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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to get started?
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Mar 14 2008, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Mar 14 2008, 05:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband is from WA State.. He wants to file I-I30 now. Where he can file it?

Does it need for him to submit PHOTOCOPY first of the needed documents?


Where is he going to pay for it?

If he is going to use a check payment, is he going to submit the check with the requirements? Please help!!!

Go on www.uscis.gov and click on Immigration forms option, choose I-130 and read ALL instructions. (Dont forget to file G-325 biographic forms with I-130).

Good luck!

Dani


I agree except it is G-325A biographic forms instead of G-325 forms.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-14 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo G-325???
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 13 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wowswift @ Mar 13 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
in the instructions for the I130, it says to fill out the G325 for the petitioner and the beneficiary.


Correction: The instructions indicate filling out a G325a (quadruplicate form) for petitioner and for beneficiary. G325 is not the correct form.

Yes, you will probably get an RFE.

Further, the instructions indicate the need to send other supporting documentation as well. I'd be studying those instructions and getting anything else on the list ready for the RFE too.


Yes, I agree. You might get an RFE. So please start preparing two sets of G-325A, one for the petitioner and the 2nd one for the foreign alien spouse so that you can send them right away.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-14 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete at NVC
QUOTE (coolgt @ Mar 14 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just find out that my case was complete yesterday.
can anyone tell me how long does it take for the mail to send out after the case is complete.
i want to know so i can track it through DHL


thanks


Congratulations! Usually between 1-2 weeks for NVC to mail the completed case to the embassy.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-14 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 vs CR1 confusion
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 17 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
See duplicates

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=116446

And last week:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=115861


You are doing a good job policing who is posting similar posting multiple times. The answer to OP is, the Embassy will issue CR-1 visa, if your marriage is less than 2 years old during the visa issuance. You can enter into USA 2 years after your marriage and ask at the POE to change it to IR-1. But you can be be sure, if you will get the permanent green card or conditional one by mail. Or you can request the Embassy by email to schedule your interview immediately after your 2nd year's anniversary. Show the reasons of your request when you write the Embassy.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-17 09:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-30 Questions
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 17 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DS-230 is filled out by beneficiary, it is the immigrant visa application.

The petitioner can help fill it out, but the beneficiary has to sign part 1, and leave part 2 un-signed, they will sign it later at the visa interview.


Yes.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-17 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
QUOTE (Jandy @ Mar 17 2008, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody,

We're sorta confused about the I-864 form. My husband (USC) is still a student, so he cannot sponsor me. But his mom and my brother (both USC) are willing to sponsor us/me. So which forms are they supposed to file? I read on internet that they are supposed to file I-864 A, but then on another website, it is the I-864... And since my husband cannot sponsor me, does he need to file I-864 or not??

Any advice would be really appreciated smile.gif

Thank you

Bob and Jessica


Each needs to file a separate I-864.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-17 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschange of address
QUOTE (palilover @ Mar 17 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now I have noved and I want to update my address. but I am confused by this on USCIS website regarding the AR11.
It says I must put in the change of a ddress withing 10 days of moving? When did this change? It's been more like approaching 3 weeks as I checked it a while back and it said 30 days.
Is this going to be a huge issue or what could happen?


If you are a US citizen, you don't fill out an AR-11 form. When your approved petition goes to NVC, change your address with NVC which will take care of it right away unlike USCIS.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-18 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
Congratulations!
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-18 08:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill my package be sent back??
QUOTE (Delicia @ Mar 18 2008, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think we answered this already in your prior thread: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=115893

And the VJ guides clearly state to include 2 original G-325(a) per person on the application.

My advice is to stop asking this question and start gathering the forms and other documentation you may have omitted and prepare for an RFE.


Yes, I remembered answering it. Why post the same question twice? Just prepare your G-325A sets. Please read the I-130 instructions carefully. It clearly says one needs to submit G-325A (one set for petitioner and another set for forein alien spouse) when applying for spouse.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-19 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3230 and I-864 Fee Bill
QUOTE (JustWaiting @ Mar 19 2008, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, so if I'm using James' shortcuts, can I send out the I-864 Fee Bill even if the automated message hasn't said it's been generated?
I know the answer is no for the DS-3230 but a post confused me about the I-864 fee bill.


You can send out the I-864 bill before it is generated, but NVC will send it back to you. The only reasonable choice is, you can send out as soon as NVC generates your I-864 bill.

