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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAlready married but spouse has B1/B2 visa
Because your friend´s wife will now be considered an impending immigrant, she will probably not be allowed into the US if an I-130 has been filed before she trie to enter the US. If she enters on the B1/B2 before the I-130 if filed and tries to adjust status, there is a good chance that it will be looked at as visa fraud because USCIS will most likely assume the real intent of the visit was to immigrate and not just too visit.

She could visit on the B1/B2 before the I-130 is filed (for however long her visit is approved for) and then go back to India to complete the process. This would allow the couple to be together during the early part of the process but she would have to leave before her visit expired. As far as I can tell, there are really no safe shortcuts to the process.

RickD
RickDMaleColombia2009-04-10 14:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot letter from NVC without NOA2
The USCIS never updated our online status when we received our approvals. Congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif \

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-17 18:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDENIED :( :( ---> Approved :) :)
Fantastic!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif good.gif Congrats and God Bless kicking.gif kicking.gif
RickDMaleColombia2009-04-17 18:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy k3 application forwarded to Fraud unit
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Congratulations ariesgirl. May God bless your marriage and your future. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-05-08 01:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center
CSC is pretty fast, actually. Check our timeline. It is pretty typical for the average case.

Rick

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-07-21 00:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmarrige needs
QUOTE (mikegwils @ Jul 26 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I met my wife to be a couple of years ago in China. I have made 5 trips since then and we are going to get married on the next trip. She wants a traditional Chinese wedding. What do I need to take? She said I would need to bring a singleness certificate. I can't find much information about this. Is there an official form? I found in 1 place that it needs to be notarized. Is this true? Who has to notarize it if this is true? Can anyone help me I am running out of time?


Most US state-level Secretary of State offices have websites and they usually have the Apostille instructions and costs on their websites. I had to have three documents Apostilled from three different states (a state will only Apostille documents that are issued in that state). Due to the information on the internet it turned out to be a pretty simple process. Just make sure you follow their instructions exactly. Best wishes and God bless,

Rick

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.


Port of Entry Review
Event Date
Port of Entry : Fort Lauderdale
POE Date : 2009-08-14
Got EAD Stamp :
Biometrics Taken :
Harassment Level :
Comments :
RickDMaleColombia2009-07-27 01:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling to USA while processing...
My wife had a valid 5 year tourist visa when we married back in December, but I went to visit her in April instead of her trying to visit me. However, I was just paranoid about spending a ton of money on a plane ticket for her and then having some grumpy border agent send her back. I think lgg has given you great advice. In your case I would give it a try. You guys deserve to be together. Best wishes and God bless.

Rick

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-07-21 00:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much proof do you have (relationship)?
We sent in pictures from our engagement brunch with my wife's parents, from our civil wedding, and from our Christian ceremony. Of course we had our civil marriage certificate. My wife brought all kinds of additional proof to the interview by the CO did not ask for anything else. The only questions they asked were "How did you meet?" and "Where does your husband live?" Of course, in countries considered to have high marriage fraud, the more evidence, the better.

Rick

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.


Port of Entry Review
Event Date
Port of Entry : Fort Lauderdale
POE Date : 2009-08-14
RickDMaleColombia2009-08-08 21:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please
QUOTE (prosas @ Aug 7 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I married my wife on July 20th 2009 in Colombia, I am back in the US, as citizen I am filing the I-130 form along with I-129f, I want to have my wife to my side ASAP, I am sending a package with financial supports forms 134 and I 864 copies of income taxes, pictures g325 forms etc etc.
I want to know how is that I can get her the K3? And how is the I 129 f is going to help me. All lawyers want thousands of dollars! I rather expend that kind of money paying off my wedding credit card bills and her tickets to the US.
Also this Bonafide affidavits, my boss, peers and kids are willing to give me one each, however I was the only one from my side of the family in the wedding in Colombia, my kids is deployed with the USMC, my daughter just had a baby and my parents were on vacation in the Galapagos Islands, I do have a about 300 pictures and videos, I don't have any joint accounts since she doesn't have any US papers yet! How do I do this?

Please help!


