul 9 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey there,
Does anyone has any idea how many interviews in a day the manila embassy does?
abby n sheryl


My friend do you not know? It is an ancient Chinese secret...

I hope someone actually has an answer to this one.

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-09 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign in Failed!!
QUOTE (Dean Cain @ Jun 26 2009, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just called NVC.. Case is just about wrap! Cool... good.gif way to start my weekend!! smile.gif


Congrats!!! A few of us are 3 days apart with the same status..
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-06-26 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresiV FEE BIll paid...then after 2 week said REJECTED
QUOTE (lilies @ Jul 15 2009, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Check their bank account, if the money have been taken out then call NVC and ask to speak to a supervisor.
Good luck!


Do what is suggested above....

This happened to me too,,, cause, I paid the IV bill before the AVR system said, it was generated. Once, I talked
to the supervisor... It took about 10 days to get resolved. However, it does appear that they continued to process
the DS-230 paperwork.

Good Luck,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-15 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE question
QUOTE (happypuppy @ Jul 15 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 15 2009, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the same message from the AVR, no email no letter in the mail nothing. The operator also said it was probably just them finishing the AOS and not having started the IV package yet. If it is a real RFE the operator should be able to see what's missing. I think you've got nothing to worry about. My case was completed about a week after the false RFE.


Thanks imaisha! I really hope that it's just a false RFE!


Same here RFE... AOS finished and ds-230 not entered into the system yet. The RFE is autogenerated. Mine cleared up after the DS-230 was entered.

Regards,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-15 13:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust interview
Hi gang,

Me too interview... Aug 17th 8:30am....

I am not sure how the dates get doled out,,, Maybe, by NOA1, NOA2 dates? Names? Astrology sign,, But, cerainly not NVC completion dates...

That given,,, I am extremely pleased, since my "Total Days from Initial Petition Sent to Interview" will be 132 days... smile.gif

Regards,





DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-12 17:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust interview
My NVC Case completed 6/26 still waiting for an interview too... You know they say anything worth having is worth waiting for...

The US governement is just providing a another useless service,,, making us wait....

Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-10 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother question about changing spouse's last name
To give you perspective,,,

I submitted all of the paperwork with her married name. And when I submitted the copy of her passport with the DS-230 I used the maiden name.

When the case completed at the NVC the name on her case was changed to match the passport name (Her Maiden Name)...

Since,, we have updated her passport to the married name,,, we will have to get her immigrant visa changed to her married name at the
time of the interview.

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-12 23:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I do
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jul 17 2009, 05:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're fine. Not to worry. The biggest thing at the interview for us was under what name I wanted my green card, generally they go with whatever name is listed in the passport.

Good luck.


My situation,,, I used married name on everything,,, except passport copy to NVC was maiden name... When they processed the DS-230 they changed the name on the file to maiden name... And, since married name now on passport... Will be changed to married name at the interview time when visa is issued.


Regards,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-17 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$12,410


Ahhh,,, but, having to deal with the immigration process,,, PRICELESS!!!

Good Luck,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-23 07:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Recomendations.
My case is fairly complex and I did it without a lawyer and no RFEs.

It will take a minimum of 2 weeks to get married in the Philippines due to the 10 day waiting period.

There is quite a few benefits to getting married in the PI... A couple are... First, your fiancee can invite her friends and relatives...
Second, She will not have to put her life on hold for a promise,,, that can be a long time,,, and there is no guarantee that you
will marry her,,, even after she travels to the USA...

So,,, I know in my situation is was the right one.. To marry in the PI and file for the I-130 CR1.

Costs are about $1100.00


Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-25 00:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetter from Congressman
QUOTE (Kristymceneaney @ Jul 25 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I have heard that some people get a letter from there Congressman on behalf for their spouse. What exactly does the letter have to say are what do i even need to ask for. My sister is good friend with a lady that works for our congressman and i was hoping that i could maybe get a letter written but im not even sure what the process is. If anyone has ever had this done i would love for ya to share info with me. Thank you very much and good luck to everyone getting your loved ones home.

Thanks,
Kristy


Unless there is some extenuating issue. I would reserve that for any problems.... cause,, if all is straight forward it will have no effect on the timeline.

Regards,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-25 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the next step
QUOTE (hespi35775 @ Jul 25 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone i called nvc today and they told me they recieved my packet that i sent to them. they told me that they will email me. does anyone know what the next step will be when i recieve the email? thanks everyone for your help


Review these..

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut
http://www.visajourn...nal_Visa_Center
http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

Main things,,, get ds-3032 and ds-230 downloaded, signed by beneficiary and sent to you asap. And work on i-864 requirements (Ie.. tax transcripts ordered)
Also for CR1 you need the original NSO Marriage cert and NSO Birth Cert, NBI Clearance and photocopy of Bio Page from Beneficiary plus US Style passport PIC.