Edited by simple_male, 19 March 2008 - 02:49 PM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-19 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescheck this out
QUOTE (vee @ Mar 20 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have her on the phone now, she says he filled both petitions herself and signed both ewwwwwwwww too bad i hope she will b ok. i personally dont think they will go through all that they have to much other stuff to do


I-130 and I-129F petitions? Yes, she has to fill and sign them. But one set of G-325A has to be signed by him. He also needs to sign other documents later.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-20 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur ir-130 APPROVAL time has come, wow..
Congratulations!
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-20 09:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresalmost done
QUOTE (alimaryam @ Mar 18 2008, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody,
My interview was good today everything was fine ,i just need new sponsor.She told me everything fine and your visa is aproved ,just bring new sponsor as soon as possible and give it to me at anytime from monday to thursday at 13:30 to 14:30.


Congratulations! You are almost at the finish line.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-20 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting an attorney... GOOD IDEA?
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Mar 17 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ Mar 17 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You mention your husband's case is complicated but dont say why. The guides here on VJ are very good and he can complete them on his own. If he has any questions he can post them on this site and there are many people who are willing to help. I used an attorney for my K1 before I knew about VJ and he did nothing that I could not have done myself. In fact he hid behind his answering machine during the whole process (Attorney George Sabga from California) and was more of a hindrance than help. I did my adjustment of status (AOS) myself and we just completed our interview with no problems. Good luck to you.



Hi.. this might help to answer why their situation is complicated..
http://www.visajourn...h...116272&st=0


Oh, I did reply that thread. In this case, a lawyer can not do anything. The OP's husband has to take care of the child support debt issue first or his visa process may not go well.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-17 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting an attorney... GOOD IDEA?
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Mar 17 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The case of my husband is very complicated... Does any one know an attorney who is near in Tacoma or Seattle?

Me and my husband is only 25 yrs old. Fresh from wedding last Feb. 14, 2008.

We dont know that much about spouse visa or K3.

My husband is just an ordinary man.. I want him to get an atty.. someone who has a heart to help not bcoz of money but to HELP..

If im going to asked, i can live and get old here in Philippines... but since i have to live with my husband in USA... i have to submit to him..



Please let me know who knows any immigration atty in WA State area...


BIG THANKS to all the critic people here... I DAMN LOVE YOU! I'll pray you will be approved...

All i need is help not your negative comments...


Why is your husband's case complicated. Using a lawyer depends on if you are confident enough or not to do all paperwork by yourself.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-17 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWelcome and Approval notices
QUOTE (Hani2007 @ Mar 21 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No responds sad.gif sad.gif


You have to have some patience for answers. Don't demand for answers that way. Anyway, your post was not clear. When did you receive your welcome notice? If you received it just 2-3 days ago, wait for few more days.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-21 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 OR IR1 AFTER AP COMPLETED
QUOTE (ijaz @ Mar 21 2008, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I M CURRENTLY ON AP I FILLED MY VISA FOR CR1 AND AFTER 1 MONTH THERE WILL BE 2 YEAR OF OUR WEDDING, SO IF MY AP CLEAR ,WILL I BE GETTING CR1 VISA OR IR1, WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO GET IR1 VISA.


You can email Embassy and tell them your points. Hopefully, they will issue IR-1, if they issue the visa after a month.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-21 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan we still avail ourselves of James Shortcuts??
QUOTE (tzeksman @ Mar 22 2008, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well actually its not explained in the shortcuts, but from my research i think its been discussed in a post or two, of people having sucessfully done so by email. I might just try that, or have my wife email that I should say


Actually, it is (choice of agent email) is well explained in the shortcut, please read it carefully.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-22 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview just happened! more questions!
QUOTE (rcc04 @ Mar 24 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello!
i just got off the phone with my husband in nicaragua who had his interview. it went well, except that they asked him the names of my parents and he couldn't pronounce them since they are in english! they looked at a bajillion photos he brought. i could barely hear him because he was on the bus home to his city-- but he said they didn't give him the visa because he didn't have a most-recent police certificate-- but that they gave him a slip and if he brings it back with the certificate he shoudl be good to go? does this make sense? does anyone else have experience with this/ or is this ap or ar?


ahhh so much going on in my mind please give me feedback!!!


Don't worry. Have him obtain his most recent police certificate and submit it to the Embassy.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-24 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAgent for ds3032 and ds 230
QUOTE (xichdu @ Mar 10 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (simple_male @ Mar 10 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (xichdu @ Mar 10 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After my wife send to NVC email for me to be agent, do i have to wait the email form NVC before sending out the bill $70 dollars. Also, do i have to send the ds230 for her to sign it or just I just fill them out and sign under my name or not on the ds230. I read the jame's shortcut but i want to make sure. Thank you for your helping.


