ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-2 anyone?
My understanding is that IR2's receive a green card just like an IR1, so the answer would be that she doesn't need a work permit, she is already authorized to work and just needs to apply for her SSN.

A stepchild (ukrainian) in the US on IR-2 Visa. Can she get SS number and work permit? Is it one of those maybe yes maybe no deals or just a matter of application?

Thanks! As always!

Rick


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-02 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
I emailed them, and that was their response back :)

Riblet,

I never got the email saying my case is completed?! ahhhhh But my case's complete right? According to the recording and according to the few calls I made and confirmed ? hahaha

oh well.......


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-03 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
I'm glad to hear that you got confirmation :) Congrats & Good luck with the rest! We're almost there!

@alohaspirit, Jazzy and akatagirl..thanks guys

@riblet...

i did call that day..but then it was ssssssooo busy

and finally on monday i was able to get through ..thanks for always being helpful to everyone here.


and yes i got a verification of the email message... my case is complete @ NVC...yes!

Good luck to all of us!


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-02 22:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
They are open until Friday night at 12:30 (actually Mon-Fri until 12:30), so another 1.5 hours. Now is actually a good time to call, they usually aren't so busy :)

huh: its saturday morning here in the philippines.....so i figure its friday night now in the US...arent they open only till friday(daytime)?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
I think they're still open if you want to call tonight, lol :)

thanks so much for the info. its a big help...

ill call nvc by monday. i want the email be verified by them so im 100 percent sure :yes:


Good luck to you...


ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
there was some discussion of how long it takes in the Philippines in this thread:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=55973

jazzy's post is the last one, also maybe take a look for posts by randynrose, they were going through the Philippines too.

Hope you hear something too (and congrats again, I know how good it feels, I was cheering on Wednesday morning!)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 22:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresemail from NVC
That's exactly the email I got today, and my case was complete this week :) I would say 10 days is possible - super fast but possible :) It's not that much of a stretch from 14 days including weekends like it took for mine.

Good luck on getting an interview soon!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-23 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr-1 interview date.. I couldnt believe it..
Congrats!!! :D
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-02 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Reviewed... RFEhttp://www.visajourney.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif
I wouldn't worry too much... many people get this message when nothing is actually missing. I was expecting it, but it still made me nervous! I thought the same thing, either I somehow missed a detail on the DS230 or there was a problem with the DS230.

For some reason, NVC automatically sends out a request for the DS230 about a week or two after it's generated. When I received the mail, that's all they were requesting - the DS230. My case was complete the next day.

Of course it's possible you're actually getting an RFE, but at this point, try not to worry too much, it's actually pretty common :)

Good luck!!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-03 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Question
Here's another person going through Montreal with the same thing, this is making me nervous now!

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=57263

221(g) can be administrative processing (security checks) or that there is some missing evidence - but if they didn't ask for extra evidence, maybe they are doing additional security checks.

That really sucks! I wonder if it has anything to do with the new Adam Walsh law?
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-04 19:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 vs K3
You can continue to pursue both, it's up to you. But my understanding is that once the consulate receives the CR1, it will automatically cancel the K3...and since you are so close to having your case complete at the NVC, it might be a waste of $100. It would make sense to look at the timelines to decide which interview is likely to come sooner.

Good luck.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-04 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1/IR1 AFTER K3 - anyone?
I know people in Canada who have done this were able to buy an additional copy of the medical exam, I would suggest contacting the physician who did the first exam to inquire about this.

Good luck & Congrats :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-06 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fees
Unless there is something special about the Philippines which I haven't heard of, there are no additional charges to be paid at the interview after you pay the $380 to the NVC.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-06 17:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresgetting a copy of your K-3 medical exam results for your CR-1
Many people are able to buy an additional copy of the medical exam from the physician who performed it, try contacting them. It varies, but is often only $25 or $50 - much less than another exam.

