ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC I130 - Any receipt notices, for filings in last week of July before 30th?
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Aug 22 2007, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
VSC are issuing reciepts for I-130 received on 07/24/07 so it may be a few more days yet....

http://www.uscis.gov...Times081707.pdf

Kez



Thank you kez! Appreciate it! :-)
mgkMaleIndia2007-08-22 07:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC I130 - Any receipt notices, for filings in last week of July before 30th?
I130 petition

Hi,

Anyone got their receipt notices or checks cashed with filing date between July 20th and July 28th?

Thanks for sharing your information

Cheers

Ganesh
mgkMaleIndia2007-08-21 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved and approval notice mailed today!
Contacted service center today, everything looks good. case was approved on nov 7th and approval notice mailed out on nov 8th.

Cheers
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-09 19:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved and approval notice mailed today!
Folks!

quick one, I did a online address change yesterday before checking the status of case. Today morning, case status has below message.

question: is everything ok?!

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Duplicate notice sent.

On November 8, 2007, a duplicate notice on this case was mailed describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN is still pending, you will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. If this case is still pending, we process each kind of case in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below for current processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-09 03:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved and approval notice mailed today!
Thank you all!

Hi sunshine18 - nope didn't do anything...
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-08 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved and approval notice mailed today!
Checked casually today, case status mentioned approval notice mailed on nov 8th (today!) kicking.gif
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-08 20:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved! =)
congratulations!
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-15 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThanks in a million!
congratulations and thank you for helping us!
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-17 03:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFees for Interview
QUOTE (Jay Patel @ Dec 4 2007, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone,
My wife's interview is scheduled for Jan 10, 2008 and she received Packet 4 from Mumbai, India.
Does anyone know what the total amount of Fee she has to pay at the VFS Office or during the interview process?
We have gone thru CR1 Visa and i have paid all the necessary fees at NVC.

Thank you,

Jay



Rs.365 in cash at your local VFS office...here is the link to consulate page http://mumbai.uscons...t_schedule.html
mgkMaleIndia2007-12-05 00:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent Selection is email-able?
I used james shortcuts 2.0 for DS3032, it was fast -got accepted and entered in the system within a day.
mgkMaleIndia2007-12-11 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS fee bill....lost
QUOTE (jimandjosil @ Dec 10 2007, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband lost the AOS fee bill for 70USD what he only has is the envelope...I know that we have to send the letter back to the them because of the barcode but since it's lost what will we do? Can we just send the check using their envelope? Is this ok? or acceptable? Thanks.



Yes, I would use james shortcut 2.0 (I personally used it, it was pretty straight forward). But, if it makes you feel better talk to NVC agent they should be able to resend the AOS bill again.
mgkMaleIndia2007-12-11 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBack Together Again!
Congratulations!!!

QUOTE (chakaas @ Dec 17 2007, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey friends. I just wanted to let everyone know that we had our interview and it was a complete success! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif We both returned from India and are together again. Thanks to all those who helped us get through this sometimes frustrating journey. Good Luck to those still going through it. good.gif

I will post a review of the interview very soon.

mgkMaleIndia2007-12-17 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJULY 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Dunhill @ Dec 14 2007, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

Recently one of my friend who went through visa interview, was asked to get 'Spouse name' added to her passport & then to come back for interview!

Is this mandatory at all consulates? People who are approching interview make a note of this to avoid a last minute blocker.

TC.



Its usually a good idea to include spouse name or make change....most people go far it.

Hope this helps...
mgkMaleIndia2007-12-18 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJULY 2007 Filers
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Dec 4 2007, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question for you all. When does the NVC generate the number when they submit the bill or after they recieve payment?

Is it ok to ask this question in this forum or should I start a new post?

Thanks in advance for you help!



NVC assigns a case#, as first step.
mgkMaleIndia2007-12-05 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJULY 2007 Filers
NVC case # assigned...
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-29 06:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Part 1
Question 13 sould have present address of beneficiary at the timing of filing ds-230. In your case, it could be your mother-in-law's address.


QUOTE (jacoman @ Dec 27 2007, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I am currently filling out the "DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration" for my Colombian wife as part of the CR1 process.

In question 13 it asks for her present address. We are still living together at the address listed on each of our G-325's. However when they process this application (3 to 4 months from now) we will not be living together at this address as I will be in the US and she will be temporarily living with her mother. Don't I want to put her mother's address as this is where they will send the interview packet? If, not how will they know where to send the interview packet?

Thanks for help always,
Jaco

mgkMaleIndia2007-12-27 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny July filers approved yet?
good.gif Congratulations!!!

