ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaCASABLANCA

we're not that close yet, but maybe after holiday and you get thru in January can establish little closer what is required and i hope then to talk to some of u about the procedures and whats required. I would like to be a little ahead more than wait till the last min.


My SIL had her interview on Dec. 20. In addition to the documents listed in Packet 3, Casa now requires a court ordered police report and "celebetaire(sp?)" document stating that you are single and eligible to marry, which she had. However, she and another woman were the only ones and everyone else was sent home. The affidavit of support(I-134) is no longer requested.

Christine
kofukuNot TellingMorocco2006-12-24 20:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaAnyone no what revocation means????????????
Marci,

I feel your pain as my best friend's husband is in a similar jam. Have you contacted your representatives to make inquiries in Rome? I do hope they can be of help.

Best wishes,
Christine (F)
kofukuNot TellingMorocco2006-07-14 14:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaRaising bi-cultural kids
Interesting topic. As soon as our little girl was born, my husband was ready to send her to Morocco for several years for many reasons :crying: I had difficulty with breastfeeding and our daughter could have a wet nurse there; we both want her to speak Arabic and he thinks she can do it best over there; and, we live in a culture of violence here and he's afraid for her life. He has broached the subject of leaving her in Morocco without us half-jokingly, half-serious and it's a topic that comes up quite frequently. We just want our little girl to be happy and what he's seen so far here, he would prefer her to be there. I don't necessarily disagree with him. That's why I'm not against sending her for summer vacations when she get's a little older. But now, no way!!! She's too little. Meanwhile, we will do our best to raise her in this culture, while teaching her about Moroccan and Arab culture.

Christine :luv:
kofukuNot TellingMorocco2006-07-23 14:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaBaby names

I think it's interesting that there aren't any western names picked by anyone who responded so far, even when one half of the couple is American. Why not? I know in some cases, if you both share the culture already that would be why...but why for those who did not originally share the culture?

I like many Indian names for babies, but I have some Western names in mind as well. I'd like, if we had 2 children in the future, that one has an Indian name and one has a Western name, and with the opposite as a middle name. I'm leaning more towards a baby girl having a name like Maria, or Rosa...(yes I'm part Italian hehe). But we'll see! There are many pretty Indian names for girls too, though we don't want anything that has a strictly Hindu meaning. But I definitely want them to have both cultures represented somehow.


I wanted a Japanese middle name, but my husband preferred Arabic or English. Since her first name was Arabic, I thought I'd keep it in the family. Note: Most cultures don't use middle names and my husband was agreeable to fit in with American culture.
kofukuNot TellingMorocco2006-10-25 18:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaBaby names
You all have a good list of names. My SIL suggested Amira for our daughter just to give us something to think about and it stuck. My DH wanted to name her Fatima(his grandmother's name), but I just thought that kids can be so mean and make fun of the "fat" in her name, so that was scrapped. I picked the arabic version of Jasmine --Yassmine for her middle name.

Christine :luv:
kofukuNot TellingMorocco2006-10-25 16:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaYES IT WAS HIS VISA IN THE MAIL
CONGRATULATIONS
Alhan and DelaramMaleRussia2008-03-10 15:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaPLEASE HELP FOR SS NUMBER
hello ..
iam in America now 8 days Ago with a K-1 visa and i dont know yet what i have to apply for to get married in 90 days ...
if someone can help and Give me some instructions will be thanksfull...as i read i need a Social security number and i dont know how to apply for one i have my passeport and my form I-94 juste ...
Thanks for evreyone can help
MirlanNot Telling02006-12-31 22:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaRabat translators
http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1064571541623

Best of Luck
Mirlana and Mirlan
MirlanNot Telling02007-03-16 21:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaCSC
Hello everyone ...
it's 2 weeks and half ago that our case Was transfered to California now and We did not hear anything Yet from them ...Juste We receive in the Email Saying that our case was transfered to CSC and We was Wondering Why We did not receive the notice of action in the mail and We was juste Wondering how much Time it Will Takes...
Mirlana :unsure:
MirlanNot Telling02007-03-28 16:01:00
Middle East and North Africaconverting - or not
Lady:

Go Learn English to start..What a waste!!!!!




