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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDhl man come today

Hey guys Guess what i found in the packge if someone know the true answer he will got afree oakley thump with mp3 player sun glasses from me .lol lol lol

seka




lol :)
heard it 1st time oakley thump ,
dont even know the meaning ?
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-04 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview yesterday approved

Hi There,

Just wanted to let everyone know I had my interview in London yesterday and was approved :dance:

I have done an embassy review and hope those who interviews in London soon find it helpful.

Davidgolfer1970





congratulationssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss :dance: :dance:
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-04 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescase number

I get my case number assigned on the 03/30, I would like to check for the AOS bill ans 3032.
when call the NVS what case number do have to put in ? the old case number from I130 or the new one, the problem with case number they assigned starts with ALG2007######? hey don't have that option because so what should I do to check if the next step is generated?
thanks.


ssin ,

your have to use ALG********** for all future communications
your ds-3032 and aos fee bill may not have been generated so u may not be able to proceed further
u can allow 2-5 weeks average for these to be generated , if it exceedds u can call up nvc

mala.
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 visa not issued, due to K3's pending A/P!!

Hello everybody,
I took the CR-1 interview yesterday. After the CO asked me some general questions, he told me that he can't issue me the visa because the A/P regarding my K3 is still pending (since October 2006), once it'll be finish they'll contact me.
My question is : what kind of visa will i be issued when this long wait will be over?? K-3? or CR1?
Should I email the consulate and told them what kind of visa we prefer/abandon?
see "Lobo30" post: quite a same situation
thanks
N.




i am so sorry to hear about that
hope your a.p gets over soon
i just hate a.p
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Police certificates

1) i need from my current residence

Yes

2) place of my stay in medical school , same country


NO

3)since the place i stayed in my med schol time - didnt issued passport my passport was issued from the larger place same state but different place - my main question is do i need police certificate from the passport office also ? my passport is 4 yrs old



:devil: I was going to be flippent but a big fat NOOOOOOOOOOOO to this one




Thanks a lot Janice

Mala .
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-06 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Police certificates
Hello everyone,

from which all places do i need police certificates from the age of 16

1) i need from my current residence

2) place of my stay in medical school , same country

3)since the place i stayed in my med schol time - didnt issued passport my passport was issued from the larger place same state but different place - my main question is do i need police certificate from the passport office also ? my passport is 4 yrs old

thanks ,
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 05:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?
really apologise everyone the previous link doesnt seem to work hope this one works
or anyone who needs to know more info on A.P can private message me ,
http://www.***remove...isplay.php?f=22,
regards,
Mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-06 07:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?

We have been in the "black hole" for nearly 4 months now.
I contacted my senator for more specifics a few days ago, we will see what happens.




Omoba and Fak
for the benefit of you and many others who have risk of getting into this troublesome procedure
i am just posting in the link from where i myself got this info about administrative processing yesterday ,
hope it helps everyone ,
http://www.***remove...hread.php?t=410
i will seriously pray that all get speedy recovery soon n those who have fallen into this trap can take some measures ,
regards,
Mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-06 07:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?

going into administrative processing = entering a black hole




thats true m&n
i will sincerely thank to some nice lady who has eyed opened me on the a.p with her research post which i did post previously ,
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?
i did search a lot and found something about the administrative processing now
so was thinking to share with all of you may be it helps or adds info to all ,




221g - Administrative Review and/or Administrative Processing

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Administrative Review and/or Administrative Processing
After Your Visa Interview

Administrative Review: Is when your case is being looked at more closely for accuracy and to make sure all security name and fingerprint checks have cleared and your visa can be adjudicated.

Administrative Processing: Means once you have interviewed it is in security checks for any of these situations: you have had a name hit in one of the many data bases, background checks for fraud, or has missing and incomplete information that must be submitted and the rechecked. Processing is more in depth and than the review process and there is no time limit for this processing to complete. Administrative processing can last a few days or months and in some cases it has endured for years.

What is 221(g)?

