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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Bill & IV Bill - Sending documentation back to NVC
QUOTE (GS4EVER @ Mar 24 2009, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (turbo2253 @ Mar 23 2009, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to complete the AOS(I-864) and return it with the receipt and cover page you print from the NVC payment website. You need to complete the Immigrant Visa Application(DS-230)and return it with the receipt and cove rpage you print from the NVC payment website. If you made your payment by mail, then you should have received these things by email(pdf file). Good Luck, Mike & Yizhen

You also need to send in all the required ORIGINAL documents with the DS-230



I am also very confused about this. Since NVC now switched to email, and I have paid my bills online and printed both cover sheets for AOS and IV bills, then am I ok to proceed and mail everything in or do I wait for another confirmation email telling me to go on and mail my packets? we have everything ready, we are simply waiting to make sure we can send and it won't create delays b/c on their website there is a clear warning abt not sending in anything w/o NVC authorization. Operators have not been very helpful and my lawyer believes we need to wait for further instructions! unsure.gif

Once you have paid your bills you are free to include the barcoded cover page and your package of information. For goodness sake, MAIIILLL ITTT!!!!!!!!! In fact do like me, mail it express mail overnight!

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 18:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS Bill & IV Bill - Sending documentation back to NVC
QUOTE (carslo @ Mar 23 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When our payment was received and processed via regular mail, they sent us a PDF file with all instructions including a message to print and include the barcoded page of the PDF file.
Hope that helps out.

Janet

I just sent the barcoded page, you cannot print that until you have paid the bill so that should be proof enough (I HOPE!)
EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 24 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dekagunda @ Mar 24 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would call and bug them everyday...its their fault...you gotta light a match under their behinds and things will get done...don't sit for 2 days like the operator said...just keep calling...atleast everyday...not 10 times a day though...lol

i'll call them everyday until they say it's case completed blink.gif

Princess, I am in the EXACT same situtation today. Only my problem was further complicated becasue I did not mail the 2 packages together. She said she would contact her Supervisor and have the problem corrected. I told them the IV pacakage has the barcoded coverpage which proves I have paid the fee. She agreed. Anyway, I expect this will be resolved in the next 2 days or so. I just hope we do not get another RFE for something on our IV DS-230 package. Once we are out of NVC I hope we can jump into the May 11th K-3 interview with our CR-1 interview!!!!!

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Dave 'n' Hai Au @ Mar 23 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to all, just a quick question. My wife is waiting for the police record from Vietnam for DS-230. Does that need to be translated to english? Any help is appreciated, good luck to all!!!

Yes, I do believe a "certified" copy must be in English. Check here:
http://travel.state..../info_3190.html

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 23 2009, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've just talked to an operator, she said that our 2 packages were reviewed today and that they are waiting to get case completed, so maybe by the end of the week we will get our case completed kicking.gif i'm soooooooooo happy

Good Job.!!

I sent in our I-864 last week, but did not send the DS-230 until today. They should receive it by tomorrow. I hope to get ours done by end of month (my goal). Also WE GOT INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR THE K-3 visa on May 11th, I am really hoping that they will allow us to switch the interview to the CR-1 visa interview (assuming all the paperwork processes to Manila in good time). This might save us a month of wait time for the CR-1 interview to get scheduled.

Anyone out there with the experience of switching the K-3 to a CR-1 interview?
Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
good.gif
Finally got the DS-3032 accepted and the IV Bill showed up online today. I don't know which email they ended up acting on because we sent it again this weekend. Anyway, now the final nerve wracking job of checking over all the documents one more time to be sure everything is included in both the IV and the AOS packages. I AM GOING TO SEND THEM ALL TOGETHER IN ONE MAILING, WITH SEPARATE COVER LETTERS, hope that is OK.
- EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-16 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 13 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
payments are done, we printed the cover sheets, a final check to the 2 packages and probably send them on monday

Everyone is moving along....I can't get our DS-3032 accepted yet so our IV bill still shows as "Not Invoiced" mad.gif

At leaset I can send in the I-864 package because I already paid the $70 AOS fee...right?