Those are the main time saving steps.

Regards,

Edited by DouglasFiel, 25 July 2009 - 04:10 PM.

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-25 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa Inerview -- How to Cancel?
QUOTE (blaze @ Jul 25 2009, 07:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. Ok, so about 2 weeks we received NOA2 for both I-130 and I-129. My wife (currently in Russia as I am in the US) emailed the NVC with our case number to request me to be her agent. Just yesterday she received the email response saying they accept the terms of her assigning me as her agent. Then today, in the postal mail, she got a packet that has documents and that she is to interview for her K3 visa on August 17 at 8am in Moscow.

Here's the deal -- neither one of us wanted the K3 visa, we wanted to wait for the K1 visa. So what should I do? Do I need to call the NVC and tell them we want to pursue the K1 visa only? Or do we simply ignore the interview appointment for the K3? I am assuming we have to call someone, yes? Did our I-130 status get cancelled?

Much appreciated.

-- Blaze


You mean... You want to pursue the I-130 CR1 (immigrant Visa) the K1 is a fiancee visa. You might want to call the embassy and reschedule the K3 interview for Sept. and then finish the NVC process for the CR1. Once that is completed request the K3 interview date be converted to the CR1. At least this way both petitions remain viable. I think I read somewhere here about cancelling the K3 could cause an issue with the CR1... I am sure others will chime in on this for you.

I figure best to keep all options open.

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-25 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent...
Took us,,17 days for DS-3032 Email acceptance and 5 days for Hardcopy.

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-27 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPut on AP over Police Certificate (Which was turned in!)
QUOTE (Bocajr27 @ Jul 30 2009, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone.

We have been on AP since the date of our interview on July 9th. The Consul had originally marked the reason for the AP being a missing Police Certificate from Panama where resided for 9 months many years ago. The thing is that the Police Certificate was turned in to the Consul. She even scratched off the marked section of AP for the missing Police Certificate.

We contacted DOS yesterday who told us to contact the Embassy to find out what information they're requiring. After contacting the Embassy, we were told that they are awaiting information from Panama. I'm going nuts here. Does anyone know who else I can contact to get better answers? I would hate to think that they are waiting for something that they already have in their hands.

Helpful suggestions are welcomed.


If you can give them another,, then do it. Better to comply then argue your valid position.

My two cents,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-30 08:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid anyone else hand write their forms? (specifically I-130)
QUOTE (MENAFORLIFE @ Jul 7 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hand written my petition and everything went through fine.



Keep this in mind,,, these are government workers,, They probably have quotas.

If your petition is well organized and easy to process (for me that means coversheet, typed and attention to detail).
It may get processed whereas another that is poorly organized and hard to read... May get put on the Process later stack.

I see quite a few here with very different timelines. My I-130 package was 47 pages (fairly complex),,, and processed very quickly.

I might be wrong,, but, not taking any chances.

Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-07 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNYC Login Fail ?
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jul 8 2009, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally with the grace of god
i am moving up n up
NVC log in fail so it means my case will be closed soon
My case started at march, 12, 2008 and in few month my wife will be here with me.
I just wanna tell u thank u so much all u VJers. I could not have done without ur help.
thank u
abby n sheryl


Congrats,,, and again, thanks for all of the support you personally given Fielmarie and I.

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-07-08 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhats better to mail the DS3032 or email it?
I say do both. My email acceptance was much slower then the physical ds3032 sent.

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-08-10 02:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo we have to send ORIGINALS with DS230???
Send originals,, and a photo copy as well. The originals are supposed to be returned to you at the interview (from what I understand - not sure thoughj).


Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-08-10 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresName on Passport (Need HELP)
The NVC will use whatever name you sent in for the Biopage of the passport. I used married name on the I130 and her passport was in Maiden name. They changed her paperwork name to be the maiden name after the Ds230 was processed.

Now her passport is in the married name. So,,, they will change again at the embassy,, cause the passport and the visa name will need to match,,, as well as the name the green card is issued under,

regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-08-10 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Contract
Same here,,, I sent in the photocopy of the marriage contract with the I-130 and then when we did the NVC ds-230 we sent the NSO copy as required. No RFEs and we just got our Visa Approved yesterday...

Good luck and God speed,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-08-18 05:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbandoning K3 visa
Just don't respond to the packet sent to the spouse.... It will be on hold and you can continue with the CR1 process.

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-08 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChat logs and emails to bring to interview
Remember, they are looking for a "continued Bonafide Relationship" (Not every moment shared)... We had PICs from about 4 weeks together and then a chat log every 10 days (as they were quite long).... And, some phone detail records (We used mostly calling cards,,, that did not record detail).

