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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 Forms
I knew it wow

One more question so with DS230 form, i need to submit copy of police clearance record right?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-03-10 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 Forms
Thanks so much

Can i submit a completed and signed scanned DS230 FORM to save money with mailing this form to west africa ?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-03-10 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 230 Forms
Hello All,

Is this link the right form to use for http://www.state.gov...ation/81807.pdf

and does anyone have the link for I-864

I want to start filling this forms while i wait for NVC to assign a case number
shefeMaleNigeria2013-03-10 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot an I-72 with nothing checked?!
What else proofs that you are a US Citizen beside your US Passport?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-03-17 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR/CR1, Federal Taxes, Married Filing Seperately
Speedwell,,

Thank you so much someone on this forum was telling me it was wrong filing as head of household but my tax preparer told me i can file as head of household.

Here is a link to the topic http://www.visajourn...ax/page__st__30
shefeMaleNigeria2013-04-03 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR/CR1, Federal Taxes, Married Filing Seperately

1. You can't declare your spouse as an exemption if you are married filing separately. Sorry.
2. If you have other dependents (kids, dependent parent, etc.) and your spouse has not made any income in the US or lived in the US for at least 6 months, you can file Head of Household (filing as if single head of household even though you are married, and this is OK per the IRS). You still can't take your spouse as an exemption.
3. If you file an extension, you are still on the hook to pay the tax you think you will owe by the deadline date of April 15. You can claim it back later with your late filing, but if you don't pay, you can get hit with a penalty.

See my earlier thread on filing while your spouse is in immigration proceedings.



Do you have documentation or a link for people who filed as Head of Household where their spouse has not made any income in the US or lived in the US for at least 6 months ?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-04-03 14:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2012 tax transcripts available now...
So in plain language you have to bring the tax for 2012 to the interview just in case they ask for it.
shefeMaleNigeria2013-04-04 05:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2012 tax transcripts available now...

If you sign/send the I-864 prior to April 15, then 2011 is still valid as the most recent. The cut off is tax filing deadline day.


But during the interview you will need to show 2012 tax transcript ?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-04-03 19:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGhana interview- should petitioner attend?
But they don't let the petitioner in during the Interview?
shefeMaleNigeria2013-03-30 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 got 10 year green card

update: received a notice from immigration that there was a mistake on my wife's green card 10 days after we saw the mistake and returned it. The notice had a different address than the one we were initially told to send it to. Hope we get a new one.....

 

Aluk,

 

What address did you mail the green card to ?? and  did you receive a new one already ?


shefeMaleNigeria2013-11-13 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 got 10 year green card

update: received a notice from immigration that there was a mistake on my wife's green card 10 days after we saw the mistake and returned it. The notice had a different address than the one we were initially told to send it to. Hope we get a new one.....

 

 

 

 If you guys got a letter from them  that is good 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-08-23 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 got 10 year green card

I guess the people who pinrted this cards  needs to be fired.

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-08-15 20:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 got 10 year green card

My wife got the CR1 green card that expires in 10 years so my question is why should we return it back ?


shefeMaleNigeria2013-08-13 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending incorrect Green Card to Texas address (split topic)

My wife received her green card after send it to the address above.

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-11-28 15:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending incorrect Green Card to Texas address (split topic)

Guys,

 

My wife send an  email to tem choosing option 2 to have the card exchnage in person in which thye replied back that we will receive email instructions before Nov 22nd so yesterday we sent an email to them about no receiving an email and today they responded with the following

 

"Thank you for your email.  Unfortunately, we are no longer able to exchange your incorrect conditional Permanent Resident Card for a new card in-person at a USCIS Application Support Center. 

 

However, you are still able to exchange your current incorrect card by mail by sending it to the address shown below by November 22, 2013.  You should receive your new corrected card within 5-7 days after we receive your current card.

 

If you want to ensure that USCIS has received your incorrect card, please mail the card by certified mail or another type of mail that will allow you to confirm delivery to USCIS in a timely fashion.  Upon receipt of your current card, USCIS will issue you a new card and send it to your current mailing address.

 

Please return your card to USCIS at the address shown below as soon as possible to ensure prompt processing of your new Permanent Resident Card.  We will process your new Permanent Resident Card as soon as we receive your incorrect card.

                    

Please mail your current card to the following address by November 22, 2013:

 

USCIS

Texas Service Center

Attn: CRU

4141 N. St, Augustine Rd.

Dallas, Texas 75227

 

 

Did anyone send the green card to the address above  and have received it with no problems..  please someone respond urgently.

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-11-13 07:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPayment of 165USD IV fee via USCIS - ELIS

This topic was very informative and i have just finished paying my wife's immigration fee.

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-06-27 05:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPayment of 165USD IV fee via USCIS - ELIS

Thanks

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-06-23 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPayment of 165USD IV fee via USCIS - ELIS

The site is up now

 

what are required to setup an account, do they ask for alien number or case number and   can a petitioner pay instead of the beneficiary ?

 


shefeMaleNigeria2013-06-23 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2?

After almost 21 after receiving NOA1 I checked my status today and I saw this:

 

Post Decision Activity

On October 30, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

I also received a letter in the e-mail... is this NOA2?

