ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst step to take
Tessa,

All the forms can be obtained from USCIS website. He will need to spend some time putting your package together. You will have to get signed form G-325 plus your letter of intent to him. I made my fiance's life a bit easier by filling my half of I-129, G-325a, writing the letter of how we met, both of our letters of intent and cover letter for the package. So you can do the same if you wish and mail it to him ASAP. And Rebeccajo is right, read the guides first!!!
Best of luck,
Ana
Ana&DFemaleUkraine2008-07-13 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrfe timelime affect
Judging from what other's have said on this forum, it shouldn't slow you down by more than two weeks, so stay hopeful! Of course, there are sad cases like Andy-n-Maricar's (hope you guys will get approved soon!!!), but seeing glass half-full helps a lot!!! Best of luck!
Ana&DFemaleUkraine2008-07-14 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur Interview Experiance
Great news, Happy for you, guys!


Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-27 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed help
Hi Vera, Our petition was 5months + 3 days at CSC, and we called them about the case outside processing time. After that, in about 10 days the petition was "touched", and about a month later we got a hard copy of NOA2. By the way, on the USCIS web site our case is still on "Initian review" (two months since NOA2). God Bless you!

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 05 August 2010 - 01:04 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-05 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo K! case activity
We sent our I-130 to CSC in November 2009, and have had only one "touch" since then - after the phone inquiry about the case outside normal processing time (5 month + 3 days). We got our NOA2 a week after the "touch", but on the USCIS site our case is still "on Initial Review" (for two months after NOA2 by now). So, I would not personally trust their website now since its information is often out of date.

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 05 August 2010 - 01:34 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-05 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet us all pray... Please Holy Father.. Unite Us With our Loved One!!
Thank You, LORD, for answered prayers - we got our Interview date today in the mail - Oct 14th!!!! Yahoooooooooooo!!!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-02 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLet us all pray... Please Holy Father.. Unite Us With our Loved One!!
Dear Holy Father, Please reunite me and my better half in Your timing! And, please, give us some patience and wisdom... We need Your help so much! Amen.


Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-01 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHired Attorney
VJ is a great DIY site - we wish we'd found it BEFORE filing our I-129F petition! Well, we eventually failed our K1 due to the mistake made by the person who was helping us to fill our petition... We were just too lazy as I realize now - all that we needed to do to find this wonderful place is just googling around for some time... We did not do that. Well, later we paid a full price, and we have no one to blame now - only ourselves. Good luck to everyone on this VisaJourney, no matter if you do it yourself of with the help of the PROFESSIONAL someone! God Bless!

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 07 September 2010 - 07:41 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-07 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHired Attorney
Q.18 You can write in the interview format:

Q. Where and how did we first meet?
A: ........
Q: How many times have (has)..... ?
A: ...........

or just write your own story...

You can attach as many sheets as needed to complete your answers. As well as you can write "See Attachment N to I-129F" in the place for the answer if more space needed, and refer the reader to the necessary sheet of the Attachment...
If an Internet dating agency is involved, do not forget to answer the Q.19 about the International Marriage Broker (if paid service).

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 07 September 2010 - 07:17 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-07 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!
Congratulations!!! Very good news!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-10 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 VISA is APPROVED.. HELL YEAHHHHHH
Excellent news, Congratulations!!!:dance: :dance: :dance:
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-16 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Interview Approved!!!
Congratulations! So happy for you! :-) :dance: :dance: :dance:
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-21 03:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F Petition for fiance(e) is approved
Hi, Congrats! Now you are one step close towards being together! :-) Best wishes for the rest of it!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-23 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1 visa interview
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It will go well I believe! God Bless you two!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-24 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED !!
Congratulations!!! Wishing you many-many happy years TOGETHER! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-10-03 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
Conhgrats! We're so happy for you! :dance: :dance: :dance:
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-28 03:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome IR1/CR1 jokes
Thank you a lot! The 'Pet Visa' joke is a really good one!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-28 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Choice of Agent for IV applicant (e-mail form)

Thank you for posting, I just have one question, what about the signature? Can my husband type his name and send from his e-mail?