QUOTE (bhajishah @ Oct 3 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Islam hate me uh yah..thats it.

there is two sides to a story...and three sides to a penny. Love struck blind all sides from sight

simply put, as said b4. in america etc.. religion is a belief.. many other places it is A WAY OF LIFE..

If your man is saying no problem to who you are and what you believe....then he is bsing you, if he is from a strong family culture and says its ok your 45 yo and im 25 look at Khadija.. blah blah.. no need for children.. ill love adopt accept yours and your exes.. HA wow yah really believing this...Hello fergie spell it out D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N-A-L

I can marry christian. no problem..bcoz face it he knows once your wife you have littlee choice.(again not a bcoz all cultures have jackasses, its that all cultures have DIFFERING social standards and Practices ie norms)

MY WISH is that woman was of Islamic of mind b4 getting tangled in marriage , ISLAM means submission. bcoz in the end,, you know your submission and faith lies in GOD ALLAH.

Im Muslim b4 marriage.. and even i know that there is much truth to this article....Islamic culture is what it is, marriage is Islam. think it good think it bad. who cares

Main thing is it right for you..............???

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MirlanNot Telling02009-10-04 16:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaCASABLANCA
After my interview in Casablanca, I was told to submit two more papers, which I did the next day. I was then told to wait for a call. I got the call today to go on Monday with my passport. I was just wondering what that means. Does that mean I am getting my visa, and if so, will they give it to me that day, or will I have to wait for it?

Many thanks.
MirlanNot Telling02006-12-15 13:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaOfficiant in muslim wedding
Dear VJ members,

I have been reading about this topic for a while now and couldn't help notice many of the comments and responses in this forum about getting married within the Islamic religion and Laws, even though some of the people here also have asked on what to do when you are or getting married to a US citizen. What's next and what to do in an Islamic country or in a Mosque within a foreigner country..is your husband or wife Christian, Jewish, Muslim or Buddhist etc...

For the last couple of years I've been hearing some crazy stuff around here about religion and Citizenship from different people, I finally realize that the same law will apply to every case within the US and varies from a foreigner Country to another.

I've perhaps read most Holly Books from the " Koran (Arabic, al-Qur'an) " to the " Old & New Testament " and " Talmud " and it seems to me that they all fall within the same Law with some minor changes due to cultural backgrounds, Lands and people.

I always believed and still do, that I shall respect everyone Else's religion and understand the purpose behind their believes and practices and give them space to do so, as along as there is no harm to it. People should practice their religion FREELY no matter what is their races and backgrounds.

I read a book and watch a show once about some random person who use to hate "Muslims" for no reason, and Realizes after he grow older that people resented him for his behavior and got lonely. He finally admitted to himself and the world that " It was wrong ".

Let's get back to our issue here which is " What can we do to make our Marriage Legal according to the Islamic Laws " question.

Well, If you are in a Muslim Country than most likely you need to register within the " Court House " and the " Township " That you are married. and the way to do that is by Following those steps:

1) You need to provide a Location within that specific Country and prove that you lived and or your family did live there. The only person that can provide you with that is a person that the state hires to gather " Intel " for them and make sure that everything goes legally and " Truly " You were living there.

2) After you Prove that you were living within that location than you need to get your Birth Certificate from the Township " I'm assuming if you were born there than it should be there right? " Get 2 Copies just in case. Usually you have to pay stamp FEES.

3)Before you left your Home Country, You had to have an Identity Card which is required by every country once you hit certain Age " Usually 18 or 17 " in some cases 16.

4) Make Copy of everything and head to your Township so they can issue a " CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY "

5) Once You get that Look for a " Court House ". In any Court house there is a section for " Marriages "..Go there and ask them for the required documentations to register a marriage, They usually will give you a form filled with what you need to gather and submit to them.

6) The Paperwork will include a paper that states if you are single or married. If you are single than you fill in Single, If you are married than you provide them with the " marriage certification " translated to whatever language your country speaks and writes.

7) Now, every Muslim Country has its own Laws and regulations but they are perhaps " ALL " Fall into the same thing. You take your Wife, Fiance with you to the court house and they will refer you to a person that is certified by the Court house and is allowed to perform the Ceremony. Most of the time, they'll ask for witnesses from both parties unless they can't be present from one side or the female is old enough to sign her own paperwork.." They Just want to make sure it's not a scam and that both families are aware of the marriage " I'm guessing that's not a hard thing to prove if you are really in love..A Letter from a father or a mother, friend etc...

