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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Completed
I realize that it varies by country. I can see that some of them take up to 3-4 months, is this a good average to take inito account as far as wait times are concerned?
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-24 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Completed
I know I have to wait for Packet 3, Packet 4, the Medical Exam blah blah blah

My 1st question is when the heck do you take the medical exam? Anytime before
the interview or after the interview? Will there be another fee involved for taking
the medical exam?

My 3rd question to those of you that got approved recently is that how long
did it take for your cases to get to your respective embassies after it
was completed at the NVC? I am just trying to get a general timeframe
so that I can start making travel arrangements.

Any helpful responses would be much appreciated.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-24 07:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestobias
QUOTE (alongjourney @ Aug 25 2007, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So when I call the automated voice system at NVC, it says that my packet (assuming that means AOS packet) has items incomplete or missing. It really means that they are processing the AOS abd they are just waiting for my DS-230. Is this correct?

Tobias


Umm no it means they won't process your case any further until they receive the missing information.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-26 03:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got approved this morning!
Congratulations
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-24 07:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Time
Well looking at timelines provided by various members, you are looking in a pessimistic scenario of 4 months or in a optimistic scenario of 2 weeks. No exact timeframe can be guesstimated here, your gonna hve to tough this phase out bud.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-27 02:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Package incomplete
Oh, and as to yoru question, no you do not hace to re-file an I-864. All you need to do is provide the missing information so that they can finish and approve your I-864. The DS-230 is on it's own "track" and has no bearing whatsoever on your I-864.

Flowchart
NVC Gets case from USCIS--->NVC Assigns case number--->
AOS Fee and DS-3032 generated & mailed

I-864
File AOS Fee--->NVC Enters AOS Fee--->I-864 packet generated--->
I-864 mailed--->file I-864 packet--->NVC Enters I-864 Packet--->
If more evidence is required, the NVC will send you a checklist specifying the
missing items NVC requires before they complete your I-864. Once
all the items are NVC's hand, and they deem the I-864 to be sufficient,
they will approve it.

DS-3032 and DS-230
File DS-3032--->NVC Enters DS-3032--->DS-230 Fee generated--->
File DS-230 Fee--->NVC Enters DS-230 Fee--->DS-230 packet generated--->
DS-230 mailed--->file DS-230 packet--->NVC Enters DS-230 Packet--->
If more evidence is required, the NVC will send you a checklist specifying the
missing items NVC requires before they complete your DS-230. Once
all the items are NVC's hand, and they deem the DS-230 to be sufficient,
they will approve it.

I-864 + DS-3032 + DS-230 approved--->CASE COMPLETED AND
FORWARDED TO RESPECTIVE EMBASSY
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-27 02:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Package incomplete
Some pointers:

Are you a lone sponsor or do you have a joint sponsor.
They may be asking for your joint sponsors income tax
returns.

They only want your federal tax returns for the last year,
including more is at yoru discretion.

If you meet the minimum poverty level, you don't have to
use the assets section and skip directly over it. If you are using
it, they will require a statement showing the value of your assets
minus any owed dept and or liens.

Did you put your case number on top of each page as instructed?

Did you include the cover sheet?

NOTE: The i-864 works independently of the DS-230. The DS-230
is the final packet for the NVC Phase. Once your I-864 is approved,
the only thing you need to wait on is your DS-230. Once your
I-864 and DS-230 is approved your case is complete and forwarded
to your respective embassy.

Hope this helps.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-27 01:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS fee bill - long until NVC enters into system?
From my experience, the operators seem so to know much better as to what is going on versus the automated system. You can look at our timelines as a sort of guide.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-30 02:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs NVC taking longer?
Feel free to look at my timeline. One of my buddies got married 2 weeks right after me in the same country. All the processing times so far have held currrent, almost in tandem with mine. However, that is not to say this is the norm. There are situations whereby the processing time can be faster, it is luck of the draw really. My buddy and I know this guy who got married 2 months after us, and is now 1 month ahead of us. Go fig @.@
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-08-30 00:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschoice of agent
Trust me when I say I know how much the waiting sucks. That being said, an attorneWILL NOT SAVE YOU ANYTIME!! They will just ask you for information and verify that it is the correct information. Not to scare you, but even then, it's a game of chance, because everyone's case has different circumstances that affect their case. I hope all goes well for you and I pray that your process is expedited.

