CR1 starting process

[jasonhard23 0]

Hey guys, I have some question about the CR-1 visa and I will apreciate so much if I can get the answer from you.

My wife is the US citizen and living in Texas and Im spanish, living here in Spain.

She is ready to send the I-130 with the additional information, here is where I have some question:

Do I need to send her my brith certificate (or a photocopy?)? If I do, has to be traslate to english?

Apart of that, any tips or advice about the whole process? And do you know how long is taking the process right now?

Thank you so much for your time.

Jaime.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

No it is no longer required at the uscis stage but will be at your next step the nvc, tips ? Have patience honestly haha . On average it is taking 12-14 months from start to finish . Good luck .

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

She does not need your birth certificate and translation until she sends in the AOS/IV package at the NVC stage.

[jasonhard23 0]

Thanks for the reply, and my birth certificate has to be traslated, or just send and copy from the original in spanish?

[JohnandMhay 13]

Thanks for the reply, and my birth certificate has to be traslated, or just send and copy from the original in spanish?

Translated if in other than Englsh

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

Read the guides. Read the government websites. Make at least two copies of everything....one for her file and one for your file that you take with you to the interview. Stay organized.

Time frames are variable....I would say 8 months to 14 months. If you do a good job submitting your paperwork and avoid RFE's and get a few lucky breaks, you could easily be done in 10 months.

I would message people who have recently complete the process. I have found people to be more forthcoming with help when I addressed them individually as opposed to the large group setting.

There is very little bad advice at VisaJourney, but some is definitely better than others.

Edited May 16, 2015 by Moustafa/Crystal

[jasonhard23 0]

Thank you guys, it looks a long process so step by step, I will try to contact to some people who did this not long time ago.

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

You never send in originals unless specifically asked to do so. All documents that are not in English need to be translated into English.

You will take your original birth certificate with the translation to the interview.

[jasonhard23 0]

You never send in originals unless specifically asked to do so. All documents that are not in English need to be translated into English.

You will take your original birth certificate with the translation to the interview.

And how do I get the traslation done? Any specific place?

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

Wherever you want...you just have to attach a statement that says the person who translated the document is competent to do so. There is an example of the letter on this site...or you go pay to have it translated. It is up to you.

[marriedguy 34]

Send only photocopies, along with translation. also need to put a translators letter.

Hey guys, I have some question about the CR-1 visa and I will apreciate so much if I can get the answer from you.

My wife is the US citizen and living in Texas and Im spanish, living here in Spain.

She is ready to send the I-130 with the additional information, here is where I have some question:

Do I need to send her my brith certificate (or a photocopy?)? If I do, has to be traslate to english?

Apart of that, any tips or advice about the whole process? And do you know how long is taking the process right now?

Thank you so much for your time.

Jaime.

[Ryan H 3,790]

OP, check with the US Embassy in Madrid as to what document translation requirements are. For a sizable number of countries, document translations are not required if the language of the document is in the official language of the country.

Edited May 16, 2015 by Ryan H

[ABDyJLSO 9]

For Madrid they say that documents in English or Spanish are fine. We, however, sent English translations per the warning in Saylin's NVC guide that there have been cases that have gotten checklists for not translating, despite instructions to the contrary. We didn't take any chances.

We're just about finished with the process if there's anything you'd like to ask. Si prefieres español mándame un privado