We will be returning to Taiwan for my wife's CR-1 interview in 2 weeks, she got her K-3 visa in August, 2006. We finally got an e-mail from the embassy in Taiwan about using the results of my wife's K-3 medical for our CR-1. The embassy said the K-3 medical exam result can be used if they are less than a year old BUT MUST be sealed by the hospital.


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-12 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number
I'm torn on this also. I told Michael to check no on the DS230, but now I'm trying to decide whether he can change it at the interview. Especially since you can work before receiving a SSN, as long as you've applied for it.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-15 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresToll free number outside the U.S.
Many people use skype to call the 1-800 number from outside the U.S.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-15 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSo here is my checklist for submitting the I-130!
I believe that for birth certificates/passports all you need is Either the birth certificate OR all pages of the passport of the U.S. citizen - you do not need this for the beneficiary.

Other than that, as I mentioned in the other post - the new I130 instructions do not mention photographs, but if you want to include that as additional evidence that's your choice :)

good luck!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-08 02:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 approved (NOA2)... what's next?
Congratulations to both of you!!!

My number one piece of advice is to review the NVC Flowchart in the Guides, and the NVC Timesavers thread in the NVC forum. Read them carefully & many times to help you understand the rest of the process - it helped me a lot!

Good luck & Congrats! :)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-15 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThings seem to be moving in Montreal
Congrats!! That's awesome :) I just found out my husband's date is April 18. It's exciting isn't it!!

Friends:

My wife's case was completed March 5, 2007.

I called the NVC this morning and we have an interview date for April 25, 2007.

Hope the rest of you are getting good news as well!

Ernie


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-16 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax receipts and I-864
I agree with CutienPurg.

I also wanted to mention that you do not need to order tax transcripts if the sponsors have copies of last years tax returns (as most people do). A photocopy of a tax return is totally acceptable.

Also, only one year is necessary, not three. The additional two are optional.

By the time your case reaches NVC your husband and father-in-law will likely have filed their taxes already, so if they don't have copies of last year's return, they can just make a copy of this years and that should be all you need.

Good luck!

Edited by riblet, 20 March 2007 - 12:44 PM.

ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-20 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor Question?
I agree, send them in together.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 09:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 & James' shortcut Question
I did mine on my computer.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTexas and I-130 processing
It seems like a waste of time, but that's the way they want us to do it for now. I'm sure they'll change it eventually.

Look to California for processing times, Texas, and Nebraska cases get forwarded to California.


Thanks for the Info!

One question:

Why can't we just send our I-130 to California and by-pass Texas?

Seems like a waste of time to send it to Texas.

Thanks!


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 13:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOnline case status?
Timelines on this site are much more useful for giving you a realistic idea of average processing times.

The USCIS dates are just their goal fro maximum processing time, and pretty much useless for getting an idea of the average.

Last year, Mew wrote

Touches, The Complete Guide


Thanks for all the advice, I have signed up online now. Does anyone know what problems they are having at vermont? It looks like the dates are not changing for the I-130s?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled
Congratulations!!!
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-20 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and 2006 taxes
Yes, just make a photocopy of the return & attachments (i.e. 1040 or 1040EZ or whatever).

As I said before, I would not send 2005, but if you do you still don't have to get a transcript, because you can send a copy of that return as well.


do you mean just make a copy of the taxform itself for 2006, the one u send in to IRS? and then maybe copies of our W-2's? and then get the transcript for 2005?
sorry guys dont mean to ask so much but its like learning a whole new chapter in immigration. Just when you get through one step and you got it down pat you have start all over with a new one to learn. lol stay tuned, I may have more questions before its over. ;)


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-22 09:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and 2006 taxes
If your 2006 taxes are good enough, just send a copy of that, don't bother with more.

And unless you've lost your copy of your 2005 return, you don't need a tax transcript. (If you decide you really want to send 2005, but as I said one year is fine!)

Good luck :)

thank you for the advice, thats what I'll do then. Is there a quick way of getting transcript of 2005? Oh and I read here that they only require 1yr of taxes, so the 2005 and 2006 be ok in your opinion?


