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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfeb filers at VSC??
blush.gif that is sooo hard to hear that you filed Feb2007 last year and still no touch, well, we are on the same boat almost, I filed I-130 Last yr Sept2007. Still no hardcopy of NOA1. But I got a receipt#though. Sometimes I worry If my husband's petition will ever get approved. I called USCIS about information y they haven't sen NOA1, they said they couldn't find our name in their database. But I don't worry cuz I know that it has been processed the receipt # of the check. I don't know If I should do the Action of what the operator on the USCIS told me that I should resend a copy of I-130 along with a Request Letter, that way I they could send me the info I need..............But like my mother who is also a petitioner of her husband my father I-130 filer who got it approved after 3yrs of filing,...She told me to be patient...She told me that filing I-130 maximum really takes a while.. She told me that she also did not receive a NOA before but just received an approval.. That is why I have a very big hope and faith because I believe that my husband's approval will come soon.....

I hope it happens to all of us that our petition will be approved...just be patient and have lots of faith.. innocent.gif








QUOTE (DianaP @ Aug 2 2008, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gujufromnyc @ Aug 1 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My last touch was on 2/26/08. almost six months now. any feb filers out there???



I am a feb filler too... But sadly february of 2007... that is right i am sadly a whole year behind you guys... they have recently showed some touchs in my case and on August 1st sent out a RFE....

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-03 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG I130 Approved VSC is working!!
Hey, we almost have the same timeline...I hope we get the secondNotice soon..the Approval...




QUOTE (MsZ @ Jul 29 2008, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So this was or was not an expedite?

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-04 00:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG I130 Approved VSC is working!!
Hey, we almost have the same timeline...I hope we get the secondNotice soon..the Approval...




QUOTE (MsZ @ Jul 29 2008, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So this was or was not an expedite?

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-04 00:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPost here if your case was moved to CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER
thanks. I hope we get the approval...


QUOTE (Shpat @ Aug 6 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nadiaedzkie @ Aug 6 2008, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi...can anyone tell me..how would you know that you were moved to CSC???? I am a Sept2007 filer of I-130..


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QUOTE (MsZ @ Aug 6 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was moved. Late October 07 filer.




Okay if you have your NOA1 receipt number this is what you do..


go to this website:
https://egov.uscis.g...ntextType=CU_EN

create an account and enter ur Receipt number...

and then it should let you know whats going on with your case.

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-07 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPost here if your case was moved to CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER
Hi...can anyone tell me..how would you know that you were moved to CSC???? I am a Sept2007 filer of I-130..


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QUOTE (MsZ @ Aug 6 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was moved. Late October 07 filer.

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-06 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase transferred from Vermont to California!
This is good news then..I have been crying and dreaming and thinking that I will have to wait so many years before I see my husband again.I filed I-130 for my husband las yr Sept2007and just received the receipt #jan2008
there was no NOA1, just receipt#..with all vermont center slow processing I hope APPROVAL COMES i'll just be waiting for approval then..

It's been a long time, I hope sacrifices are paying back rewards now!!!!!!! star_smile.gif

QUOTE (lsma @ Aug 6 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I guess I should change my service centre here on VJ to California? What does that do to the timelines though? It's not as though it's been at California all this time so it doesn't really give a true processing time for people now at California or Vermont!

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-06 21:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInflux of VSC to CSC
I filed I-130 for my husband last year Sept2007, all i got is a receipt#...
I think there should be no worries i'm sure the service centers have their own brains...let' all just all be patient..just have lots of faith...I always hope for the best so I always think positive...I know that patience is always a virtue..

QUOTE (rmncm @ Aug 6 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not upset, sad? yes.
Happy for the left behind vsc filers? yes
Sad that this may cause many other families to be seperated longer? you bet I am
I'm just stating what others are thinking but dont dare say, I really hope this doesnt effect all of csc on a whole.

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-08 17:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
hi, can anyone tell me, I just received my I-130 (NOA2)approval for visa petition for my husband, what's next?

QUOTE (bnm @ Mar 30 2008, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Amazing job Delica? Did you collect from people or used the time line. I guess timeline also have some options but not clear like yours. tahnks
Do we have to submit to you? mine seems to be absent
bnm
VSC
I-130 recived october 1-2007
NOA1 Jan 7, 2007
waiting NOA2

nadiaedzkieNot TellingPhilippines2008-08-13 00:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Visa after K-1 denied

We were denied for K-1 visa in Feb 1. Reason for immigration purpose only.
Now before I left Nigeria we got married in the court (registry) now we are husband and wife getting ready to file for spouse visa CR1
Now my question we just find out on the marriage certificate that they wrote (single) on my status instead of Divorced. Because I was married before but divorced and have a divorce decree. Please advise should we go back and try to change the certificate of just file with what we get? Is that going to raise any issue on the day of interview?



