ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long until green card is received?
so hopefully i dont sound like a complete nut when i say this, but am i right in saying that i DONT need a sepeate form for employment auth. prior to going to the USA?

i mean, along the CR-1 process, i am applying for perm residency so all i need when i arrive is my stamp in my passport and to get my SSC and then my Green Card and i can work?

woo hoo!

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mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-05 21:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm G325a help
Hey guys while we are on the topic, I hand wrote every form... Is that going to be ok?

There were of course four copies of this form but I hand wrote all the answers four times over.
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-07 08:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much time to stay in her country?
if she gets her visa (someone correct me if im wrong) cant you leave straight away?

if so, then yes, plenty of time if you are getting her a flight out with you... is that what you meant?

good luck smile.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-05 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOne step closer
woo hoo congrats!! good.gif kicking.gif star_smile.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-03 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Poster. Waiting for NOA2 from CSC
i cant even imagine how scary that must be! i hope that you get news soon. surely they could speed it up considering the circumstances but you know all the red tape people have to go through.... ho hum.

good luck and keep in touch... i am always on here.. i am happy to chat if needed

where in the states are you from?

xox
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 01:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Poster. Waiting for NOA2 from CSC
hi tara, im donna, lovely to hear your story, i also have my NOA1 and am waiting on number 2!

i hope that things settle down there and you can get back to the US safely. i am lucky to be waiting in a safe country.

i am in australia and my hubby is the USC.

good luck on your journey, i wish you and ali all the very best xox

Edited by mrsemcee, 08 July 2009 - 12:54 AM.

mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 00:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis the i-134 and i-864 the same thing??
QUOTE (L179 @ Jul 8 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Depends on what you are filing.
I134 is for fiance visa
I-864 is for K3/AOS or I-130


yup got that. thanks.

i am filing a cr-1 so i am using the i-864. i just wanted to know what the i-134 was. thanks. ive got it now.

mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis the i-134 and i-864 the same thing??
wonderous!!! that is what i was after. i thought it MIGHT be for K1 purposes. the i-134 i mean.

i am glad you answered.. thank youuu!! whistling.gif good.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis the i-134 and i-864 the same thing??
hi all,

just thinking ahead of time.. i know i have to put in an i-864, but then i saw stuff about an i-134 which sounds similar? what is this? is this in place of an i-864 or is this another form which needs to be filled out later?

i am creating a new post as i cannot find any info on the difference between the two...
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to send I-130 package, but have several questions
i think it looks pretty good to me. i didnt even put in this much info... so good luck!

and yeh i agree, dont put in the red tape stuff. xox
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-08 01:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 - which service center
QUOTE (amy83 @ Jul 10 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, we just filed the I-130 sent it to the chicago p.o box. what im wondering is when i look at waiting times it depends upon the service center...how do I know what service center will be processing our petition? I can't seem to find it out? Im from canada, and husband is from PA. Thanks smile.gif


well mine was meant to go to Vermont but when I got noa1 it's at California so it could go anywhere but you'll know when you get noa1
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-10 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan you file for CR-1 while husband is in the USA visiting?
Hi there and welcome.

I think you can do it but best to call and ask? I did a similar thing, well my US husband was visiting me in Australia (and still is til next week) when we filed our cr1 so I called the US embassy to make sure it was ok, turns out it's fine as long as I'm in Australia for the final process...

Good luck!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 04:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccination Records
Ok thanks. I'll check it out...
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccination Records
This is handy info..

Just one thing, should I get all the vaccines I need before my medical or do they do what's needed on the day?

I don't have a vaccine history so I'm going to get a blood test soon to see what I had done when I was younger.
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 22:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR-1 / CR-1 filers for the month of June
Hi there, there is a June filers thread already... you are welcome to join us.


mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-13 07:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
BUmp!

Moderators! Where are you? Can we remove that number please?!

mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT my Interview Date ... in 4 months only
Good on you! Best of luck for the interview!!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-11 04:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust some FYIs
wonderful! i am so glad for you that it is flying along!!! smile.gif

you know you have been a big help to me, and others im sure.. so right back at you babe!!! smile.gif

take care and keep filling us in on your progress.. i for one love hearing about it, considering i am stuck back at noa1 stage hehe

xox
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-14 00:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrustration has kicked in....
QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Jul 14 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Armin @ Jul 14 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm becoming frustrated with this process. Every day I check USCIS - though I have signed up for email notification - to see if there is any good news.
My wife is in Iran and you probably know about the situation there. I'm just praying to get her out of the country ASAP, safe and sound. sad.gif
What can/should I do?