Emily



I (Benefuiciary) printed my name in the signature part of the mail. Additionally I attached filled and signed scan of the form DS-3032 which had been previously mailed to me from NVC via e-mail (barcoded). Three days after that we got our IV bill.

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 19 June 2010 - 05:36 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-06-19 17:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032 Choice of Agent for IV applicant (e-mail form)
To: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov
Subject: NVC Case# ________, Beneficiary – ______________, DOB ____________

Body


NVC Case#: _____________
USCIS Receipt#: _____________
Petitioner's Name: _____________
Petitioner's Date of Birth: _____________
Beneficiary's Name: _____________
Beneficiary's date of Birth: _____________

Re: Declaration of the Choice of Agent for Immigration Visa applicant.

To whom it may concern:

My name is ________ (Beneficiary's name) and my visa case# is __________ (NVC Case#). Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Applicants), I would like to appoint my spouse as my agent of choice to receive all future correspondence from the U.S. Department of State. My spouse's contact information is provided below:

Name: _____________ (Petitioner's name)
Residence address: _____________ (Petitioner's residence address)
Mailing Address: _____________ (Petitioner's mailing address, can be P.O. Box)
e-mail: _____________ (Petitioner's e-mail)

All the mails from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa application should be sent to the address above.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please, do not hesitate to contact me at _____________ (Beneficiary's phone #) or at the address specified below.

Thank you,

_________ (Beneficiary's Signature)

_________ (Beneficiary's full name)

__________
_____________
____________
(Beneficiary's address)

Phone: _____________ (Beneficiary's Phone #)

e-mail: _____________ (Beneficiary's e-mail)
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-06-19 04:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLocked out os USCIS website?
Same thing happened to us - we tried to check our account and got the locking message. Hoping it's a temporary USCIS system problem.

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 12 May 2010 - 01:56 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-05-12 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Interview Review
Congratulations! I hope the family reunion will be soon and happy! The very best to you two!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-12 15:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThird Party Affidavit (from parent)

Third Party Affidavit

In the application for a Visa for the United States of America


Evidence in support of a bona fide marriage between _____________(Petitioner's name), and ____________ (Beneficiary's name), Beneficiary

AFFIRMATION OF _______ (Name)
____________________________ (Residence address)


_______ (Name) being duly sworn, deposes and says:

1. I am making this affirmation in connection with the application of ___________ (Beneficiary's name) for a Visa for the United States of America. The contents of the affirmation are based on my own knowledge and are true.

2. I was born on ___________ (Date) in ________ (Place).

3. My address is :
__________________________________ (Residence address)


4. Being the Beneficiary's mother, I was present at ___________ (Beneficiary's and Petitioner's names) wedding on _____ (Date) at _________ (Name of the place of marriage stater registration office) , and their ceremony of Holy Matrimony on _____________ (date) at the __________ (Name of the church) in _______________ (Name of the place) city.

5. As _________ (Beneficiary's name) mother I am very glad that my daughter has met and fallen in love with a kind, warm hearted and understanding man. During ___ years I watched the friendly relationship between _______ (Petitioner's name) and ___________ (Beneficiary's name) grow into true love. I hope and believe their marriage will be long-lasting and happy.

6. I have a personal knowledge of the bona fide of ________________(Petitioner's and Beneficiary's names) relationship. Their marriage is legitimate, viable, and not entered into for any immigration-related purpose.