QUOTE (LindaB @ Dec 20 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our 1-130 finally approved.....what a great Christmas present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mgkMaleIndia2007-12-20 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny July filers approved yet?
mine got approved on nov 7th
mgkMaleIndia2007-11-12 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy New Year!!!!!!!!!
Happy New Year!!!
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-01 16:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 form question no. 13 and 14
Larry,

if your beneficary is currently not here in USA, than you would put "N/A" for item # 14 on your I130.

Hope this helps.

QUOTE (lawrence_jeramie @ Jan 4 2008, 01:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi. I hope you can help me on this:

13. Has your relative ever been to the US.--- YES


do i need to answer question no.14, even if the beneficiary went back to the philippines.


D. Other Information
2. Have you ever before filed a petition for this or any other alien?
(what does this mean? coz i filed a k1/k2 for my wife and stepson before)

for some reason , its not just easy to fill up forms, and extremely expensive to hire a lawyer.

thanks a lot


Larry

mgkMaleIndia2008-01-04 02:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Granted!
Congratulations!!!
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-04 09:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJuly Filers - Any Approvals?
congratulations!!!

QUOTE (jynxNdragnfly @ Jan 3 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Notified online of NOA2 as of yesterday. I was 160 days

mgkMaleIndia2008-01-04 02:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTaking a diffrent ankle ??
Hi,

You can apply for visitor's visa while your petition is pending. But, you would have to disclose while applying for visitor's visa that immigration petition is in process.

I remember reading a couple getting their visitor's visa coming here before final adjudication of their case in consulate.

Hope this helps!

PS: Personally, I wanted to purse this route, but I ended up travelling to India for economical resasons.

QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 10 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
H-1 visa has quota ... and it has Employment Categories.... My wife who is a nurse will qualify for an permanent immigrant visa. Even without my sponsorship my wife will qualify for a permanent resident visa but for India there is a long wait … if I choose to go thorough the H-1 route … it’s faster … but first she needs to pass NCLEX she has applied to take the exam but hasn’t got a date yet.

I know I have three options to immigrate her

1. Spouse sponsorship ( 1-130)
2. H-1 Visa (non profit organizations has separate quotas ex county hospitals)
3. Employment based permanent visa ( pharmacist, physical therapist, nurses, specialty doctors, speech pathologist …etc will quality) ( long wait for India)

I was strictly asking about the visiting visa

mgkMaleIndia2008-01-10 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime at NVC
My guess, it would take somewhere between 60-120 days on an average.
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-15 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPls help.
QUOTE (teejay @ Jan 30 2008, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
The Husband of my co worker was denied a visa at the U.S embasy in Ethiopia . On the bases that they dont have enough evidence, even though they provided the marriage certificate and other documents. Pls advice what else can she provide as evidence. Thanks a lot


letters / affidavits from your family and friends from here and abroad would help.
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-30 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a
QUOTE (azer_2000 @ Jan 31 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I mailed my wife signed and filled out forms G-325a

anyway, I forgot to fill out my name at the bottom of the page in the box. I told here to go ahead and do it with black pen, and she put her name in my form. Word applicant confused her, and I guess i should have been more specific.

So can she use white out on those forms or I will have to mail them over again?

Thanks



Best to redo it - Sorry!
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-31 18:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy USEM Jan 30 CR1 Visa Interview Experience. APPROVED!!!
Congratulations!!!

Edited by mgk, 30 January 2008 - 10:16 AM.

mgkMaleIndia2008-01-30 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
mgkMaleIndia2008-01-31 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Payment
Yes, You could purchase bank cashier's check/demand draft from any bank in Singapore, payable to the department of state, USA. you have to contact foreign exchange within the bank.

Hope this helps...

QUOTE (KTG @ Feb 3 2008, 02:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has paid their IV Bill other than with a cashier's check or money order purchased in the US? My husband got the necessary US$380 money order from a USPS office before he came to Singapore to be with me but now the fee has gone up to US$400 so that won't do anymore. The instructions say "drawn on a US bank". Do you know if I can go to a bank here in Singapore and get a bank draft which is drawn on a US bank? Eg Citibank or a Singapore bank with a US affiliate.

Thank you!

mgkMaleIndia2008-02-04 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI am tired
I am with you! Guess, I just mailed my spouses original documents yesterday and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get a RFE for photos!

Hmmm....NVC is driving us crazy!

QUOTE (Shamim @ Jan 31 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am tired with the game that the NVC playing with me. First they told me to send DS230-I and passport photocopy, then they sent me a checklist for missing documents, which are birth certificate, marriage certificate and DS230-II. After responding that, while I was waiting for my case to be completed, they have prepared another checklist for missing document which is benificiary's photograph. As soon as I have heard that, I have overnighted it. Now wait another 2-4 weeks to learn some other documents are missing ! What those could be? My wife's bood, flesh, skin.....................

mgkMaleIndia2008-01-31 17:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa granted!!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Congratulations!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-07 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCRIS email ...case resumed!!!!
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Feb 15 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I wasn't expecting much of anything from uscis, but today I got an email from CRIS.

