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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril, 2009 Interview, experience & advise
QUOTE (malaikabab @ Feb 26 2009, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mindmaster

Your profile indicated that you are from Chicago area. Air India two way ticket will cost you $950 and non stop flight in Americal Airline will be $1,090.

Go to www.travelzoo.com and you cen find of all kind of deals.


Thanks for the reply. I have updated my profile. The lowest fair I have found so far is $900.00 including taxes from IAD (Washington Dulles Airport) to DEL (Delhi). This is a special fare offered by Lufthansa and KLM.
mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-02-26 16:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril, 2009 Interview, experience & advise
Thanks waithatter & dekagunda.


mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-02-26 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApril, 2009 Interview, experience & advise
Lucky March folks interviewing in India please share your interview experience in detail here. Any advise will be appreciated.

My NVC case is finally completed on 2/25/2009 and I hope my wife gets a April interview. Is there any air fare deal going on for New Delhi? It is only less than two months since I came back to USA and now again I have to ask for leave which will difinitely upset my director. Pray for my leave too!

Thanks.
mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-02-26 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa approved
Congratulations!! I wish you good luck & success.
mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-03-17 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
I held my US Passport in my hand to enter US Embassay in New Delhi. To my surprise they did not even bother to check my passport to verify my identity.

I was able to match interview date published by US New Delhi Embassay with VJ members from their reported time stamp.

Many thanks to VJ members for helping me.
mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-04-22 16:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
My wife interview was very short and the office did not ask to see any thing. Here are the questions they asked my wife:

How did you meet?
What does he do?
Why did you wait over one year to marry him?

The officer called me and asked me the last and final question

why did you marry this charming lady?

I will post in detail about interview experience upon returning to US.

By the way I bought my tickets for $897 round trip from USA and $629 one way from India.

Later
mindmasterNot TellingIndia2009-04-12 01:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdisastrous
If they are married, I can't think of a reason why he still cannot file the petition with his parent co-sponsoring to meet the financial end. Not sure if I have heard of anyone doing this but can't see any legal reason why he can't.
hotairguyMalePhilippines2008-09-03 20:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschats as proof of relationship???
QUOTE (DavChels @ Jan 26 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Jan 26 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I were to print out some old chats that my husband and I had, how would it look if some of the lines were blacked out? I mean if theres some private things within the chats I dont want anyone to see, would they be suspicious?



Not at all - this is completely normal and I have read in several places to do so to mark out private things. Those good ole' chats! I think we've all had them whistling.gif


Sorry, can't figure out how to just edit my initial comment...but read this related post:
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=168723

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-01-26 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureschats as proof of relationship???
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Jan 26 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I were to print out some old chats that my husband and I had, how would it look if some of the lines were blacked out? I mean if theres some private things within the chats I dont want anyone to see, would they be suspicious?



Not at all - this is completely normal and I have read in several places to do so to mark out private things. Those good ole' chats! I think we've all had them whistling.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-01-26 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Regarding interview in India
Congratulations on your approval and upcoming interview! See the information posted here:

http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Mumbai

Good luck!
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-09 00:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdon't know what to do??? get a lawyer or wait???
QUOTE (sungki/panget @ Feb 8 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sylvia_n_Joseph @ Feb 8 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wasn't it Ju;y 2007 when the fees went up ? I applied back in Nov 2007 and had the higher fees. If you guys applied before the fees went up you have been waiting well over a year not 8 months



hi sylvia_n_joseph... i just spoke to my fiancee and the problem with him is he just printed the application form from USCIS (even me get confused w/ him sometimes) i told him that he should have just order it so he gets the right and complete set of application... so he enclosed $190 or so on the application for the processing fee and then he got a letter that it went up to $455... so i dont really know when it did go up... but they should have (USCIS) said in the letter too that we're missing some documents that we shoud have enclosed in the application... anyways, he's going to call tomorrow and hopefully they will give us something... thanks for the reply... goodluck! good.gif


QUOTE (frali @ Feb 8 2009, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good luck. But a lawyer won't be able to do much.




The first thing they check is the check/money order, they don't even go through the rest of the paperwork until whenever they get around to it, which is when they will send you an RFE for the missing documents. Unfortunately, you are still technically within the "processing times" listed on the uscis.gov website for VSC - April 15, 2008. I don't think it would hurt to contact a congressman/senator and see if they can get involved. A lawyer won't do you any good. Good luck!

