ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIIN and Ling che's shortcuts...
You need to call again and give them both of your email addresses. They *do not* give the IIN over the phone anymore (the shortcuts really do need to be updated).
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresentering US after 2year anniversary, permanent residency
You filed an I130, correct? Either way - he gets permanent residency if approved at the interview. The only difference is the length of the green card. I do believe that if his POE is after your 2nd anniversary, he will get the IR1.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy service center is Vermont but APP went to CSC.
CSC is taking some of the load off of VSC because VSC is really behind.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-11 15:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about barcode for I-864 package
The barcode is only for the first page - the cover page.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-11 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp , phone number of NVC
QUOTE (ChaoukiandApril @ Sep 10 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been trying to call them all day and the number has been busy. Maybe better luck tomorrow. wacko.gif



Call in the evening. They're open until midnight EST.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWORRIED ABOUT GETTING THE BOOT ONCE HE GET INTO THE US!
By the way - turn off your caps lock. good.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-17 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian Police Clearance
I got my husband's done at the Commissionaire's office in Vancouver.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid i send the packet to the right place?!
It should get to the right place. smile.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-02 21:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFurther review
Thanks, Sdw. I requested to speak to a supervisor (which you can do) and she had me tell her the info then she sent it on. Kinda nice that that option is available.

I think that if I don't hear anything by Friday that I am going to scan the information with an explanation letter and email it to them.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 21:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFurther review
Love ya, too! Have a nice rest, Beth. hugsssssssss.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 21:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFurther review
Thanks lady.

I gave them the information and explanation they wanted over the phone - which is why it's going to be reviewed by a supervisor. The RFE's were for:

1) On co-sponsor's I864, the CO wanted 21C to be listed as 1 - married. I explained to the supervisor that my grandma is a widow. She is not married, therefore, the household is 2, not 3.

2) On my own I864, question 15 asks for country of domicile. My current country of domicile is Canada - as put on there. The CSR claims that per their records, the question is blank. As I copied the entire package on the day I sent it out, I know that isn't the case. I told the supervisor this. She asked me about question 13 - Place of Residence and what I had put. I told her I put "n/a" because my place of residence isn't different from my mailing address - which is Canada.

Sooo.. we'll see.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 20:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFurther review
How long does this generally take? My case is being RFE'd for two very minor things (seems the CO is blind). The supervisor said 10-15 business days.

As many of you know, Montreal is beyond backlogged, so the sooner we're done, the sooner we get an interview.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBrother-in-law should be a co-sponsor or joint sponsor ?
He will fill out the I864.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-15 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp for my son's IR-2
Nevermind.

Edited by Malrothien, 15 September 2009 - 06:34 PM.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-15 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshelp for my son's IR-2
He is *your* son? Correct me if I am wrong, but can't he derive citizenship from you?
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-13 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to follow LingChe
Police certificates should be national. smile.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-16 18:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to follow LingChe
Yeah, when you get NOA2, about 5 days later, start calling the AVR. It'll give you the option to use the USCIS receipt number. Punch that in and it'll say, "The NVC has assigned a case number, blah blah blah." When that happens, call again, talk to an operator, they'll ask for beneficiary's name and DOB, and your name/DOB.


AVR = automated voice response.

Edited by Malrothien, 06 September 2009 - 03:05 PM.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-06 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to follow LingChe
When you hear on the AVR that NVC has issued a case number, talk to an operator and give them your email addresses.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-06 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to follow LingChe
The DS3032 doesn't need to be signed by the beneficiary if it's being emailed using the template on VJ.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-05 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer slow?
Nope - lawyers are notorious for slowing down the case.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-16 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressending DS3032 via email--do we also send the hard copy besides email
There's been a string of DS3032's that have taken a long time to be accepted via email, so others are going around telling them to send both.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-16 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressending DS3032 via email--do we also send the hard copy besides email
There is a template here on VJ you can use.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-16 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressending DS3032 via email--do we also send the hard copy besides email
I only sent mine in via email. I sent it July 29, it was accepted Aug. 6.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-25 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Other Relevant Documents.. HELP!
Other documents are indeed things like pictures and letters.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-18 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstressed the hell out about Explaining unemployment gap
I would just simply write:

"As per guideline of the Income Tax filing requirements, I was under the threshold to file." Include a copy of the legislation that shows the filing guideline and proof of your income level.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-14 21:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent
You can use the template located here on VJ and email it.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-15 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will i need the original documents for my wife?
Specify in your letter that you would like your original documents returned and they will be returned at the interview.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-20 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will i need the original documents for my wife?
Then during the NVC stage is when you will need originals.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-18 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will i need the original documents for my wife?
Are you filing a K3 or a CR1? For a K3 - at the interview. CR1 - NVC stage.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-18 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArriving in America
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Sep 10 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 10 2009, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She can probably hear him smile.gif Aww.


probably, we still don't know if it's her but we talked about Daisy ever since we started trying for a baby wink.gif

I see ur close to an end of NVC journey. I know Montreal is real slow with interview appointments, so good luck and best wishes, hope you'll be together for the BIG Holidays this years good.gif kicking.gif good.gif



Thanks hun. We're hopin' for the best. smile.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 21:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArriving in America
She can probably hear him smile.gif Aww.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArriving in America
Oh my gosh, well, I hope the rest of your pregnancy is okay and that all turns out okay!
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 21:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresArriving in America
CONGRATS, you're homeeeeeee!

I'm so glad you were okay after your contractions, though! Think they might've been caused just from all the stress?
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures4 copies of G325A ??
QUOTE (eclipsezero @ Sep 21 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Sep 21 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The one page PDF available on the USCIS website is not correct. VJ is advising all members to continue to send in 4 pages.


London Embassy specifically said to send 1 so thats what we did but that was just for them I think.



You are filing DCF, correct? That would be why.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures4 copies of G325A ??
The one page PDF available on the USCIS website is not correct. VJ is advising all members to continue to send in 4 pages.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 08:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!
They *may* approve your I130, but it will most likely be denied at the interview and you will have to file a waiver.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 14:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Part 1? Not 2?
QUOTE (imaisha @ Sep 21 2009, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your spouse is the only one immigrating then the answer to both 31a and 31b will be N/A or none. The petitioner is a citizen and resident of the US and will not be immigrating.



Unless the petitioner lives abroad. I live with my spouse in Canada. I am a person who would be returning with him.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Part 1? Not 2?
I put myself (the petitioner) as a person who would be coming with the beneficiary at the same time.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Part 1? Not 2?
You should include both parts - you just do not *sign* Part 2.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife traveled to the philippines with an expired green card help!
Congrats, Kent. smile.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-21 15:52:00