NiSham

Was just wondering if after contacting our Senators or Congressmen for expediting the process at USCIS step , if the USCIS officials might write some negative notes to the respective case holder(due to grudge) and it might haunt us later at the interview stage at the embassy. Who knows, the interviewer at the embassy , might read those notes and it could affect our case in the long run. Just my opinion, as I am also about to cross the 5 months mark too.

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CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello guys,

Since I already have filed my spouse's petition in January 2012, and seems like all I have to do is wait now. In the meanwhile I thought of applying for a visit visa to Canada, if I am not eligible to apply a U.S. visit visa for my spouse. That way, I can get at least a week or two off from work and be able to spent some time with my spouse in CANADA. Since my spouse is from Pakistan, and I have heard nightmare stories of people applying visit visa in my scenario to Canada/US, getting rejected for visit visa, and then were denied later on the U.S. petition because of the Reject Stamp on the passport.

I dont know if its a good idea or not. I really dont know these stories are true or not.I am just being cautious for every step I take in from here, as I do not want to regret for any stupid mistake I take now for which it could haunt me later. All,I wanted was to spent our first wedding anniversary together, does not matter if its even Canada. Please let me now of your ideas or opinions in this case, especially someone from Pakistan, having filed CR1 petition and then apply for Canadian or the US Visa.

Thanks alot.

God bless you all

NiSham

Just wondering about getting an RFE. If you get one, what they (USCIS) normally asks for ? I believe that all they ask for is evidences of validating your marriage again. Does it mean that , do you have to re-submit in addition to almost 2 pounds of evidence you submitted since you first filed your peition, probably five months ago?

Am i guessing right, or is there something else, too ?

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NiSham

Thanks alot EAbbas

Well, I dont know about HR Block. But here is my story:

I called IRS couple of months ago and talked to an agent for almost an hour. He asked me file for ITIN alongwith your 1040, which I did couple fo weeks ago.USE W-7, which will constitute all your SPOUSE's information except for "part-e", where you will write the US Citizen or LPR holder's name and SS#. That form w-7 will be signed by your spouse and will be sent to the address below along with your CURRENT YEAR's TAX RETURN (MUST !!!!)

IRS ITIN OPERATIONS

P.O.BOX #149342,

Austin, TX- 787141-9342.

Besides filling in forn W-7 and 1040, you will also require a letter addressed by your spouse in Pakistan to IRS stating that HE/SHE is electing to be treated as RESIDENT ALIEN, only for Tax purposes. The document which IRS agent suggested me to send was passport photocopy of my SPOUSE's in Pakistan along with this packet.I sent following documents, in addition to my spouse's passport photocopy ( to be on the safeside):

1- Copy of our marriage certificate.

2-Spouse's Birth certificate

3-Copy of National Identity card of my Spouse.

4-Copy of Driver's License of my spouse.

NOW, only exception to this is if you already FILED your 2011 INCOME TAX RETURN, then I dont think you will be able to get your SPOUSE an ITIN number this year.The reason is The first and foremost requirement of w-7 is you have to send W-7 along with your 1040 Return.

Thats how I did mine this year.Thats my humble opinion.

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NiSham

VJers,

I have few questions on this portal(Pakistan). I do understand that my questions would seem like starting all over again, but surely would appreciate any feedback from you fellows on this thread. Please have patience on my silly questions, as I am new and any help in this regard would bring nothing else but prayers from my heart for everyone.

First of all, I received my first correspondence from USCIS on 24th January. They sent me I-797 C dated January 20th, stating that they received my packet on January 18 alongwith information of my spouse, DOB, and country of citizenship i.e, Pakistan. They also asked me to verify the above mentioned information in that notice and notify USCIS if there is any change. Now,Do I have to call USCIS to confirm that the info. is Correct or leave it like that? Secondly, is this notice my first NOA1, as I already updated my TIMELINE.

Secondly, regarding the issue of Police Clearance certificate. I really dont know at what stage should I have this Police Certificate? I know I am far ahead of NVC stage but would like to be prepared for every step from here ownwards, as I already wasted 6 months after the marriage in deciding for a lawyer or not. What date or when it would be appropriate for me to start working on the Police Certificate part ( any rough guess or ideas)?

Lastly, what documents should I fill in or arrange from this day forward ?

Thanks

God Bless you All.

NiSham

Thanks guys.

Wish you all best of luck on your journey to be with your soulmates.

NiSham

I received an email from USCIS that they received my packet and that they have sent it to California Service. I thought if you send your packet to Chicago Lockbox, then Chicago Lockbox Office handles your case. Why would they transfer it California? Is it normal ? Secondly what should I write in timeline or Processing time for this notice ?