8) The Person who will perform the ceremony will ask some basic questions for the records and wrap up everything and sign the paperwork for you.

Now, As far as the " PRIEST " " IMAM " " MOSQUE " ..etc I will not put much thoughts into that, and the reason I'm saying that is because most of those religious people will have their own version of who marries what and what's needed to make " THE CHURCH " bless your marriage.

Most people get into the trap of " AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING " " WILL MY FAMILY AGREES " " WILL PEOPLE BE HAPPY " " WILL I GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL " " SHOULD I GET MARRIED IN A CHURCH OR A MOSQUE " " SHOULD I INVITE MUSLIM, JEWISH, CHRISTIANS OR BUDDHISTS " " SHOULD I..SHOULD I "

The answer is no, you don't need to make anyone happy but follow your heart and do the right thing..The Holly Books and the prophets came to this word with positive things..make people's lives much clearer and happier..Helping people through their issue and facing their fears..But SOME humans took those thoughts and twist it around for their own benefits and also to control people.

A Priest didn't get power from anyone so is the Imam or any kind of holly man. Get your story together and believe in your faith and go marry the person you love..We are in 2012 and you need to enter every document in the records within the township so you have access to it and not in the church.

Good Luck to you all and excuse my English
MirlanNot Telling02011-09-04 20:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaRegistering a US marriage in Morocco
Dear VJ members,

I have been reading about this topic for a while now and couldn't help notice many of the comments and responses in this forum about getting married within the Islamic religion and Laws, even though some of the people here also have asked on what to do when you are or getting married to a US citizen. What's next and what to do in an Islamic country or in a Mosque within a foreigner country..is your husband or wife Christian, Jewish, Muslim or Buddhist etc...

For the last couple of years I've been hearing some crazy stuff around here about religion and Citizenship from different people, I finally realize that the same law will apply to every case within the US and varies from a foreigner Country to another.

I've perhaps read most Holly Books from the " Koran (Arabic, al-Qur'an) " to the " Old & New Testament " and " Talmud " and it seems to me that they all fall within the same Law with some minor changes due to cultural backgrounds, Lands and people.

I always believed and still do, that I shall respect everyone Else's religion and understand the purpose behind their believes and practices and give them space to do so, as along as there is no harm to it. People should practice their religion FREELY no matter what is their races and backgrounds.

I read a book and watch a show once about some random person who use to hate "Muslims" for no reason, and Realizes after he grow older that people resented him for his behavior and got lonely. He finally admitted to himself and the world that " It was wrong ".

Let's get back to our issue here which is " What can we do to make our Marriage Legal according to the Islamic Laws " question.

Well, If you are in a Muslim Country than most likely you need to register within the " Court House " and the " Township " That you are married. and the way to do that is by Following those steps:

1) You need to provide a Location within that specific Country and prove that you lived and or your family did live there. The only person that can provide you with that is a person that the state hires to gather " Intel " for them and make sure that everything goes legally and " Truly " You were living there.

2) After you Prove that you were living within that location than you need to get your Birth Certificate from the Township " I'm assuming if you were born there than it should be there right? " Get 2 Copies just in case. Usually you have to pay stamp FEES.

3)Before you left your Home Country, You had to have an Identity Card which is required by every country once you hit certain Age " Usually 18 or 17 " in some cases 16.

4) Make Copy of everything and head to your Township so they can issue a " CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY "

5) Once You get that Look for a " Court House ". In any Court house there is a section for " Marriages "..Go there and ask them for the required documentations to register a marriage, They usually will give you a form filled with what you need to gather and submit to them.

6) The Paperwork will include a paper that states if you are single or married. If you are single than you fill in Single, If you are married than you provide them with the " marriage certification " translated to whatever language your country speaks and writes.

7) Now, every Muslim Country has its own Laws and regulations but they are perhaps " ALL " Fall into the same thing. You take your Wife, Fiance with you to the court house and they will refer you to a person that is certified by the Court house and is allowed to perform the Ceremony. Most of the time, they'll ask for witnesses from both parties unless they can't be present from one side or the female is old enough to sign her own paperwork.." They Just want to make sure it's not a scam and that both families are aware of the marriage " I'm guessing that's not a hard thing to prove if you are really in love..A Letter from a father or a mother, friend etc...

