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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the process after the interview?

You should receive your visa within the week. Some have had luck requesting a "next-day" pick-up in Montreal but it's not the norm. I interviewed on a Tuesday and had my visa by that Friday. (I was in Ontario.) Once you have your visa you have 6 months to apply for entry to the US. Once you enter the US and your visa is activated your passport will be stamped and that will serve as a temporary greencard allowing you to travel until your receive the actual card (I received mine a month after POE).

Good luck. :thumbs:


Thanks OBX!
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-28 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the process after the interview?
Hi VJ,

Forgive me if this has been answered already. Assuming all goes well with the interview, what happens next? How soon will I receive my visa and be able to move to the US? I'm interviewing in Montreal if that helps.

Thanks,

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-28 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel to US for Job Interview

Considering your interview in 2 weeks I would think that the interview date in itself would be sufficient ties. Certainly you will be returning for the interview :)

As always, however, it is at the discretion of the border officer.



Thanks Everyone!
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-16 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel to US for Job Interview
Hi VJ,

I have my CR-1 interview in Montreal on March 25th. I'm presently interviewing for jobs and a couple of employers have asked if I can fly out for a face to face interview. I know there are travel restrictions while awaiting for my visa. Is there a process or a way that I can fly out for a job interview prior to getting approved?

Thanks,

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-16 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved!!!!
Thanks all! Review has been posted. Interview Review

Edited by Frequent_Flyer, 26 March 2010 - 04:45 PM.

Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-26 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved!!!!
Hi VJ,

I'm so happy to say that we had our interview in Montreal yesterday and got approved!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :wow: This community has been invaluable in guiding us through the process. Thank you so much!!!

I will be posting our interview review shortly.

Thanks,

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-26 15:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill haven't received it...
Hi VJ,

I had my interview in Montreal on the 25th of March and I haven't received the package yet and there is nothing appearing when I try and track the Xpresspost envelope.

I know that it hasn't been that long but is there a number or some method of following up on the visa?

Anxiously yours,

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-30 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview finally scheduled... A couple of questions

My wife finally received her interview date for Montreal,(CR1) May 13th.

So now we need to prepare for that. One question I had was about the doctor exam. There are 2 in Montreal, does anyone have any insight into which one might be best to use and why?

Second, going through the list of documents it looks like NVC received everything, (although we will take copies of everything we sent in anyway).. What about the birth certificate? My wife just has one of those wallet cards, will that suffice or does she need to get a certified copy of the original?

The interview is on a Thursday so we plan on getting there well ahead of that time to make sure we get the Dr stuff squared away, any other advice that anyone has to prepare would be appreciated!

Thanks


I did my medical in Toronto so I can't comment on that but with respect to the documents, I too did electronic processing.

While the NVC received electronic copies of all the docs, the originals were required for the following:

Police Check Certificate
Birth Certificate - I read on the guides that the long version was required so I obtained that from Service Canada
Marriage Certificate
Financial Evidence - this consists of the supporting docs for the I-864 so tax returns, letter of employment, W2...whatever you submitted in support
Passport Photos (Qty 2)
Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230) - they will need this and you will have to sign it at the time of the interview

Hope that helps.

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-03-26 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal seems to be speeding up a bit!
They got my packet three the first week of Sept, I've called them numerous times and they've said everything is ok and that I just have to wait for my interview to be set. Still nothing:(
JMilroyMaleCanada2010-01-24 17:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 FINALLY APPROVED!!!
:dance: :dance: congrats 2 u guys we are early DEC filers so i can keeping my fingers crossed :)
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-02-14 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP WITH AOS PACKAGE???
I am just trying to get all the paper work togeather for AOS PACKAGE just to give myself head start :)... i have few questions. My wife is a fulltime student and she doesnt work so her uncle is going to be co sponsor... what info do i need from him??? what paperwork he needs to send me for AOS package?
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-03-26 14:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP PLEASEE!!!!!!
I am doing it through electronic Process and when my wife called the NVC. She was told that they cant see what documents were recieved they can only see what information they need or was missing. We send the AOS package electronically and got auto response. AOS package included I864-form for my wife I864 form for my joint sponsor and all his tax info as well as job letter and passport copy. I dont know why would they want job letter from my wife when it clearly states on the I864 form that she is unemployed. I was thinking to send they whole package electronically again so they have everything... its better to send twice than not send all the info right... hope this helps
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-06-24 19:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP PLEASEE!!!!!!
My wife sent in the AOS package with co sponsor info everything was in the email. we recieved an email from NVC that they need my wife's i864 FORM again and need proof of income but we already sent in that info and my wife is unemployed so on I864 form it says unemployed. I am sooooo confused :(