Yes, you have to wait for NVC confirmation email that you are the choice of agent before you mail out AOS Fee. Make sure, you make label for AOS Fee Bill. Your wife, as the visa applicant needs to sign DS 230 part I. You don't sign anywhere on DS 230 part I. Your wife can fill out the DS 230 part I using acrobat reader, print it out and sign it, and send it to you. You can prepare DS 230 part II, but your wife must not sign now, as your wife needs to sign it during the interview when she will be asked to do so. Don't send DS 230 packet now until NVC generates it later in your NVC process.

Thank you for your helping.IF I am her agent why she has to sign ds 230 part I . I know she has to sign part II at the us embassy. PLease clear my question. Thank again. Also, I do not know how to do the AOS label. IS it easy.


DS 230 part I and part II are the applications for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. It is the foreign alien spouse who is applying for the immigrant visa, therefore, he/she must sign it. I have not made AOS label, so I can not tell how easy it is, but others made it and they can tell you about it.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-10 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAgent for ds3032 and ds 230
QUOTE (xichdu @ Mar 10 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After my wife send to NVC email for me to be agent, do i have to wait the email form NVC before sending out the bill $70 dollars. Also, do i have to send the ds230 for her to sign it or just I just fill them out and sign under my name or not on the ds230. I read the jame's shortcut but i want to make sure. Thank you for your helping.


Yes, you have to wait for NVC confirmation email that you are the choice of agent before you mail out AOS Fee. Make sure, you make label for AOS Fee Bill. Your wife, as the visa applicant needs to sign DS 230 part I. You don't sign anywhere on DS 230 part I. Your wife can fill out the DS 230 part I using acrobat reader, print it out and sign it, and send it to you. You can prepare DS 230 part II, but your wife must not sign now, as your wife needs to sign it during the interview when she will be asked to do so. Don't send DS 230 packet now until NVC generates it later in your NVC process.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-10 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3032
QUOTE (Goldtrom @ Mar 24 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What message do you get when the ds3032 is mailed out?

I call the NVC number and get "Please allow 6 weeks for the beneficiary to receive notification"...

Does this mean the DS3032?



-- Rob


No, actually it means your case number has been assigned. Check later this week again to find out what the automated system says and keep checking next week as well, if they have not generated DS 3032 by this week. Usually it takes about 1-3 weeks for them to generate those after the case number has been assigned.

Edited by simple_male, 24 March 2008 - 11:34 AM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-24 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approval - I-130
QUOTE (kalaks @ Mar 24 2008, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Vermont is moving again, just got a notice of approval today for my I-130 petition, I-129F still pending. Hope this means more approvals for you people who are waiting on VSC. I filed end of September.


Congratulations!
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-24 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approval
QUOTE (FSUmome @ Mar 24 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was shocked by the NOA2 E-Mail but it was for real I recieved the hard copy in the mail today the letter says to allow 90 days if the beneficiary dosent receive any corespondence from the NVC......wonder what kind of wait this might be


Congratulations! NVC should receive your file from USCIS in about 2-3 weeks from now.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-24 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number
QUOTE (FSUmome @ Mar 26 2008, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am trying to get everything together but i have one question when NVC assigns a case number are the first 3 letters of the case number letters pertaining to the assigned Consulate Embassy headbonk.gif


Yes, you got it. For example, MNL stands for Manila (Philippines), DHK stands for Dhaka (Bangladesh).

Edited by simple_male, 26 March 2008 - 08:59 AM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-26 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3032 and aos generated
QUOTE (jgay80 @ Mar 19 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought the IV Fee was $355...I was pretty sure I saw that on ny.state.travel website..


It was $380.00 ($335.00+$45.00), but now it is $400.00.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-19 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3032 and aos generated
QUOTE (leedenzz @ Mar 19 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my husband called the nvc this morning and the automated machne said that nvc sent the ds3032 and aos on march 17 i send my ds3032 via email this morning and got an ato response.. should my husband wait for an email conifrmation that he is the agent before he send the AOS fee bill?how long will it take for us to get the email reply from the nvc?thank's!


It is good that you sent the choice of agent email right away. NVC will reply you with the choice of agent acceptance. It is hard to predict how many days it will take. But usually any day within 2 weeks you can expect email from NVC.

Your husband can send AOS Fee Bill, since it is already generated. Your husband does not need to use envelope provided by NVC (I used USPS Express Mail Envelopes) as long as he sends the mail to right address. Please read the shortcut more carefully. Ask your husband to prepare I-864 and start gathering relevants papers from now so that he can send them right away. Once NVC accepts AOS fee Bill, it will generate I-864. Once NVC accepts choice of agent, it will generate IV Fee Bill ($400.00) and once NVC accepts IV Fee Bill, it will generate DS 230 packet.