All you can do is wait. DON'T rely on the emails from USCIS. My case is already complete and I have an interview scheduled and the USCIS site STILL has the last info as of 3/5 when the NOA1 was generated.



Does that mean you only found out via mail or did you phone them? I'm just wondering koz your timeline is so quick!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-14 18:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother question about changing spouse's last name
I just went to the passport office yesterday to change my passport to my married name so I am ahead of the process AND my green card is in the correct name!!

I suggest if anyone is going to change their passport name do it asap koz it is going to take about 6 weeks for my new passport to arrive!!!

Donna xxx
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-16 02:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPASSED MEDICAL EXAMS!!!
omg they check your butt?!?! haha. yikes. i am nervous now!

i cant wait til this part is over with. gives me another reason to start losing weight so i am healthier for it! i think i have high blood pressure at the moment.

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mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-15 22:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent CSC processing times
BLERGH!

i choose not to believe itand then maybe in my little fairy brain i will get approved prior to then hehe

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mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-17 00:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI know I'm gonna get an RFE
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Jul 17 2009, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, I sent in the DS230, on the line where it asks to list adresses, my husband didnt fill anything in for his current address. I mean he wrote the date that he moved in there, but he didn't note "present" for the end date, just left it blank. So my question is, should I have him just fix it and send it to me now? Or do you think I should wait until we get the RFE incase theres other mistakes and he would have to send something else as well???


oh I an stressing about a possible rfe too but we should just wait and if it happens it happens..

mine is on my I-130 as I did all the forms perfectly but then I was confused and put an I-129f for the k3 visa when I actually didn't need to send that form as I'm following cr-1

Arrgh! Silly me!

I have noa1 but I'm stressing about noa2

good luck, I think if your gut feeling says contact them, then do so... Otherwise just wait it out xx
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 03:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid I do
I feel naked right now koz I got my passport chopped up this week as I changed it to my married name finally!

In Australia if you do it within the first yr of marriage it's free!

Lgg I think you've done it right!! smile.gif

I've made sure absolutely everything is in my married name now!!!!

Ahh the joys of paperwork!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPicture and fingerprint with CR-1 Green-Card???
Did you get a hair cut or change the color dramatically?

I know I sound silly but I had issues at customs with my Aussie passport when I had black hair and the passport I had white blonde!!! Hehe

thank goodness I'm updating my photo with my married name!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal or Certified????
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 18 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mrsemcee- You definitely can get a copy from them. I just got a copy of my grandmother's marriage certificate (for fun) from 1952.

Check here: http://chfs.ky.gov/d...ital/mdcert.htm for the form and fees. He can order it by phone or mail.


Hehe for fun?? Awesome!!!! smile.gif

QUOTE (el extranjero @ Jul 18 2009, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i made the mistake of not understanding the entry "Certified copy of an original" headbonk.gif . I sent a Photocopy of the "Certified copy of an original". So I received a letter / Check List from the NVC requesting again a " Original or Certified copy of an original" of the Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate. I called NVC and they told me just to send the Certified copy of an original, not a Photocopy of it along with the translation (again). NVC mentioned it would take another 2 - 3 to process.


ohhh damn! I'll remember that, thanks for sharing!

QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 18 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mrsemcee- You definitely can get a copy from them. I just got a copy of my grandmother's marriage certificate (for fun) from 1952.

Check here: http://chfs.ky.gov/d...ital/mdcert.htm for the form and fees. He can order it by phone or mail.