need help !!!! called NVC and she said that she cant see the stuff i sent them and the supervisor will look into this which can take another few weeks :( should i send the whole package again????
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-06-24 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 QUESTION?
do you have to let them know at the time of the interview that you its been over 2 years and request for IR-1 visa or is it an automatic thing where they would know? and what does 2 tick to review means? lol :)
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-09-16 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 QUESTION?
I am just wondering. My second Anniversary is the nov2010. The way NVC is scheduling interview dates at the momment it looks like my interview date wont be until NOV or DEC. My question is that if my second anniversary date passes by the time i go i for my interview then do i get a IR-1 visa OR CR-1 visa? If anyone can shed light on this topic or is in the similar situation then please give your feed back. thanks :)
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-09-16 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWAITING FOR NOA2!!!

its been since Nov 27/09,since they received our petition, and I haven't heard anything back yet, still in the initial phase. I am sooooooo nervous and on the edge. I hate being in the dark about things especially when it comes to the heart, I have no clue but according to the time frame (U.S citizenship and immigration site) the processing time frame is Five months. So who knows what or when exactly.


THX u guys are great help... i guess i should be more positive and should look at the glass being half full rather than half empty..... :)
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-03-08 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWAITING FOR NOA2!!!

Mine took 97 days and I think I was lucky. The USCIS time processing is 5 months.


ye so i guess i should just keep my fingers crossed...... this waiting part really sucks!!!!! :unsure:
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-03-08 18:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWAITING FOR NOA2!!!
its been 90 days and i havent gotten my NOA2 YET! and it seems like everyone is getting them in 60-70 days.... should i call them???????? whats the average time between NOA1 AND NOA2?????? :( :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
cr1seekerMaleCanada2010-03-08 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Angie Y Shane @ Jan 10 2008, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They say this to me every time "well you are still in the process time frame." Then I try to request a service request, and they also tell me there computer will not let them do this call back. EVERY TIME, Twice a WEEK. I have even gotten supervisors on the phone saying the same thing!!!


Thank you for the positive encouragement. I pray to get my approval soon too.


Your's is a case where a congressman or senator should intervene. After 8 months they can't even claim it's 6 months of working days, which is BS. Their target is supposed to be 6 months period.


Here, here....at minimum you would think that they would have at least gotten a letter stating they need additional time to process their case.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (Angie Y Shane @ Jan 10 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Same thing here two days my Senator was all over my case. I just got a update on my case but no change in status yet. My case has been pending for almost 8 months now.

Wish you the best and it seems every one must start bothering the Senators to put pressure on USCIS.


8 months?
Wow, you really should have got an answer by now. What do they say when you call the USCIS?

I hope you get an approval soon.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 01:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 9 2008, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anna_kevin @ Jan 9 2008, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband had filed I-130 on June 28, 2007 and we still wait for approval from USCIS as over 6 months till now. Especially my case hadn't been updated in USCIS website so I don't know any info about my case. My husband calls to USCIS sometimes but always hears that waiting and waiting.
May I contact senators to ask for help on my case?
My husband lives in San Francisco so whom he will contact?
Does anyone know the email address or mailbox of the senators? If yes, pls help me the form to send to senators.
Thanks.


Here's a link to the Senator's by state and a link to send a web form: http://www.senate.go...fm.cfm?State=CA

The U.S. citizen needs to be the person contacting the senator. I would do so since your time line looks as if the case should be completed by now



One would think that it should be complete but someone else here was told that now 6 months to them is actually 6 months of working days. So they needed to add almost another month or so before they would do anything.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 01:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (thermophile @ Jan 10 2008, 12:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dylan @ Jan 10 2008, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Each Service Center has a special office to handle "Congressionals". That’s their sole purpose in life is to keep the member of Congress informed upon request.


your quote says the same thing that I said. it's a special office that deals with inquiries, an inquiry doesn't pull an adjudicator off of active cases.