---Inititate Vent Session---

On top of that I'm going to vent a little in saying that the USA has definitely got it's priorities messed up. It allows the expedited processing of immigrant workers, for a fee, over people who want be re-united with their families and spouses. NOW THAT"S REALLY MESSED UP!!

---Vent Session Terminated---
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-04 20:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to send another Affadavit of Support for interview?
Screw that!!!!!! Thanks for the heads up guys (or gals). Thank god I have a copy of everything that I filed with the USCIS and NVC. I'll make sure to take my entire case along with me to my wife's interview.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-04 20:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould we both go to the Interview ?
Well judging from inferences by family and friends that have been through the ringer before,
being with your spouse almost always shortened the length of the interview. As far as you being
with your wife or not during her trip to the states, I would highly recommend it. I recall one summer
I was returning from BD, and JFK in NYC is a Port of Entry. Well, to make a long story short, there
was a US Customs guard who was simply telling this German woman to sign some form. Here's the
kicker, the Customs Guard started yelling at the woman, in English, but slowly while tapping at the
paper where she's supposed to sign. The poor woman started crying and was yelling "Nein! Nein! Nein!",
which means no in German. Frantic, it seemed like she was yelling for help, and some gentleman behind
me said to the guard that he is a US German citizen and can help. The guard simply told him to butt out
and move on.

Befuddled and anguished, I left the site in sheer disgust. God know whatever happened to that woman.
I can only hope that someone taught that neanderthal Guard that yelling in English slowly does not equate
to another language. For if such holds true, then I am a master of linguistics and dialects of all ages, that
has found the secret link between all languages: English.

OK, so it wasn't that short, but I hope that your wife understands enough English, so that she is not made
to look dumbfouned or even scuttled by these semi-educated guards. Go get your wife dude,be with her
until you reach the footsteps off your home, I know she would remember that forever. Best of luck to ya!!
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-07 23:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat time usually by Monday that you will know if ur DS230 is already generated
Live operator...the automated system is not very accurate
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 03:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat time usually by Monday that you will know if ur DS230 is already generated
don't mean to take away from your flame, but there's no guaranteee that it will be generated on a monday.
mine was generated on a wednesday...go fig huh? wishing you the best of luck.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 03:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived a letter from NVC requesting DS-230
well notarizing any document helps support it's authenticiy. black and white copies typically are hard to define
in terms of facial features etc...color copies are easier to work with and more easily legible. if it's not an issue,
have your husband send you a notarized color copy of his passport.

as per the nvc, you don't need to have it notarized, and they really don't specify if they want a color copy or
black&white copy. however, with a notarized color copy you can pretty much make sure they don't send you a
request for a more legible copy, it's more or less for your peace of mind.

QUOTE (zakura02 @ Sep 8 2007, 02:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does the biographic page of the passport really need to be notarized? i have my husband's copy of passport but its not notarized, if it is really needed can i get it notarized here or he needs to send me another one? and also it is not color copy, will that pose any kind of problem? our AOS and IVF fee was entered into the system 9/3 so i will be mailing these documents probably next week..

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 02:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived a letter from NVC requesting DS-230
You should be getting your DS-230 shortly. The 230 packet is really nothing, all it is, is a barcoded
cover sheet that you need to send in with your DS-230 immigration visa application. You are told
to download the dS-230 from travel.state.gov. So, call the NVC find out if they have sent your
DS-230 packet yet. If they have, have your spouse download the DS-230, fill it out, sign it and mail
it to you, so that all you have to is verify the information and simply include the cover sheet with the
application and mail it back to the NVC. If you're computer savvy like I am, then you can fill out the pdf
form and email it to your wife so that all she has to do is print it and sign it. A last option, for those that
want to do everything themselves because "they only know how to do it", can choose
to fill out the DS-230 on your PC, print it, mail it to your wife, have your wife sign it and mail it back to you. A good
thing to do is to walkthrough the application filling process with your spouse over the phone as you are looking
on with them. Best regards to ya, hope all goes well.

PS Don't forget to include notarized copies of your spouse's passport biograhic data page. Color copy preferably.

Edited by questworldz, 08 September 2007 - 12:15 AM.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 00:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 question...confused!!!
QUOTE (Eresh @ Sep 8 2007, 01:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When did the emailing the Choice of Agent before the forms were even generated start? It doesnt make sense that you would be emailing them 'per NVC instruction' before the forms were even generated.


