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New to this. Do we really need a lawyer??

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Hi all!

We are almost ready to start the process for the IR1/CR1 visa (what does that stand for anyways?). I've done a lot of research on both CR1 and K3 visas and chose to go for the CR1 because my husband will be a permanent resident as soon as he gets here.

I wanted to know whether or not you used a lawyer and how did it go. Did it make a difference if you had one? Did you feel you needed one if you didn't? Was it enough that you had done your research and gotten help from this website?

Thank you!!! :no:

Mia

You dont need a lawyer, just read the instructions very carefully, most of the questions on the form is self explanatory, most questions are about your personal information. Just make sure to double check the checklist before you send out the packet and make sure you sign where you need to sign, one missed signature can cause a delay (RFE) on your case. Goodluck to you! :thumbs:

I-130 (Spouse of USC)

USCIS Stage

July 11 2011: Mailed from APO, AP address

July 16 2011: Delivered in Chicago Lock Box Facility

July 18 2011: Received notification via email with the receipt number NOA 1

July 25 2011: Received NOA1 (hard copy)

August 1 2011: Touched

February 16 2012: Approved!!!! (Received E-Mail from USCIS) NOA 2

It took 213 days before we got our NOA 2

NVC Stage

February 24 2012: NVC received the documents from USCIS

February 24 2012: Sent an email to NVC regarding DS 3032 (Assign an Agent)

February 27 2012: Case number assigned by National Visa Center

February 28 2012: Received an email from NVC telling me that they already received my DS 3032 (Assign an Agent) Now waiting for IIN

February 28 2012: Called NVC and I got my Invoice ID number, they told me to wait for the email before I can pay for it

February 29 2012: Received I-864/DS230 Invoice via E-Mail

February 29 2012: Paid I-864/IN PROCESS

February 29 2012: I-864 mailed from APO address (overseas)

March 1 2012: I-864 showing as PAID on the website

March 5 2012: I-864 Delivered at NVC (Portsmouth, NH)

March 8 2012: I-864 Approved!

April 8 2012: Sent DS 230

April 13 2012: Paid IV Bill (IN PROCESS)/NVC Received DS 230

April 17 2012: IV Bill showing as Paid on the website

May 3 2012: Case Completed (Interview date scheduled for 8th June 2012)

June 8 2012: Interview APPROVED!

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I post this every few months: --- VJ is a great DIY immigration portal, with an emphasis on 'Y' and 'D'. The guides are great, mostly (if only they'd kill the K-3 instructions) and the mento

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I'll answer this the way I always do. No one here knows you or your ability to fill out forms or follow directions. People have different skill sets, I can't hit a baseball but I can fill out forms.

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Telling someone they don't need a lawyer without knowing them and their circumstances is similar to telling someone their arm isn't broken without taking an x-ray.

 
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