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I received an email from USCIS today at 6:30pm that our I-130 petition is approved in 91 days!

I have a question about the police certificate. We are still waiting for the police certificate back. If we don't receive it before we send out those supporting documents to NVC, can we bring it to the interview in embassy?

Hi, i filed my i-130 in oct 2010, noa2 received by feb 2011.

Good luck! And please let me know once you're done!

Oh, I just found the new info about the visa delivery!

The embassy is using the Aramex courier service to return your passport. There are no extra fees associated with this service. The cost for Aramex to return your visa and passport to you is included in the visa application fee.

Here is the details:

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/my-loc-passportcollection.asp

yes. already paid the AOS and IV fee. I am not sure if another fee needed to pay during interview so that i can prepare for it. My interview will be next week.

I would suggest you to bring some cash (Ringgit Malaysia) for your interview. They do accept cash! I don't know if they accept any credit card.

If you are approved for a visa, you can pick it up the next day. I heard that the embassy doesn't use courier service to return your passport.

http://www.visajourn...ysia&cty=Lumpur

Also, when did you file I-130 with USCIS and when did you receive your NOA2? Do you mind to tell me about your timeline? I'm still waiting for the NOA2!

Thanks!

Hi,

I wonder if i need to pay any fee during my green card interview? My interview is at Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

It is for IR1 - Spouse category.

Thanks.

Correct me if I'm wrong. If you already paid for the $88 AOS & $404 IV fees to NVC before the interview, then you should be okay!

When is your interview? Can you share your interview experience later? We will have our interview in Kuala Lumpur too! Thanks!

If he still reside in Australia, he can file for DCF with the consular/embassy. The process will only take few months.

However if he is in the States now, then he has to apply the I-130 with USCIS. It takes about 5 to 6 months to approve and USCIS will forward the petition to the NVC. Once he submitted all the required documents and fees to NVC, then NVC will send the case to the consular/embassy to setup for an interview. The whole process will take about 9 to 12 months.

For DCF, please refer to this guide,

http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

For USCIS, please refer to this guide,

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

Also, it is not easy for a spouse of US citizen to get a visitor visa unless you have strong ties to your country.

What if guys the Income Tax return of my fiance is 2009 and 2010 only? and he cant find the 2008? is it fine to use the 2007? coz it requires #years of IRS im just wondering about it... thanks

You can request for a free 2008 transcript from the IRS website!

I went to the e-Consular and filled up the online form of Certificate of Good Conduct. Then, my wife printed out 2 copies, attached all required documents and sent out with registered mail.

After read all the troubles that you guys had, I start to worry about it! Do I really have to keep calling those unfriendly people since I'm still waiting for the NOA2? Or I just need to keep tracking online?

Thanks!

Yes, yes! What kind of lawyer is that? Sound like the lawyer didn't do a good job to the client!

You can always look for a joint sponsor or your assets!

Hey everyone,

I am new here, and we are now starting K1 process. As me and Chris are both divorcee, and i am now working in a foreign country, this is going to be a long process and this forum is so helpful!

May i know whether a translation of the divorce decree (for me) is enough, or i need to get the "LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF MARITAL STATUS" certified by the Consular Division of the Foreign Affairs Ministry too?

Any fellow malaysian divorcee here who can give me some tips? Thanks so much.

I guess you will need to provide a certified translation of your divorce decree to NVC later! Check this out:

http://travel.state..../info_3195.html

I made 3 trips (stayed one month each time). I went to meet him and his family. and travel to 3 cities to see little of Morocco. Went back for long process of marriage and paperwork. Went back 6 months later for visit, their holiday and our honeymoon period. USCIS likes a honeymoon and photos so go, and consider this that time. The more time you spend as a couple, the better it is. I am going back now for his interview. That is also important to show support. Hope this helps. Jeanne

Good luck! Please post your experience too after the interview!

Anyone can tell me if I take another short trip to visit my wife during the CR-1 process can be a good proof of ongoing marital union? Especially during the interview in embassy!

Both you and the OP's spouse should simply answer the question "NO". Neither attempted fraud. To say yes would be to admit to attempting fraud, which admission WOULD make you ineligible for visas.

Somebody not being convinced of your positive motives in applying for a visa or judging you don't have sufficient ties to your home country is not either fraud or an accusation of fraud. Answer NO.

Really? Should I attach an explanation to "No" too?

Did anyone in VJ was denied for a visa and answered "No" to the question and had no problem during the interview? I am really worry she could get denied again!

Thanks!

I broke the whole question into relevant sub question:

An alien who failed to attend a hearing on deportation or inadmissibility within the last 5 years; Thie "NO" for you

who seeks or has sought a visa, entry into the US or any immigration benefit by fraud or misrepresentation;

who knowingly assisted any other alien to enter or try to to enter the US in voilation of law - Thie "NO" for you

who after November 30, 1996, attended in student visa status a US Public elementary school or who attended a US public secondary school without reimbursing the school - Thie "NO" for you

or who is subject to a civil penalty under INA 274C - Thie "NO" for you

Remember it is for the foreign spouse to answer, so answer to all sub questions except 2 are a big NO. Now let's review sub question 2. The CO didn't beleive that you were friends and denied visitor visa. Now this is definitely not a fraud but let's see if is a misrepresentation. Does this come under misrepresentation just because CO denied her visitor visa?

As far as the visiting spouse is concern it is not misrepresentation, as you were friends but it was just that the CO didn't beleive you were friends. I think the answer to this sub question can be a "NO" from the spouse point of view. But NVC may view it differently.

I think it is immaterial whether you answer "NO" or "YES" but an explanation letter with DS-230 explaining the sub question 2 in detail must be done, so that NVC will not take it as hiding facts.

The bottom line is that NVC does want any lies or hiding facts. So it may be best to answer "YES" and attach an explanation letter.

Thank you for your advice and information. You really clear up my mind on this! Also, congratulations on your I-130, I'm looking forward for that!

Help! Is anyone can answer the question 40. f. on DS-230?

Was she asked on the interview about you and how do they know thaht you were friends?

No, I was listed as a friend in her application to support her board and trip and that's why the CO didn't believe her words. Any idea?

I've filed I-130 for my wife and am in waiting mode. In the meantime, I figured I'd take a look at DS-230 and try to get prepared for that.

DS-230 Question 40. f.: An alien who failed to attend a hearing on deportation or inadmissibility within the last 5 years; who seeks or has sought a visa, entry into the United Staes, or any immigration benefit by fraud or misrepresentation; who knowingly assisted any other alien to enter or try to enter the United States in violation of law; who, after November 30, 1996, attended in student ( F ) visa status a U.S. public elementary school or who attend a U.S. public secondary school without reimbursing the school; or who is subject to a civil penalty under INA 274C.

My wife applied for visitor visa around June 2010 and was denied because the CO didn't believe we were just friends (we were still friends at that time). How do I answer the question? If I select "Yes", does my wife automatically ineligible to receive a visa?

Please advice...!

Thanks!

Congratulations! Wish the best!

Why the USCIS still approved the K-1 and sent it the embassy while they are married?