Edited by DavChels, 08 February 2009 - 10:00 PM.

CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-08 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgot my interview date!!!!
Congrats! kicking.gif
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-11 06:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNoa 2 in just one month
QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 13 2009, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mt pleasant, congrats. smile.gif

I wish VSC would do something and at least explain why their approvals are so irregular. We're happy for every single case here that gets approved. But it would give some peace of mind (and also hope) to those that get bypassed if they at least heard something.


Congrats! kicking.gif

As far as such a quick approval, I have read that sometimes they will pick up a app for training purposes. That may explain some things?
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-13 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGR8T NEWS!!!!
QUOTE (MaxOnline @ Feb 19 2009, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's pretty weird! they're both pregnant! but who knows maybe this is how things work in Mexico... you know here in Egypt only the woman gets pregnant!! biggrin.gif

Wish you a fortune...

QUOTE (stevai @ Feb 19 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You BOTH pregnant? How can it be???

Anyways congrats, I hope the process won't take to long...



To the OP, Congrats! kicking.gif I'm sure you will be together very soon!!

@MaxOnline & stevai Have you never heard that used in English? We say it here in the US also, it is, after all, the couple that is expecting the baby, right?????
CacerezFemaleGuatemala2009-02-19 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresObama on Spousal Immigration,Discuss
QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jan 28 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think he gives a dang, personally.



I agree with u.

No one , even the president of usa can change the immigrantion system so fast.

all the process is going through in orders. Everything takes time.

Just let it be and rememeber there are ppl who just filed today.

most of us already passed that stage. So let USCIS do their job.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-01-28 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho Can Sponsor?
QUOTE (amvandy @ Jan 31 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a possible joint sponsor. He is in the US Navy. Is he allowed to sponsor?


yes he can
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-01-31 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you maintain your Long Distance Relationship?
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Jan 31 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so this might be a bit off topic, but are any of you struggling the way we are? Our entire relationship was long distance and it was always a struggle. I thought after we got married n got the papers rollin that things would get better. For like a month after we got married we were doing great but now its back to fighting all the time. It is purely stress from living apart, its not that we dont love eachother or get along, but when ur so far, even if u do trust ur spouse, theres a feeling of insecurity. We probably have at least a year of this and I neeeeed advise???


I know what you mean.
well, sometimes seeing n hearning ur spouse on web came came make you more sad and depress and frustrated.
Coz so closer, yet so far .
write mail and send it by the post at least twice a month to each other.
It may be slower than email but for u n ur spouse could really feel the warmness of much love n feelings.

I dont meant u shouldnt use email,when using email try to write 4-5 times aweek.
it could bring smile n curious n excited her ur spouse to open email everytime log in.

And also Have and find urself for the Hobby of ur own.
find the sports or reading. Coz i know the more u think abt ur spouse, more u will feel down n depressed.


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-01-31 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the address.. need help
QUOTE (esjay @ Feb 2 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, i'm trying to help my husband in filling up I-130 but i was stuck when it asked for an "ADDRESS". Here's my situation, i'm from Philippines but I'm a resident and living in Singapore for the past two years. What address should I put? My native address or my current address? Thanks for the help


How long will u be staying in singapore?

If u'll b staying there next 2 more yrs, then u could write down ur singapore address.
as for the choice of embassy when u wanna be interviewed , u could write down singapore.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-02 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal marriage certificate
QUOTE (lovehappenss @ Feb 1 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm sending the package to NVC, so i'm not sure whether I have to send in the original or a copy.

thank you though!