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and 2006 taxes
I agree with CutienPurg - you do not need a transcript, just file your taxes and submit a photocopoy of your return.

I personally think you should file your taxes, make a copy and send that.

Ive said this is several threads and I really believe 2006 are what is being considered current. Here's my thinking ....

All tax info is required to be sent to the tax payer by Jan 31. So after say mid- Feb, a person should have had ample time to file taxes. Not having filed by now is more of a choice. Plus, considering you lack income for 2004 , as long as 2006 was good , it would be to your benefit to show it.

Anyway , that's just my 2 penny opinion.......

Good Luck


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-21 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat are cases uscis is processing now in VERMONT CENTER?
I believe they are just showing the 6 month date of their maximum processing goal... if you want to get a more realistic idea of how long things are taking check out the timelines on this site.

i want to have an idea about what are the cases date USCIS is processing/updating nowadays in VERMONT CENTER ??

i appreciate all your answers thank you so much


ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-22 14:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTravel after arrival in USA but before final Green card?
He should be able to visit with the stamp:

Visitor Visa Exemptions:

persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence.

found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca...isit/visas.html (scroll to the bottom)
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-15 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
Congrats Mike H., I'm trying to figure out how to add approvals for I824, I think I just might make it red, and then add the date it actually gets to the NVC.
ribletFemaleCanada2007-03-01 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
ACTION:
added OskaryAndrea, sorry you didn't have luck with your K3 :(

Name ----------------------- NOA2 Date ------------ Retain or Forward ------- K3 NOA2 --- I824 filed---- Date NVC Received
Cutienpurg ----------------- 11/14/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/14/06
OskaryAndrea --------------- 11/22/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- 03/22/07 -----
Mike and Adriana ----------- 11/28/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- NO ----------- entered on K3
AnneiyAndJacky ------------- 11/28/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- 12/05/06 -----
Adk0290 -------------------- 12/01/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES -------- NO ----------- opted for K3
Our Mao -------------------- 12/04/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/06/06
shree_anil ----------------- 12/04/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/20/06
bosnia --------------------- 12/05/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/12/06
manana --------------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/13/06
Natty Bumppo --------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/15/06
riblet --------------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/14/06
luvbugs4ever --------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ----------
ms514 ---------------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
TRKCKL11 ------------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- 01/03/07 -----
m&n ------------------------ 12/14/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- 01/24/07 -----
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- 12/27/06 -----
TongandWei ----------------- 12/18/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
Lana Rascoe ---------------- 12/27/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES -------
misa ----------------------- 01/09/07 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
cartman12 ------------------ 01/30/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
CaseyThida ----------------- 01/30/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
hoping2cher ---------------- 02/02/07 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ----------
CherylandMike -------------- 02/05/07 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ----------
deemabrouk ----------------- 02/06/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
eporsche ------------------- 02/09/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-24 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Recently Approved I130 Petitions
ACTION:
added hoping2cher and CherylandMike - I'm very curious to see whether your petitions are actually forwarded, if so it would seem that USCIS is not following its own policy very well.

added deemabrouk

deemabrouk: only the actual NOA2 indicates whether an I130 petition has been approved or retained, not the website. With the new "streamlining" policy, if both the I129F and the I130 are approved, only the I129F should be forwarded to the NVC and the I130 will be retained until the spouse enters the U.S. and is ready to file for AOS - OR you can file an I824 and pay an additional $200 to have the I130 forwarded to the NVC, but I have not seen anyone have one approved yet.