Hehe for fun?? Awesome!!!! smile.gif

QUOTE (el extranjero @ Jul 18 2009, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i made the mistake of not understanding the entry "Certified copy of an original" headbonk.gif . I sent a Photocopy of the "Certified copy of an original". So I received a letter / Check List from the NVC requesting again a " Original or Certified copy of an original" of the Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate. I called NVC and they told me just to send the Certified copy of an original, not a Photocopy of it along with the translation (again). NVC mentioned it would take another 2 - 3 to process.


ohhh damn! I'll remember that, thanks for sharing!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal or Certified????
That's a great help thanks! I just emailed him so I'll let you know when I've managed to get a copy!


mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal or Certified????
silly question, but we got married in the USA and i was wondering, can my husband who is in the US now, get a certified copy of our marriage certificate from the issuing agency (the courthouse) if i have the original here in Australia?

i mean, do they just give ANOTHER copy of the marriage certificate to him, certified as coming from their offices?

thanks guys!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-18 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI don't know about you guys
Overwhelming indeed!

I'm soooo wanting a noa2.....

Arghhhhh!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-17 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Advice for K3/CR1
QUOTE (imaisha @ Jul 21 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes do the CR-1.

Ignore the paperwork you get from the embassy. Follow the I-130 through NVC.


what exactly do you mean by "ignore"??

Wouldn't it be bad to ignore paperwork sent back?
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-21 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 to CR1 flip unsuccessful
Yeah that's what I did smile.gif oops!

Thanks for the advice x
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-21 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 to CR1 flip unsuccessful
Guys this might sound naive to you all as you're all at the completion of your vj but I sent all my i130 stuff to uscis and got noa1 in June, annnd I've sent just the i129f form along with the i130 package.

I'm hoping they send it back to me telling me I can't send it there.... But if they send it back approved do I have to do all the k3 stuff or do I ignore the k3 stuff and continue on with cr1????

I keep asking this question but I'm really not clear on what the heck to do!!!

Maybe I need a dummy guide haha!!!
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-21 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for a stressed friend
aaWww thanks smile.gif

you're awesome, no wonder your hubby loves you so much hehe
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 01:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion for a stressed friend
K, you are so sweet to help me, thank you muchly!!!

I hope it all goes smoothly after this stuff up on my part...

I feel less stressed reading the wonderful replies everyone has given both here and in other threads.
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-21 17:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespassport with old last name
i went and got my passport changed before i reached the NVC process.. i am going to the sydney consulate but i wanted to be sure it was all streamlined.

i ordered my passport only a week ago, and they've already emailed to say its approved and on its way to me in the mail!

if only the CR1 process was that quick hehe

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i personally cant WAIT to see my married name on my passport biggrin.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 07:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresassistance on co sponsor who is retired
Lol well if you made it, then I'll add the licences juuuust in case! smile.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresassistance on co sponsor who is retired
Thanks for that.

I'll get them to photocopy their licences then....

I thought their current addresses would be enough proof on the tax returns but I'll do that also...

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mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresassistance on co sponsor who is retired
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Jul 22 2009, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I get a 1099R each year for retirement income.

thank you thats great. i think thats what she mentioned she had over the phone. wonderful. now i can sort that out.

oh one more thing, do you know if i need proof of his citizenship? if so, is a notarised photocopy of his birth certificate ok? (i mean for the co sponsor)

Edited by mrsemcee, 22 July 2009 - 07:22 AM.

mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresassistance on co sponsor who is retired
hi guys,

i have been looking at past posts on the topic of the assistance of a co sponsor who is retired.

i know i can use one, that's fine, and i have my wonderful, yet annoyingly ####### mother in law helping me get together my father in laws details ahead of the NVC process so i have the photocopies of the IRS W2 and whatever the other form is ready....

i have all my hubbys ones for the past 3 years, and apparently my mother in law has 3 yrs of tax info for my father in law (who is the retired co sponsor)

my query is, what exactly are the forms called in the US for a retired person? i want to be SURE before she calls me tomorrow night, as she is asking me what exact forms i need, and apparently a retired person doesnt have a W2, its named something else???

can a US based person let me in on the secrets of the US tax returns?!?!

i just basically want to know the language to speak in when i tell her what she needs to photocopy as she is getting on in life and is REALLY hard to talk to about all this and i want to just say in simple terms its the "BLAH BLAH form" and she will then hopefully understand.

ahhh the joys of doing everything from AUSTRALIA! tongue.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 06:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIt's soooo frustrating
oh i am SOOO like you, on here and on the USCIS website and my case has only just begun.

hang in there... lots of luck and best wishes coming your way biggrin.gif
mrsemceeFemaleAustralia2009-07-22 08:15:00