Then u'll need to send ur origional certificate.
CAnt u het the certify from ur embassy here?
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-01 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221g Administrative Processing
QUOTE (fouziathegr8 @ Feb 3 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going through something similar...
... for me noone is telling me anything... ok so here is my case i got married in Jan 2007 and filed for my I 130 in April 2007 ( i should not have waited 3 mo to file but i thought it would be better ) and I filed I 130 spousal visa CR-1
.... ok so finally my petition is approved from USCIS and NVC by May 2008 and they sent over the case to Bombay (wrong consulate) they reschedule our interview at the right consulate, Delhi. My husband went for his interview in July 2008, after the interview they gave him a 221g AP for more proof such as a family tree, addresses and phone numbers of all relatives, guest list, emails, phone records, voters card ok so we sent them everything to the VFS office with his passport. They sent back his passport with no visa. They said its in Administrative Processing....

its been 7+ months and still no word. I went to my Congressmans office and they gave me the same response. I call DOS and they give me the same response "221g administrative processing, etc"

I went to a lawyer and the lawyer said theres nothing he can do for me.... I cant file for the fiance visa because they will reference this case and it will be the same problem....
I have went to India 3 times and Im going this 4th time for 6 months... the first time i went was for 3 months second time was for 5 months and the third time was for a month and now im going to 6 months.

what else should i do ? im soo sad....
Does anyone know what i should do now besides wait?

I just pray to god he will get me through this... Inshallah


SOmetime AP could take up to a yr.
Sorry but all u can do is wait.


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-03 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED ADVICE!
[

Now the situation is that we originally planned to file I-130 but we realized that one year apart is WAY TOO MUCH!!
So in order to speed up the thing, we've even considered K1 (because I have Canadian passport and I have not yet registered our marriage in Canada).
But will this be considered fraud because technically we were already married? OR
Another way is to go into US with Canadian passport (as tourist) and get married there and try to change my status after our marriage in US.

Between :
1) file I-130,
2) apply for K-1
3) go in as tourist and get married

CAN YOU, please tell me the pros and cons (time frame, risk level, money-wise)?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!![/quote]
[/quote]

Either youFile i-130,i-129
u can come visit him/stay with him in La for 3month using ur Canadian passport.during the processing time.
Hassle may be that u just to keep back n forth from canada to us.

But if i were since, i would file I-130. Coz down the road, the truth will always pop up.and u dont wanna have problem with Uscis.

1yr is not that long, considering others who are much farther apart than canada n us.





johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-02 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNEED ADVICE!
QUOTE (yalun @ Feb 2 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all,

I am very glad to find a community here! We are going through what all of us are going through now, the painful waiting.....I NEED YOUR ADVICE TO FIND THE FASTEST WAY FOR US PLEASE!!

Here is our situation:

2006/11: Met in Paris (He: French and American citizen, Me: Taiwanese and Canadian citizen)
2007/02: Return to Taiwan
2007/03: Married in Taiwan (He with American passport, me with Taiwanese passport)
2008/11: Return to LA and want to settle down.

Now the situation is that we originally planned to file I-130 but we realized that one year apart is WAY TOO MUCH!!
So in order to speed up the thing, we've even considered K1 (because I have Canadian passport and I have not yet registered our marriage in Canada).
But will this be considered fraud because technically we were already married? OR
Another way is to go into US with Canadian passport (as tourist) and get married there and try to change my status after our marriage in US.

Between :
1) file I-130,
2) apply for K-1
3) go in as tourist and get married

CAN YOU, please tell me the pros and cons (time frame, risk level, money-wise)?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-02 09:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance in Thailand - urgent.
QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 5 2009, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, would it be better if we go straight to this address:

Section 3, Sub-Division 2. General Staff Division
Special Branch
Royal Thai Police Department
Rama I Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

rather than going to a local police station, getting fingerprinted there and mailing it to the aboe address?

To fellow Bangkok residents: Is there a way to expedite this?


thats the place u'll need to go.
My wife got the Police certificate report on same day.



johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-05 22:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot NVC case number.
QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 6 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, we called at a time when everyone else in the US is asleep. AVR said our case was entered into the system on Feb 2, 2009. Said allow 6-8 weeks for beneficiary to get notice.

So does this mean it's been manually entered, or merely scanned? We haven't gotten a DS-3032 yet and there was no operator available when we called. I'll call again later to talk to a human there.

Also, hubby is working on the barcode. Do we input NVC case number or the USCIS case number in "data to encode"? I think it makes sense to use the NVC no. since that's where we're at.


U'll receive DS-3032 within 2weeks.
After u done filling out, He will receive Ds 230 n I-864 only after He pay the fee on line. THat's when
u'll see the BAr code after u print out the receipt paper .

