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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help! Thought I understood visa steps. New to this site.
QUOTE (sarahg @ Nov 30 2009, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My questions...
1. Do I have to submit an I-129 form? I thought that was only for fiances. I'm married.

You do not need to file an I-129F - in fact, it is too late for you to do so since your I-130 was approved. Ignore that form completely.

2. Do I received letter in postal mail or email giving me permission to sent in the DS 230 part 1 and 2 form? or by email?

When you pay the IV Fee bill and it shows paid, you can submit the DS230 - both parts - with the respective cover sheet printed from the website.

3. Am I also supposed to do this K-3 visa or just continue with immigrant visa process (DS 230 form)??? How long is this taking? Am I on the right track? I was supposed to pay the fees when I did? I am now thinking that possibly I wasn't supposed to pay the $400 immigrant visa fee yet. If I did in fact pay early, does this really create any problem? I printed receipts and document cover sheet.

You're on the track for the CR-1, not the K-3 visa. Once you've submitted the DS230, it is about 10-14 days until you are finished with NVC pending no further information being requested. If you were prompted to the pay the fees, you will be 100% fine. If you did pay early, it usually doesn't cause many problems from what I have read here.

4. Also I read something about an OF 169 form?? What is this? Who is this for?

The OF-169 is a consulate specific form regarding what items to bring to the interview.

5. Timeframe from paying $400 Immigrant Visa Fee and submitting I-864 form to when I can send in immigrant visa form?

You can send in the I-864 since you already paid the AOS Fee bill - it is not tied to the IV Fee. Once the IV Fee is shown as paid, print out the cover sheet and submit the DS230.

I thought I was on the right track and understood what I was doing. Now I'm suddenly confused and panicing. I would really appreciate a few people emailing me and helping me to understand when I am in the process and what I need to do. Thank you in advance for you time!


MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-11-30 22:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about medical examination
How long ago was that medical exam? If it was over 6 months (some are valid for 1 yr), I would suggest getting another exam done.


Highly unlikely you will get a discounted rate, and if you have to redo the exam, you will have to redo the entire thing.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-01 11:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProving Domicile if we don't live in America
Darnell, please don't argue about this with me. I have done a lot of research on domicile requirements as Montreal is by far the strictest consulate when it comes to domicile. A signed letter with agreed rental price and length of time IS sufficient.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-01 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProving Domicile if we don't live in America
I am living in Canada, and I am the USC. I put my Canadian address as it would technically be lying if I put my US address that we will be living at.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-01 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProving Domicile if we don't live in America
QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 30 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TKP @ Nov 30 2009, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 21 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Full-throttle:
start with a us address.
then get a rental agreement or lease agreement on that us address
then have utility bills on that us address.

Partial throttle:
bank statements to a us address
tax records to a us address

IDEAL:
lease in both names to a us address.
utils in both names to a us address.

Good Luck !


Hey, we have a US address, my inlaws - we have a letter from them stating that we can rent their basement. We're providing bank statements and bills which are sent to that address for my wife.

They have also asked that we resubmit the I-864 form again, do i really have to do this, even if we're just sending domicile proof?

Thanks


A letter is not a rental agreement. Sorry.




Actually, it can be. If an agreed price is made, and stated in said letter, it is enforceable.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-11-30 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address
You need to call NVC to change your address then.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-11-30 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 or K3?
CR1 - Conditional (less than 2 years of marriage) - must file for Removal of Conditions to receive the 10 yr green card
IR1 - 2 or more years of marriage - 10 yr green card
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-11-28 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDear GOD! Can someone offer advice on Casablanca Consulate??
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Edited by Malrothien, 02 December 2009 - 06:07 PM.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-02 18:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter entering on CR1, can the applicant leave the US?
By "application of permanent status", you mean removal of conditions, correct?

You are able to leave the US after entering with the CR1, for a maximum of 1yr without applying for a re-entry permit.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-03 20:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressign in failed what is this?
No, sign-in failed comes from what you try to log into the payment portal site and you are unable to log in any longer.

MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-02 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to know if AOS i-864 is being reviewed or approved
I'm outside the US, too, and I can talk to the operators. tongue.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-04 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to know if AOS i-864 is being reviewed or approved
QUOTE (Inky @ Dec 4 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know its approved when they send you the approval notice and when you get your green card. Unless you mean the website to check the status of your petition? Then you would go to USCIS website and put in your case number under the "check case status" to see the current status. You can also phone the USCIS call center and type in your case number to get an automated message of where your case is currently at.



Inky, he's talking about the I864 form that is for the affidavit of support.


OP - there is no "real" way to know if it is being approved/reviewed unless you directly ask the NVC operator.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-04 22:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat name will be issued on the green card
The name in your passport is the name that will be on the green card.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-04 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLogin fail..how long until interview?
The latest rounds of CR1/IR1 visa interviews waited 150 days from case complete until their interviews.