Well I'm not one to argue, I just need you to trust me on this becuase my buddy and I both did it among receiving our case numbers and were both accepted.
I don't see why it wouldn't work for any other immigrant. On a separate note, the USCIS has begun "exprimentally" e-filing non-immigrant petitions to quicken
processing times and reduce case loads. Perhaps this is the silver lining that us immgrant filers were hoping for.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 03:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 question...confused!!!
QUOTE (Eresh @ Sep 8 2007, 01:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When did the emailing the Choice of Agent before the forms were even generated start? It doesnt make sense that you would be emailing them 'per NVC instruction' before the forms were even generated.


I know it sounds baffling, but I need you to trust me on this because it worked for me and my buddy. We filed right after the NVC issued us
a case number. On a separate note, the USCIS has begun "experimentally" e-filing non-immigration petitions to reduce processing times and
case loads. Perhaps there is a silver lining on the horizon for us immigrant filers?

Edited by questworldz, 08 September 2007 - 03:08 AM.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 03:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 question...confused!!!
Pari,
You don't have to wait for the form to be generated. You can go ahead an email it now and get the ball rolling.
No additional forms or barcodes need to be attached.

QUOTE (parinita @ Sep 8 2007, 01:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there!
First of all thanks for ur reply..
I will e-mail them as soon as they generate it...however, my question then is to you is that few people posted that i should be getting a Bar code to place it at top of the Form DS-3032...then if i e-mail them the e-mail you discribe do I need to include/attach form DS-3032 itself and the barcode?
please clarify this!!
I appreciate your answer a lot!
thank u once again
pari

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-08 00:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 question...confused!!!
Hi Pari,
If you guys are not using a lawyer do not worry about this part, if you are doing it yourself then email it!
NVC agents do accept DS-3032's by email now. You can simply email it to them to save you the time.
You need to shoot an email to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov, put your case number as your subject and then
use the following letter:
---------------------------------------
Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is (Beneficiary Name), my date if of birth is MM-DD-YYYY. My visa case number is ABC1234567890
As per instructions by the NVC Call Center, I am e-mailing my DS-3032 Choice of Agent.
I, (Beneficiary Name), hereby designate my (Petitoner's Relation i.e. Husband), (Petitioner's Name),
as my agent. (His or Her) information is as follows:

Petitoner's Name: Some Name
Petitoner's DOB: December 25, 1965
Petitioner's Address: 1313 Mockingbird Ln
Somewhere, NY 11206, USA
Petitioner's Phone: (536) 846-8646

All mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigration visa
application should be send to the address above. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,
Pari Whateverurlastnameiz
---------------------------------------

You usually get an acknlowledgement in 3-5 business days. Hope this helps. Best regards.

Edited by questworldz, 07 September 2007 - 11:48 PM.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-07 23:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresletters
So you can have something like this, hope it helps:

September 6, 2007

To whom it may concern,
I, Woodencha Lyktaknow, hereby attest to the marriage of Plieztu Mityu & Wod En Wan Tu Noya. They got married:
July 4th, 2006 at Bunker Hill Resort around 7:30 pm, in Boston, MA U.S.A. My details are as follows:

Name: Woodencha Lyktaknow
Address:1313 Beaver Dam Ln
D.O.B.: January 1, 1964
Relation to Plieztu: Brother In Law

I was invited to their wedding as the best man. The event lasted approximately 4 hours, and we had
approximately 200 guests. Under penalties of perjury, I affirm that I witnessed their union and deem
their marriage, to the best of my knowledge, to be official under international law. Should you have
further questions or concerns please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Sincererely,
Woodencha Lyktaknow

Edited by questworldz, 09 September 2007 - 05:46 AM.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 05:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresletters
Well the criteria for the letters are listed in the I-130 instruction packet. Page 4, Item 9, Section D, Affidavits heading:

Written statements sworn to or affirmed by two persons who were living at the time and who have personal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove.
For example, the date and place of birth, marriage or death. The person making the affidavit does not have to be a U.S. citizen. Each affidavit should contain the
following information regarding the person making the affidavit: his or her full name, address, date and place of birth and his or her relationship to you, if any, full
information concerning the event, and complete details explaining how the person acquired knowledge of the event.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 05:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstep closer !
not to take away from your flame, relatively things will move quicker, but the wait times will still feel like forever, especially once your case has been completed by the nvc. Congratulations anyway.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 05:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 9 2007, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And I'm aware he's asking about the signature on the G325a. Nevertheless, the G325a is a USCIS form, sent to in with the petition. NVC is a Department of State operation that doesn't see the petition until after USCIS has approved it. Sending a G325a to the NVC is useless.