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-13 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 6 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 6 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I was given a case # on Tueday, but now I have to wait until ??? to know that the DS-3032 was generated. Everyday I call they say at least 4 weeks, but most people seem to file electronically the reply back within 5 days or less.

EN


EricN,
Did you get case # via AVR or did you actually have to talk to someone to get your case #?

first told in person then a day later it was on AVR.

EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-07 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (emma88 @ Mar 6 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys, im starting to worry because the nvc recied my case on the 20th of february and i got my case number on the 24th. they said my AOS bill and DS-3032 was generated and sent on the 27th of february but i still havent recieved anything in the mail. they said they sent it to the benfeciary. arent they supposed to send the bill to me???its beena week and nothing in the mail. should i start to worry or just chill. i see seen vj's recieve the bill within few days since its generated.... unsure.gif unsure.gif

did you file your 3032 electronically via the email letter ?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-07 05:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 6 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dekagunda @ Mar 6 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've also done the same. Got most of the paperwork ready just waiting for the fools over at NVC to assign me a case number...if its not one thing its another...i just hope my file didn't get buried underneath newer approvals...who knows when ours will be process Dan & Juan



dekagunda,
Let's pray the delays are due to snow storm and not bcoz our files getting buried somewhere where no man has gone before wink.gif

Well I was given a case # on Tueday, but now I have to wait until ??? to know that the DS-3032 was generated. Everyday I call they say at least 4 weeks, but most people seem to file electronically the reply back within 5 days or less.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-06 15:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (emma88 @ Mar 5 2009, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my ds-3032 was generated last week, but some how the automated voice message didnt say that,but i finally got to know it last night and i emailed the ds-3032 right away. now waiting on the bills. i havent filed for taxes this year yet, waiting for my w2 to come. i have a problem. last year when i filed taxes, i filed them as single, because when i told them my husband didnt have ssn they said that i have to file single. but wont it make a problem now??? unsure.gif wacko.gif

I cannot believe it will be a problem. The purpose for the tax returns is to show you have the ability to support him. Even not having this year's taxes complete should not be a problem, especially if you provide several past year's tax returns. I plan to include 05 - 07 and not worry about 2008 since I have not filed them yet ( I usually do an extension anyway!).

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-05 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (queuedup @ Mar 3 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't bother trying to get the IIN over the phone. The operators have been instructed not to give it out over the phone. Focus on getting the DS-3032 submitted by mail or email as soon as it is generated, this way your IV Bill gets generated. By the time the IV Bill gets generated you will have your IIN via mail from NVC and can pay both the AOS and IV Bill at the sametime, and then move forward with submitting the AOS and IV packages.

How did you find out when the DS-3032 was generated so that you knew when to email the DS-3032?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-03 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (dekagunda @ Feb 27 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got approved on the 20th but didn't receive the NOA2 in the mail til the 26th.....NVC still doesn't have my case number :-(

We received the NVC Case Number the very day it was received into their system (today 03/03/09). I only received the hard copy in my mail yesterday (03/02/09). I asked for the IIN but was shot down at the door! They said that would be mailed to the beneficiary!! Yikes, I hope I can get ahold of it before then! I leave for the PH in 6 weeks and I want to be done with NVC by then!!!!!!

Eric N.
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-03 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February

Am I going crazy or what?? I just got ahold of NVC to try and get our NVC #. The lady told me it can take 4-6 weeks to get the info from USCIS before they could give me this number. I told her I had evidence from many people that it is a matter of days not weeks before that number is available. She said yes, that's possible, but it can take up to 12 weeks!!

Something doesn't seem right ?

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-27 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
Hey All, to Let U know we joined you today Feb. 24th.
WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! Even while I was chatting with my wife I saw the CRIS email arrive (NOA2 Approved for both I-129f and I-130) kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif ! Incredible Feeling....

Watch Out Eric and Ever are on their way!!


EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-25 02:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll approved in February
QUOTE (honestlyspkng @ Feb 14 2009, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All;

Our I-130s for wife and daughter approved 2/11 and 2/13 but still no K-3 approval. I was so counting on the K-3 approval
because I have been lead to believe that was the fastest way, so I have no idea what to do next. I do not have the number for NVC to see if the files are there and get numbers. I need some help with this from my friends here at VJ.
This site and the people here have been there for me when I needed someone who was understanding. After we are a family, I will return to help those who need it. I know how I felt when I knew nothing. I now know more than my contact at my congressman's
office, so I have been told. It has been by learning the hard way, but for good cause.
Thanks to all here and for everyone, a speedy trip through NVC and embassy

Dear Honestlyspkng: the K-3 is faster to get approved (or so they say, you proved that wrong). With the I-130/cr-1 already approved you are much better off. It is a better visa and costs less. BE HAPPY, you got the better one first, usually it is at the same time or the other way around.

Just follow the shortcut steps thru NVC and you will be together now in no time. Congrats !
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-14 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Annual Income: 2009 or 2008?
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Mar 24 2009, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 25 2009, 06:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Mar 23 2009, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since its only March 2009, how do we put the current annual income for 2009 since the year is not yet over.

Regarding my co sponsor(dad in law). He is a seaman and just got home from the ship last month of February. How can we put his current annual income in 1864A if there's no exact date for him when to be back again to the ship.

Can someone help me about this matter?


THanks!


It depends. The word "current" is pretty clear. As a general rule if income is stable, use last year's total income for hourly folks and the self-employed. For the salaried, it's oke to do that or if you just got a raise, put in your "current" annual salary. There's really no one size fits all solution.



what about my co sponsor? he just got home from the ship last month..working as a chef.. At this time, he is waiting for the next ride again.

Kat it is pretty clear. For both persons.
1. Include 2007 tax return.
2. Include any and all pay stubs from this year.

END OF STORY.

Of course, if you want to help (or hurt??) your case, include tax returns from '05 and '06 too. If you do not hurry, past April 15th you will also be requred to include 2008 tax return. Again that might hurt or help you depencding on if they made any money or not last year.

EN

EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-25 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (dekagunda @ Mar 20 2009, 05:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NVC finally received and entered my case into their system. Exactly 1 month after my I-130 approval i finally get some good news today!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOOOO kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Your timeline shows early March your NOA2 was approved and 17th March NVC assigned case number. That was only 2 weeks right?

EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 17:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmay interview
QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 24 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 24 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OBX, how are you notified that the case is complete? Via email (which we have been getting on some things), by AVR, or only from the telephone assistance?

Eric:
I called NVC on a Saturday (I-864 and DS-230 had been entered in their system on Tuesday) and AVR stated case complete! Just to be sure we confirmed with an operator on the Monday. We were completed before NVC began the email correspondence. I always recommend speaking to an operator to know for sure. good.gif

waithatter:
Thanks for the good wishes. biggrin.gif

OK THANKS! At least I know what the options are...read my most recent new post, we got an RFE but it was mainly becuase the 864 package didn't get sent to them together with the 230 package.

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmay interview
OBX, how are you notified that the case is complete? Via email (which we have been getting on some things), by AVR, or only from the telephone assistance?

Eric
QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 21 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bleusiste @ Mar 21 2009, 03:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i think we have to wait untill april 6 to see if we got somethin cos the interview got schedul evry 2nd week of the mounth for the next mounth so for may we have to call beetwen april 6 to 10 keep in touche everybody

for information my case was completed on march 11


While there are never any guarantees with this process, keep in mind that last month interview dates were being scheduled though the last week of the month. Those of us that have been completed since January/February may hear something next week. I know I will be calling at least every other day from here on in. The worst they can tell us to call back....I've certainly heard that more than once. rolleyes.gif

Our time is coming guys!!


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSend I-864 now or wait for DS-230?
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 25 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (turbo2253 @ Mar 25 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The four digit zip ending is different, same day is fine, but the addresses ARE slightly different! Mike & Yizhen

One package is ok, but with separate envelopes inside!