I married in Lagos, at the Ikoyi Registry. When did you notice the error? The reason I'm asking is, that "error" should have been notice on the day of your Registry wedding. My husband and I was given the opportunity to "review our certificate" (prior to the ceremony), to make sure EVERYTHING was correct. That have to be corrected. IF you filed for divorce in the U.S., USCIS will catch that error during your paper work. My suggestion is ... get it corrected

Edited by Inyang Loves Dee, 22 February 2012 - 01:35 PM.

Inyang Loves DeeFemaleNigeria2012-02-22 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy i130 Petition is up 09/05?12
Waiting is a killer, but your notice should be here any minute., IF not then start calling the the NCSC or sign up to USCIS check case on line



chica33FemaleEl Salvador2012-08-28 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIncomplete I-130 assistance
For the last thing, show all the evidence of the travel you and your wife have done since your marriage. So show that you were in the US for the first three months and then she was in the UK. They've accepted your case for DCF, which means they've obviously correctly seen that she was living in the UK from May onwards, yet don't seem to have seen everything else. I don't suppose she travelled out of the UK for a vacation and so re-entered the UK in May 2010? That would at least explain (partly) their confusion.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-25 19:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican Embassy London Address Help
The post code is fine, USPS must be having a stupid moment.

I think the PO box number is just 2444 though? Not 24444?

I would just mail it off and not worry about it, honestly...
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-06 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHe hasnt been paid in one month, will i need a co-sponsor
If his tax return from last year shows an income above the threshold then that will help too.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-07 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Spouse Visa Exact Expiration date
The visa is normally valid for 6 months. If your medical expires sooner, then the visa will probably expire sooner too.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-06 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel shortly after entrance
It's perfectly possible that she will receive her "real" green card in time, but also of course perfectly possible that she won't :-) Either way, I wouldn't worry about it at all. The stamped visa in her passport is a temporary green card. She will have zero trouble exiting the US. On return she should also have zero trouble, of course the worst case scenario is that the official she meets is not very knowledgeable and so questions her a little or even sends her to secondary...but that will only be hassle and nothing more. Honestly the stamped visa is pretty obvious about what it is so I don't see why anyone should be confused in the first place.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-06 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa versus Cr1 Immigrant spouse visa
I did the CR1, yes. For me it was an easy choice: cheaper (I visited all the time anyway), I didn't want a big complicated wedding anyway, and it meant we got to get married sooner :-)

He can visit you whilst waiting for the visa. The time it takes varies, and sometimes the K1 is quicker sometimes the CR1. But it's all about the same. Like you said, it's good to get started as soon as possible! If you decide to go the CR1 route then, if you are organised, you can send off the I-130 and supporting documents as soon as you get married. Well, as soon as you receive your marriage certificate.

I think you should be fine for the sponsorship requirement. I wouldn't delay anything because of that. Worst case scenario is that he goes for his interview at the London Embassy and they say it's not enough, and so you need to get a cosponsor. But, like, I said, if your income is what you say then that scenario doesn't have a chance of happening :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-17 21:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa versus Cr1 Immigrant spouse visa
The UK require you to prove the 125% income for the K1 visa too, as they know that is what will be needed when you adjust status.

As he is visiting in July it would probably be better (in my opinion) to get married and file for CR1. CR1 is cheaper than K1. The exception would be if a costly flight was needed in order to meet and marry, but as he is visiting anyway this does not apply to you.

Hopefully someone will be willing to cosponsor once they have 1) met him and 2) he is your husband.

For a household of 4 you need an income of £27,937. I'm assuming you have 2 children, right? It sounds like you may be ok. You can include the child support, so even $3000+$26000 is enough, and that's not including your overtime. Remember also that is adjusted gross income they consider, not after tax :-) Any accessible savings you have can be divided by 3 and then added to your income.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-17 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa , Or CR-1?
Other people can probably give you answers more specific to your situation, ie the Philippines.

In general I say the CR1, but if you are waiting till February or later to get married then the K1 should mean you are apart for less time. With the CR1 you must get married before you can start the paperwork. With the K1 you could actually start the paperwork right now. This doesn't mean you would be rushed into marrying sooner. The fees for the K1 are greater but if you must buy a plane ticket to marry before filing CR1 then the K1 can work out the cheaper overall option, in some cases. (The K1 itself is slightly cheaper than CR1, but once in the States and married you must then pay another $1000 to adjust status, so the whole process combined is a lot more expensive.)

Of course, you have to consider if it matters where and when you marry, outside of the whole immigration process. Some people don't want to be apart after they are married, and so that is why they choose the K1.

Edited by JoannaV, 21 May 2011 - 01:48 AM.

JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-21 01:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical London
Once you get your LND case number you can book it. May be hard to get a next day appointment haha, but if you're not in a rush then you should be able to get a date that suits you. I think, in general, medicals last 1 year. So if your interview is less than 6 months after the medical then the medical and visa will still be valid for a full 6 months after that.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-22 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Question..
Throughout the process, they always give you the chance to rectify these things :-) If your current income is sufficient then you should not need to provide another sponsor.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-23 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReaffirmation of Approval for BOTH the I-129F and I-130...

I hear endless stories of people with lawyers and money always, ALWAYS PASSING. As if the amount of money spent is an exact gauge of love.

If money spent were an accurate gauge of eternal soulful love, then Hollywood would not have such an inordinately high divorce rate.


The government does not care about love, only money. Love cannot be measured but money can. In order to succeed you must understand that money is the issue. Of course many USCIS and Embassy employees do care about helping US citizens bring their loved ones home, I'm not saying they don't. But money is the guiding force, whether seen or unseen, behind the policies, procedures, and outcomes. Also, it is not regarded as a right to be with your spouse but a great privilege that you must earn through your tears, toil, and (you guessed it) money.


It may be that to increase your chances of success it would be better to go to China now for a two week visit and then, if you do not feel able to go for another long visit, just fly over for the day of the interview. (Which I understand would involve you being away from home for longer than a day.)


For each of the five reasons for denial write a succinct (accurate, brief, clear) rebuttal with a short but clear summary of the evidence you have to rebut it. Provide the evidence. Have major evidence, and also extra minor supporting evidence. You can have a truck load of evidence if you want, but ensure that the most important pieces are available to be presented to the Consular Officer. Understand that even if anyone could read your msn chat logs and be 100% convinced of your relationship, there is no guarantee that the Consular Officer will look at them, or be convinced by them. You need to have available whatever evidence they want to see. (And it may be that all they want to see is that you have visited China another time, unfortunate and illogical but there it is.)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-04-04 01:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp I-864
Indeed, just write 0 for everything :-) Don't worry about it at all. Your parent will also fill out an I-864, and if their income alone is not enough then their spouse (ie your other parent) can fill out the I-864A.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-01 00:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-864 help!
Call the IRS and get them to send your tax transcripts. You can then send these with your I-864EZ and not even bother sending the W2s, pay stubs, or anything else. You only even need the latest tax transcript, not all three.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-08 22:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032 - Choice of Agent
It's not really about who has the responsibility to do stuff. It's about who they will send the mail to. I chose to give my husband's name and address on the choice of agent form so that all mail from the NVC would arrive at his US address. However, if you put an email address then most of the rest of the process will happen electronically. They will send an email telling you to pay the Affidavit of Support fees, an email telling you to pay the immigrant visa processing fees. The information on what forms/documents to send and when will be posted on the internet. So you and your wife will both have access to the information, and can do what you need to do. The fees will need to be paid from an US bank account, but you can do that whilst in Paris. In general, you are the one who will have to complete the affidavit of support and she is the one who will need to do everything with regards to the immigrant visa processing. Your trip to Paris will not delay you if you take your tax returns with you, and are happy to send it off from Paris. And also of course have your bank account details so you can pay the fees. Just make sure you tell your wife once you have paid the immigrant visa processing fees so that she knows what to do on her end.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-05-18 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is faster - CR-1 or K-1?
It varies. There are no guarantees. Whichever you choose, it is possible that USCIS will decide to process the one you didn't choose quicker.
Right now, looking at the timelines and stats, K1 looks to be the quicker option, maybe. But it is not necessarily such a big difference that you want to base your plans on it. Processing times can change from one month to the next.

If you can't get the paperwork sorted to get married, then obviously the K1 will be your easy choice.
Whichever route you choose, apply as soon as is possible. Don't get too optimistic about him being in the US by the birth, but it's not impossible. The most important thing will be for you to stay ahead of the process, know what is required of you, complete forms accurately the first time, and send everything at the earliest possible opportunity.

Personally, as I don't think the K1 will guarantee that he is here in time, I would still try to get married in Korea this month if it is possible. Because then I would at least know that I would not have to be worrying about getting married, another round of forms, providing evidences, and paying $1000 at the same time I had a newborn. That's just my personal opinion.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-20 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInfo on process and Police certificates

Thanks Joanna, I was just look at forms it was saying the photo needs to be endorsed by professional. Does the professional needs to be in civil service?


No, pretty much any non-relative with an, err, suitably impressive job title. Look at the list of examples on the form. The main thing is that they've known you (doesn't have to be well!) for over two years. Your superior at work, an old school teacher, your doctor.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-21 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInfo on process and Police certificates
The UK police certificate will be valid for a year. So it's safe to go ahead and get it now: http://www.acpo.poli...rtificates.aspx
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-21 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInfo on process and Police certificates
You will find the AOS bill online and they will email you when it is ready to be paid. They will send you the DS-3032, though you can send it off before: someone will tell you how.