8) The Person who will perform the ceremony will ask some basic questions for the records and wrap up everything and sign the paperwork for you.

Now, As far as the " PRIEST " " IMAM " " MOSQUE " ..etc I will not put much thoughts into that, and the reason I'm saying that is because most of those religious people will have their own version of who marries what and what's needed to make " THE CHURCH " bless your marriage.

Most people get into the trap of " AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING " " WILL MY FAMILY AGREES " " WILL PEOPLE BE HAPPY " " WILL I GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL " " SHOULD I GET MARRIED IN A CHURCH OR A MOSQUE " " SHOULD I INVITE MUSLIM, JEWISH, CHRISTIANS OR BUDDHISTS " " SHOULD I..SHOULD I "

The answer is no, you don't need to make anyone happy but follow your heart and do the right thing..The Holly Books and the prophets came to this word with positive things..make people's lives much clearer and happier..Helping people through their issue and facing their fears..But SOME humans took those thoughts and twist it around for their own benefits and also to control people.

A Priest didn't get power from anyone so is the Imam or any kind of holly man. Get your story together and believe in your faith and go marry the person you love..We are in 2012 and you need to enter every document in the records within the township so you have access to it and not in the church.

Good Luck to you all and excuse my English
MirlanNot Telling02011-09-05 12:49:00
Middle East and North Africadeclaring marriage to the moroccan consulate.
Dear VJ members,

I have been reading about this topic for a while now and couldn't help notice many of the comments and responses in this forum about getting married within the Islamic religion and Laws, even though some of the people here also have asked on what to do when you are or getting married to a US citizen. What's next and what to do in an Islamic country or in a Mosque within a foreigner country..is your husband or wife Christian, Jewish, Muslim or Buddhist etc...

For the last couple of years I've been hearing some crazy stuff around here about religion and Citizenship from different people, I finally realize that the same law will apply to every case within the US and varies from a foreigner Country to another.

I've perhaps read most Holly Books from the " Koran (Arabic, al-Qur'an) " to the " Old & New Testament " and " Talmud " and it seems to me that they all fall within the same Law with some minor changes due to cultural backgrounds, Lands and people.

I always believed and still do, that I shall respect everyone Else's religion and understand the purpose behind their believes and practices and give them space to do so, as along as there is no harm to it. People should practice their religion FREELY no matter what is their races and backgrounds.

I read a book and watch a show once about some random person who use to hate "Muslims" for no reason, and Realizes after he grow older that people resented him for his behavior and got lonely. He finally admitted to himself and the world that " It was wrong ".

Let's get back to our issue here which is " What can we do to make our Marriage Legal according to the Islamic Laws " question.

Well, If you are in a Muslim Country than most likely you need to register within the " Court House " and the " Township " That you are married. and the way to do that is by Following those steps:

1) You need to provide a Location within that specific Country and prove that you lived and or your family did live there. The only person that can provide you with that is a person that the state hires to gather " Intel " for them and make sure that everything goes legally and " Truly " You were living there.

2) After you Prove that you were living within that location than you need to get your Birth Certificate from the Township " I'm assuming if you were born there than it should be there right? " Get 2 Copies just in case. Usually you have to pay stamp FEES.

3)Before you left your Home Country, You had to have an Identity Card which is required by every country once you hit certain Age " Usually 18 or 17 " in some cases 16.

4) Make Copy of everything and head to your Township so they can issue a " CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY "

5) Once You get that Look for a " Court House ". In any Court house there is a section for " Marriages "..Go there and ask them for the required documentations to register a marriage, They usually will give you a form filled with what you need to gather and submit to them.

6) The Paperwork will include a paper that states if you are single or married. If you are single than you fill in Single, If you are married than you provide them with the " marriage certification " translated to whatever language your country speaks and writes.

7) Now, every Muslim Country has its own Laws and regulations but they are perhaps " ALL " Fall into the same thing. You take your Wife, Fiance with you to the court house and they will refer you to a person that is certified by the Court house and is allowed to perform the Ceremony. Most of the time, they'll ask for witnesses from both parties unless they can't be present from one side or the female is old enough to sign her own paperwork.." They Just want to make sure it's not a scam and that both families are aware of the marriage " I'm guessing that's not a hard thing to prove if you are really in love..A Letter from a father or a mother, friend etc...

