Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Expires 10/31/10	Okay. Thanks for your advice!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 Expires 10/31/10	Hey everyone! I'm getting all my docs ready for NVC stage. The I-864 form expired last month. USCIS has not released an updated version of the form. Would I be risking an RFE when I mail in my AOS packet?	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 10:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Bad Choice in Picture Proof with I-130	I sent my paper work about 2 weeks ago, and was going through some video and realize that I shouldn't have sent some of the picture of me and my wife kissing and what's worst is I think there are like 2 picture of us in bed. The big one, she was wearing a dress and it blew her dress up and made it look like she was pregnant which I thought was cute, but now stupid mistake. All the imagines are innocent no XXX or rated R, but now I think its a big mistake on my part. I guess I was in the loving mood when I had the pictures printed out, didn't think it could bite me in the #### later or soon. Should I be prepare for backlash? I did write down all description of each picture if that help the USCIS figure out what was going on in the pictures. Ok guys let me have it... Uhh...perhaps you went too far with that one, IMO. Anyway, good luck with your petition and the rest of your journey! Edited by Markieboy, 27 October 2010 - 05:03 PM.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-10-27 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Results from e-mailing DS-3032 to NVC	Nice! Glad to hear Loto's tip worked for you. I'll keep that tip in mind when I start NVC. Good luck with your NVC journey!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?	Did you call them first, or just print the privacy release off the website and send it? What documents did you send with it? I tried to call for almost an hour a couple of days ago, to no avail. I don't know how many times I hit redial. Should I just fax it, or is it better to actually talk to someone? Thanks....we are going on 7 months now, with no touches, emails, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request, but still nothing...... Seven months??? Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. No, I didn't call them. I found the privacy release forms from my congressman's and senator's website. I attached a short letter explaining my situation, as well as my I-130 NOA1. Initially, I was planning to mail it. However, I read on one of their pages that faxing it has a much better response time (mailing it goes through more screening?). Yeah, if you're not getting anywhere by calling your representative's liaison, I would recommend faxing your request. I hope this helps some. Good luck and keep us posted!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?	The major wait is over, now all small small waits here and there until interview. I am sure NVC will be easier for you. Loto Yeah, I'm looking forward to NVC. It seems the petitioner has more control over the process. Hey MarkieBoy... Congratulations.. It took me 2 weeks to recover from the excitement after getting NOA2.. It was ok, but lost time.. I don't know about PI, but our Consulate allows us to send P3 without waiting.. And we can email it direct to the Embassy. So check out PI Embassy Web page and see what you need for P3 and get moving on it so you don't loose anymore time.. We had our interview and our approval 45 days after sending P3 but could have been sooner if I hadn't take so long to get my act together... If I had sent it sooner, I might had gotten an september interview instead of a October Interview.. Anyhow no goofin around get your stuff ready to go so when the Embassy is ready for you, you can be ready also.. Great going!! Kenny Thanks, Kenny! US Embassy in Manila does not use Packet 3 anymore, IIRC. In my case, I would have to wait till case completion. Then, call and attempt to schedule an early interview using NVC case number. I have all my documents ready to mail! Too excited...I called NVC twice today to check my case number. Yes, I know it's too early as they haven't even received my case from USCIS. But I'm making it a daily routine to call and check. Thanks for the advice, though! Much appreciated. Markieboy....Congratulation on your Approval Thanks, diphen!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?	Congratulations Markieboy for your NOA2, great news Loto Thanks, Loto! Really happy to be moving on to NVC stage.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?	Sorry folks could NOT find this in the guides. How do you know you were touched? Do you get an email? RFI? Thanks in advance. No need to apologize. This is how you know you were touched: First, you'll have to Sign-in to My Account. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one. Second, you'll have to Add a Case to Your Portfolio. The highlighted column "Last Updated" shows the date when your case was touched. Hope this helps you.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?	Yesterday, I faxed my senators and congressman my privacy release form with supporting documents. About an hour later my case had its very first touch. Later that evening, I received the approval email. Like others have said, it varies. Some cases get touched everyday, while others have no touches...then their NOA2 shows up in the mail. But if your case is nearing the 5-month mark, I highly recommend you contacting your senator or congressman.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Need advice	I understand. It may be an inconvenience, especially if you have worked there less than 6 months. But, you gotta start somewhere, right? I wish you good luck with whatever you decide. Things have a way of working themselves out...eventually.