QUOTE (questworldz @ Sep 9 2007, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am aware of thhe process. However, this is based on the notion that an unsigned G-325A was sent in. He should not sign for it on his beneficiaries behalf and expect
the form to be accepted. His I-130 is ok, it's his G-325A he's worried about.

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 9 2007, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (questworldz @ Sep 9 2007, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My buddy had his wife''s g-325 scanned, faxed and sent to him so e could send to the USCIS.
That being said, the g-325 is readuly available for download. If it's not a problem ave them download
it, sign it, and send it directly to the NVC. Hope this helps.


Huh? G-325a forms are required with the petition, sent to USCIS. By the time NVC sees the petition, it is already approved. Do not send anything directly to NVC unless it is requested. They will not be requesting a G325a because if it is missing, they'll never see the petition to begin with.



tee hee...silly me. did i write nvc, i meant uscis. thanks for helping me clarify my error.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-10 01:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a
I am aware of thhe process. However, this is based on the notion that an unsigned G-325A was sent in. He should not sign for it on his beneficiaries behalf and expect
the form to be accepted. His I-130 is ok, it's his G-325A he's worried about.

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 9 2007, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (questworldz @ Sep 9 2007, 02:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My buddy had his wife''s g-325 scanned, faxed and sent to him so e could send to the USCIS.
That being said, the g-325 is readuly available for download. If it's not a problem ave them download
it, sign it, and send it directly to the NVC. Hope this helps.


Huh? G-325a forms are required with the petition, sent to USCIS. By the time NVC sees the petition, it is already approved. Do not send anything directly to NVC unless it is requested. They will not be requesting a G325a because if it is missing, they'll never see the petition to begin with.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a
My buddy had his wife''s g-325 scanned, faxed and sent to him so e could send to the USCIS.
That being said, the g-325 is readuly available for download. If it's not a problem ave them download
it, sign it, and send it directly to the NVC. Hope this helps.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMESSED UP PRIORITIES
QUOTE (waiting4ever @ Sep 9 2007, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Part of the reason we have such long wait to get our spouses here is because so many people want to immigrate to United States. And I don't blame the people who have dreams of having a better life and opportunities than their homeland. The system is probably overwhelmed by the number of applications they receive every month. Part of the reason that gov't may prefer HB-1 program applicants is because these people are skilled workers and are very educated so their skills can be used here. On the other hand, many of the family based people have little education or have skills that are not useful in the American economy. These HB-1 program applicants have the same dreams that many of us who immigrated earlier did. But it seems that many people want to shut the door to United States immediately after they enter United States. According to these people, it was ok for people to come to U.S. when they immigrated or their forefathers immigrated but it is not ok anymore when other people want to come here for a better life. I agree with you on the second part of the post on how the USCIS should change the way it handles applications.


Yeah, I can see your point but can't see it. If that makes any sense. That is, our petitions for our spouses become current because they are spouses of USC's, not a problem.
It's the friggin wait time that kills me, because the case moves throught the NVC rather expeditiously. The time frame gap between the USCIS and NVC is nearly identical.
Yet, the NVC is processing a lot more paperwork than the USCIS. The NVC taking a longer time to process information is understandable, the USCIS taking so long to simply
approve some basic information pages seems a bit assinine in comparison.

I don't want you to get me wrong. I am a firm believer in an open door policy, and I want the world to realize what is means to be American. It just ticks me off that illegal
workers may be granted clemency and seem to be enjoying our jobs and comforts all without having to go through the proper channels. students and workers here on
expired visa's, and even many illegal immigrants, are somehow able to pay income tax, buy and own property, yet they don't have to be a legal immigrant.

But as far as your argument goes for hb-1 workers, I have to get into a bit of a tussle with you there. There are many people I know from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal
and India that have received jobs from American companies. So what you say? Consider this, of 15 or so people I know, most of those people came here on student
visa's, studied here and returned back to their companies per stipulation of the student visa. Now, you can't possibly expect me to believe that there are not any
American students in their classes along with them. The reason they hire foreigners is because many countries don't offer benefits, and people, especially those from
third world countries where the dollar holds a very high value, can live off of very meager earnings and a simple life. Typically, these workers don't seek higher wages
or compensation. They are content simply with the notion of having a job.