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-06 07:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestax returns... 1 or 3
QUOTE (Me 2 @ Feb 6 2009, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When i filed for the I-129 petition (2008) the instructions required 3 years of tax returns within the affidavit of support but someone in this forum said the most recent year (2007) would be sufficent. I sent only 1 and it was sufficent, we got the visa. Now i am filing for a CR-1 which again requires 3 years of tax returns. Will only 1 (2008) be sufficent for this also?
bp


1is fine, but most ppl send out 3yrs of tax return.
Better to send out 3 than 1.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-06 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview @ Manila USEM
QUOTE (anezk @ Feb 5 2009, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband's interview will be on Feb 9 2009 @ 10:00 am.
What time does he need to be there?


2-3 hours before the interview time.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-05 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHello to CR1/IR1 Filers who are waiting for their interview
[quote name='dhumanmagenta5' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:07 AM' post='2616238']
Can anyone help me??I am just wondering,..do I have to wait for the letter of interview? or just call NVC and ask for the interview..Thanks
[/quote

The NVC will send u the Interview letter to u when the Interview Date is scheduled at the Embassy.
When Called NVC, they could tell u if ur interview date has been scheduled or not.

If not schedlued 2nd week of this month, they will ask u to call 2nd week of next month.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-03 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHello to CR1/IR1 Filers who are waiting for their interview
QUOTE (dhumanmagenta5 @ Feb 3 2009, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello..I am just wondering..when are we getting our turn..We are still waiting for my husband's interview..it is so nerve racking.. I am seeing the pattern that without lawyer filers have to wait for 9months..I am soo exited..some people say that call the NVC first to set up the interview, some say the
Manila u.s. embassy..some say wait for the letter from NVC before setting up the interview..Please give us insights of your experiences..

star_smile.gif

I am praying that my husband will get his interview date..Good luck to all who are still waiting for their interview date..let's keep in touch..

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif biggrin.gifance:


NVC Schedules Embassy Interview 2nd of Each month for the folling month.
U can call NVC next week as i will.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-03 07:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRequest for Evidence (I-485)


Can anyone tell me why they are asking for this information? Is this common? They could ask anything they want. it happens from ime to time.

Did they lose the documents? NO.

Should I just resend what was already in the original package I sent? YES just send it and get over with it.

Or do I need to send the tax info for 2008, which I have not filled for? NO.



johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-08 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Application Question


"Read the Bottom"

Where to File :
All petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 must submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. Form I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States.
Important: Any Form I-130 filed at an incorrect location will be rejected.


Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY must file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107



[/quote]
Im not living in america at the moment. I'm in Egypt. Can my family or I still send it there? and ummm where is Missouri supposed to file xD MO is the only state they forgot and it just so happens thats where im from. lol Thanks for reply smile.gif
[/quote]

YES U CAN Send it from Egypt. Missouri is MS


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-06 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Application Question
QUOTE (Lover500 @ Feb 6 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to send an application from Egypt for a visa for my husband. Im in Egypt and I was wondering if I, or my family, could send them the application to NVC directly, or if i HAVE to send it through the embassy in cairo. If we go through the embassy they will need a photocopy of both passports to schedule the appointment. We cant get his passport yet cause there has been delay. So i was wondering if theres a way i can send it to America without going through the embassy. It will save alot of time if we can, and I really want to get back to my family so if theres a faster way to do it let me know.
Thanks


"Read the Bottom"

Where to File :
All petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 must submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. Form I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States.
Important: Any Form I-130 filed at an incorrect location will be rejected.


Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY must file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107


Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia must file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804616
Chicago, IL 60680-4107

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-06 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help plz
QUOTE (pedro @ Feb 8 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a question i'm the one have a problem with DS-3032 i'm here in egypt here with my husband and my sister is our co-sponsor and also the one wrote the check for our application and for the NVC. now i have the same address as my sister over there but since she the one who's name is one the check should her name be on the DS-3032 or mine.
now if to e-mail this paper to NVC where would i put our case number at because i want to use the form DS-3032. for my husband which box would i check i believe its the second one.



It could be either her or ur name on the DS3032. If u are going to filled out the all the forms then ur name should be on it.

how long will u be staying in egypt?

yes 2nd.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-08 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Examination
QUOTE (jurod16 @ Feb 8 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just curious:

How long is the medical examination valid for? 1yr

How soon can you start on it? you are advised to do After u found out abt ur interview date.

