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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Hello.

I am new to this forum, so I'd like to introduce myself. I have been living in Chile for 6 years, and I met my current husband almost three years ago. We just got married in December of 2011, and are now filling out the I-130. I have tried to read through and search the many helpful threads that this site has, but I am still unclear on a few things, and would like to ask for help.

First of all, I am a bit confused as to the addresses that should be listed in the forms. I saw this post, but am confused as to the answers given: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/348080-um-where-are-they-gonna-mail-my-noa1-2/

Both of us live together in Chile, and we will therefore have to apply through the Chicago Lockbox. So, on the application:

1) where it said "what is your address" on I-130, I listed our addres in Chile

2) where it says "where do you intend to live in the US on I-130, I listed my parents' address in Oregon

3) where it says "your relative's address abroad" on the I-130, I listed the same address as our current address here in Chile

4) on G-325A the 5 year address history, I listed only my addresses in Chile.

Also, I understand that in the I-864, in Part 4, to satisfy the Country of Domicile requirement, I will go with option "B. You are living abroad temporarily," and will send my bank statements and other information in order to prove that my country of domicile is in the US.

Am I doing this correctly? If so, where will the paperwork sent from UCSIS/Chicago Lockbox/NVC (NOA, etc.) arrive?

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And now my other question as to "proof of family relationship"...

I am wondering if it is helpful to send picture to show proof of family relationship. If so, what kind of pictures are best to send? I was planning on sending 2 pictures from our wedding, in which we appear with both of our families, a few pictures of us visiting my family in the US about 6 months ago (we weren't yet married), and a few more of the two of us with the people that will be writing our affidavits of a bona fide marriage. Would this work?

In any case, the pictures will by no means be everything. We are also sending the following documents:

1. Marriage certificate, translated

2. Family registry booklet, translated

3. Letter from our bank stating that we have had a joint banking account for 9 months (does not include current balance), translated

4. Print-out from another bank showing that we have had a joint savings account for 6 months (does not include current balance), translated

5. Wedding invitation in English

6. Rental agreement for our apartment, with both of our names (signed a year and a half ago), translated

7. Letter from our realtor stating that we have been living at our current apartment for the last year and a half, translated

8. Three affidavits: 2 from family, and one from a friend

Would this most likely be enough to prove our relationship?

And lastly, as the person who posted before me, I'm a bit confused as to the format for Affidavits depending on who is signing them and where. One will be from my mother, who lives in the US and is a US citizen. Another one is from a friend (who was a witness in our wedding), who is a US citizen but currently lives here in Chile. Another one will be from my mother in law, who is Chilean and lives in Chile. I understand that the one written by my mother in law must be translated, but do any of these need to be notarized? Can they all have the same format?

I understand that US citizens just need to put this text in order to avoid having to notarize: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date]". But what about non-US citizens?

Thanks very much in advance, I'd appreciate any and all feedback that you can give!

Leana

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Posted

You seem to be putting everything together well. And honestly, I wouldn't even bother with those affidavits. They seem to me too much trouble for what they are worth and it seems like you have WAY more evidence than you need (like living together for years)

Good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

Filed: Other Country: China
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  On 1/21/2012 at 6:00 PM, canadian_wife said:

You seem to be putting everything together well. And honestly, I wouldn't even bother with those affidavits. They seem to me too much trouble for what they are worth and it seems like you have WAY more evidence than you need (like living together for years)

Good luck

I agree. Also, don't worry about the I-864 now. It does not go in with the I-130 filing at this time. Include only what the I-130 indicates is filed together at this time. Read anything that appears after the words, "In addition to the required..." as NOT required.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Posted

Thanks so much for both of your responses!

Any feedback as to my address question? I am so confused in that sense about where the NOA will arrive and whether I can list my Chilean address.

Thanks!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

Filed: Other Country: China
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  On 1/22/2012 at 3:08 PM, lemayz said:

Thanks so much for both of your responses!

Any feedback as to my address question? I am so confused in that sense about where the NOA will arrive and whether I can list my Chilean address.