I'd guess that the "pull and work file immediately" part of your quote refers to cases that are actually behind where they are supposed to be. When we hadn't gotten our NOA1 in nearly 5 months (back then NE was getting NOA1s out in 2-3 months), my senator was able to track it down. and I got the NOA1 in a week or so. However if I had contacted my senator earlier, they would have been told by USCIS that our timeline was within bounds and nothing else would have happened. But at least one of my senator's aids would have had yet another "constituent unhappy about immigration" tick in their tracking of what their constituents are thinking about.


Re-reading your post and the A given, I am now on the same track as you. The right one smile.gif
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-10 01:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (thermophile @ Jan 9 2008, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the people in USCIS that are actually opening and looking through files are completely different people than those that deal with Congressional inquiries. Federal agencies have dedicated personnel who interact with Congress and they're not going to pick up an application or two if somehow they suddenly have no Senator's to get information for. More inquiries will either have no effect or could push fixing this ridiculous process up a notch or two on the list of things for the current Congress to work on.


Are you certain? I found this Q & A from a former member who used to be an adjudicator and this is what he stated.
So, it looks like to me that adjudicators do in fact respond to inquires.


Q HUSKERKIEV - "Then again you could always file a Congressional" - Could you explain what that means? Inquiry?

Glad to help. Anyway, a "Congressional Inquiry" or "congressional" is a formal inquiry by a member of Congress made on behalf of their constituent. Any federal agency that receives a Congressional inquiry has 48 hours to respond to the member of Congress. Each Service Center has a special office to handle "Congressionals". That’s their sole purpose in life is to keep the member of Congress informed upon request.

(i.e. Senator Numbnuts says "CIS - I understand from my constituent - Mr. Hotn'bothered that (according to him) you have been processing his application for his dear fiancé in a less than timely manner. Can you please look into this matter and let my office know when it will be approved.")

System usually says - "pull and work file immediately" 'Nuff said.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (thermophile @ Jan 9 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The number on the back of the canceled check (if you can make it out) can help your senator trace your application. It's been too long for me to remember exactly what number that is, but it can help.

I think that people on VJ get upset when someone says that they are asking their senator for help because they are under the impression that that will somehow jump the asker to the front of whatever line they're in. That is not true, if you're within "normal" processing times your senator will do nothing. However, I think that all of the USC's that get annoyed at the wait time should contact their senators and congresspeople -not to help out a specific application, but because unhappy constituents are the best way to get Congress to look into an issue. So please, everyone who has been separated from your family for months/years, write or call you representatives. Lets continue drawing attention to the fact that US citizens have to wait years to live with their family.


I don't think any knowledgeable VJ thinks that people who appeal to their senators are going to be able to jump the que.
However, USCIS employees having to address fruitless inquiries can impede the process for us since instead of spending time adjudicating petitions, they are replying to senators aides.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSenator helping
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 9 2008, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is nothing wrong with contacting your Congressman. It's a privilege to be able to do so. Nevertheless, I struggle with making that decision to do so. My wife is pregnant and living in the Philippines. I want her with me just as bad as anyone here desires to be with their spouse. At first, I thought I would try to expedite the visa process so my child could be born in the U.S. and receive U.S. citizenship. I later learned that my child will be able to have citizenship even if born abroad. But while I was considering trying to expedite, I read here on VJ from a previous USCIS worker that Congressionals get special attention. And so I've struggled...do I get my congressman involved so I can get my wife here quicker? Or do I wait out the NORMAL process like everyone else and only get my Congressman involved when things out OUT OF DATE! I've decide with the later. It's my decision.

James


Senators and congressmen can only help when your wait is outside the normal processing times. They have no authority to expiate a case or demand an approval. Essentially, the only thing an official inquiry does is when people are outside the normal processing times because they have not been assigned an adjudicator is shine a light on the file.