The 221(g) is a section of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, which is used when the embassy or consulate are unable to take immediate action on a visa case. In rare cases, when additional processing is required, the suspense category used in that case is 221(g) while the additional processing takes place. For example, sometimes the applicant has failed to bring in the correct documentation, has incomplete information or in some cases the embassy wants a co sponsor before they will issue the visa or health reasons are all reasons a 221(g) is issued. In the Middle East/African/ Asian countries these applicants are scrutinized and screened more intensely and thus they have to wait out longer security or fraud investigations until all verifications for security or suspected fraud come back cleared.

Source: US Immigration and Nationality Act located on the web at: http://149.101.23.2/...awsregs/INA.htm

The 221(g) forms vary from consulate/embassy and you can get one or more forms after your interview. They vary in color as well as the way they are written whereas some are brief and some are detailed. In most cases they say to contact the consulate/embassy after 45 days. Be aware that the 45 days means business days (no weekends or holidays) and in some parts of the world the processing times are longer than 45 days. Always, try and check for others that are going through the same consulate and see what the average processing time is for the majority of the applicants
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?

Hi! I was interviewed at Islamabad, Pakistan last year in May for IR-1 visa, I was approved and congratulated by the officer. I submitted my passport and received pink visa token with the courier address for my city. I was told that I will get my passport back along with the packet within 6-8 weeks.

This is April 2007 and I am still undergoing through necassry administrative processing including the name checks (petitioner, benificiary, co-sponsor) security clearances and other necassary paper work needs to be done by the embassy before they print the visa and sent out on its wayyyyyyy.

It happens with 99.9% of male applicants and even if they receive the clearance from the department of state they can always request another one until they are completely satisfied.

Take care and good luck.

11 months now on ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING.




ohh ok sorry to hear that for you,
but your post did make me exactly clear about the A.p
thanks for the post and i pray u get out of this a.p soon
tk care ,
mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 14:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?

Typicaly Name Checks happen during administrative processing. And it happens with all types of visas.



ok thanks a lot yuAndDan

what are the name checks i mean is it my name or my spouses name check or our entire family ?

thanks a lot

was bit inquisitive coz seen couple of posts related to this and i was quite worried ,

mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Administrative processing ?
Hello to everyone,

i was going thru the posts of administrative processing

what does this mean ?

what are the chances of administrative processing for an immigrant cr-1 / ir-1 visa ,

thanks ,
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 13:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 approved last night!

:joy: Last night, just before midnight, I checked the USCIS site and low and behold...our I-130 was approved!





awesome news
congrats :dance: :dance: :dance:
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-06 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCr1 Processing

hi
my interview was on March 15th and they issue me the Visa approval letter,and said that i will get my passport after 45 days,but most people told me that it will take long.

My Question is that

How long it will take to get back my passport i hvent seen my wife sicnce june 2006 :(




Netfan ,
i am so sorry to hear tht hope u get speeedy processing soon
Mary has given a very good info

tk care,
Mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-06 07:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis it better to attend the interview for cr1?

well i was wondering if it makes any difference to attend the interview with my hubby ..I know it will cost us an arm and a leg :unsure: but I am willing to attend if it makes our case in better stand :star:
:help:




your question is so very consulate specific however there is no harm with your spouse around
good luck !
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-04 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about visa interview/green card

After a while, finally the visa interview is taking place in couple of weeks.

I have filed I-130 petition for spouse and we are married for less than 2 years.

If her application is approved and she gets the visa in the interview, how long does it take for greencard to be mailed after she comes here?

Reason I ask is there maybe change of address. Is it possible that after she arrives here, we can get GC sent to new address?




if u have filed for your application if everything goes normal then approx 9-12 months
if there are background checks or name checks then it can vary ..

After a while, finally the visa interview is taking place in couple of weeks.

I have filed I-130 petition for spouse and we are married for less than 2 years.

If her application is approved and she gets the visa in the interview, how long does it take for greencard to be mailed after she comes here?