8) The Person who will perform the ceremony will ask some basic questions for the records and wrap up everything and sign the paperwork for you.

Now, As far as the " PRIEST " " IMAM " " MOSQUE " ..etc I will not put much thoughts into that, and the reason I'm saying that is because most of those religious people will have their own version of who marries what and what's needed to make " THE CHURCH " bless your marriage.

Most people get into the trap of " AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING " " WILL MY FAMILY AGREES " " WILL PEOPLE BE HAPPY " " WILL I GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL " " SHOULD I GET MARRIED IN A CHURCH OR A MOSQUE " " SHOULD I INVITE MUSLIM, JEWISH, CHRISTIANS OR BUDDHISTS " " SHOULD I..SHOULD I "

The answer is no, you don't need to make anyone happy but follow your heart and do the right thing..The Holly Books and the prophets came to this word with positive things..make people's lives much clearer and happier..Helping people through their issue and facing their fears..But SOME humans took those thoughts and twist it around for their own benefits and also to control people.

A Priest didn't get power from anyone so is the Imam or any kind of holly man. Get your story together and believe in your faith and go marry the person you love..We are in 2012 and you need to enter every document in the records within the township so you have access to it and not in the church.

Good Luck to you all and excuse my English
MirlanNot Telling02011-09-05 12:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaNeed clarification on something, regarding...PORK!
if your husband really loves you,he would respect you too;what your culture is and what you prefer to eat..being married is also respecting each others diffferences,just don't cook pig for him and if you want to eat it,then don't ask him to eat with you,ask him to eat his falafel instead..lol...
livelifeFemalePhilippines2008-10-24 03:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-130 approved! What to do now.
I noticed that you didn't post a timeline:( Just speaking fo rmyself, it gives me some hope while I'm waiting for our NOA2. Also wondering which visa did you apply for? You're married, so I'm guessing IR1/CR1 or K-3?
HarukiMaleChina2011-06-20 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1-130 approved! What to do now.

Hi everybody, me and my husbands I-130 with a notice day on march 6th was finally approved on june 13th. Thank you for all the valuable help so far! I have looked around trying to understand the NVC journey but have not understood really how to do. Ive understood that we are going to call to get a case number in a couple of weeks. But when we have that, then what? Do we have to wait to get something from NVC or can we start filing on our own? Would love some information of what to file and how to do it.

God bless you
emelie

Congratulations! Wow, that was fast.
HarukiMaleChina2011-06-20 03:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAFTER THE NOA2, WHAT COMES NEXT?
Shouldn't this be in the K-1 forum? Don't want to confuse any more than it already is.
HarukiMaleChina2011-07-23 08:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 - Aproved !!!
Congratulations!
HarukiMaleChina2011-07-27 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC-Barcodes? Human?
You guys are awesome! Thanks!
HarukiMaleChina2011-07-30 20:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC-Barcodes? Human?
'Just a little confused about the bar code thing. I have read NVC Electronic Processing wiki and some others. Bar codes are NOT needed? Another question: I got my NOA2 on the 20th. 'Been calling the AVR. I'm getting concerned with the process. I have read were some have waited a month or more. But I have read that you need to be proactive with NVC. Less sitting and waiting. So do I need to get a hold of a human operator?
HarukiMaleChina2011-07-29 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife passed Interview
Congratulations!
HarukiMaleChina2011-08-17 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresadding information

There is no way you can add it at this point, anything you send to USCIS unsolicited will not get matched up with your file.

Now, you will have a second chance to get it into the file before the interview because you will be able to add those sample emails with the DS-230 package. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that including those emails along with NVC required documents will likely slow things down there, however, including them ensures they are part of the file a CO will review prior to the interview.

While frontloading is not a requirement, I disagree with the point of Haruki's post. When dealing with Consulates that are that are known to have seen many instances of fraud, the interview is not the time to try and submit evidence that could have been submitted at point that preceded the interview. By the way, I'm not suggesting going to the interview empty handed, far from it.