The issues of being American, is that we are true consumers in that we are never satisfied regardless of how many resources we consume or utilize. We will want raises
and benefits, and should want such rightfully so. If a company prospers in production and profitability due to the hard work of it's employees, then, that company has
a responsibility to see that such workers are rewarded with tenure, raises, benefits, etc... For arguments sake, say you have a worker who has worked themselves up to
a reputable position and has earned their income of say $60,000 plus a benefits package. Is it fair then for the company to say to them, "we valued your hard work,
but we can't afford to keep you on anymore"? Only to find out that days later they have been replaced by 3 $20,000 workers, or 3 $18,000 workers, or 6 $9,000 workers?

Let's put you in there shoes, because I was a victim of outsourcing too. Say you worked hard for five years, giving it your best shot, 110% day in and day out. Finally, you made
the big time. No more apartments, no more living paycheck to paycheck, enjoying the outdoors and recreation at will. I mean you are finally living a dream. You got the big
promotion and are ready to buy a car, a house, and get married to your longtime fiance. You get your loans, and you get married, you got your car, your home. I mean
your all set. Then six months down the line you find out you're being canned, and later find out your job is going to some young runts in Sri Lanka. BAM!! Your dreams
are shattered, even if it MAY be temporarily. Your finanial responsibilities will undoubtedly place a burden on your relationship. Is that something you really want?

You wanna work here fine, but get here the same way the rest of us have to. You want to come here, you better be coming in the same time as our spouses, our children,
or our siblings. All men are created equal, then such should be that a worker not receive preferential treatment over a hardworking taxpaying voting citizen. Make the
government show it is a governement by the people, for the people with liberty and justice for all and not for the select few that can afford to "purchase" it.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-10 02:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMESSED UP PRIORITIES
This is gonna be more of a rant session than anything. Tell me if this is just me, or do most of you agree. This new HB-1 program....well before I get started go this
site http://www.americanworker.org/ and view the videoclip. It's not spam or anything, just a little eye opener to the dirty game corporations play.

Albeit a bit unrelated to my rant session as well. Getting back to my point, do you guys think that it's messed that we have shortened processing times
for Immigrant Workers, and have the option of expedited processing for them, for a fee versus having the same luxuries for our family and spouse petitions?

I mean seriously, we have able bodied workers here that can fill in the "gaps" quite efficiently and get the jobs done. Since when did corporations become more
important than family? Why is that we can't get family members here in the same amount of time as immigrant workers? Why are we also not afforded the right to expedited
processing of our petition for a fee? Why can't we ask for shorter processing times? Family is central to the well being of many of us, and is a core integral part of the
American way of life.

So then, I ask you why are we being looked down on? I think it is a shame, and quite disgusting that these corporate mongers are getting away with so much as it stands,
and now you have this "stake" which further widens the gap between civilian contingents and power/wealth hungry corporate players. I hope our leaders realize how much unneeded
stress the waiting period causes, and tries to find a resolution that would not only relieve the tension and pain of petitioners likes us, but also find a solution that would reduce the burden
at the processing centers such as scantron/OCR petitions, e-filings, reduce paperwork and processing times even more.

I feel so frustrated when I look at the Paperwork Information Reduction Act they keep referring to in all the forms' instruction packets. I really feel like I'm taking crazy pills. I mean
consider the following:

The DS-230 is the G-325A with a couple extra lines of information. I mean seriously, could you not just tack the DS-230 processing fee onto the G-325A and add on the couple extra
lines from the DS-230?

If the petitioner and beneficiary information is already on file via the I-130, why not simply eliminate those fields from the ensuing forms. Just have a space for the case number, the other
information should be able to be inferred from the case number alone, after all, in the end it will all be compiled into a case, oh y eah not mention that we have to right the case number
on the top of each page anyway.

How about eliminating the retarded barcoded coversheets, and allowing the fee's to be filed along with the forms like the I-130?

How about allowing all the paperwork to be submitted as a nifty little case file at once? Using the idea's above you would only have a I-130, G-325A and I-864.