Aug - Case Complete
Dec - Interview notification
Jan - Interview


To give you an idea.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-06 11:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI - 129F
It depends - did you Direct Consular File? A K3 visa is not eligible through a DCF filing.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-06 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have any news about Parishearts Case?
QUOTE (Bocajr27 @ Dec 10 2009, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 10 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, there has been plenty - maybe you should check her profile before posting? unsure.gif


I really feel sorry for you. The pettiness in your response is one of a lonely person who pushes people away by "Trying" to show how vastly superior you are, when in reality, all you are demonstrating is your own insecurities. Get a life. I was curious as to how a fellow VJ member was doing and your response was not helpful and therefore considered unwarranted.



QUOTE (Chica Yeyé @ Dec 10 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
or politely ask her via PM? unsure.gif


I didn't consider sending her a PM for the simple reason that she was obviously devestated in the last post I read (in which she had neither a response or a denial).



Yes, I am petty, insecure, think highly of myself, and am unhelpful because I don't want to see a good woman have to hurt any more than she already is.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-10 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have any news about Parishearts Case?
Yes, there has been plenty - maybe you should check her profile before posting? unsure.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-10 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGoing from K-3 to CR-1/IR-1
QUOTE (Mrs. Silverman @ Dec 12 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
However, my spouse and I have been married less than two years so it would be nice to hear some input about this.


You don't need to cancel your I-129F. You can still use the K3 process and if your I-130 gets approved first you can do Cr1. Or if your I-129F gets approved before and you want to wait and do cr1 you can talk to them and drop the K3.

Ir1 is not eligible in your case, as you stated if have been married for less than 2ys.




That is not quite true - it depends on how long the two have been married at the time of interview/POE.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-12 21:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelping a Friend - Where to mail DS230 packet
QUOTE (Mrs. Silverman @ Dec 14 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The correct information is:

National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
32 Rochester Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

The other one you mentioned is for RFE. Refer to the link below:
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut



Different addresses have been used - 31 or 32 Rochester. It is best if she uses the cover sheet printed from the payment site.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelping a Friend - Where to mail DS230 packet
She needs to print out the cover letter from the online payment site where she paid the bills. There will be one for the AOS and one for the DS230.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCover Letter & Mailing Address!
That looks good to me. smile.gif Just make sure your forms are signed. biggrin.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA few first hand lessons learned with NVC processing....
You send the originals to NVC and take copies with you to the interview.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 12:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC RFE time
Not too long - maybe a day or two. A computer generates the RFE out and the AVR will update once the email has been sent.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
OH SNAP!
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
You have no constitutional rights on a PRIVATE
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-15 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
QUOTE (rmncm @ Dec 14 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not one time did I make any racist remark. I am as far from being racist as you can be, but the fact does remain that the US goverment puts MENA countries in AP and for that I AM HAPPY!



That isn't racist? Are you blind?


Reported, AGAIN.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 23:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
It takes balls to be ignorant? Cool.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCanceling K1 and going CR1 Question..
QUOTE (rmncm @ Dec 14 2009, 04:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a novel idea, don't listen to anybody here telling you not to cancel. Just cancel the k1 and then file a cr1. This way you can wait for 12,18 or 24 months for approval! Seriously though, the AP is needed to protect us USC's, I personally am happy they do this automatically with almost every MENA country.



Excuse me? Comments like these ARE NOT HELPFUL. Unless you have something that is going to be productive to say to the OP, don't post.



Karima - Good luck with everything. I hope you do not have a long AP and are able to get your husband home soon.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPaperwork Error
What sort of error is it?
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-14 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is faster DCF or CR-1 at Mumbai Consulate?
At this point, you are going to have to overcome the same issues with the CR1 - that will not change the need for the decree.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-17 00:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRe. the closed thread
laughing.gif
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 17:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRe. the closed thread
rofl Sister K - you really wanted to make your point.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send paperwork before getting NVC packet?
That is always the case. You just need to try to keep calling - their operators are there until midnight EST.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-15 18:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send paperwork before getting NVC packet?
Let me add - never send anything in unless it has been generated.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-12 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a questions
Nope.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-17 00:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a questions
You can fill in None handwritten just fine.

And it would be other: CR1.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 23:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need more information
How long have you been in the US for?
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-16 17:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed your Help....
You only need to send in what they are requesting. You must send it in.


You send the response to the address on the cover sheet of the RFE.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-18 01:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSuggestions for beating the cold?
Another member brought their young one to the interview with no issues.

He also had his wife and child wait in their car until it was time to actually go into the consulate.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-18 01:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 April 21 2009, still pending?? +7 months
By submitting the I129F in September, you've taken your I130 out of it's place in line and put it back at the end of the line.
MalrothienFemaleCanada2009-12-18 19:05:00