Can I process my own CR1 visa?

[Shar Maine 0]

Hi I just want to ask if I can process my cr1 visa here in ph even I’m just the beneficiary of my petitioner husband since I have all the requirements needed for the application.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Shar Maine

[Roel 7,191]

Well, you can fill up the forms sure, you'll still need signatures and documents from your petitioner. You can't just apply on your own.

And CR1 visa will be process in the US, since that's where you have to send it.

[Shar Maine 0]

Thanks . Coz my husband is thinking to hire rapidvisa ph to do all the paperworks for us so he thought me doing the visa process on my own is fine. 

[Noe&Estella 57]

31 minutes ago, Shar Maine said:

Hi I just want to ask if I can process my cr1 visa here in ph even I’m just the beneficiary of my petitioner husband since I have all the requirements needed for the application.

You can help your husband with the forms and proofs of bonafide marriage but he has to file the petition ( Form I-130 ). My husband was willing to pay the service of RapidVisa because when I went over the forms, they're not really complicated. We decided to do it on our own. Reading the guides and with help of the people on this forum, we made it. 

[Shar Maine 0]

6 minutes ago, Noe&Estella said:

You can help your husband with the forms and proofs of bonafide marriage but he has to file the petition ( Form I-130 ). My husband was willing to pay the service of RapidVisa because when I went over the forms, they're not really complicated. We decided to do it on our own. Reading the guides and with help of the people on this forum, we made it. 

Thank you for that info estella 😊 

[geowrian 22,335]

One can use RapidVisa, but one should not ignore doing their own due diligence. This is your case, not theirs, and it is not one that is wise to go through without doing your own homework and understanding the forms and process. There is no "set it and forget it" approach (without considerable risks).

 

Read the guides. Review the forms. Study the instructions for each form. Ask questions.

Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Edited August 21, 2018 by geowrian

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

49 minutes ago, Shar Maine said:

Thanks . Coz my husband is thinking to hire rapidvisa ph to do all the paperworks for us so he thought me doing the visa process on my own is fine. 

we used RapidVisa during our K1, I found them to be a total waste of time and money, if you are organized and can follow the instructions provided here, you can save the fee and probably a bit of money too

[Noe&Estella 57]

1 minute ago, Shar Maine said:

Thank you for that info estella 😊 

You're welcome. My husband and I thought we'd be together within 6-7 months the soonest based on the RapidVisa estimates but it took us almost a year and that's because we didn't have any problems. I don't know if they have updated  that in their website now that the processing times has change. 

[Shar Maine 0]

What is exactly the Rapidvisa can do for the visa Application then ? Coz I thought they can prepare all the forms for us and all we have to do it to sign every forms that needs our signature. 

[geowrian 22,335]

18 minutes ago, Shar Maine said:

What is exactly the Rapidvisa can do for the visa Application then ? Coz I thought they can prepare all the forms for us and all we have to do it to sign every forms that needs our signature. 

You need to provide them with all the same information that just gets entered into the forms.

They can review the forms for missing and potentially incorrect information. They can guide you on the steps in the process. They can suggest common forms of evidence to provide with the petition and/or application.

Most of all, they can separate you from your wallet.

 

Many people have used RapidVisa fine. Most haven't had an issue AFAIK. Some have had some major issues with the paperwork and they left them out to dry without taking any responsibility. I don't say that as an attack on them...just stating that sometimes it does happen which is all the more reason that whatever you decide to do, you need to remain on top of the case, know the process, and study. This applies for any service or even attorneys to help you with your journey.

 

Edited August 21, 2018 by geowrian

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

you fill out the forms online, you sign them, then mail to them, they review them for completeness and you exchange with them until they are happy, then they ship them to the lockbox. You do all the work, they are good for answering questions but for the price you pay is it worth it when you can get the same answers here

[C&AH 104]

We opted to use the funds that would have otherwise gone to Rapid Visa, the Visa Coach,  or even an attorney to prepare our documents.  I watched a YouTube instructional video that guided me through filling out the forms. After completion,  I put the forms aside for two days and went back to review them with fresh eyes to make sure that I didn't miss anything. Another option is to have someone else (preferably a fairly well educated person) you know and trust look over them to make sure everything is filled in correctly. I've heard mixed reviews about Rapid Visa but we just found their services to be unnecessary. Also, you have a wealth of information here on VJ! Good luck on your journey. 

[pushbrk 12,105]

If the US Citizen is willing, able, and committed to do the necessary diligent study of form instructions and guides here, there's every reason to be confident in doing it yourselveS.  The information for all forms MUST come from the two of you though, whether you hire somebody or not.  Some services make it easier than others.  The easier they make it for you, the more it costs.  You get what you pay for.  (Usually) 😀

[C&AH 104]

1 hour ago, C&AH said:

We opted to use the funds that would have otherwise gone to Rapid Visa, the Visa Coach,  or even an attorney to prepare our documents.  I watched a YouTube instructional video that guided me through filling out the forms. After completion,  I put the forms aside for two days and went back to review them with fresh eyes to make sure that I didn't miss anything. Another option is to have someone else (preferably a fairly well educated person) you know and trust look over them to make sure everything is filled in correctly. I've heard mixed reviews about Rapid Visa but we just found their services to be unnecessary. Also, you have a wealth of information here on VJ! Good luck on your journey. 

I meant to say that we opted to use the funds that would have otherwise gone to a third party for travel. After all, face time adds a lot of weight to your case. Besides, I want to spend as much time as possible with my wife.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

unless your case is unusually complicated or has issues, there is no reason to hire a third party to write your answers for you in a form, which is all they do. It also leaves room for more typos and errors. They dont care about your petition like you do. 

 

and if your case IS complicated or unusual, it would be best to hire a reputable immigration attorney and not a company like this.