You will need a police certificate from Pakistan, from every jurisdiction in which you lived: "Police records (also known as Character Certificates) are available at no cost from District Coordinating Offices, and take up to three months to obtain. There is no central police register in Pakistan, and applicants should therefore provide certificates from every jurisdiction in which they have lived for the requisite period of time. Police certificates are available by mail. Applicants currently outside Pakistan should contact the nearest Pakistani Embassy or Consulate for instructions."
Go ahead and start the process of obtaining the necessary certificates. Don't worry about the possibility of not succeeding right now :-)

If you are unable to obtain record of your vaccinations then you can go to your doctor and try to get blood titres done to test you for immunity to those diseases you think you have been vaccinated against. You will need to receive any vaccinations you have not had, or those which you cannot prove you're immune to. This can be done prior to the medical (in which case bring proof) or at the medical.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-17 06:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThey changed her name !!
Unless someone else can give a good answer, I would suggest getting your wife to ask about it at her interview.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-21 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on I-864 AND I-864A
Even if you were currently living with your cousin you could not use an I-864A as she is not your parent, child, spouse, or sibling, and nor is she some other relative who is listed as your dependant on your tax return. So I-864 is what you'll need :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-23 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to get original documents returned?
"Copy of birth certificate" is confusing because it could mean photocopy or it could mean a certified copy, as in the actual thing.

The visa applicant should get all their original documents returned at the end of the interview, get your spouse to ask about yours too. (I'm assuming you're the USC.)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-24 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS confused which forms to choose
It doesn't matter that your wife's form will show no income :-)


I'm pretty sure your wife does not qualify to complete I-864EZ, as she does not have income and so will be ticking the "unemployed" option on the I-864.

Edited by JoannaV, 24 June 2011 - 08:39 AM.

JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-24 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHousehold Size
Your mom will be filing an I-864 and you will be filing an I-864. On your I-864 the household size will be 2. On your mom's I-864 the household size will be 4: her, her husband, the step-kid who is living at home, and the immigrant.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-27 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNYC Marriage Certificate
Yeah: the US Embassy should accept the regular NYC certificates. They just do the extra authentication stuff for those countries which don't like the fact there's no seal :-)
You should definitely be able to get all original documents back at the interview. It is always worth having an extra copy though, so you always have one in your possession even when you need to send one off somewhere.

You can fill in the application online and mail it to NYC :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-30 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics
Does that mean you're actually applying for Adjustment of Status, not CR-1?

You need to do the biometrics before they'll issue you anything, so I would just go to the appointment and bring as many proofs of ID as possible: so student ID, old work ID, birth certificate, marriage certificate, proof of address...not that you'll need all that, but just in case. Unless someone stupid is working security they should be able to let you in because, well, you can't create an ID you don't have. They have to have some method to identify those who don't. Might be worth calling -someone- beforehand to check.

So you're not able to apply for a British passport?
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-30 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics
Are you in the process of renewing your passport or something?
Do you have a UK driver's licence or similar? Even a student ID card with photo and DOB? I don't know how strict they are about what is required...
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-30 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressteps to file a petition for wife and children
If he is a green card holder he can file for you and the children (assuming they are all HIS children) to come to the US to live. However, there are only a certain number of those visas issued a year, and you would have to wait for a visa to become available. I think from looking at the visa bulletin priority dates for the Philippines that you would be waiting a year and a half until your application could be processed, and the children would be waiting over ten years. I think. Someone will correct me if I am totally wrong. Given those dates for the children, it probably is not an option for you.
Assuming he has been a green card holder for 4 years and is otherwise eligible, he will be able to obtain US citizenship next year. After that he could apply for you and the children and there would be no wait for a visa number, just the usual wait for the application to be processed.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-07-01 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam..what to bring
If he hasn't had any of the necessary immunisations then he should receive them at the medical. Proof of immunisation is only necessary when those immunisations have actually been received beforehand, in which case one needs proof in order to avoid paying for and receiving medically unnecessary second injections :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-30 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical today (CR1)
It's so they know if to be suspicious of drug or alcohol abuse :-)
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-30 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-130 Questions
14b in Part B? That refers to the petitioner, ie the US resident/citizen, and you ONLY complete question 14 parts a and b if the petitioner is a US permanent resident and NOT a US citizen.

Question 15 is indeed asking about the beneficiary ie the foreigner ie you.

Question 17 you list YOUR (the beneficiary) spouse and children. So you will list your husband, ie the petitioner (yes, even though they already know he is your spouse.) Only list children if they are YOUR children. They are not interested in the petitioner's children.
JoannaVFemaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-22 15:32:00