Yes it is NOA2, congrats


chelseliaFemaleDominican Republic2013-11-04 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStart of my journey
Sooooo today is four months from my first NOA I'm doing ok i guess. Just wanted to ck in!
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-05-24 01:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStart of my journey
Thank you for all the welcomes.
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-04-19 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStart of my journey
Hello My Name is Gilda and I first wanted to say that this website is so informative and gives me the strength to continue on the journey on waiting for approval of my I-129f. I recieved my NO1 letter January 24, 2011. I know it is still very soon to start saying that this process takes a long time but I have been in this relationship for almost two years so maybe then you can understand. You may ask why I waited so long after he proposed in June 2010 to send out the packet but this is a very important decision and that is why I waited till after my mom met my fiancee and new this is what I wanted. All the information you guys put on here is great. I will make sure to fill you in on updates in my case as soon as I get them. Good luck to everyone still waiting. Our time will come!
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-04-17 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY AN NOA2 WOOHOO!
Congratulations hope all else goes well. I also received a text message yesterday at 3:30 about my decision. :dance: :D
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-09 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
Thanks guys you all have been a lot of help and support. If someone can tell me how to find out what happens next somewhere on here. Thanks again!
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-08 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved
I was just talking to my boss at work when i got to my office and I see a text that I have new information from USCIS and then I opened my email saying it was approved. Still know I have a wait but it is very exciting when I thought that my stack of papers were just waiting on someones desk. Now for the next few steps!!!!! Petition approved June 8, 2011

Edited by G&G In LOve, 08 June 2011 - 04:54 PM.

G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-08 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long was your wait...
145 days since sent out papers and recipt day I dont know how much longer it will take. Vermont center....

Edited by G&G In LOve, 25 May 2011 - 04:48 PM.

G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-05-25 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED soooo HAPPY!!!!!
How long should I wait to hear if the packet four for my fiancee has been sent and who should I call. I got my NAO2 on June 8, 2011. Your information would be appreciated!!!

Also congratulations to all those who have received their NOA2!!

Edited by G&G In LOve, 01 July 2011 - 01:52 PM.

G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-07-01 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2011 Filers!!!
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Yay, just had my interview, everything went very smooth (apart from the long wait for the family of 7 in front of me that didn't have their paper work in order, didn't know they had to pay $5000, and in general just needed a lot of time), and I was told that I'd have my visa in the mail in about a week! :)

The only questions they asked me where "where did you two meet? when did you meet? what work does she/you do?", and he commented a bit on the age difference (11 years), but didn't really question it or anything.
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Whos older????
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-20 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2011 Filers!!!
Can someone add me to the January filers thanks
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-04-30 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2011 Filers!!!
Hey I'm a January filer myself January 24, 2011 is the date of my NO1. Hope to hear something soon. My file has not been touched or anything like that. I just returned from seeing my fiance and miss him terribly. Hope I hear something soon. Glad there are others out there understanding what I'm going thru.
G&G In LOveFemaleDominican Republic2011-04-30 22:42:00
PhilippinesCheaper to send Documents
I just tried lbc, and it arrived 4 days. It is also cheaper and delivered right to your doorstep. Johnny air has good rates too but ypu have to pick it up at their office.
OctagonNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-12 06:15:00
PhilippinesProblem with ex
Hi guys, thanks for the answers. I was married to him and filed divorce here. He can't move on and he keeps giving me hard time with the kids. He was even trying to extort money from me. He really though that people in the US are just picking money everywhere.
OctagonNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-30 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

Hi Tenzy,
If you don't mind, could you please tell us what your RFE was for ?
 
Thanks


My RFE stated that I need to submit a copy of original marriage certificate & along with copy of English translated of the marriage certificate. I am confused now because my marriage certificate is already in English so I submitted a copy of thT. I'm speaking with a lawyer tomorrow :)

Edited by Tenzy, 01 September 2014 - 11:10 AM.

TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-09-01 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

hello everyone,

 

I Placed service request and I received a response today. This is what it said.... they gave me absolutely no information other than my case is pending adjudication. I feel like this is going to take forever!!!

 

*EDITED because it was long* 

 

 

I feel you..:( This process is killing me & my hubby as well...So sad that they don't give you a definite answer. 


TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-29 16:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

 
 
Hey, I received an RFE and was so puzzled as to what they were requesting as I sent a very complete package. Somehow they lost my passport pictures so they asked for those again, once I sent them in I got an approval a week later. Hoping the same for you.


That's exactly what I was thinking in my head yesterday that I sent in a complete package. Everything was there. So why are they asking for RFE? Anyways I hope my RFE turns out same as yours. I will be more than happy then. Thank you for the response. Feeling a bit better since yesterday.

TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-27 07:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers
Thanks guys :) I really need your prayers for us. Waiting eagerly for the letter so that I can reply to the RFE ASAP. We can do this!!!
TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-27 07:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

What did they ask you for?


Idk..that's wat I want to know?? My status just changed. I signed up for electronic notification. I can't believe they didn't email or text me. Anyways, I checked website. So I should receive the letter in 2-3 days. Let's see. Hope for best?

TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-26 18:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers
Nvm. I just checked & got an RFE? So pissed...ughhhh-.-
TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-26 17:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

You can call them and ask for Service Request. Your PD is 3-25-14 and their computer show they working on 3-16-14 cases. I think they gonna ask you for wait.


Yes I received noa1 on 25th but my PD is 3/24/14. How did u knew that they are working on 3/16/14?. Yeah Im going to wait 2 weeks & if nothing happens by next week. I will start calling them. Thanks :)

TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-26 17:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2014 i-130 filers

I put SR on Phone

Okay so call the USCIS number & talk to a customer representative? Thank you for the quick reply

Edited by Tenzy, 26 August 2014 - 03:07 PM.

TenzyNot TellingIndia2014-08-26 15:06:00