Name ----------------------- NOA2 Date ------------ Retain or Forward ------- K3 NOA2 --- I824 filed---- Date NVC Received
Cutienpurg ----------------- 11/14/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/14/06
Mike and Adriana ----------- 11/28/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- NO ----------- entered on K3
AnneiyAndJacky ------------- 11/28/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- 12/05/06 -----
Adk0290 -------------------- 12/01/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES -------- NO ----------- opted for K3
Our Mao -------------------- 12/04/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/06/06
shree_anil ----------------- 12/04/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/20/06
bosnia --------------------- 12/05/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/12/06
manana --------------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/13/06
Natty Bumppo --------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ---------- 12/15/06
riblet --------------------- 12/06/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ---------- 12/14/06
luvbugs4ever --------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Forward ----------------- NO -------- N/A ----------
ms514 ---------------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
TRKCKL11 ------------------- 12/08/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
tanszani ------------------- 12/14/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- 01/03/07 -----
m&n ------------------------ 12/14/06 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES ------- 01/24/07 -----
Mike H. -------------------- 12/18/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- 12/27/06 -----
TongandWei ----------------- 12/18/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
Lana Rascoe ---------------- 12/27/06 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES -------
misa ----------------------- 01/09/07 ------------- Retain ------------------ YES ------- NO
cartman12 ------------------ 01/30/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
CaseyThida ----------------- 01/30/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
hoping2cher ---------------- 02/02/07 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ----------
CherylandMike -------------- 02/05/07 ------------- Forward ----------------- YES ------- N/A ----------
deemabrouk ----------------- 02/06/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
eporsche ------------------- 02/09/07 ------------- Unknown ----------------- YES -------
ribletFemaleCanada2007-02-12 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number question
It generally takes a couple of weeks to get a new card, but I think the old card will be acceptable for finding work if you show it with your green card.

how long would it take to remove the note?


ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-05 08:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTechnicalities g-25a questions for CR-1
I double checked, and I guess they don't have an example if you are filing the I130 on its own, not with the I485. I wouldn't put permanent resident unless you are adjusting status... that being said, this form is antiquated and appears to be almost a formality at this point. As long as you fill out it completely with no blanks, have an original signature, you should be okay. I'm guessing that since a lot of people don't have VJ for reference, a lot of different things get put in that box!

If you are just submitting the I130, then it makes sense that the form is being submitted in conjunction with an I130 petition for spouse. Good luck with the rest of the forms :)
ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-05 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTechnicalities g-25a questions for CR-1
I put I130 Petition for Spouse, but I think the Guides have an example filled out.
ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-05 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to be approved for a green card if my wife owerstayed her visa before?
Sorry, I guess I misread :)
ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-05 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to be approved for a green card if my wife owerstayed her visa before?
Your wife falls into the following category:

Any alien (other than an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence) who-

(I) was unlawfully present in the United States for a period of more than 180 days but less than 1 year, voluntarily departed the United States (whether or not pursuant to section 244(e)) prior to the commencement of proceedings under section 235(B)(1) or section 240, and again seeks admission within 3 years of the date of such alien's departure or removal,


SO, when you file an I130 for her either in Finland if that is option is available to you, or in the U.S., you will also need to submit a I212 Waiver. Check out the guides:

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=319

AND - as people have said, No, she wouldn't be subject to a 10 year ban, just 3 year - but if you file the waiver you'll probably be okay.

Edited by riblet, 05 December 2006 - 12:55 PM.

ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-05 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to be approved for a green card if my wife owerstayed her visa before?
I would definitely look at the waiver process, I'm not sure what the actual likelihood of complications would be, but I know that at least one of the forms involved asks for a list of the dates of all visits to the U.S., so you would be revealing it at that point. I personally would try to deal with it rather than avoiding the issue and having it become a bigger deal later. And obviously you can't lie about it, and you don't want to look like you're hiding it.

Edited by riblet, 04 December 2006 - 11:55 AM.

ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-04 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the documents for an interview.
If they are asking for the transcripts, why not get them? I've never had trouble ordering transcripts before. Or if you think it's an unreasonable request, then by all means call the consulate.

No, the transcript only states that the numbers of credits I got from other institutions. I was expecting that it states all the classes I took from other colleges :(


ribletFemaleCanada2006-12-04 15:17:00