ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2009 Income Tax
I've had the ITIN since we got married - no problems have arisen from it.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-02 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-R1 visa - trouble while re - entering
The stamp in your passport is a temporary green card - valid for a year. You should be fine while entering.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-10 13:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 form requirements
Yearly earnings need to be 125% of the poverty level.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-23 20:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS TO NVC
It has been taking about 2 weeks for the case number to be assigned.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-08 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI accidentally filed single on my tax returns for the past 2 yrs
It will not affect your petition, but I would file amendments for the two years you filed single.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-13 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresContinue with K3 or go for IR1 / CR1?
I would go with the CR1/IR1 (the difference is CR1 = conditional, married less than 2 years and will require a removal of conditions; IR1 = married 2+yrs; 10 yr green card). I would read the guides regarding the CR1 and the NVC process. I would get everything together then follow LingChe's shortcuts.

I think you should be okay with the medical, but I'm not 100% sure on that one.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-26 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGet K-3 visa and continue I-130 in the US??
QUOTE (smick123 @ Sep 25 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks, we just paid our AOS fee, waiting for IV fee to be generated. Got a call from the embassy regarding the approve I-129F (for K-3visa) saying that a packet was ready for me to pickup. I told her that we are already going through the NVC process, and she said something I had never heard before...

The nice lady said that I could get the K-3 visa and then continue with the I-130 process in the states.... Is this something new? Or was she talking about the EAD, etc. process? huh.gif (on a side note, english was not her 1st language, so there may have been something lose in translation).

Any leads would be great thanks!



Uhm.. I think what she said is wrong. Just ignore her advice, continue going through NVC.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-25 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponser.......HELP!!!!!
Why hasn't your mother filed a tax return if she is working and earning income aside from the SSD?
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-15 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi -130 provide affidavits
Interesting. I didn't send any affidavits - just a letter my father wrote and I printed out.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-15 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return Question- URGENT
Your accountant is an idiot. Fire him immediately.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-13 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Packet
QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 17 2009, 03:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No they will not provide anything to the beneficiary. They will just send a letter, previously known as "Packet 3". Packet 3 will contain two links:

Link to get all the forms DS-230 etc.
Link for the medical.

Once you have got your case number the beneficiary can go ahead and complete the medical.



QUOTE (hindocha @ Oct 17 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
12 months



Be extremely careful when you are posting advice that is consulate specific.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-17 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDesperately need help...documents after NOA2??
QUOTE (immigration09 @ Sep 5 2009, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.
I have received NOA2 hardcopy from CSC about 2 weeks back, though I didn't receive any email regarding that and no email/letter for further processing. I really need some advice about the remaining process and the timeframe it can take as arranging documents can take time in India.
How many days after NOA2 next letter or email is expected ?.

How did you find out that you had gotten approved if you received no email or letter? The email should have been received immediately if you had given USCIS your emial information.

Around what timeframe (which month) we can expected the final interview ?.

Is completely dependent on your embassy. No one can give you an exact answer.

What are the documents required after this stage and can we arrange those before hand as police certificate etc. have a validity of 6 months ?.

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Around what timeframe Employment letter is required (is it at the time of interview or before that) ?.

During NVC.

When is affidavit of support required ?. Please reply...Thanks

During NVC. It is best to read the guides as much as possible.


MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-05 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with DS-230
My husband's was a page long, typed, and most certainly did NOT include all visits because he could only remember until about 2001.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-18 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032
If you are emailing your DS3032 you do not need to worry about a barcode.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-19 21:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the NVC Shorcuts!
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Oct 18 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Oct 18 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hindocha - no, you cannot ask them for the IIN - they will NOT give it to you.


we received an e-mail form nvc and there was our IIN. if i remember well it comes with the ds-3032 generation, right?
yup... i just went back to my e-mails and read that e-mail. the subject of the e-mail was Subject: USA987654321 (EPOPT AOS FEE LETTER) and we've received it after they sent me the DS-3032 and ACL cover letter...

to make a payment to NVC for ur I-864 and DS-230... here's the link: https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

good luck



Yes, the only way to receive the IIN is through the AOS fee bill. What was suggested was that the OP call and ask the operator for the IIN.

Edited by Malrothien, 19 October 2009 - 01:26 PM.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-19 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the NVC Shorcuts!
Hindocha - no, you cannot ask them for the IIN - they will NOT give it to you.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-18 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 - Electronic Filing Question
QUOTE (Phoenix14 @ Sep 12 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I just wanted to add an update:

I originally copy pasted the template from the link above and sent it to NVC. I got a reply from them stating that all documents requested from them have to be scanned copies of the originals.

So I'm not sure if their process has changed, but that's what I ended up doing.



Unfortunately, since you are doing electronic processing - the shortcuts won't work for you. You have literally scan EVERY single thing to send to NVC and save it into PDF.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-12 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview question
Very unlikely that she will receive her visa on that day. From what I have read from Phil posters is that it is sent to them a few days after the interview.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-22 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to complete the form I-160
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 22 2009, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Oct 22 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-160 is a non-immigrant visa form for the B1/B2 visas. Hyper, why would you be filing this out???



It's also a replacement for the DS-156/DS-157 - in pilot use currently in Canada, and a few other places.

Basically, an electronic version, to be filed online (somehow ).