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Need advice	I think including a letter of explanation is great. In our case, we included a letter explaining why neither my wife nor I filed Federal income tax. And therefore, did not have tax transcripts for the previous 3 years. However, I do feel that the letter from your employer is important. Your employer is usually an unrelated, third-party. USCIS will see the contents of their letter as an objective, unbiased assessment of you as an employee. Your letter may contain all the elements of a letter of employment. But I still believe that the same letter, from your employer, would weigh more. Just my thoughts.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	new I 864 form?	I asked the same question the other day. Was advised to use the USCIS form, even if it show "Expires 10/31/10" Hope this helps!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	December 16, Thank you Senator DeMint	Congratulations!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-04 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	probably a crazy question	So ok another question: when I go to the whole "processing times" thing on the uscis site, and it says California center average is 5 months, does that mean it will take them 5 months to get us our NOA2 and forward it to the NVC? No, the 5 months processing time is from NOA1 to NOA2, IIRC. Good luck with your journey!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	YES!!!! I-130 petition has been approved (NOA2)!!!	Markieboy do you have the link for the November NCV thread. And does anyone have the link for the quick spousal guide for nvc (might be way off what its called) that I seen posted a few times. NVC Filers for November Loto's EZGuideSpouse	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	YES!!!! I-130 petition has been approved (NOA2)!!!	Congratulations!!! I can't wait for the day to say this too That day is fast approaching. Get ready.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	YES!!!! I-130 petition has been approved (NOA2)!!!	Just received NOA2 notice in the maile today . NVC here we come!!!! Congratulations!!! Excellent news! See you in the NVC thread!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 13:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 signature date?	If you have her fill in the date of signature, why don't you just fill the the day when she signed it? There's no rule or regulation that says you have to sign it on the day you are sending it. She could sign it on the day she mails it to you. You'll get it in few days. Then you fill it out and mail it to NVC. Keep things simple 'n' clean.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-06 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	SIF 10/19/2010	Congratulations! Good luck with your interview in December!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-10-20 06:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	photographs	When sending from DS3032 do I have to write anything in the back of the photographs? Are photos required for DS-3032? Or are you referring to DS-230?	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-07 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question NVC	Jen, I see you paid your AOS bill and IV bill a day apart. Did you receive both bills together, though? And are you planning on mailing both the AOS and IV packages in the same envelope? The reason I ask is that some pay the AOS and IV bills and mail them on different dates. Just wondering. Thanks!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-07 20:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	print DS 230 or wait for the mailed form from NVC?	Yes print the cover sheets mail both the AOS and the IV package, you don't have to wait for NVC to contact you Checkout Loto's fastest NVC process of what you should include in your packages http://www.visajourn...st-nvc-process/ Good Luck I agree with the others.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-07 18:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got our NOA2 on Oct 22	Congratulations! Great news!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-10-26 16:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Fastest NVC Process!	Excellent work, Loto! Another vote for making this a sticky.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Marriage	Make an appointment at the embassy to get an "Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage". If you were married previously, you'll need to present evidence that the previous marriage(s) was/were dissolved (divorce decree, death cert., etc.). I made my appointment for the day after I arrived. You can make an appointment using the online appointment system at: http://manila.usemba...v/marriage.html and clicking the link in step 2. The same or next day you can apply for the license at the "civil registrars" office in the city where your fiance(e) lives. There is a ten day waiting period while the application is posted on a bulletin board in front of the office. This allows time for anyone with any grievances or reasons why the couple shouldn't get married, to make those reasons known. This is mostly just for show, but it is the law and must be complied with. You should pre-arrange to have a local official perform the ceremony on the 11th day. I managed to get is done during a 14 day visit. The "Affidavit in Lieu of..." was done on the the Monday after my arrival and the ceremony took place on Friday of the following week. This is of course assuming that all you want is a simple civil ceremony. A full-fledged wedding blessed by the Catholic Church is another matter entirely. OK, enough of my ramblings...hope this helps. George Hafa adai, George!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-08 07:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What now?	My case was approved and now it is in the NVC, I have been calling but the number is always busy, My understanding is I need to call until I find out that my case has been uploaded in the system and I have a case number. When I get the case number that means the NVC will email me? The Ling Che NVC shortcut guide is hard to follow. Keep calling till you get through. When you get your NVC case number, you will need to call NVC. Speak to an operator and give them the petitioner's and beneficiary's email addresses. Also, ask for your IIN (Invoice Identification Number). This will allow you to pay your AOS and IV bill online. I use Loto's guide. Really concise and straight-forward. Good luck with your journey!