Edited by simple_male, 19 March 2008 - 04:02 PM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-19 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember filer approved by VSC
QUOTE (kman @ Mar 26 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw it in the immigration timelines. I think this is very encouring for VSC filers after November. I think VSC might start approving them like CSC.


Hope you will hear the good news soon.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-26 23:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent
QUOTE (Muñequita @ Mar 27 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I used a lawyer to file my petitions, she turned out to be the most irresponsible person ever, well my I-130 got approved and I DON"T WANT HER TO BE MY AGENT, i want my husband , will it cause any trouble if i e-mail the NVC telling them that i want my husband to be my choice of agent since i used a lawyer to file this petition?

Thanks


You will be fine. Just inform NVC by emailing them.

QUOTE (asUK @ Mar 27 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Merk @ Mar 27 2008, 05:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NO it won't. In fact I did the very same thing. AND I didn't tell my lawyer( who was absolutly worthless). I also sent my lawyer an email firing her. So have your husband email the NVC and make you the agent. It is that simple!!! good.gif



A quick question on this - NVC just assigned my case a number. Can I email them now telling them that I want to be the agent? I think the forms are in the process of being sent to my lawyer now as my case has been there for 2 weeks. I just don't want to mess anything up.


Not yet, first find out, if NVC generated Choice of Agent, DS 3032 form and AOS Fee Bill. As soon as they are generated, you can email NVC.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-27 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent accepted...IV bill on the way??
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Mar 26 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We received an email today from NVC about choice of agent and it states>>

The NVC has received the Agent of Choice selection.

The Immigrant Visa Application (DS 230) processing fee bill will be sent to the designated
agent (petitioner) on the case.

So does that mean it is being sent now or what? I called NVC automated system, but it hasn't been changed yet from last weeks msg, so just wondering how that works. I have the NVC flowchart printed out and right here next to me pinned to my calander, but still a bit confused

helpsmilie.gif me understand this ..........I am a dead head today.....sorry headbonk.gif

Maybe cause we are waiting for the AOS bill to enter system, and that is one part of the process going on.........and the other is that the choice of agent has been accepted so now, they sending me the IV bill correct. That can happen before the I 864 is generated and sent out.....correct?

I would hate to try and keep up with more than one petition.......ughhhh, cause I can't even keep up with this one wacko.gif

Thanks for listening

Aisha


Aisha, you should be receiving the IV Fee Bill in about 1-2 week from now.


QUOTE (Muñequita @ Mar 26 2008, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

When will i know when the actual affidavit of support has been generated?


From NVC's automated system or by talking with an operator. Usually, it happens about 1-3 weeks after they receive your AOS Fee.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-27 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWrong name on the I-130
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Mar 27 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Todd-Leah @ Mar 26 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We received the NOA1 in the mail today, I nearly fainted when I look at the I-797C NOA, my husband had my name wrong on the I-130! It was a name that I use unofficially, but not on any of the documents!!

Sigh, how can we correct the mistake now?


Just send a letter to the proper service center correcting your name and attach a copy of the biographic page of your passport.


Send the letter by USPS certified mail so that you can track it and have record that USCIS received it.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-27 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresg325A unsure how to fill out
QUOTE (IrieCat @ Mar 28 2008, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning!
If you fill out the form online here on VJ (look under downloads) just print it 4 times. 4 for you and 4 for your SO. They all have to have original signatures but not notarized.

:-)
Cat


Yes, exactly. You need one set for you (4 pages) and another set (4 pages) for your wife. You sign yours and she signs her. Don't forget to date them. You don't need to notarize.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-28 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 question 22
QUOTE (guatetaliana @ Mar 30 2008, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've searched the forum for answers to this and seem to get conflicting results, so hopefully somebody can help clear this up for me.

The NOA1 for our I-130 (being processed at CSC) arrived over a month ago. But just today, as I was looking at a copy of the form we submitted, I second-guessed myself.

On question 22, it says:
Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status.

My husband is NOT in the US (we are living in his home city Monterrey, Mexico) and will not adjust status. Therefore I entered N/A and left the part about consulate abroad blank. I figured this was an all-in-one question as the instructions said "the information below", not "the information to the below, to the left".

Now I'm wondering if we made a mistake? Should I have written "Ciudad Juarez, Mexico" on the right side of that section? His permanent address on the form, and his address abroad are both written as our address here in Mexico. He clearly resides in Mexico. However, mine is listed as my permanent address in Chicago.

