ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresyehey....
Yippie!!!! my husband has the got the march interview too..march 4th.. good luck to all!!
edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-02-10 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswife had interview today. WE GOT APPROVED THE HARD WORK PAID OFF
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome to new life
edmagenta5Not TellingPhilippines2009-10-29 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325 A
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jun 30 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to complete the G-325 4 times, with original signatures on each

Your husband needs to complete it also 4 times with original signatures.

Good luck

Thank you.
That was confusing me. I was not certain that I had to fill in one for me as I am a USC.
I was thinking it was just my husband that is clear then 4 for him and 4 with for me!
So when I go to the form it auto fills in 4 times that is the 4 times I need then sign them and repeat with husbands info inserted?


SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-30 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325 A
Is Form G325A filled out twice?
Once by me the USC with all my name and info
then by my husband in his name who is the non USC?
SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-30 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
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Hi
I do not know if I filled my time line in correctly there was no a facilty so I just typed the outline up?
This is all new!
This site is incredible we did not know where to start now we have a vague idea!
I have just read lots of useful info but wanted to know we plan to file AOS for CR1 should we also file the K3?
It seems that use to be the fastest but now maybe not so?
Can we just file CR1 or do we need to do K3 as well?
What would anybody advise?
Thanks

P.S
I found the timeline and I think I have done it correctly?
We are assuming we can do AOS to CR1?


no, CR1 is a visa, K-3 is a visa, you only need one visa to enter the USA...

AOS is adjusting status from non-immigrant to permanent resident from inside the USA. This occurs after you have arrived on a non-immigrant visa

I think we are planning the correct route.
My husband enetered in March on VWP we just got married here in USA.
We think we need to now apply AOS for a CR1? Is that correct?
Do we need to apply for K3 as well?
Which visa is best to apply for?
Thanks


Once again NO... You do NOT AOS (I-485) to a visa... The USC can PETITION (I-130) to determine eligibility for an alien to apply for a visa...

Or since your hubby is in the USA are you thinking of submitting AOS to GREENCARD (he never leaves the USA)?

I am sorry that I am confused I think that I need to file for my husband Cr1 then?
Do I also have to file K3 or can I just do one and which is best?
So how does my husband adjust his status from VWP?
Thanks for your help we feel overwhelmed at this point!!


A CR1 is a visa... A visa is a document to request entry into a country. If your husband is already here he does NOT need a visa.

You can adjust from VWP by filing the I-130 (petition to determine he is an immediate relative of a USC) & I-485 (application to register as a permanent resident) at the same time. He remains in the USA until he gets the greencard

Thank you so much for that.
I had printed, read and filled in Cr1 already!! Was studying K3!!
So that is all I need to do at this point for him to be able to legally stay?
adjust from VWP by filing the I-130 (petition to determine he is an immediate relative of a USC) & I-485 (application to register as a permanent resident) at the same time.

SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-30 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
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QUOTE (SONG41 @ Jun 27 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I do not know if I filled my time line in correctly there was no a facilty so I just typed the outline up?
This is all new!
This site is incredible we did not know where to start now we have a vague idea!
I have just read lots of useful info but wanted to know we plan to file AOS for CR1 should we also file the K3?
It seems that use to be the fastest but now maybe not so?
Can we just file CR1 or do we need to do K3 as well?
What would anybody advise?
Thanks

P.S
I found the timeline and I think I have done it correctly?
We are assuming we can do AOS to CR1?


no, CR1 is a visa, K-3 is a visa, you only need one visa to enter the USA...

AOS is adjusting status from non-immigrant to permanent resident from inside the USA. This occurs after you have arrived on a non-immigrant visa

I think we are planning the correct route.
My husband enetered in March on VWP we just got married here in USA.
We think we need to now apply AOS for a CR1? Is that correct?
Do we need to apply for K3 as well?
Which visa is best to apply for?
Thanks


Once again NO... You do NOT AOS (I-485) to a visa... The USC can PETITION (I-130) to determine eligibility for an alien to apply for a visa...

Or since your hubby is in the USA are you thinking of submitting AOS to GREENCARD (he never leaves the USA)?