Thanks!

You have the addresses correct. Use the G1145 to get an email receipt. No need for the NOA1. You tell the truth about where you live, period.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Posted

Thanks pushbrk, but what do you mean about "no need for the NOA1?" Just that if I fill out the G1145 I will get both NOA1 and NOA2 via email? And the packet sent by the NVC after the NOA2, they will send that to my address abroad?

Thanks again!

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

Filed: Other Country: China
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  On 1/22/2012 at 7:38 PM, lemayz said:

Thanks pushbrk, but what do you mean about "no need for the NOA1?" Just that if I fill out the G1145 I will get both NOA1 and NOA2 via email? And the packet sent by the NVC after the NOA2, they will send that to my address abroad?

Thanks again!

You'll get an email notification with the same information as appears in the NOA1, so no need for the physical NOA1 or NOA2, for that matter. Frankly, it's too new a process for foreigners living abroad to be filing with the Chicago lockbox, to know where USCIS notices will be mailed. You can be the test case to know those answers. The concerns you have do not trump the need to tell the truth about where you live. Register for email updates and you'll know when your petition is approved. It isn't even clear to me whether your approved petition will go to NVC or to the Consulate. Maybe somebody who filed this way from abroad will know. If they've posted, I haven't seen it.

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Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Posted

Uy........really didn't want to be the guinea pig here, but I guess that is the only option :-(

Thanks again

Timeline:

Nov. 2008 - met my husband in Chile

May 2011 - engaged

Dec. 2011 - married

Feb. 20, 2012 - sent in I-130 packet from abroad

March 3, 2012 - NOA1

March 14, 2012 - NOA2

March 21, 2012 - NVC Received

April 4, 2012 - NVC Case Number Received

April 9, 2012 - AOS bill Paid

April 12(ish) - IV bill Paid

June 11, 2012 - AOS and IV packages received by NVC

June 18, 2012 - Checklist received from NVC (to send forms that I am not even supposed to have!)

June 20, 2012 - IV packet approved

June 26, 2012 - AOS Checklist response sent

July 18, 2012 - Case complete

August 23, 2012 - Medical Appointment

September 26, 2012 - Interview - supposedly approved but put on Administrative Processing :-(

October 18, 2021 - Received Visa

Dec. 13, 2012 - POE at Miami

Dec. 20, 2012 - received Social Security Card

Jan. 3, 2013 - received Greencard

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Posted

We will be guinea pigs together!

Dec 2007 - start of our relationship

Aug 2010 to present - Michelle in Chile

Sept 2011 - married in Chile

02/02/12 - I-130 sent

02/08/12 - NOA 1 emailed with WAC receipt #

02/15/12 - NOA 2, approved on USCIS my case status, no emails or mail yet to date

02/29/12 - AOS invoice/Choice of Agent/NVC Case #/IIN received from NVC by email

02/29/12 - gave email ID of beneficiary to NVC over phone

02/29/12 - emailed Choice of Agent DS-3032 to NVC, received auto-response

03/01/12 - Paid AOS fee online, status IN PROCESS

03/03/12 - AOS fee status PAID on payment portal

03/06/12 - DS-3032 accepted by NVC (email)

03/07/12 - DS-230 invoice fee from NVC (email)

03/08/12 - Paid DS-230 fee online, status IN PROCESS

03/10/12 - DS-230 fee status PAID on payment portal

06/07/12 - Case complete

07/11/12 - Interview

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Chile
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Posted (edited)
  On 6/26/2012 at 2:16 AM, sharfjon said:

Hello Leana,

I hope everything is going well for you. I'm currently filing the I-130 visa from Chile. Where did you obtain your marriage certificate and English translation

thank you,

Jonathan

Your marriage cert (assuming you married in chile) can be obtained at the civil registry (registro civil). The translation can be done by anyone you know, or you can send it to a company/professional. there are a lot of online translators, I know a chilean-US couple that used Fox translation.

Edited by jessicaruizw
 
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