_________________________

(Name)



Sworn before me this _______ day of _______, 20__.
____________ (Notary's signature and seal)
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-06-20 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescase was expedited!
Happy to hear your news, Congratulations! :-)
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-05 02:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresColor copies or Black/White copies?
Hi, we submitted black and white copies to USCIS and NVC.
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-27 02:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Processing times
We filed ours in November 2009, and now it is still with NVC - so, for today it has been more than 9 months total!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-30 17:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA presidental initiative to slow down processing of spouse visas for visas that have been lying around for a long long
Thank for the reference... Well, at least it makes some things clear. For now my hope is to celebrate 2011 Christmas with my hubby... :unsure: :whistle: :huh:
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-07-31 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAwaiting Case Completed since July 24, 2010
According to AVR our DS-230 and I-864 packages were received on July 21st, and we have not heard anything since then. A few days ago while talking to the operator we got advised to wait a month before calling again - they are just overloaded with the papers... Yes, looking at some timelines from May we expected it to be no more that 2 weeks, and the waiting time is really frustrating now... Well, I guess we just do not have any other option, but to wait... Keep posted if you hear something.

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 06 August 2010 - 05:09 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-06 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed???
Congratulations!!! the very best wishes for the interview!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-12 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood bye, friends!
Loto, here is a new day and we do hope you decided to stay... Hey, guy, don't leave, please... We all need you here!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-19 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood bye, friends!
LotO, please, don't leave... We all need you! Hey, guy, think one more time... Please!..
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-18 17:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments Preparations
Just have her to fill and sign G-325A form.
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-21 04:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

Alan-and-Ira, Good luck to your upcoming interview! You are almost done :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto


Thank you Loto! We have not got our date yet, but we do hope and pray for it!:innocent:
Thank you for your support!:thumbs: :yes: :lol: Your immigration jokes were really the best ones!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-22 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother pedantic I-130 question

I really need to chill about putting this package together...however, couple of trivial (or maybe not) questions.

1) Do I have to include original witness affidavits attesting to the relationship or can I send copies? I'm afraid USCIS will lose them or something and then I'll just be left with copies. But if they need the originals, that's what I'll send.

2) How did you experienced folks organizing your I-130 package? I've got several sections of evidence compiled, but it seems I should staple them together in separate sections so it doesn't get all scattered when USCIS starts ruffling through it. Did you I-130 veterans use staples or paper clips to hold related stuff together? Or did you just stack it all up and put it in the big envelope loose?

Sorry, if these seem like dumb questions. I've gone over this stuff 200 times and I still keep thinking of things and finding things to fix. This stuff puts filing taxes to shame.


We included the notarised copies of the affidavits with the English translations (originals we are going to bring to the interview!). For organizing the package we used the plastic folder where we put all our evedence in sections to separated plastic files (like this: Link). The total weight of the package was about 6 lbs! And we made it well through both the USCIS and NVC. :-) The best of wishes!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-19 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!! Happy anniversary!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-26 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProof of bonafide marriage
IMO it's better to be overloaded with proofing papers and never be asked to show anything than to miss something at the time of the interview...
Have an easy interview! Best wishes!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-27 04:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresjust got married!
Congratulations!!! Many-many happy years to go TOGETHER!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-28 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures3 questions about G 325 application
1) Just print the name and put N/A for the A-number there;
2) Other: I-130 Petition;
3) We put N/A there too.
The best of wishes!

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 28 August 2010 - 04:54 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-28 16:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
Get your case # from your lawers (or even the USCIS case # would be enough) - and your will be able to track your case status on the NVC's AVR system over the phone. Phone # is +1(603)3340700, available 24/7 - just listen to the options in menu. Best wishes!
P.S. NVC stage took us more than 60 days, but we blame only ourselves - we had not prepared our financial papers.

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 27 August 2010 - 05:05 AM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-27 05:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome hopeful news for I-130!
Thank you Loto!
Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-08-31 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230 question 39 help
Name and Address of the USC, filed the I-130 Petition (yours if you you filed for your wife as a Beneficiary to bring her to the US).

Edited by Alan-and-Ira, 05 September 2010 - 01:04 PM.

Alan-and-IraFemaleUkraine2010-09-05 13:02:00