Reason I ask is there maybe change of address. Is it possible that after she arrives here, we can get GC sent to new address?



sorry johnsmith i didnt notice that u are with interview really sorry just noticed it now that u r done the routine ones

yu and dan has given good advice ,
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-09 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa Received - Colombia

This is the first opportunity I've had to get on Visa Journey since the visa interview in Bogota, Colombia. We went to Orlando immediately after arriving in the States on our way from Miami to northwest Florida. She got her visa!!! I posted details of the interview in the "Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion" forum. It is posted under the "CR1 Colombia Club." Thanks to everyone for all of their assistance during this process. The people I have met here on Visa Journey have been very helpful and I know things would not have gone so rapidly and successfully without the help I received from this community. Thanks again.

Mark



congrats mark :dance: :dance:
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-09 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2! OMG!

Last night I was almost hysterical cos our update had changed on the USCIS website. Instead of 01/25, it now read 04/06! A touch! Someone looked at us!
I told my husband and after our talk I went to bed (I checked the site one more time to see if it was still there, ha!) while he was going to see for himself.

I just got up (900 am here) and find an enthusiastic email about how being touched feels so much better than he thought and he includes an email. I go: what? My heart does weird skippy things and YES! My wonderful husband was probably disconnected from his brain or something for failing to see that we ARE APPROVED!

And I feel bad for all the people that got their NOA1 before us, and kinda guilty to, but I'M SO HAPPY! I was preparing for an RFE cos we didn't send any proof of bona fide marriage (well, except the Marriage Certificate copy) but we're GOOD! We are SO good we both got THREE emails of approval.

Of course, I now wanna call my hubby and yell STUPID! in his ear :)

*does happy dance*

Next stop: NVC. I printed out the flowchart yesterday :yes:
:star:



congratulations erica :dance:
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-10 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on DS-230

Hi, like everyone in here, I am looking for a way to speed up this process.

I am in the states and my wife in Thailand. We are to the point where I have paid the 846 fees (await the package) and the NVC has received her petition designating me as our agent.

I have already filled out the 846 and await the NVC's actual documents, before submitting, with any additional requests.

Looking at the flowchart, I see my wife needs to fill out the DS-230 (signing page 1 but not page 2).

Here's where I am trying to save some time:

Could I just have her download the forms, fill them out and send to me? This way they will be ready when the NVC sends me, the agent, the actual forms. I would then place them in the NVC's included envelope and send back to them. Is this cool or will this anger someone?

I understand there is a question asking if "anyone helped fill out the forms?" Would it be wrong to just say yes and admit that we are trying to expedite the process??

Anyone know where the best (legal and current) copy of this form can be downloaded?

I thank you (very much) in advance. Both for your time and this great forum.


That's exactly what I did.

Don't worry about answering "Yes" to the question about "anyone helped fill out the forms?" There is no issue is downloading the form having your wife fill it out and having her send it to you. Just make sure she does not DATE the form.. you should date it when you actually send the form in.



i want to add up something here regarding the downloaded forms dev ,

i used the downloaded forms my husband did ask the nvc about it
when our forms were generted he dated them i mean the downloaded forms then he send them with the case no. on top of every form we didnt attach the barcode generated sheet
the nvc told that was enough coz the forms were already generated
hope that helps more to ones filling and sending forms to those whose barcode has been generated from nvc
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-10 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-230 printed out form

Yes, that is a common problem with the PDF form, but poses no problem. We just printed the DS-230 in B/W on a laser printer, or you can select B/W and print it on color printer so that the yellow is no problem.



thanks so much finally i m sending the form as u told to do it :)
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-11 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds-230 printed out form
the state gov downloaded form i m using

when printed out shows yellow background behind the printed name is it acceptable to send that to nvc


thanks
mala
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-11 13:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDownload of DS-230

Katita, I meant to send it to you but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm sorry. But I have that same version that beameup used.



jasmin,
the visapro linked form u are having is ok
but the one io have posted is from direct state gov site u can use this one too ..
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-11 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDownload of DS-230

Where is the link to download the form DS-230???????? Have checked the web and cannot find it. :blink:



hello katita
here is the link , http://www.state.gov...ation/81807.pdf
jasmin had send u before the link if still remember correctly ,
pls keep following your post after u post a question
tk care.
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-11 09:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview soon worried about domicile issues

Hello to everyone,

im going to have my interview this month (april) ...My confusion is: whould i tell the CO that my husband is with me here in the Philippines during the entire process? after our wedding he decided to stay here as he didnt want to be away from me ( so sweet of him)..

im afraid that ill be put on AR if ill tell the truth. (domicile issue) BUT if i will lie i may be in deep trouble...