I have been in your situation and I can tell you first hand, that your wifes pregnancy is not grounds for the USCIS to expiate your case. Although, I hope that you find your approval soon and interview before the blessed event.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy anxiety is bulding up as we aproach the interview date
QUOTE (pcana @ Jan 7 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys:
I guess i'm just feeling scared and anxious,I couldn't sleep last night(neither my husband) he's having his medical exam this morning.
Anyways here's the evidence we're presenting at the interview:
chats logs since the day we met on line till present.
telephone bills
pictures
2 affidavis of evidence ( one from the owner of the company I work which happens to be a very good friend of mine) and another one from the pastor of the church I attend. He's also presenting a letter from his pastor (we both Christians)
3- boarding passes
4- money exchange receipts.
5- a copy of my passport.
Now here's the reason a feeling so anxious.

Age difference ( I'm 14 years older than my husband) if you see us together is hard to tell , Idon't look my my age than GOD for that.
I'm only been once in El salvador to visit my husband (back on May 2007)
We never met each i person before we got married (we didn't need to We just knew we're were meant for each other)
I know this is all in God's hand now and I trust him with all my heart since He's the one who really has control of our lives.
But anyways i've just need to hear from you guys and give me your thoughts.
God bless you all and thanks in advance for your advice



It sounds like you have the standard items they request for proof of an ongoing relationship.
I think they only really look at the age difference when it's a huge gap (e.g. when a 55+ year old man with pot belly is marrying 21 year old bikini babe) and when it's from a country that has high occurrences of visa fraud.

As far getting married the first time you met, you will have some of the call and chat logs prior to that to show that the relationship developed prior to actually meeting. Remember, this is a new era of dating and people saying that met on line doesn't raise any eyebrows; internet relationships tend to grow differently then ones that started when two people first met in person.

Just be confident in your answers and in your marriage and it will show.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-07 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA DENIED IN PERU HELP ME!! CONFUSED
QUOTE (MissLiss @ Feb 16 2006, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just to clear up a few things, because we are also going through a similar situation where the Visa was denied and we were not even given the opportunity to file a Waiver. When the Visa is denied for some other reason, that's pretty much the end of the road. They won't even allow you to file a Waiver, regardless of what the circumstances. The CO's decision is final. The Waivers can be filed only by those eligible to file. It appears that the CO found the OP ineligible to file. The only way to overcome a CO's decision is to file either 1) Advisory Opinion with the Department of State...or 2) Motion to Reconsider with the Consulate.


Agree-ed.
It never got to the point where she was denied the visa because of the overstay- which requires a waiver.
The visa was denied because the consular obviously thought it was a fraudulent marriage and its purpose was solely for the basis of immigration intent. That is not a waivable act.

Should they win their appeal and are able to convince the Consular at the second interview that it is indeed a bonifide marriage, she will be denied again because of the overstay. Then she may file a waiver.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA DENIED IN PERU HELP ME!! CONFUSED
QUOTE (dmartmar @ Feb 16 2006, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Show me where she states she did not tell the Conof that there was an overstay. All she states was that he made no mention to her about needing the waiver for the overstay.


And do you actually believe and expect for the Counsel to mention to her that a waiver was/is needed for the overstay, when he just finished denying her a visa?

I can't imagine him telling her: "well, I have to deny you your visa, but if you do this or that (waiver), you can appeal and override my decision."

Highly unlikely.


I think the OP's original point was that she was denied the visa because the consular thought she and her husband gave different answers. She was not denied because of the overstay. What aren't you getting?
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-09 01:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOne more police certificate question - UK
QUOTE (zoobuffalo @ Jan 3 2008, 07:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd say apply for it asap - then you'll have it when you need it. Mine took about a month to come through, and this was extra waiting for us after we'd finished all the other forms sad.gif

I think that is premature. He hasn't even received and NOA1 yet. Most consulates will not accept a pollice certificate that is more than 10 months old, if he getts one now with the current wait times it is possible that it will expire before his interview.
I say wait untill you get your NOA2, then apply for it as it's taking about a month for an approved I-130 to reach the NVC. That way it will be fresh when they request it.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-01-03 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMAJOR DILEMMA...PLEASE HELP!
QUOTE (sandrila @ Apr 15 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How is it possible that on the day my husband receives his K3 visa from consulate in Morocco that he then receives his interview for CR1 THE SAME DAY???