I am sorry that I am confused I think that I need to file for my husband Cr1 then?
Do I also have to file K3 or can I just do one and which is best?
So how does my husband adjust his status from VWP?
Thanks for your help we feel overwhelmed at this point!!

SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-30 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
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QUOTE (SONG41 @ Jun 27 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SONG41 @ Jun 27 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I do not know if I filled my time line in correctly there was no a facilty so I just typed the outline up?
This is all new!
This site is incredible we did not know where to start now we have a vague idea!
I have just read lots of useful info but wanted to know we plan to file AOS for CR1 should we also file the K3?
It seems that use to be the fastest but now maybe not so?
Can we just file CR1 or do we need to do K3 as well?
What would anybody advise?
Thanks

P.S
I found the timeline and I think I have done it correctly?
We are assuming we can do AOS to CR1?


no, CR1 is a visa, K-3 is a visa, you only need one visa to enter the USA...

AOS is adjusting status from non-immigrant to permanent resident from inside the USA. This occurs after you have arrived on a non-immigrant visa

I think we are planning the correct route.
My husband enetered in March on VWP we just got married here in USA.
We think we need to now apply AOS for a CR1? Is that correct?
Do we need to apply for K3 as well?
Which visa is best to apply for?
Thanks

SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-28 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
QUOTE (SONG41 @ Jun 27 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I do not know if I filled my time line in correctly there was no a facilty so I just typed the outline up?
This is all new!
This site is incredible we did not know where to start now we have a vague idea!
I have just read lots of useful info but wanted to know we plan to file AOS for CR1 should we also file the K3?
It seems that use to be the fastest but now maybe not so?
Can we just file CR1 or do we need to do K3 as well?
What would anybody advise?
Thanks

P.S
I found the timeline and I think I have done it correctly?
We are assuming we can do AOS to CR1?
SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-27 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS
Hi
I do not know if I filled my time line in correctly there was no a facilty so I just typed the outline up?
This is all new!
This site is incredible we did not know where to start now we have a vague idea!
I have just read lots of useful info but wanted to know we plan to file AOS for CR1 should we also file the K3?
It seems that use to be the fastest but now maybe not so?
Can we just file CR1 or do we need to do K3 as well?
What would anybody advise?
Thanks
SONG41FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-27 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 interview
Yeah...my logic wants to argue that once she enters on the K-3 she will be a permanent resident thus her residence will be in the US, so, she should be able to take her IR-1 here. Hehe...I obviously have not edured to really learn the whole AOS process.
hahuhobradNot TellingThailand2006-09-28 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 interview
I've seen it written many times that the K-3 interview has to take place in the country of the immigrant. But, the IR-1 requires that you have an address in the US. I've also read about people who have returned to their home countries for the IR-1 visa. Has anyone ever tried to get the IR-1 interview in the US?
hahuhobradNot TellingThailand2006-09-28 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC mailing address
QUOTE (sea_breezeboy @ Nov 24 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
send it to mention address which they give u the 1st one 2909


Thanks a lot.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-11-24 08:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC mailing address
Hi. I just sent the DS-230 packet to NVC this morning. As I read some information here in VJ and in NVC website, I came to realize that there is a slight difference between the mailing address mentioned in the cover sheet and the mailing address mentioned in NVC website & VJ Forum.

The barcoded cover sheet says:
Please attach this cover sheet to the front of
the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center
Attn. CMR
32 Rochester Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

while the NVC website & VJ guide says:

National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

By the way, I sent the mail to the address mentioned in the cover sheet. Do you have idea why there is a difference in the mailing address given?

Edited by danvil101, 24 November 2009 - 02:08 AM.

danvil101MalePhilippines2009-11-24 02:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressign in failed what is this?
Here is the link
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-02 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines CENOMA requirements
I think your main problem is how to produce a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) as it is one of the requirements in Philippine marriage, a proof that you are still single or not previously married to anyone else. The term CENOMAR is applicable to Filipino citizens only as this is the proof that the he/she is not married to anyone as issued by NSO here in the Philippines.

As for your case, since you are not a Filipino, you must provide its (CENOMAR) equivalent from your country proving that you are still single. You can ask your relatives back in Ghana if there is any authorized document in your country that may prove that you are still single/not married. They can get it for you back there and send the document to the Philippines.