All we sent in for evidence was pictures of our engagement dinner, our civil wedding and our Christian wedding. I was also the only one from my family at the wedding. It was not an issue with NVC or with the CO at the embassy. We had much more evidence than the pictures we sent in with the package but, for some reason, in our case we did not need it. You could include the copies of the forms putting your wife on your insurance at work. Anything that shows that you two are truly tied together.

I would advise giong with the CR1 I-130) and not the K3. The time difference is only a few weeks and the CR1 process is several hundred dollars cheaper, plus your wife will not need a separate Employment Authorization Document and you will not have to Adjust Status. When you have been married two years, you can apply to remove the temporary conditions. Just file the I-130 and forget about the I-129F.

We did everything ourselves without a lawyer. Use the guides here and dot every "i" and cross every "t". My wife arrives in Seattle on Aug 14th. The whole process took us just over eight months, but we did have one RFE from the NVC because I made a mistake on one date. That cost us about three weeks to correct. My wife actually had her interview last month, but she needed three weeks notice at her job and a little extra time with her family. Since I was able to visit for 10 days in April, the separation was tolerable. My time line is below. Just follow the guides and if you have questions, post them. This is a great community that really tries to help.

By the way, I served in the Corps back during the cold war. My prayers are with your son. Semper Fi.

Best wishes and God Bless.

Rick

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.


Port of Entry Review
Event Date
Port of Entry : Fort Lauderdale
POE Date : 2009-08-14
RickDMaleColombia2009-08-09 00:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife APPROVED for VISA
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Congratulations!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package : 2009-06-01
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left : 2009-06-04
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2009-07-13
Visa Received : 2009-07-18
US Entry : 2009-08-14
Comments : Passed interview 13 July 2009!!!!
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 182 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.


Port of Entry Review
Event Date
Port of Entry : Fort Lauderdale
POE Date : 2009-08-14
RickDMaleColombia2009-08-09 00:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMilitary Records
Check the Embassy or Consulate website for the list of documents needed and any Embassy specific requirements. The State Department website does not always give you all the information that you really need for the interview at a specific Embassy or Consuolate. I had to call the USEM in Bogota to clarify a couple of questions we had about what they actually needed for Ivonne's interview.

RickD
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-28 16:18:00
PhilippinesWhen a Filipino says 'it's ok' for no
We had a saying when I was stationed on Okinawa -

No doesn't always mean no,
Yes doesn't always mean yes,
but maybe ALWAYS means NO!

Rick
RickDMaleColombia2009-01-17 18:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Timeframe
QUOTE (atk_721 @ Mar 26 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RickD @ Mar 26 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey gang,

Anyone know about how long it is taking to see the IV bill invoice on the AOS/IV bill web page once the DS-3032 has been emailed and received by the NVC? My wife sent the DS-3032 email last Thursday (and received the automated response email back) and I have already paid the AOS fee and it shows PAID. They received my I-864 on Tuesday. We are SO ready to send in the DS-230 and the supporting documents and get her HERE! She received her I-129F spouse visa package from the embassy yesterday, but we want to go with the IV, even if it takes a couple of weeks longer. Should we email a new DS-3032? Thanks,

RickD


Ours took about 10 days too.NVC is processing slower now sad.gif so just hang in there.Since u got the auto reply so u know they got it.I didnt even get that and emailed it from 2 different accounts.
Best of Luck



Thanks. I guess a little more patience is called for. cool.gif
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-26 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Timeframe
Hey gang,

Anyone know about how long it is taking to see the IV bill invoice on the AOS/IV bill web page once the DS-3032 has been emailed and received by the NVC? My wife sent the DS-3032 email last Thursday (and received the automated response email back) and I have already paid the AOS fee and it shows PAID. They received my I-864 on Tuesday. We are SO ready to send in the DS-230 and the supporting documents and get her HERE! She received her I-129F spouse visa package from the embassy yesterday, but we want to go with the IV, even if it takes a couple of weeks longer. Should we email a new DS-3032? Thanks,