Okay? This is what I wrote: "Are you referring to I-130 petition? If so, you don't need to front load those with evidence of correspondences/communication." To be clear: You don't need to frontload I-130's. Yes, frontload the DS-230.
HarukiMaleChina2011-08-20 04:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresadding information
Are you referring to I-130 petition? If so, you don't need to front load those with evidence of correspondences/communication. I just send what was asked for on the instructions. No RFE's, no problems.
HarukiMaleChina2011-08-19 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case numbers, new procedure?
On 07/20/11, received NOA2. Yea! Called NVC AVR for a few days and finally called a human. The girl told me to wait 10 to 15 business days for the case to arrive from USCIS. I wait 12 business days, called and spoke to a human, she said the case is in the building, it has not been scanned. Wait until next week for the case number. Called back the following week, spoke to a girl and she said the case arrived on 08/05/11 but has not been scanned, call back next week. Today, I called and spoke to "Sarah" who tells me I need to wait 2 to 4 weeks for the corrspondence to be sent to me. This correspondence will have instructions for me to follow. I explained I just need the case number. She said I need to wait for the correspondence to arrive, and to allow 2 to 4 weeks. I asked 2 to 4 weeks from what date? She sharply replied "today, we just got your case." I replied, I have been informed the case arrived to your facility on August 5th. She responds, these are policies and procedures of the National Visa Center. I was going to start Electronic Processing. Now I must wait for them to mail the case numbers to me? I know they are backlogged currently but geez, wait for snail mail? Has anyone else run into this with NVC?
HarukiMaleChina2011-08-22 12:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis there a Chinese PDF reader available online?
I have read, that in order to accomplish the tasks by way of EP, my wife and I both need to be able to use a scan and use a PDF reader. I have the cutePDF writer. My wife has no PDF reader and she is not very tech saavy. I think she knows how to use a scanner and a flash drive but she does not understand PDF readers. Is there a Chinese site that has these available, for free, like we have here like Adobe?
HarukiMaleChina2011-08-24 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot my GUZ# and IIN#, trying to pay AOS Fees
Thank you all very much! That's a load off! I was also concerned about paying on my step daughter, I only have a receipt for her and not my wife. Would that cause any problems? Yes, I have started EP and optin with DS-3032. Thanks again! you all are awesome!
HarukiMaleChina2011-09-02 17:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot my GUZ# and IIN#, trying to pay AOS Fees
Ok, I can't seem to find this info, if there's a wiki for it, I may have missed this! I have received my GUZ and IIN numbers. I am petitioner for my wife and 11 year old step daughter. They have individual GUZ numbers and IIN. I got the numbers mixed up and paid AOS fee of $88.00 on my step daughter. Now I can't seem to pay for my wife's AOS fee, says "in progress." I appreciate any information on this.
HarukiMaleChina2011-09-02 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI just finished reading the "red flags list" on VJ...
OK, after reading the "red flags list" I realize it is mostly for K-1 visa, but post #10 mentioned something about convincing the VO that a sister did not introduce us. I am working on our EOR letter and now I'm concerned. My wife and I are an arrangement. Her parents are deceased and her eldest sister (a USC) and my friend (who is like a sister) were our "matchmakers." With regards to her sister, as with most cultures, the eldest child will take on the role of the parents in their absence. I am not sure how being introduced by family would cause a "red flag." Especially if the family member is a USC. Maybe someone could lend a little clarity on this matter? Thank you.
HarukiMaleChina2011-09-06 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Electronic Processing How Do You Send ID Photos?
I'm certain there are a lot of ways to do this. If you have the CutePDF writer and you've scanned the image to JPG. To convert it to PDF, I click "print" or ctrl+p, and select CutePDF writer as my output source and save the converted image. This is just easier for me.
HarukiMaleChina2011-09-20 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the DS-230, Chinese Household Registries, and Addresses
I’ve been filling out the DS-230 for my wife and step daughter. I got to the part where it is asking for my step daughter’s father’s date of birth and address. I know he lives at a different address but my wife’s household registry says they are divorced but have the same address. My initial concerns were how will IV Unit at Guangzhou see this? Will they even ask to see her household registry? On the DS-230, should I put the address in her registry as her ex-husband’s address? Or should I put the address her ex-husband is at currently? Any thoughts on this? Thanks.
HarukiMaleChina2011-10-16 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTomorrow Wife's Interview
May the Lord walk with you both! What a beautiful day!
HarukiMaleChina2011-10-24 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed documents getting lost or misdirected.
Yea! My wife just informed me that EMS delivered the express mail today and the lost parcel is likely held up in customs.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-08 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed documents getting lost or misdirected.