Good Luck,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-11 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Girlfriend is a Filipina and Nurse
QUOTE (Chris Bates @ Jun 30 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all the members in this site!

I'm still new to this and so I earnestly wish that I could get the best replys that would help me concerning me and my girl.

My girlfriend is a Filipina and just took the local board exam in the Philippines and is currently waiting for the results. I have known her through a friend, in August 2006. She was studying on her nursing degree still. I went personally to see her last February 2007- that was the first time; back in September 2008 for the 2nd time and my third visit was February of this year. So our relationship is almost 3 years now! And I feel so honored, blessed and happy to have her in my life! For the past 3 years we had, our love for each other has grown so deep and highly valued.

We waited so long before we could finally be together since we both wanted that she would finish her nursing degree. Now that she has graduated, our plan of getting together has finally arrived.

However, we are confused as to what visa would best fit to her. Would it be the K1 visa or a work visa since she is a nurse? Can anyone help me regarding this matter? Can there be any advise that you can suggest?

Thank you for reading this and would greatly appreciate your responses. God bless!


My wife is a Filipina Nurse... I am a bit familiar with the process. She will need to jump through alot of hurdles to come
to the USA as nurse including finding an employer that will sponsor her. I would suggest you pursue the K1 visa since it is
almost a sure thing and much quicker. Just apply about 9 months before you want her to come. As it may take 6-9
months for processing.

That's my two centavos,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-06-30 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid i send the packet to the right place?!
I sent mine to FBAS in April,,, No problem...

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-14 16:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMoving back abroad after getting green card.
You need to be careful with that,,, If you are out more then 6 months,, you could be classified as abandoning your immigration. At that point you would need to reapply for immigration. I have a friend,,, USC and wife Filipino,, she had done everything for naturalization except the final paperwork/ceremony... They moved back to the Philippines for a year... She lost her status. Now they will have to apply for an IR1 for her to return.

Good Luck,


DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-21 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds230
You need to pay the IV bill (do it online) and then download, print and send the barcoded sheet with the ds-230.

regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-21 16:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI and Police Clearance
For CR1 NVC needs origianl NBI and Original NSO copies of Birth and Marriage Certificate plus other docs...

For the Interview,, Assuming all docs were sent to NVC,,, you should not need these docs there... We took
additional originals just in case,,, but, they were not asked for.

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-25 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls Help - DS 230
Are you pursuing the CR1 or K3,,, Because the NVC needs docs for the CR1,, for the K3 the docs are presented in Manila.

For CR1 you will need Signed DS-203 (Not a scan) Original NSO BC and Marriage Cert, NBI clearance, etc as listed above.
Not sure about what you submitted with the I130,,, they only needed copies,, NVC needs the Original DOCs.

Regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-10-02 08:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBackup Information Package Lost!
Personally,,, I think you will be fine... I was there for the interviews... Close enough to here the questions and documentation request for the pre-interview and actually present and questioned during the Consular interview. They did not ask for any documents we submitted to the NVC. Asked for a bit of bonafide relationship stuff during the pre-interview.

Regarding the "LOST MAIL"... I sent a package via US Postal Service using a priority flat rate envelope. It did not arrive in 30 days,, I asked at our post office.. The postal worker said,,, these packages go through customs at the destination. When I told her the Philippines,, she, said, "Usually they have a 30-45 delay getting through customs...

Sure enough package showed up around 40 days.

Bottom line here... Use an overnight courier like DHL/Fedex... They will walk it through customs,,, However it will cost 4 times as much.

Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-10-01 09:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGREEN CARD AND SSN
My wife got her SS card 9 days after she arrived. Note: You will only get the Card if you answered Yes on the DS-230 -- 43a and 43b questions.

Do you want the Social
Security Administration to
assign you a SSN and issue a
card? (You must answer YES
to question 43b. to receive a
number and a card.)

Regards,



DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-09-10 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent
Email was slower for us,,, Like two weeks for the Email acceptance vs 5 days or so for the USPS mailed version.

regards,
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-10-06 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresafter u done with cr1 whats next?
If you answered yes for Social Security card on DS-230 it should come in a couple of weeks and the green card in 2 or 3 weeks,,,

Then you need to adjust status in 21 months...

Regards,

DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-10-12 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI accidentally filed single on my tax returns for the past 2 yrs
The paper you file with Hr is not the same as how you filed your tax returns... the W-4 filed with HR is merely for Tax withholding purposes,,, Filing single would cause more taxes to be with-held. So no big deal there... Filing your taxes as single when you are married,, will most likely have cost you money,,, Single rates are higher with less standardized deductions. Might want to revise your tax returns for past two years (if that was the case) to get a refund you are entitled to... Plus some more Obama-Rebate money,,,

Good Luck and Regards
DouglasFielMalePhilippines2009-10-13 15:25:00