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-26 20:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, got AOS Bill again
I received the AOS fee letter by email again (paid it over a week ago and already sent in my I-864 with documents) and Ivonne got another DS-3032 email (Ivonne sent an assignment of agent email to NVC over a week ago). It seems that there are some glitches in their system. As of today, our AOS fee shows paid, but our IV fee has not been invoiced. I know they are moving to more online systems, so they may be having some problems with as they implement the new procedures.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-03-28 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion???
It depends on many things - which service center you get (CSC is much faster than Vermont), what country the spouse is from and what security issues that may exist, how well the package is put together, personal issues, etc. Our initial approvals from CSC came very quickly, but we purchased a pretty good spouse visa kit online (this was before we found VJ) and our paperwork was pretty solid. Plus, I live on the West Coast and we were assigned to CSC. Additionally, my wife has lived legally in the US in the past, already has a US SSN (not that that is necessarily an advantage), and she has never overstayed a visa or had an immigration or legal problem. There are so many factors that even the time lines are just guidelines. Best wishes on your journey.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-03-30 00:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing of IR1-CR1
Our K3 is already at the Embassy in Bogota, but we have decided to follow the CR1 track. It may take us a month or so longer, but we will save about $600 and Ivonne (who already has a US SSN) will be able to work as soon as she arrives. The K3 is still faster, but not necessarily better.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-03-30 00:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens after DS 230
Take a few minutes and read the WIKI. It will probably answer MOST of your questions.
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-31 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi'm a little confused
We are going through the same process. The Embassy has already sent Ivonne the first packet for the K3 visa. We are just going to ignore the K3 process and continue with the IV. It may take a couple of week to a month longer, but the advantages far outweigh the little bit of extra time (plus I get on a plane Thursday for 10 days in Bogota kicking.gif . Our IV fee bill has been received and I will pay the fee online this weekend. By the way, make sure your spouse's name is EXACTLY the same on the birth certificate, baptism certificate, and passport. We have to get Ivonne's documents corrected due to her spelling her middle name differently than what is on her birth certificate. That exact match is a requirement of the Embassy in Bogota and it is stated on their web site. Also, the visa packages are also available on the Embassy's website due to problems with local mail delivery (although Ivonne did receive her K3 package in the mail without any delays). Best wishes in completing the process.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill :
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-03-31 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFalling in Love
Love is
a feeling
a decision
a commitment
a lifetime of joys and sorrows
a gift from God


Thanks for sharing you stories
RickD

RickDMaleColombia2009-03-28 16:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFalling in Love
After three months of emails and another three months of emails and phone calls, I knew that Ivonne was someone I could easily fall in love with. By the end of my first visit to Bogota, I KNEW she was THE ONE! She has a great faith in God and loves our Lord, Jesus. She has a tender heart, a beautiful spirit, and solid Christian faith and values. She is fun to be with and brings great joy to my life. She is truly a gift from God. Part of my vows to her was to promise to love her just as Christ loves the Church.

Ephesians 5:25-27 (King James Version)

25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

I believe with all of my heart that Ivonne is the one woman in all of the world that God Himself has chosen to be my wife. How can I possibly argue with that!

God Bless,

RickD


RickDMaleColombia2009-03-28 00:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Package Email. Where is it?
The Embassy in Bogota put the packets online, due to problems with local postal delivery. Check the website for the Embassy in Peru and see if they have done the same.

RickD
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-31 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long it takes NVC to show IV bill PAID
We did not wait for the paper invoce. I had to wait a couple of days until PAYDAY! but we went ahead and paid the invoice online within a couple of days of the IV fee bill being active. Once it shows paid (ours took two working days) you can print out your document cover sheet and there will be a link to the IV instructions. Read the instructions very carefully and if you have any questions, ou can always call the NVC and talk to an operator or post a question here. Waiting a while to pay, especially if you still need documents, should not be a problem. I´m not totally sure, but I believe that if you take no action for 12 months then they drop your case and you lose all fees.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-10 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPer the AVR there is an RFE (I-864)
We got the same type message and the RFE was for the IV fee which we have already paid online (and it shows - PAID). It seems that their system is slow to update. We sent the DS-230 Wednesday from Bogota by DHL and the tracking number shows it was received Friday morning at NVC. The AVR still has the RFE message. At USCIS our status never did update when our NOA-2s were received. I believe both agencies are having problems getting their systems to update correctly.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-11 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved 13 Days After NOA1!!!!!!
Wonderful. Congrats. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
RickDMaleColombia2009-03-31 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 NOA2
kicking.gif kicking.gif CONGRATULATIONS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.


