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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,978

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I have read that the new DS-5540 is already being used by consulates......so, yes, it is possible that you will be asked to complete the form.

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LilyJ Proficient

LilyJ   1,258

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Everyone. You’ll have to upload the DS5540 to NVC when you get there as well as bring it to the interview

Our CR1 Journey:

 

USCIS Stage:

  • Feb 14 2019: NOA1 (NSC)
  • July 31 2019: I129f NOA1
  • Sep 19 2019: I129f NOA2 (Denied - 50 days from NOA1)
  • Sep 19 2019: I130 NOA2 (Approved - 217 days from NOA1)

 

NVC Stage:

  • Sep 27 2019: Sent to Department of State
  • Oct 31 2019: Case number received (34 days since sent)
  • Nov 1 2019: IV & AOS fees received & paid
  • Nov 14 2019: IV & AOS submitted
  • Dec 18 2019: All docs accepted, but one additional doc requested (5 weeks from submission)
  • Dec 18 2019: Requested doc submitted
  • Feb 19 2020: Documentarily Qualified (9 weeks from 2nd submission, 14 weeks from first submission)

 

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  • August 25 2020: Visa approved at interview! (558 days from NOA1)
  • September 10 2020: Embassy received passport in mail
  • September 15 2020: Passport with visa in hand

 

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SDNOMAD   17

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8 hours ago, LilyJ said:

Everyone. You’ll have to upload the DS5540 to NVC when you get there as well as bring it to the interview

Where does it actually state it has to be uploaded to CEAC? My portal doesn’t have any mention of the document and to be honest I wouldn’t even be aware of this document if I wasn’t on VJ! I’m not opposed to uploading it I’m just curious what source has instructed applicants to upload to NVC aswell as bring to interview?! 

 

Thanks 

pushbrk Grand Master

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5 minutes ago, SDNOMAD said:

Where does it actually state it has to be uploaded to CEAC? My portal doesn’t have any mention of the document and to be honest I wouldn’t even be aware of this document if I wasn’t on VJ! I’m not opposed to uploading it I’m just curious what source has instructed applicants to upload to NVC aswell as bring to interview?! 

 

Thanks 

People are speculating regarding the OP's specific situation.  I suspect this speculation is correct, for cases that will be an NVC in the future.  How soon, is impossible to know.  For now, for cases that already have interview appointments, it is wise to prepare the form and bring it to the interview.  Official instructions will come later.

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Loren Y Proficient

Loren Y   2,755

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1 hour ago, macmac19 said:

Even though im from philippines? Will it affect me and my wife is in new jersey?

Location doesn't matter, it is a federal form, so no matter what country or state you live in, it will be a part of the visa process.

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Bill Hamze Enthusiast

Bill Hamze   89

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My understanding is everyone filing the I-130 without AOS is affected. Just not clear when this form should be submitted. I believe this form is to be submitted with the I-864 and visa application after the I-130 petition has already been approved and the case forwarded to the NVC (someone please confirm).

 

Edited by Bill Hamze
Edddie&Beatrice Enthusiast

Edddie&Beatrice   64

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12 hours ago, SDNOMAD said:

Where does it actually state it has to be uploaded to CEAC? My portal doesn’t have any mention of the document and to be honest I wouldn’t even be aware of this document if I wasn’t on VJ! I’m not opposed to uploading it I’m just curious what source has instructed applicants to upload to NVC aswell as bring to interview?! 

 

Thanks

You will see it  on additional civil documents. Since it's there am filling it and will upload it just to be on the safe side. 

 

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Just Paul Veteran

Just Paul   4,595

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22 minutes ago, ledingham said:

What is the DS-5540 for? Does it apply to only immigrant visas or all? I am a little confused about this

For assisting consular with public charge for immigrant visas. 

 

A K1 would do an I-944 at AOS instead.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

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ledingham Enthusiast

ledingham   68

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2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

For assisting consular with public charge for immigrant visas. 

 

A K1 would do an I-944 at AOS instead.

Thank you, see my other reply in the other thread about the exact same thing so understand my confusion ahahaaa

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
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September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

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SuperAnia Newbie

SuperAnia   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Poland
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Hi guys, all of it is a bit confusing. I'm doing a lot of research but I still have some unresolved questions regarding this new DS-5540 form and I hope you can help me with that?

 

I’m a beneficiary of CR1 visa currently living abroad and I never worked in US. So what I should write in part 4 of the DS-5540 form, since it asks about U.S. federal tax and IRS transcript? Should I put 0 (never worked in US), or enter my income I earned in my country for the past 3 tax years?

 

Another question about the insurance after I enter the US: will the tourist insurance be sufficient?

 
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