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-08 11:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 May filer past normal processing time for NOA2	We got our NOA2!!!!! Congratulations!!! Excellent news! See you in NVC thread!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-08 22:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 May filer past normal processing time for NOA2	case touched again today 11/5/10....hope this means they will approve my petition soon. Sure looks like it! Hopefully, you'll hear something soon.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case completed	Congratulations!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-03 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Oh no... I got a Request For Evidence	Thank you everyone!!! I did sent it today, they will get it tomorrow!!!! This time I typed the G-325A and made sure everything was filled out. Even sent two copies. I hope it won't be delayed that much. On my timeline it says that my I-130 should be adjudicated between november 25 and December 6, so crossing fingers!!!! Good luck with your case! Wish you all the luck!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-09 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Thanks to everyone ...APPROVED!!!	CONGRATS I was approved today as well and i am still trying to get my head around the whole thing but I am SUPER HAPPY!!!!! Congrats to you!!! Congratulations to you too, patient2010! What a great day for approvals!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Thanks to everyone ...APPROVED!!!	Congratulations! Happy to hear you had an easy interview!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-05 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Did anyone follow the shortcuts mentioned in VJ? please help	Can you tell me what you did? I had already read that several times. I did not get it. That is the reason I started this topic. Thanks I think you need to read it several more times. The EZGuideSpouse is the most simplified version, IMO. Edited by Markieboy, 10 November 2010 - 03:08 PM.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Packet	I included all the pages of my US passport too. It has 2 purposes: 1) To prove the petitioner is a USC sponsor 2) Secondary evidences of the marriage relationship, because it had all my travel stamps to visit her Loto Great point!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Packet	No, no divorces. Both of our first marriages. What do you think about the passport question? Do I need to reprint just the stamps and add them seperately? or will they figure it out? Trying to do everything to avoid an RFE! thanks If you have already printed the passport pages with the stamps, I think those will suffice. When my wife adjusted status, she included every single page of her passport, whether there was a stamp or not! Unnecessary? Probably. But she wanted to be 100%.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE General Question	we sent all the required documents. I figured Id save the wedding photos, visit photos, mushy cards, skype logs, etc for the interview.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 13:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE General Question	thanks for that. So far so good.. except I read some of the packages people are sending in and think geez we never sent half of that in.. like pictures, etc etc.. Just the forms and 3 letters from witnesses who have seen us together etc etc. So, to be honest, I am kind of expecting one. blah. Some people include ALL their evidence with their I-130 petitions. Others send in just the I-130 petition, along with the required documentation. Then during the interview, they bring ALL their evidence (ie pictures, letters, etc). It really is a personal decision. But as long as you sent in the required documentation, you should be good to go!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 13:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	RFE General Question	We haven't gotten one.. yet.. but Ive seen a few RFE threads. I was wondering if there is a general point in the USCIS time-line that they seem to go out? We are at just over 2 months now and were wondering if it seems to be closer the the 5 month mark or if its 100% random. Also, if we are going to get one, do they send it to the petitioner or the beneficiary? I'm (the beneficiary) going to be visiting my Husband next week and we were wondering about whether one would be sent to me while I'm visiting or if it will always go to him. I'm not sure I'm wording this well. /sigh. RFEs can come at any point during this process. Some receive the RFE early, some at 5 months, some at NVC stage. Usually, the petitioner received the RFE notice, IIRC. Hope this helps you! Edited by Markieboy, 10 November 2010 - 01:07 PM.	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is an I-797?	Tumbleweed, If your case is a straightforward one, you "may" fire the lawyer and save some money now onwards. Entire process is here - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse I would ask couple of flowers only Loto	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-10 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	AOS & IV bill pmt?	Ok, simple question..how long after your NVC file gets put into the system does it show up on the payment portal for your AOS and IV bill to be invoiced so that you can pay? Our info was put into the system on Nov 8, this past monday. I have the NVC Case # and the IIN #. thanks I'm in the same situation as you, CRN. My case was entered on the same date. I keep checking payment portal to pay bill. Hopefully, tomorrow it will be invoiced! Good luck with your NVC process!	Markieboy	Male	Philippines	2010-11-11 20:25:00