My attorney advises him to STAY THERE, he says it is best to finish it now, cheaper, smarter...BUT
I am desperate to get him here, as we all are to be reunited with our loved ones.

I dont know #1...can I cancel the interview there..fly him here and finish things here
#2...let him stay and RISK him staying much longer due to additional processing
(let's face it, it is likely)
#3...I am worried that cancelling this appointment may "look bad" and make things
harder once he comes
I really need some input
Thank you



I am not sure if I fully understand your question but I believe that once the I-130 petition (Cr-1) is approved, the 129f (K3) remains at a stand still and goes not go forward unless you specify you want to proceed with the K3 as opposed to the CR-1.
In the chance that both the K and the CR-1 are at the consulate at the same time they will interview you for the CR-1.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-04-18 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife's Maiden Name...
QUOTE (malego77 @ Apr 18 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dhudson @ Apr 18 2008, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All! I'm gearing up to embark on the immigration process and filing out the beloved I-130 by way of DCF.

Just going over the basics, the first of what I'm sure will become many questions came up. My wife and I were legally Married in early 2006 in Mexico, but because we still haven't yet done our big, ceremonial 'Church Wedding,' and for other reasons, she typically still goes by her maiden name which is what's on her Mexican passport and is what she still uses for most official documentation.

In Mexico they use both last names (making a total of 4; e.g. Jose Roberto Flores Garcia), but being all American I encourage her to just go with the three (thus dropping her maiden name out of the picture) once we're 'officially married' and she begins to apply for US documents here such as her US drivers license, SSN etc..

So my question is, on the I-130, since it is important to be consistent in everything we file and will be very important when filing for documents once shes here, should I go ahead and put her down as with MY last name? Or should we go with what she's used in the past? (in the past when I filed for her, I used her maiden name. But since the I-130 is a petiton for a relative I'm kinda confused on this one). tongue.gif

Sorry that it's kind of a goofball question, but it's worth the peace of mind smile.gif


I think that now is the time for chose if she wants to adopt a married name. You can file the I130 as she can that her name will appear in her GC or documents in USA. Because in USA I realized that it's very common to adopt the married name automatically, but still is her choice is she wants to keep her maiden name or her married name.
Good luck


The visa must be issued to the person NAMED on the passport.
She needs to make sure she has her passport and supporting ID in her married name if they are going to use it for her Visa/Green Card. The visa must be issued to the person NAMED on the passport.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-04-18 23:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some serious help on CR-1...and other things.
QUOTE (Leedah @ Apr 20 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all.

I am wondering about something...
(here's the background first....)

I filed the 1-130 (ultimate CR-1) for my husband on Dec.11, 2007.

It went to the Chicago lockbox until it ultimately ended up at slooooooow Vermont where it is still languishing. I only have NOA1.

When I filed, I hadn't changed my last name from my ex (simply due to time issues of work/DMV long lines, SS office long lines, etc).

I had planned to just get it filed first, then change my last name when I could wrangle a day off from my ####### retentive boss.

Anyway, here's the skinny:

My ex is deported and also wanted by the FBI for international parental kidnapping. (took our two boys through his cousins when he left).

Anyway, his name is obviously (I assume whistling.gif ) in the immigration system as a "booted out" person wanted by the FBI.

I am wondering if I could be getting the runaround because I filed for my husband when I still had my ex's last name (which may pop up red flags whenever my file is opened).

Each time I call and actually get a real immigration officer, I am always asked "who are you". When I say my name with that last name as my petition shows. The person then says "are you sure?"

It is strange to say the least, which is why I wonder if immigration is running some sort of long and drawn out background check just because I was once married to a deported person who is wanted.

If that is the case, is that legal to do? I am not related to the person (only by previous marriage and by nature of my kids). He can not come back to the U.S. Also he still has my kids and an active FBI & state dept. case cause of my kids.