What would they intend to do with this when it's approved? Should I try to get this corrected? And if so, where do I call/write?

Thanks for your help!


Yes, question # 22 can be confusing. However, you should have written down the consulate in Mexico (Ciudad Juarez). Anyway, don't worry about it now. At worse case, USCIS will send an RFE for you to fill out that part. If that is the case, just follow USCIS instruction. Don't worry about it that much.

Edited by simple_male, 30 March 2008 - 11:20 PM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-30 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864 question
QUOTE (bgreed @ Mar 30 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sometimes I think there should be a separate area just for I 864 questions.

OK I've read the instructions several times , but still am not clear on a couple of things so anyone with better government form reading skills is welcome to reply,

Here goes;
First do I file a separate I-864 for each person I am sponsoring (1 for my wife and 1 for her son as they are two separate petitions)

Since I don't get to declare my kids from my previous marriage as deductions on my income tax (even though I pay child support) do I need to show them as dependents? To me the wording says if they aren't on my tax form then I don't have to show them.

So depending on how you read it my dependent count could be four (including me) (my wife and I also have a son together) or six if I include my two other kids.

Any thoughts?

By the way got our NOA1 on February 16th file was touched on 02/24/08 nothing since VSC.


Okay. You are doing immigrant visas, not K-3 nonimmigrant ones. So the answers are:

Yes, file one I-864 for your wife and another one for her son.

You don't show your kids from your previous marriage, since you don't declare them on your tax return. In a separate note, I think the most divorced couple usually claim their children on tax return every other year.

So total dependent count including you is four.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNov Filer Approved!
QUOTE (mariaslk @ Mar 31 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG I can't believe it!
Filed 28 Nov, received on 3rd Dec. NOA1 29 January and now approved 31 March.
VSC must really be moving! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!


Congratulations! Now you can warm up for NVC process.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa fee
QUOTE (alimaryam @ Mar 31 2008, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody!
Is there anybody got his visa through Casablanca consulate? I just want to know how much money i have to pay for visa fee!?
Thank you.


For CR-1/IR-1, usually the choice of agent pays all fees at the NVC. The current fees are $70.00 for affidavit of support and $400.00 for Immigration Visa Fee. If these two are paid at the NVC, there is no more fee at the consulate during interview. Where are you in the process now?

Edited by simple_male, 31 March 2008 - 10:41 PM.

simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY APPROVED!
QUOTE (Nita&Assaad @ Mar 31 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Alhumdulilah.....
We are finally Approved!!! We got a nice Surprise in the mail on Saturday
All last week we were touched and the update on the USCIS site was the same
"case still pending" and on Friday no email, then what a nice surprise when I woke up Saturday morning, there it was a letter stating you are Approve! WOW what a feeling I started to cry.....
Just wanted to say Thank you to everyone on VJ for giving support.... It would have been harder without this Forum!! Especially to the friends I met along the way. For listening and being there... Our Journey now continues to Department of State...Inshallah that will go smooth and faster....

Now it's GOGO turn... Come on approval you can do it!!

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Congratulations! Now be ready for the NVC process.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 11:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support - Household size
QUOTE (Jamericanlove @ Mar 29 2008, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi...


I believe that the "spouse" that is referred to on the AOS is of the spouse who is NOT being sponsored on the affidavit. So assuming you only have 1 wife smile.gif you would put the figure from line 10 and leave the other "spouse" box blank.

Hope this helps


Yes, you can leave the other "spouse" box blank, you can write a small note "same as beneficiary" next to the blank box.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-04-01 09:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 August Filer Approved at VSC
QUOTE (hifalam @ Mar 31 2008, 02:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

i am new to the forum and would like to extend my appreciation to all of you for doing a wonderful job in helping, guiding and encouraging each other through this rather long winded process.

we got our I130 approval on March 20, 2008 and are now wating for the NVC Process to start.

wishing all of you the very best in being reunited with your loved ones in the shortest possible time.

Regards and best wishes,

Alamgir


Congratulations Alamgir Bhai.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm Ds-230 part 1
QUOTE (lucky_leester @ Mar 31 2008, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could someone please help me with question 21a and 21b of Form DS-230 part 1?
I will be in Vietnam at the time of my wife interview and hopefully she passes.
My plan is for both of us to come to the U.S. together.
Therefore, do I put my name in question 21a?
And question 21b also confuses me, I'm not sure what to answer.
Thanks in advance!


What do question 21a and 21b ask for? It is better when you write down the questions so that people can answer easily.
simple_maleMaleBangladesh2008-03-31 14:27:00