Yep. I may just spend the money twice... the shower answer is, waiting and sending them on same day or together is preferred way to go smile.gif

I did not send together. I now have the "FALSE RFE" hanging over us saying "You did not yet pay the IV Bill". We alreday paid that and they now have our DS-230 IV Package proving that, yet it still shows in their system as Unpaid. Bottom line: Send both packages at once if possible. I was too impatient and figured if there was a real problem with the AOS package I could begin addressing those ASAP. In the end...I guess I wish I would have waited the extra week. Time will tell.

EN

EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-25 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy not during the I-130
QUOTE (Waldo @ Mar 27 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry I meant to say what is the point of the DS-3032. If the purpose is to ask who is going to be the contact. Why wouldn't they ask that on the I-130 granted the DS-320 would still need to be filled out that could be sent along with the package sent to the US Resident and then sent to the filer right?

Would it be better to have 350 embassies around the world each processing separate bits of paper, or would it be more efficient and hopefully more consistent to have one National Visa Center handling all the paperwork for all the countries? I guess the answer chosen by the U.S. government is obvious.
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-27 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds230 - NEW form?
Damn!! This is the first I heard abou this. We just sent ours in this week with the old vesion. Hope they don't kick us out for this. sad.gif
EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-25 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally!!!!
CONGRATS!! Is this your K-1 NOA2??

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-28 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 visa vs only I-130 (Which is better)
You decide:

1. CR-1 is processing ALMOST as fast as K-3
2. CR - 1 is less expensive than K-3
3. Beneficiary has green card upon arrival with CR-1
4. CR-1 is a pretty secure way to enter the country given qualifications met.


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-29 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWooHoo! Everyone call NVC to get and Interview date
QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 27 2009, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Arun+Catie @ Mar 27 2009, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 27 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to Montreal! Interview email received this morning. Appointment is May 12! kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations! wow.gif


Thanks for the good wishes. biggrin.gif
Just goes to show that even though NVC says call back in April, they are in fact still booking. Good luck to everyone else still waiting. good.gif

OBX, Arun, Chrito --->>>> CONGRATS!!! good.gif seems things are moving along well...next step prepare for the itnerview (pay more $ for the Dr. visit etc.). We are anxiously waiting for them to finish the DS-230 review (PLEASE NO RFEs). whistling.gif The I-864 was reviewed OK. Oh I pray they would complete it so we can use our K3 May11th interview date...PLEASE GOD !

-eric


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-27 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe got our interview date!!!
THAT IS GREAT NEWS....you too OBX... (I hope that means your reviewer can pick up our file now!!!!!) smile.gif

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-28 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, got AOS Bill again
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 28 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,
Has this happened to anyone? I was expecting package IV bill to generate but instead I got AOS bill again in the email today. I already paid it last Saturday. But when I checked online, it turned from PAID to NOT PAID.

OMG I don't believe it. Ours is turned to UNPAID now Too after 2 weeks of showing PAID!!!

They are reviewing our DS230 now so I hope they will correct it, but you can be sure I will be calling again Monday.

I have now received 4 email letters asking for payment...all AFTER I paid.

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-28 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescr1/ir1 filed in nov 08 - anyone still waiting for approval on theirs
Call NVC repeatedly and as to speak to a Supervisor.

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-30 18:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC CASE COMPLETE 27 days (sort of)!!
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 30 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 30 2009, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I made my daily call to NVC today and received the best news, "CASE COMPLETE!" No RFE for not saying "Present" on line 20 of DS230. No RFE for using married name on DS-230 and maiden name on all previous forms.

Still waiting for payment verification of IV Fee bill before they will release the package to Manila. Just a step away.... smile.gif

- Eric

Congrats. Tell me please, did you use short cuts or the regular way? This part of process scares me, I want tto wrap all it up by October the latest. That includes the interview.

We followed the LingChe shortcut...did not make our own bar codes though...used the automated barcode pages and only used email DS-3032.

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 02:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC CASE COMPLETE 27 days (sort of)!!
I made my daily call to NVC today and received the best news, "CASE COMPLETE!" No RFE for not saying "Present" on line 20 of DS230. No RFE for using married name on DS-230 and maiden name on all previous forms.