RickDMaleColombia2009-04-15 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved !!!
Fantastic!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-11 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA better understanding of NVC
This is a little dated (2005), but it is a good overview of the internal workings of the NVC - NVC article

Rick D

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.


RickDMaleColombia2009-04-20 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshas NVC ever lost your original certificates?
The best advice is to get more than one original of each document.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-20 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congratulations and Best Wishes kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif
RickDMaleColombia2009-04-12 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived intervie letter and check list
good.gif good.gif Congratulations!!! and Praise God!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-04-26 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1,2,Med and NOW Visa Approved
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Congratulations!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-21 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approval times
Ours took 46 days from the NOA1. We decided to drop the I-129F since Ivonne already has a SSN from working in the US on an exchange program back in 98-99. With the CR-1 she can look for work right away and the CR-1 ends up being about $600 less than the K-3. It will take us about 4 - 6 six weeks longer than the K-3.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-30 00:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Processing time
You can check the VJ timelines and they will give you a fair idea of how long it will take (although there are always exceptions). Vermont seems to be much slower than California. Best wishes,

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-04-12 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 and IR1/CR1
YuAndDan is correct. I estimate our CR-1 is going to take about 6 - 8 weeks longer to complete than the K-3. Since Ivonne already has a social security number from working in the US on an exchange program back in 98-99, the CR-1 will allow her to get a new job here right away. We are anticipating a June appointment at the Embassy in Bogota. The Embassy received her K-3 package at the end of March and we are just ignoring it. Of course, every couple has to decide for themselves, but I believe the CR-1 has many advantages over the K-3, especially the $$ savings.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-05-04 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresyaba dabba doo! VISA APPROVED!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Fantastico!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-05-04 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete??????????????
It could be anywhere from a week or so to several weeks (if there are any mistakes or missing info). I have not read anything that indicates that Italy is a high-fraud country, so if all of your paperwork is good, it could be sooner rather than later. Best wishes.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-05-04 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother Case Complete
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif CASE COMPLETE 5/5/09!!!!kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I called at 6am pacific and got the message on the AVR. Thank you God for blessing us with a fast process!!!! Thank you VJers for keeping up your timelines and being a part of this community. You have been a blessing. We were delayed about 10 days for an RFE because of a incorrect date on Ivonne's IV application (my mistake, I made the mistake and then missed it when I proof-read the application before sending it in. The NVC doesn't miss a thing!!!). Anyway, next step - the interview letter. We are expecting a June interview. God bless you all.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-05-06 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalled NVC Regarding CR1...This is what they said..
Just ignore the K-3 when the package comes from the Embassy, unless you think you can get the K-3 appointment changed to an IR-1/CR-1 appointment (I think that really depends on timing). We just ignored the K-3 package, paid the AOS and IV fees on line and we are now just waiting for the IV appointment to be scheduled. I estimate getting the IV is going to take about 6 - 8 weeks longer that the K-3, but the savings are significant and Ivonne will be able to look for work right away since she already has an SSN from working in the US in 98-99 as part of an exchange program. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.

RickDMaleColombia2009-05-07 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE last minute
It was eight days from NVC receiving the response to our RFE to Case Complete. Your's could clear faster. Best Wishes.

RickD

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Bogota, Colombia
Marriage : 2008-12-18
I-130 Sent : 2009-01-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2009-01-12
I-130 Approved : 2009-02-27
NVC Received : 2009-03-10
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-03-17
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-03-17
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 : 2009-03-24
Return Completed DS-3032 : 2009-03-19
Receive IV Bill : 2009-03-31
Pay IV Bill : 2009-04-03
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-05-05
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments : 01/26/2009 Touched
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date.
RickDMaleColombia2009-05-06 19:26:00