Hyper, if I remember right, is filing for a CR1.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-23 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow to complete the form I-160
I-160 is a non-immigrant visa form for the B1/B2 visas. Hyper, why would you be filing this out???
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-22 23:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by NVC Sept 25 2009. Nothing since.
QUOTE (Frequent_Flyer @ Oct 22 2009, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 19 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ya - watch out - Cases sent electronically to GUZ have gotten FAST interview appointment dates - Suprises everybody when it happens, so far, this year.. I feel for the Montreal folk though - yikes...



Wow! 4 months for an interview date?

Are all MTL'ers finding this?




Yes. People who were case complete in June just got interviews for November, to give you an idea of the backlog.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-23 00:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you send your DS-3032?
I sent it via email, that's it.


If you mail it - it does not need to be in a folder.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-25 17:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow accurate is NVC fee payment login faild
It is 100% accurate.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-26 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?
QUOTE (gpmaan @ Oct 25 2009, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Oct 25 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please don't post false information. A "touch" DOES NOT!!!!!!!! mean that an adjucator has review your file. It simply means SOMEONE has touched it, be it to be moved to a file room, to be moved to another desk, etc.

Sorry. Thats the same information ive got from the many posters on this site. Glad, I was corrected because thats what I thought all along.




While this site is lovely for information, there is a lot of misinformation as well.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-25 19:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?
QUOTE (gpmaan @ Oct 25 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Blitz @ Oct 25 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stupid question, but how do you know when it's been "touched"?


Once you receive your NOA1, you can register your case # @ uscis.gov. Evertime your last updated date changes, it means an adjucator has reviewed your file hence it was "touched"




Please don't post false information. A "touch" DOES NOT!!!!!!!! mean that an adjucator has review your file. It simply means SOMEONE has touched it, be it to be moved to a file room, to be moved to another desk, etc.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-25 17:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the normal reaosn why some cases are not touched for a period of 5 months?
QUOTE (Blitz @ Oct 25 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
5 months not touched at NVC?! Yikes! That scares me.

Stupid question, but how do you know when it's been "touched"?



USCIS, not NVC.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-25 16:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswifes passport expiring in Jan 2010
You MUST renew your wife's passport. It needs a 6 month validity date.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-26 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSeptember filers for I 130/K3's
Whoever told you it would only take 45 days lied to you, unfortunately. The current processing times at CSC is 5 months as of October 18, 2009.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-23 00:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to assemble the I-864 (Affidavit of support) package?
Donna, look at the NVC wiki. Links to forms, cover sheets, and the online payment system are all there.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-09-06 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to assemble the I-864 (Affidavit of support) package?
QUOTE (r8rfanizme @ Aug 30 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Aug 30 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
R8, while helpful, that's not the right AOS. smile.gif


Check under the NVC wiki - there is an example I1864 cover letter.

http://www.visajourn...64_Cover_letter




Then my bad. good thing you got their back!!!!!



Hehe. It's silly that they have two AOS's, really.


QUOTE (CristianAmour @ Aug 30 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys rock. Thanks so much.



You're welcome. smile.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-30 20:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to assemble the I-864 (Affidavit of support) package?
R8, while helpful, that's not the right AOS. smile.gif


Check under the NVC wiki - there is an example I1864 cover letter.

http://www.visajourn...64_Cover_letter

Edited by Malrothien, 30 August 2009 - 07:50 PM.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-30 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3230 emailed instead of snail mail
QUOTE (worried @ Aug 7 2009, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Aug 7 2009, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A lot of people have submitted the form via email (I am one of them).


I sent an email. I followed the format from Ling's quick guide. did you actually complete the form and attached it to an email or just an email.




I did the format of Ling's. I didn't attach the form at all.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-07 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3230 emailed instead of snail mail
A lot of people have submitted the form via email (I am one of them).
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-07 15:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs Student Financial Aid available for CR-1 Visa Holders
QUOTE (Bocajr27 @ Oct 27 2009, 05:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Oct 26 2009, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Student financial aid is not a means tested public benefit - immigrants are allowed to file for it without any issues.


Wow, this responce is exactly what I needed to read. I was wondering if you have a govermental link that states the same thing? It's not that I don't believe you. In fact, your responce sounds logical. It's just thaqt I like to dot all my I's and cross all my T's before I jump in the deep end (LOL).

Thanks Again.



http://travel.state....s_Tested_Public


QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Oct 27 2009, 05:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I looked into this as i want to further my education in the future.

It depends from school to school. Most of the schools in FL had the requirement that I had to be a PR in the US for one year before they would provide student financial aid or before I could qualify for tuition reduction.



That would be financial aid directly from the school. You qualify for the FAFSA.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-27 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs Student Financial Aid available for CR-1 Visa Holders
Student financial aid is not a means tested public benefit - immigrants are allowed to file for it without any issues.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-26 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCopy of DS-230 with the package?
Yes, you need to send a photocopy of the entire package.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-29 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
I'm not entirely sure I understand your question, but the AOS is in effect until either the beneficiary becomes a US Citizen, or 10 years.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-29 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC received our DS-3032 but says it has not processed it???
I was one of the last to get the DS3032 processed in a few days. With the sheer number of approvals coming out of USCIS these days you are going to have delays.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-30 00:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV fee
Most people DO NOT pay the IV/AOS fee bills at the same time.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-10-30 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes NVC accept mail on weekends?
I would assume that mail is always done based on the business day.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-08-27 17:31:00