Receipt # WAC

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

On February 15, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case.


I am NOT going to get overly excited, because with uscis........we just never know what to expect!!! no0pb.gif

We have been waiting for over 8 mths now for an NOA2 and believe me, it has been making me so stressed and depressed!!! yes.gif
My husband told me not to worry so much and well, I told him " Honey, I will TRYYYYY" !!!!

Anywho.......lets see what happens now and we pray it will be our NOA2!!!! smile.gif

Allaah Hafiz
Aisha-Qasim



Happy to hear! Finally, things are coming together...be happy :-)!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-15 15:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
Congratulations!!!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-11 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
Congratulations!!!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-11 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused!!!!!!WHAT DOES THIS MEAN????
QUOTE (jeta&preeti @ Feb 14 2008, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nutty @ Feb 14 2008, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Namaste....
Even if you are approved for a visa...You still may need to be cleared by the Department of State before the Embassy can issue the visa...It is called ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING. Also known as AP

God help you in this...Because AP can takes weeks or months...

The number to call to find out your AP status is:

202-663-1225
Press option 1
Then press Option 0
To speak with a Visa specialist



u were right nutty.........
according to embassy my case is done....but DOS security check mad.gif it sucks....dont know how much it will take.....well what else we can do.....wait wait n wait

well what happens in security check???? can anyone tell???
is it any way getting out of this...i mean getting this done fast...(what a silly ques smile.gif)


wanna say 1 thing....alll this visa process largely affects on ur relations crying.gif


Yes, this process does create stress on the relationship...but hang in there. All should be good soon!

Cheers!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-14 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused!!!!!!WHAT DOES THIS MEAN????
QUOTE (jeta&preeti @ Feb 13 2008, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i called US embassy new delhi today......
operator told me that ur fingerprints are missing otherwise ur must have been done till now
now i gng 2 embassy tomorrow.......
hope everything goes fine( as operator told me and i get visa)

preeti



Goodluck! Hang in there!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-13 07:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline?
QUOTE (flomagy @ Feb 24 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called regarding our case....and the automated system stated they sent out the fee bill on the 31st of december to my lawyer. Payment was sent in right around the first week of February due to economic reasons of course.

My question is, will the automated system state that they received the payment? or only state that the package has been sent out?

and for those of you wondering what the number to NVC is its 603 334 0700

Id appreciate any insight that you guys may have on this....thanks


Hi,

You could call NVC @ the same number 603-334-0700 and talk to an operator and check your case status.

They should be able to answer most of your questions regarding your case.

Cheers
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-24 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhats required for NVC?
QUOTE (Mohgli @ Feb 21 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
has anyone done this recently? How do you assure that the original documents are returned back to you? This is kinda scary to send originals to these guys. anyway can it be circumvented by certified copies?
Can I get it notarized by the Indian Legal Notary ?
It's a hassle to get duplicates reissued incase they loose the documents. But if the new paradigm is to send originals i guess there is no way around it unless someone out there can share their experiences?

please post your findings and recent experiences. I can get the documents required during my present trip to India.

also if you can give specific details on how I can get my documents certified while India, it would greatly help me. Thanks once againg folks



I have submited original documents with NVC, its been safe so far. I had placed each of my document in a sheet protector and label it with case number.

You could also get attested photocopies too...well its all depends :-)
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-21 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhats required for NVC?
QUOTE (Jigi @ Feb 19 2008, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi,

the above answer is right by sahil...... but the main thing ... submit all notarised or certified documents which are mentioned by sahil. ALWAYS KEEP ORIGINAL WITH YOU AS YOU WILL SUBMIT TO THE VFS 10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW DATE. All documents should be in English ONLY.

I hope this helps

Please gather as much evidence of ur relationship. Email copies, Phone bills and other stufff. Photos and affadavits from your parents/relatives(OPTIONal)

God Bless

Jigi



Jigi, NVC processing has changed and now they require original documents or certified documents from "issuing authorithy". When you had your case processed it was standard processing. Now for India its appointment processing.


Mohgli You can get your spouse's original documents like birth certificate (translation if its not in English), marriage certificate, passport size pictures with white background. When you case number gets assigned in NVC after your I130 approval. You could ask your spouse to police clearance certificates from regional passport office and also from her local police commisioners office.

When you submit your DS-230 form, you have to submit above original documents. You could also complete DS-230 form and have your spouse sign part I.

Hope this helps, if you have any specific questions - please lets know.
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-19 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThank God
Congratulations!
mgkMaleIndia2008-02-27 09:19:00