Sorry, I misunderstood - somehow I thought it had left the USA already when you were writing about this.

but on the 'lost' package that you did reference, the first one -EMS should be able to put their hands on it - she'll need to call, use telephone, to get them to find it.

Tempus Fugit! Tick Tock ! grrrr.

Panic stricken, I may have not so clear as to my situation. My bad. Anyway, I have asked my wife to check with EMS. As of this morning, the express mail I sent is in Shanghai and enroute to Wuhan. We might make it after all! As far as the initial parcel, it was sent as first class international, not express mail. I hope it was delivered to some turnip farmer scratching his head to my tax returns and photos of me with my wife and her family. Well, here's to wishful thinking. Thanks for your help, as always!
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-07 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed documents getting lost or misdirected.

uhm -

1. calling usps can be useful, but they won't know anything more than what you can see on the online tracking thingie.
2. calling EMS is really useful, as they know where the package is. Or even where they lost it.

Have her call EMS in the morning, get it sorted. She's got the tracking #'s, right? As long as it's made it out of China Customs Processing, EMS can get to it, regardless of the mis-steps and mis-queues along the way to her house.

Thanks again Darnell! I looked up the tracking number at USPS again and it appears they have sent the parcel to Chicago yesterday and now enroute to destination. Nevertheless, I gave my wife the tracking number and asked her to check with the local EMS office in Wuhan. I just hope she'll have what she needs for their interview.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-05 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed documents getting lost or misdirected.

Another thing you can do, have your wife contact EMS.

Thanks Ryan. I'll let her know.

ya - usps and EMS share tracking info, sorta, once it's inside of china.

have your wife call EMS
and talk with the local EMS office as well - EVERY TIME I SEND SOMETHING to my wife, she has to call EMS and meet the carrier. It drives me nuts, but it is what it is.

Thanks Darnell.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-05 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailed documents getting lost or misdirected.
My wife and daughter have their document turn-in on the 15th. My wife is planning to get rail tickets and leave for Guangzhou on the 10th. I have sent her two parcels (November 18th), all of which have been scanned and sent to NVC (I front-loaded my EOR letter, chat logs, phone records, flight itinerary, scanned receipts, boarding passes, etc.). I had my wife write her address in Chinese so I could make labels with both English and Chinese addresses. One parcel arrived on the 28th; the other parcel didn’t make it to her. Missing were the I-864, tax returns, pay stubs, photographs, EOR letter, etc. So, I waited a few days. Then, I express mailed the I-864, tax returns, pay stubs to her. I felt pretty good about it since it was guaranteed delivery no later than the 7th of December. Today, I look at the tracking and USPS said it was “missent.” Now, I’m not sure if it will get to her in time for her by the 10th, nor am I sure if the original parcel will arrive before she leaves for Guangzhou. Even though they have the scanned documents, I’m pretty sure the consulate wants the original I-864’s. I can call USPS Monday and have them trace it. Then, give it a few days to see if anything gets delivered. Maybe express mail documents directly to the consulate…I don’t even know if I can do that. I may be out of time. I’m grasping at straws here. I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-04 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife's interview today, not good.
UPDATE: I have to start cleaning my house! EMS delivered passports with visas today!
HarukiMaleChina2012-03-17 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife's interview today, not good.
Thanks guys for your input. I will continue on the drafts of my statements. I will continue packing my luggages for my return trip to China. We'll take more pictures of us together. I plan to make an appointment at the Consulate to have my statements and passport notarized. I thank God it's blue. But I can't can't change the past nor the timing of things, ie., our divorces and marriage. I have a home here and a so-so State job (State jobs don't pay well), and my wife and I wanted to have children. The ideal situation would be here in the US, but for us, it's about being together.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-25 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy wife's interview today, not good.

loko, if Eunice told you the same thing, then guess what?
she just vetted my stuff ;)

Eunice and I not talk at all about cases...
and we only talk about MY case, ages ago.

We not share info, ever, on stuff she's working on.

Interesting... Then I must retract and say: you're quite insightful! Although a bit freaky.
HarukiMaleChina2011-12-25 12:54:00