The embassy who will eventually give my husband his interview and his visa know me personally from traveling to the country so many times regarding my children (which is how I met and fell in love with my present husband).

So I also wonder if this will hinder or hurt his interview when it comes since he is also from the same country. (he doesn't know my ex personally and never met him). and I wonder if the consulate would deny my husband (out of bias towards the natives & due to the issues they know about already with my case already their involving my children.)

I know no one but USCIS will ultimately give a straight answer on the questions I asked, ....just looking for hypothesis from others. 50 heads are better than one. lol

Thanks



First of all, I am very sorry to hear about the situation involving your children. I pray it gets resolved soon.

Whether or not you changed your last name, your past marriage would be listed on the documents you have to submit. So don't beat yourself up thinking that if you had only changed your name that perhaps things may be different.
I can't see a reason your husbands actions would hinder your now husbands interview...but some red flags may be raised during the process since your ex is on a watch list. Again, I do not see it as a reason to deny your petition; but if they do a name check on your ex, it's going to get a hit.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-04-20 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations/ Panel physician appointment
I have read- in addition to experiencing it first hand they they will take an oral declaration as proof of having had chicken pox.
Dylan'sWifeFemaleCanada2008-05-19 07:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian filers -Montreal interviews
Thanks for all the replies! So it will be a long wait I should get ready for...Btw, did you ever hear about a possibility of expediting the interview?
mikey78MaleCanada2009-05-30 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian filers -Montreal interviews
Hello everyone!

I have a question to people who were scheduled to have their interviews in Montreal. Is it true that it is a very busy post and from the moment when case is completed at NVC it takes about 6 weeks just to have the interview scheduled? Do they have their preferences as to how they schedule, e.g. IR/CR before family-based first preference?

Thanks for the answers
mikey78MaleCanada2009-05-29 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick AOS I-864ez question
Thanks a lot for your comments! It's NVC and I am F1 family based
mikey78MaleCanada2009-06-02 23:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick AOS I-864ez question
To clarify, I am talking about Affidavit of Support and docs that accompany I-864ez, and I was just wondering if attaching 3 last year's of IRS tax transcript will be enough. The income on all of them is above 2009 poverty guidelines
mikey78MaleCanada2009-06-02 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick AOS I-864ez question
Hello everyone,

Just trying to prepare AOS docs here, hence my question: If your sponsor's income is way above poverty guidelines, do you have to attach anything more than 3 last IRS transcripts to your I-864ez? Or is that enough?

Thanks for your help.

Mikey
mikey78MaleCanada2009-06-02 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJ1 Visa
Hi,

if it clearly states that you are not a subject to 212e (2 year residency outside of US rule), then it means that 212e does not apply to you and you have nothing to worry about. smile.gif


QUOTE (metro420 @ Jun 6 2009, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys from Visa Journey!

I am Sey, wife of Metro420. Me and my husband met in US when I'm having my training with J1 visa. I came back in the Philippines last January 2009 and my husband and I got married in April 2009. We would love to be together as soon as possible. We already sent the I-130 petition last May 28,2009 but I am still doing some research for the IR-1/CR-1. I am wondering if it will be a problem for my previous visa (J1), though it states there that I am not subject to 212 (E) or two-year does not apply. I know that it is clear that I am not subject to 2 year rule policy but i asked some friends from J1 visa in the Philippines, they said, even it states I am not subject to it, they said that 2 year rule must apply. Now, I am a bit worried just in case the petition will be approved in less than 2 years, do you think my previous visa will be a problem? I hope not. helpsmilie.gif



mikey78MaleCanada2009-06-06 07:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting your interview after I-864 & DS-230 NVC approval
Thx for the info. It's really interesting. As for " if your are going for a CR-1 / IR-1 visa" I guess it is the same for family-based preferences (F1, F2A, etc). It seems like at the NVC stage all the cases are processed in a similar manner (correct me if I am wrong on that).

I also heard that some consulates have quotas for different categories but quite often interviews are are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis (I read it in a press release from last year's information session for the media)
mikey78MaleCanada2009-05-31 22:19:00