Do you have to wait till a certain stage or receive special paperwork or can you have the examination completed while being in the NVC stage?

The medical exam takes abt only one day.You will have plenty of time to do medical exam after get the Packet 4.

Thanks for all inputs.

jurod16


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-08 20:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
QUOTE (VA8688 @ Feb 9 2009, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Soo I received my RFE notice in the mail today. They are requesting a translation of my marriage certificate even though its an international marriage certificate...Could they have possibly made a mistake? Can I call them and tell them to look harder at the certificate and see that its translated into 5 languages?? BTW what woudl be the number to call them at or should I email them? and where?



What I did was i re-send them exact same copy of ,"Certified "translated marriage certificate.
Faster way is just send them what they requested.

johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-09 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDNA TESTING
QUOTE (MrsRowe @ Feb 9 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guyana embassy decided that they needed a DNA test to proove that our daughter is my husband's daughter.
The test is going to cost 710 dollars.


wow so much.Well its worth it.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-09 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmissing document list DS-230
QUOTE (GURU80 @ Feb 8 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hii guys, I recevied missing doucment list for my wife which says missing DS-230-I. the letter was generated on Feb 5th. But, I have already send the DS-230 form with the supporting documents and NVC received them on 3rd. I send them with the coversheet emaild to me after paying IV fee online on 14th Jan.

So, my question is what should I do now? should I send them DS-230 again or give them a call and find out what happen to the one I send? And is it ok
that I sended them before I received this coversheet and missing document list? Is it going to cause any delays?

Please help me

I will soon create my time line

thanks


samething happened to me back in Dec.
what i did was i just mailed it, wish i had call NVC b4 mailing it.

call NVC 1st.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-08 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThank you Lord...got my interview date
QUOTE (ishom @ Feb 10 2009, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GOD is really great......Got my interview date on March 3. Thank you very much LORD.....


Congratulation!!
Hope I will net next month also.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-10 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch Interviews!!!
QUOTE (Nahathai_Ike @ Feb 10 2009, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow,

Congratulations to all of you.

I have just called NVC. My case had been completed on January 7, 2009. The interview had not yet scheduled. The operator told me to call back in couple of weeks to hear the March schedule.

How can you guys went in so quick?

I am happy for you guys. Hopefully, we will get something soon because it is closing to eight weeks.


Call back again friday evening.By that time u shall know whether u will have interview In March or NOt.

The Cutoff dates n waiting to find out the interview date is really agonizing.

Well, Good luck
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-11 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPrivious marrage or Out of Wedlock
QUOTE (HaoRan @ Feb 11 2009, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife spent 3 years or so in South Africa where she met her prior husband. The marriage was a nightmare but produced a son for my wife. The man was a liar, gambler and alcholic so she left him and went back to China.

That was 7 years ago and she has no idea where he is and really doesn't want to make contact with him if she did.

The question is, since she is not officially divorced, how should she handle this at the interview (we have NOA2)?


SHE WILL GET DENIED. NO way to Handle.

1. She could explain the situation if asked at the interview since she has a son who was born in South Africa.

THAT EXPLAIN WILL NOT WORK.

or

2. She could just say her son was born out of wedlock.

IF USCIS/NVC found out SHe'll BE BANNed for 10YRs.

GET DIVORCE DOCUMENT Then Go from There

Thanks to any suggestions on this question.


johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-11 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it odd to wait more than eight weeks for an interview?
QUOTE (SerenityHope @ Feb 10 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...and she said it happens all the time. I've done some research and Ghana has some of the longest waits for interviews but then others who have done research say it's odd that I've waited more than a month (these are Ghana filers). The NVC automated line asks you to talk to an operator if it has been more than eight weeks. The operator just gives you the same tired, scripted response that they schedule interviews based on embassy capacity blah blah blah. I suppose I just want to rant. But anywhoo....anyone been waiting more than eight weeks? What steps did you take to get scheduled? Allah be praised if we're scheduled this week, we've been waiting so looong.


yeap , the operator named Ozzy n Sarah said the same tired, scripted response that they schedule interviews

based on embassy capacity blah blah blah n that they schedule 2nd week of each month.

well , hope both us will get the interview date for next month this week.
johndeckaMaleThailand2009-02-10 22:33:00