Still waiting for payment verification of IV Fee bill before they will release the package to Manila. Just a step away.... smile.gif

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-30 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow can i know tht my file is reached to bombay consulate?
QUOTE (waithatter @ Mar 31 2009, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (K.D @ Mar 31 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i hope my case is complete with NVC though we never chked with tht phone no.. but all documents are now submitted..

can anyone tell me how can i check tht my case is forwarded to bombay consulate?


First, you have to contact NVC to findout if your case is completed. Next, NVC will assign interview date untill then they will not forward your case to mumbai consulate. Finally, they will forward your case to mumbai consulate. To find out if your case is forwarded to mumbai consulate you can ask NVC operator and they will tell you. Once you know they forwarded your case you can either track by going to DHL website or call/e-mail mumbai consulate 3-4 days later from the date NVC shipped your file.

search this visa journey website. There was a discussion on tracking thru DHL each file coming out of NVC. You can almost pin down your exact package if you know when they say your case was complete and track it.
eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid your passport have your maiden name during your interview?
I would like to hear from some of you with experience in this area.


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa approved!!!!
CONGRATS FRIEND...I hate to wait too!!! TODAY was our lucky day too!! We got the CASE COMPLETE message from the operator at NVC. Now I just have to wait for the damn IV Fee Bill to show as paid and we are all done. I hope we can catch the May 11th K3 interview with this CR1 package!!!

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-30 18:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid your passport have your maiden name during your interview?
QUOTE (txladykat @ Apr 2 2009, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I changed mine because I wanted to petition in my married name, and Denmark requires that the paperwork you submit match the name on your passport.

Ja, jeg troj vi skal faa min kone en ny pass som har mit surnavn. Tak faar det. EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-02 22:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid your passport have your maiden name during your interview?
OK, thanks to those of you with actual experience on this matter, and thanks to those with their own opinions too. I guess the majority would say best, but not necessary, to change the name in the passport to Married, and do it before the interview instead of later.

For us it is a matter of timing. With my wife using her passport out of country until the middle of April my concern is timing of getting the new passport before her May 11 interview. Maybe she is going to have to process the quick route directly in Manila as Kath suggests.
Thanks again.

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-01 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid your passport have your maiden name during your interview?
QUOTE (tngirl @ Mar 31 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh by the way, the Commission on Filipino Overseas Seminar is needed too AFTER she gets the Visa. They'll put sticker on the Visa... this will ensure that she attended the seminar.

Your wife will get horrendous amount of scary stories about women who got maltreated. LOL. I attended the seminar already, i wanted to change my passport asap.

Thank you for your kind responses. She is familiar with the process, she just received a new passport last summer, but it was prior to our marriage (grrr).

But my real question is, not how to get the passport but rather is it necessary? If it is necessary we may have to postpone the interview.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid your passport have your maiden name during your interview?
I would like to hear from some of you with experience in this area.

1. Did you have your passport in your maiden or married name? (Why?)

2. Did you process your immigration paperwork in your maiden or married name?


We processed almost all of the paperwork (IR-1, DS-3032 and AOS) with the maiden name and the DS-230 with the married name.

The Police Clearance was done in the married name.

I am just wondering if we need to get my wife's passport changed to have my last name in it or not. She is going to be traveling through April 16th and her interview is May 11th so it does not leave a lot of time if in fact she does need to get the passport changed.

- Eric N
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-31 18:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOH CRAP!!!
Fill the form out again and include the children. Especially if you claimed them ony your 2008 tax return. That is valid.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-02 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally I-130 Approved!
QUOTE (BradnKim @ Apr 2 2009, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow... Just got the email from CRIS that our I-130 was approved yesterday! 155 days from the date of our NOA1...

YEAH! I'm so so happy! I guess I had better start reading Ling Chi's shortcuts again! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wacko.gif !!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS, you waited too long... headbonk.gif Now get ready to rock-n-roll and do the NVC Shuffle! kicking.gif kicking.gif

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-02 18:01:00