How's that for paperwork information reduction? It never really ceases to amaze me at the simplicity of such notions or suggestions. My ideaology is not radical or revolutionary, it just
makes sense. I would really hate to beleive that the ideas aforementioned have not been discussed amongst senior officials at the USCIS and NVC. Seriously if the USCIS and NVC
need eachother to function, then why not merge it back into one nifty little operatioin again and call it CSINS-Common Sense Immigration Naturalization Service? With that being said,
I have gotten what I need to say off my chest. I hope I don't get in trouble with mods or gov't for this rant.

Edited by questworldz, 09 September 2007 - 05:11 AM.

questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-09 05:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Bonafide Marriage
Well, I may have gone a bit overboard, but I did not want any delays or RFE's. So, I sent them pictures of my wedding, and DVD copies of my wedding ceremony which comprised of 5 events over 5 days. I sent notarized copies of my marriage certificate, and nuptials. I sent 2 passport size portraits to the embassy. I figured, heck the whole damn thing is gonna be compiled and sent to the Embassy anyway, this way I'll have less information to have to wrroy about taking to the embassy for my wife's interview.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-10 03:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many days to receive your Visa after interview?
2 weeks is the maximum time it takes to receive a visa once it is approved. Sometimes they issue
it the same day, sometimes the next day, some let you pick it up, and some deliver by courier. Best
source of information would be your embassies information centre. Best of luck to ya.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-07 23:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow long
Yeah, the CR-1 is lengthier, but less paperwork intensive. Your wife gets her greencard at the POE.

My case from the USCIS - NVC Case completed status was 195 days or approximately 6 1/2 months.

Time Spent at USCIS to NOA 2 - 83 Days
Time in Transit Between USCIS and NVC - 19 Days
DS-3032 Acceptance - 5 Days
I-864 Review complete - 12 Days
DS-230 Review complete - 10 Days
Time Spent at NVC to Case Complete Status - 112 Days
Time in Transit Between NVC and Embassy - 6 Days
I should have an interview date with the Embassy in Mid-October or Mid November
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-10 03:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdelivery of packet 4
Typically, the consulate sends out packet 4 by DHL. At least that is what I am told.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-15 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Your case is sent....
QUOTE (Singha @ Sep 11 2007, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry let me clarify what I’m talking about. I had sent an email to the consulate/embassy in Mumbai asking if they received my package from the NVC (my case was sent on the 6th).

The reply I got was the following:

“We have received the packet 3 forms”

I’m not really sure what this means? Isn’t the packet 3 forms SENT by the consulate to my wife after the interview is set?


Hey dude,

If you are a US Citizen, just call the Dept of State at (202) 663-1225. Dial option 1(one), then option 0 (zero)
to get through to the operator. Once there, just ask them you would like to inquire about the status of your
case. Give them your case number and beneficiary's name. I found out when the Embassy recevied my
case and also found out my interview date as well.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-15 07:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Question
Now I know that this will probably be a dumb question, but does it really matter
where your Port of Entry (POE)is located? I ask such because, traveling out of
NYC is $600 cheaper, and when I return my POE will be JFK, NYC. My question
is that my Local USCIS center is located in Detroit, MI, will having my POE in
NYC impact my case in anyway? Or is it better if I change my POE so that I
arrive in Detroit MI. Thanks for any helpful responses.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-15 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW TIME!!!!!!!!!
I just called the department of state to find out that my interview date
is set for October 22, 2007. I will be flying out October 10, to go meet
my wife and be present with my wife at the interview. Wish me luck
friends, thank you my fellow VJ-ers for helping me out.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-15 07:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Signature Question
I'm not sure about this, but if I remember correctly, you can have your wife sign a blank piece of paper
and have her date it with your case number and form it's bing used for, and then put "SEE ATTACHED FORM"
in the signature part. I'm not 100% on this, you may want to double check with the NVC call center to see if
it is acceptable this way.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-17 23:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa = happiness
GOOD STUFF!!! WISH YOU TWO A HAPPY AND FRUITFUL LIFE!!
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-17 23:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing time for DS-230
After I mailed it to them via USPS Next Day, it took them 4 business days to enter it in the system
and then 7 business days to approve it, so about 2 weeks. My buddy filed his on Sep7 and just got
approved today. Seems like 1-2 weeks is a pretty good estimate.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-18 01:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll done!
Best wishes to you friend!!
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-24 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230 sent - what next?
Feel free to look at my timeline to guesstimate an approximate time.
However, interview times can be anywhere from 2 weeks up to
6 months in the future once received by the embassy.
questworldzNot TellingBangladesh2007-09-24 00:28:00