I hope it helps. smile.gif

Edited by danvil101, 05 December 2009 - 07:23 AM.

danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-05 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about DS 230 please help
[quote]Ok so I found the form.

Can I sign the form? I am the petitioner and the Agent, or do I need to send the form to Colombia to have her sign it? let me get this right I will be sending along with the DS 230

She (beneficiary) must sign the form and not you (petitioner). It is better if she will fill up the form by herself and send it to you after signing (first part only) it for you to save time.

her birth certificate
translated marriage certificate
A copy of her passport
her Police Records
Photos..
My divorce decree from my previous marriage.

You should also include your birth certificate.

I send this aloong with the DS 230 or does she take this to the embassy??

You will send DS-230 along with the attachments to NVC. Mailing address can be found at the barcoded coversheet from your IV Fee payment.
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danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-07 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about DS 230 please help
QUOTE (AllanPoe @ Dec 7 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am looking for instructions for this form but cant find any, every link takes me directly to the form =(

I called the visa center and they told me to look it up online but i cant find it. I also cant save any information on to the form.

Someone please help, thank you sooo much.



The instruction is on top of the form itself. The questions are self explanatory so you can easily fill this out.

You can NOT save the filled forms as this some kind of protection over the form. Make sure of the information first before printing & closing the form to avoid retyping everything in case some corrections are found.

Here is an example of a filled DS-230. Click here

Hope it helps.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-07 08:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed
Naks! Way to go buddy... good.gif
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-04 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete
Good for you. Congrats! good.gif

Mine is still under review. Hoping to have an update this week. eb0dfafc.gif
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-09 02:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photos for ds-230 applications
QUOTE (martinbr @ Dec 12 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Umm, I am screwed up here. I have been doing some searching for this and came up with something I think I forgot for my wife to send. My wife has no criminal record, but from the NVC site it looks like she has to have a police clearance document as well, or is this just for someone that has a criminal record? It sounds like she needs to have a copy from her home town regardless. I missed this step since I just took for granted it was for someone with a record. Is this a NBI clearance?

So if that is the case, I will just have my wife go get one next week and send some more passport photos @ the required size that NVC wants.
martinbr


NBI clearance will suffice all the police clearance requirements in the Philippines. And if ever she worked/stayed abroad for more than 6 months then she should also obtain police clearance certificate of that country. Police clearance is required regardless if she has a criminal record or not.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-12 06:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photos for ds-230 applications
Better use a 2"x2" picture since that is what is on the instruction. You can ask your fiance to have the photo taken in a digital studio where she can take the file (soft copy) of her picture. She should tell the photographer that it is for US visa or just simply say 2"x2" picture and not passport size. She can then send to you the file thru email and you can print it by yourself.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-12 00:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed
Thank you! Good luck to us. good.gif

Time to prepare for the interview... guides6ly.gif reading.gif

danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-13 00:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSign In Failed
Hey fellow VJ's. I just check my case online and I failed to log in. yes.gif
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-12 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 part 1 and DS 230 part 2 - are they different?
The form is consists of 4 pages. Pages 1-2 is the Part I-Biographic Data, page 3-4 is the Part II-Sworn Statement.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-19 01:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 (DS-0230)
It is time to send you DS-230 packet.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-28 07:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview in january 2010 at new delhi ...please help!
I'm not a pro but I will give you answer base on my opinion:

QUOTE
1. I 've got my appointment letter as a pdf file in my e-mail from NVC directly. I checked the delhi embassy site and it says that I need to the appointment letter with me on the day of the interview...so I just take a printout of the NVC email or does one receive separate email/mail from the embassy as well?


Print out the email & bring it on your interview.

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2. I had submitted all my original documents to NVC so what do I submit at VFS office?..only photocopy of my passport & photograph? or nothing at all ? The embassy site asks one to submit evidence of marriage (photographs ,phone bills,email,cards etc) also at VFS (?) (but I always thought people carry this stuff with themselves to the ?interview...kindly someone clarify


Bring a photocopy of all the original documents you sent, just in case. Bring all your evidence on your interview.