YES i can just keep my mouth shut about this..but what if the CO will ask...when was the last time you see your husband? should i say after the wedding?? if they find out the truth would that be a ground for denial??? or worse fraud??

please help me..im so confused right now....

thanks so much



always stick to the truth
and to show the domicile
show bank statements and other proofs
good luck :thumbs:
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-11 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresToday's interview

She passed the interview. Thanks to everyone



wow awesome news
congrats kyle :)
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-12 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI cannot bloody well believe this

:angry:

Talk about flipping angry, first of all our case is NOT APPROVED because THEY gave us the wrong bloody case number and this woman I have just spoken too was way rude I mean over the bloody top rude. Our case number will not register on there web site, I told the lady this, she just said she had other callers waiting and that my husband should call as she would not give me any other information, which is fine but she could not speak proper English to me it was all broken English, I said that I could not understand her, at that point she shouted at me, I just sat on the other end of the telephone kinda speechless (which is unusual for me) I tried to explain that it was there office which gave us the wrong case number in the first place (big mistake) oh woe betide anyone who accuses them of incompetence, she then gives us this other case number which will not go into there system. I phoned my husband up and told him what had happened and he is fuming. Jon is going to phone them and demand an answer to all this mess which they have caused and if he does not get anything satisfactory he is going to phone his Senator tomorrow.



ohh i feel too sad when people behave rudely n the probm lies with them
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-12 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Question

ctsphoenix,

An approved I-130 petition is required for your wife to immigrate to the USA whatever route she pursues. The petition will be processed in queue priority.

Yodrak

Hello All.

I filed a I130 petition back on Feb 16th and received my NOA1 on Feb 20th from CSC. In my packet, I had a cover letter stating that I will be pursuing the K3 Visa and will mail out the 129F once I receive the NOA1. It's been recommended to me to just stick with the I130 and not to pursue the K3, as the the timelines are similar. Now, would I have to write the CSC a letter stating that I'm not pursuing the K3? Will they purposely not 'touch' the file, anticipating the K3 process?

Please advise

Thank You!!


:thumbs: good luck if u pursue the cr-1 route
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-12 20:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS 230 Visa application
have a look at nvc flowchart too raja

here is the link

http://www.visajourn...wchart_v1-2.pdf
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-03 00:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS 230 Visa application

Hello Everyone

Anyone help please!
What happens to the DS230 application.
When petetional submits the application(Signed by applicant) , Do petetionar or Agent ge it back after review?
or the NVC forwards it to embassy?
Thanks




the form ds-230 is meant to be the beneficiarys biographic information
as soon as the nvc generates the iv processing fees of 380 dollar and the fee is accepted the nvc generated ds-230 packet and is send to the choice of agent the beneficiary selects
now the beneficiary fills up all the info in the form and sends it back to nvc
if the nvc doesnt need any rfe the case gets completed after the petioner also does his part of i-864 job,
have a look at the nvc shortcuts in this forum it will clear you doubts as too how the nvc processes the cases .
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-03 00:32:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)which form do I need...

RIMASH

Sorry about that mistake I am applying for CR/IR for my wife .....thank you for your information and help.



jmarwan

in case u are applyng for cr-1 / ir-1 your wife will need to sign the DS230 part 1 for sure. Depending on which country your wife is in, she may need to fill out part 2 (without signinig it) and submit both parts together. DS230 part 2 is always signed in front of the consulor officer during the interview.
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-07 07:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV Bill - Please help

Hi guys,

I have read that for the IV Bill the NVC will not accept personal checks. What exactly are personal checks in comparison to certified checks?

