passport

[StephanieM 60]

So I havent begun the process yet (I have no filed anything), but I was wondering when is the right time for my spouse to get a passport. He doesn't have one because he's never left his home country. Should I tell him to get one soon?

[jaz00mine 8]

Yeah, he will def need it, and birth certif translated for inital process

Edited April 17, 2011 by jaz00mine

[StephanieM 60]

Yeah, he will def need it, and birth certif translated for inital process

His BC to the english language? Right?

[jaz00mine 8]

Correct

[Ryan H 3,894]

but I was wondering when is the right time for my spouse to get a passport. He doesn't have one because he's never left his home country. Should I tell him to get one soon?

Yes, ASAP.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

So I havent begun the process yet (I have no filed anything), but I was wondering when is the right time for my spouse to get a passport. He doesn't have one because he's never left his home country. Should I tell him to get one soon?

Just curious, why haven't you filed?

[pushbrk 13,612]

Yeah, he will def need it, and birth certif translated for inital process

Neither a passport or birth certificate for the foreign spouse is needed for the initial process of filing the petition but both will be needed prior to the interview. There's no rush on either of them as they won't be needed until months after filing the petition.

[StephanieM 60]

Just curious, why haven't you filed?

I'm 21, a full time college student, so I've been waiting for the right time to do it, so that when he comes I can support him till he finds a job, move out and pay rent blah blah blah etc. Everything gets a little complicated when your a full time student and stiil depending on your parents for a lot. But we are finally getting married in August, yippie!

[MrTee12 64]

I'm 21, a full time college student, so I've been waiting for the right time to do it, so that when he comes I can support him till he finds a job, move out and pay rent blah blah blah etc. Everything gets a little complicated when your a full time student and stiil depending on your parents for a lot. But we are finally getting married in August, yippie!

I would strongly recommend you take your time before you file. I'm not too much order than you, but I was working full time for several years and saved up a good amount of money. This process is costly, especially for someone whose 21 and just finishing college. Make sure you research the cost of everything before you begin. Here's a link below listing the the total cost from beginning to end. Note, this doesn't include the cost of the wedding, communicating with your husband, traveling to see him, or sending him any monetary gifts. Be prepared to send up or close to $1,000. I wish you two the best.

Cost comparison guide:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Thread about the costs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/226721-question-cr-1-how-much-is-total-cost-from-beginning-to-end/

[StephanieM 60]

I would strongly recommend you take your time before you file. I'm not too much order than you, but I was working full time for several years and saved up a good amount of money. This process is costly, especially for someone whose 21 and just finishing college. Make sure you research the cost of everything before you begin. Here's a link below listing the the total cost from beginning to end. Note, this doesn't include the cost of the wedding, communicating with your husband, traveling to see him, or sending him any monetary gifts. Be prepared to send up or close to $1,000. I wish you two the best.

Cost comparison guide:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Thread about the costs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/226721-question-cr-1-how-much-is-total-cost-from-beginning-to-end/

thanks, those links are helpful.

Yes, I've been doing plenty of research, and have a pretty good idea of how costly this process is, which is why we've waited a while. Luckily, I go to a university that allows us to do co-op (work in your field every other semester to gain experience) so I make pretty decent money during that period since I don't have to worry about classes. My fiancee has also been working pretty hard (although he doesn't make much) to help out with things, so I think we are gonna be okay. We are not having a ceremonial wedding, just going to a judge, and we try to keep it low key when I go visit so we don't go crazy spending money. I figured we'll get married, have him come here, both of us work very hard for a couple years, then we can have all the fun we want. Right now our priority is to be together, and making it.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

I'm 21, a full time college student, so I've been waiting for the right time to do it, so that when he comes I can support him till he finds a job, move out and pay rent blah blah blah etc. Everything gets a little complicated when your a full time student and stiil depending on your parents for a lot. But we are finally getting married in August, yippie!

Thanks for the clarification. So, actually, you are single. See, I thought from your original post that you were already married (since you stated "my spouse"). In which case, it makes sense that you have not filed seeing that you have not even gotten married yet!

I agree with Mr.T in that this process is very expensive -the current state of my checking account can attest to that And also very difficult in terms of making a long distance relationship work. Also, the fact that you are very young, still living with your parents, and going to college full-time will make the process harder. Yet, if you are both in love and devoted to one another, you will eventually succeed.

I wish you both the best!

[StephanieM 60]

Thanks for the clarification. So, actually, you are single. See, I thought from your original post that you were already married (since you stated "my spouse"). In which case, it makes sense that you have not filed seeing that you have not even gotten married yet!

I agree with Mr.T in that this process is very expensive -the current state of my checking account can attest to that And also very difficult in terms of making a long distance relationship work. Also, the fact that you are very young, still living with your parents, and going to college full-time will make the process harder. Yet, if you are both in love and devoted to one another, you will eventually succeed.

I wish you both the best!

Yeah I need to get the terminology right. Thanks for the kind words.

[Ashley_Armando 1]

yep, definitely apply for it now, especially if it takes a while to get it or you run into snags along the way.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Yeah I need to get the terminology right. Thanks for the kind words.

I have a personal problem when people call their boyfriend, girlfriend, fiance, fiancee, baby's daddy, or baby's momma their "spouse" (esposo o esposa). It is particularly important to use the correct terminology here (VJ) in order to get accurate answers.