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3. Is one allowed to take CD's/DVD's ..pen drives to the interview (mine is at new Delhi)? are there any other prohibited items?


Just bring with you only the documents to be sure. Electronics are not allowed, food & water may also be prohibited.



danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-26 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAn odd situation
Your wife can file the IR-1 and provide only the truthful information in the application . You are legally entitled for the petition since you are legally married but as for the effect of the "mistake" made by your wife is another thing. As you have said you both wanted to give each other a chance and hoping that this time it will work out to both of you.

Just tell them the truth, don't claim the child as yours coz the child is not really yours. I guess it's just a matter of proving to them that you are both willing to straight things up. Besides, if you will be approved for telling all the truth then it is a sign that you are meant for each other. And if you're wife really meant to give your relationship a second chance, then she'll do everything to have you back, and not just by naming a child to you. Good luck to your journey.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-29 05:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice please
Did you submit all the original documents along with the DS-230? Checklist & instruction is included in the interview appoinment letter so you can refer to it if you might be missing something. You need to bring some proof of relationship like photos, emails, chats, etc., for they may also ask for it during the interview.
danvil101MalePhilippines2009-12-29 05:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp to Clear Things Up
23 days left... :clock: :wacko: :clock: :wacko: :clock:
danvil101MalePhilippines2010-01-01 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC notification? pls help
Did you still try to log in on to the system to check if your payment is updating? If it's not, you can just have a regular call to NVC to ask about your case status. And yes, they will send you email (interview appointment) once your case is approved. Good luck and happy 2010! :)
danvil101MalePhilippines2010-01-01 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAddress aboard
I am working here in Saudi Arabia. Fortunately, I was able to dig out the physical address of our location, no building or house number though. :D I used my physical address in all the forms we filled out and everything went fine. All correspondence (hard copy) from NVC was sent to my wife's address in US as I assigned her in the DS-3032 form. I receive some emails from NVC too but no snail mails.
danvil101MalePhilippines2010-01-03 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresImmigrant Visa Interview
Call NVC and ask for human operator. You can ask them about your case status and possible interview date. By the way, this section is for IR1/CR1 visa. Good luck!
danvil101MalePhilippines2010-01-04 01:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp for fiancée in Manila
She might wanna watch Amerika Atbp. show to get their phone number and call for help. It is being aired on ABC 5 every Saturday at 2:30 to 3:30 PM. Or you can just rely on VJ.
cherry23FemalePhilippines2007-12-29 21:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOVVEEDDD!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif dancin5hr.gif
Cool_TogetherFemalePakistan2009-09-18 17:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW AFTER 12 HOURS
It will be over before you know it & EVERYTHING will go smoothly. BEST OF LUCK!!!! biggrin.gif
Cool_TogetherFemalePakistan2009-11-02 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNlove can now exhale..Visa has been Approved!!!!
WONDERFUL HAPPY NEWS!!!! YEAAAAH biggrin.gif dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif wow.gif
Cool_TogetherFemalePakistan2009-11-09 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Interview December 6, 2009
Can't really advise anything but I can certainly keep you in my prayers! yes.gif GOOD LUCK & try not to be too nervous. luv.gif BE POSITIVE!!
~Kristie rose.gif
Cool_TogetherFemalePakistan2009-12-01 21:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAm i allowed to go to the USA to visit my husband??
It is confusing. I went to the American Embassy in London while I was visiting my husband in England. The man that I spoke to there, an immigration officer, said my husband could travel on the visa waiver program while the K-3 was being processed (without jeopardizing the K-3). He said that he must travel with ample documentation showing that he plans to return. He did say that it really all depends on the person you deal with at the Port of Entry. Hope that helps...
tomsarah11FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-12 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Advice for K3/CR1
will it be obvious what to do?? and I see that you are now done with your process--it took about 3 months after you got your NOA2?
tomsarah11FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Advice for K3/CR1
Hello-
We just got both our 129F and out I-130 approved yesterday. Everything I have read on here says that I can now choose which to pursue (K3 or CR1)--is this correct? If so, because they have both been approved, will they take about the same time if I choose the CR1 (everyone seems to agree this is the better path)? If so, how do I pursue this one instead of the k3?
tomsarah11FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-21 08:40:00