I know that when we sent the I-130, my husband used a check from his US bank.. But I don't know if it it was a personal or certified check since I don't know the difference.

Also, for the AOS Fee Bill, what can be used there?




Jasmin

my husband used money orders for the aos fee bill and also for my immigrant processing fee
dunno abt bank checks but money order helps for sure
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-03 14:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Barcode

is there any way to test the barcode, before you send it to NVC/







Hi everybody

I Think I we resize 'Barcade' picture it should work OR
it has standard size.
please advise




Raja ,
i didnt do the barcode work otherwise i would have really liked to help you ,
but i will only say one thing if u are not hundred percent sure to generate barcode u can end up delaying the case so pls be careful
tk care,
Mala .


Raja,

No way to "test" it. As long as you've followed the instructions exactly you should be fine. Again, if you are unsure, just wait for the offical bar code to come through the mail.


raja,
as deven told even i will suggest you to wait for official barcode if u are unsure
tk care .
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 16:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Barcode

Hi everybody

I Think I we resize 'Barcade' picture it should work OR
it has standard size.
please advise




Raja ,
i didnt do the barcode work otherwise i would have really liked to help you ,
but i will only say one thing if u are not hundred percent sure to generate barcode u can end up delaying the case so pls be careful
tk care,
Mala .
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-05 04:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)who gets the interview packet?

do you guys know who gets the interview packet?
thank you :thumbs:


A quick clarifications... the Choice of agent can either be the petitioner or the beneficary.

As for the interview packet, who actually receives it depends on the consulate itslef. Some consulates may send it to the Choice of agent (either the petitioner or the beneficary) and some consulates will send it to the beneficary regardless of who the choice of agent is.

In my case, I (the petitioner) was the choice of agent. We are going through the Mumbai consulate in India, and they will send the interview packet to the beneficary (they just sent it to her a couple of days ago) instead of the choice of agent (me - the petitioner).

So again, it just depends on the embassy.

Good luck



yes dev has given very good info
thanks to him
and good luck to 3sila
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-08 15:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)does I-864 need to be notarized???

hey guys! just wanna know if I864 needs to be notarized???
As far as I know, it does'nt..but as I was going thru the forum, i've read in one of the postings that I-864 should be notarized???pls help!!!!



i-184 need not be notarised .
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-04-10 21:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS 3032 Choice of Agent

Yes, if she emails about the Choice of Agent, she doesn't have to send in the original DS-3032.




thats true she just needs to send e mai lchoice of agent
hope that helps raja
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-03-25 14:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)i am so confused
i do understand his problem i being the beneficiary had same probs

fortunately my hubby was with me in india for 1 and half month and filled my ds-230 and i signed it :)
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-05-29 12:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Time Savers for NVC, plus Knowing your Case #


Do the barcodes on these forms that are generated work?

I can't get the DS-230 coversheet to open

I didn't use Jame's shortcuts but from all the members who have used them........yes it works.

I just checked and could open it. It will ask you to save or open. If you click on open, you can have a look at it........or save it to your computer and open it from there. Its a pdf file.



i am unable to open or download the ds-230 u have put as shortcut
is thr a prob with my comp. or is thr any special way to do it
someone told me that the size a-4 size of paper in india is diffrt than in america so should i tell my husband to snail mail me a form ?
thanks was just tryng to save my time :)
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-03-11 09:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswant to pursue I-130 DO i have to send I-129f

hello everyone....my wife sent the I-130 and we are waiting for the approval. my question is as follows:

if we want to pursue the I-130 as opposed to the K3, are we obliged to send the form I-129F too ....or no need

to send 1-129f as we decide to pursue I-130 ?

THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTION



hello hath ,

even i am in your same boat
if u dont want k-3 no need to send i-129f
i-130 is enough if you guys can wait like us ..

:)
doc_cuteFemaleIndia2007-03-04 09:46:00