This is how the notice from USCIS looks like,

" Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the California Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number WAC XXXXXX. "

Thank you everyone over here in advance for your response.

God bless you all !

NiSham

Could it be the version of DS-230 (Expired)? The current version expires at the end of FEB 2012.

Thanks alot buddy !

Thanks for your INPUT. I repeat some of my questions again.YES SHE IS MY WIFE !!!!

1-What would I write on G-325A on the part " Applicant's last address outside the U.S. of more than 1 year? Is it the current home address(changed after I came to the U.S.) of my dad where I normally stay now when I am visiting Pakistan or the address, which my dad changed( where I physically lived for more than I year) before I came to the US long time ago? You ANSWERED : YES = Is it dad'current NEW address or the OLD address where I physically lived for more than 1 Year, but my dad changed that address after I came to the U.S.?

3- My question on Form # I-130, Part C-Info. about your relative-Beneficiary: QUESTION # 13, Has your relative ever been in the U.S? YES or NO ? Does RELATIVE here mean her husband i.e., ME or any other relatives if she has any in the U.S. besides me ? Secondly, IF that relative means ME - The Petitioner, who is a USC, should I write my info. if I came to the U.S. as a student or visitor etc ?

YES: I am her husband/Petitioner and she is my wife/Beneficiary.

Now this question is on the BENEFICIARY's SIDE of Form # I-130. Does it imply that question is being asked to Beneficiary, in that case answer is NO. But,if it imlies to ME or ANY of her other relative in the US, then answer is YES. NOW in the second part, if answer is YES, does that relative means ME or my wifes other relatives besides me. If its ME, do I have to write down the info. if I came to the US on a visitor or student visa?

Thanks

NiSham

I think G-325A in example form is For the Beneficiary. NO this does not answer my question, I think. Also forgot to add this question on G-325A, that Do i have to write down my Alien Number A #, even after being U.S. Citizen on my G-325 A?

Hello again ,

Friends as you know I have been burden on you guys lately, as I have been asking questions which probably would not even make sense to some of you guys. I am filling form I-130 & G-325A. I am the petitioner (USC). My first question on G-325 A is as a Petitioner:

1-What would I write on G-325A on the part " Applicant's last address outside the U.S. of more than 1 year? Is it the current home address(changed after I came to the U.S.) of my dad where I normally stay now when I am visiting Pakistan or the address, which my dad changed( where I physically lived for more than I year) before I came to the US long time ago?

2- What would the beneficiary write on the part " Applicant's last address outside the US of more than 1 year", since she is already in Pakistan? I mean, she already filled in her parents address where she lived before and even after our marriage on the part " Applicant's residence last 5 years"? Should I leave the part 'Applicant's last address outside the U.S. of more than 1 year = BLANK (OR) Same as above on Applicant's residence last five years (OR) Actually write the address again which she wrote on Applicants residence last five years , on the part of Beneficiary's G-325 A " Applicants last address outside the US of more than 1 year".

3- My question on Form # I-130, Part C-Info. about your relative-Beneficiary: QUESTION # 13, Has your relative ever been in the U.S? YES or NO ? Does RELATIVE here mean her husband i.e., ME or any other relatives if she has any in the U.S. besides me ? Secondly, IF that relative means ME - The Petitioner, who is a USC, should I write my info. if I came to the U.S. as a student or visitor etc ?

4- Last question, QUESTION # 20, what exactly does this question mean or Do I have to write her current address (her parents)in URDU ? your

Thank so very much again fellows. NO matter what your feedback is, would surely appreciate it. Please !

NiSham

Thanks alot.

One more question fellows:

I am (USC) about to file CR1/IR1 for my wife.I am filing these three forms with supporting documents:

Form 1-130, G-325 A, Form 1145. Do I I have to file I-864 Affidavit of support document along with these three documents NOW ?

Also, I need feedback on sending pictures with these documents. Should I put them in a small album or any plain envelop?

Thanks alot.

NiSham

Best advice I've seen in a while!!! Yes, forget the K3 - I did that and I'm still dealing with the nightmare of the switch to CR1.

Thanks You all !!!

Hello everyone,

I am new in here at this website. Heard about this website alot. At last needed you guys help, rather than going to a lawyer and spend my fortune. Just forgive me, if my question seems odd or inappropriate or seems like a question for a 2 year old baby. I am ready to file for my wife( I am a USC ). I have all the supporting documents. My first question is that I am filing Forms 1-130, G-325A and Form 1145. Am I on the right path on this as I have confusion in as to where I fall in the category between IR1 CR1 and K3? Secondly, whats the difference between form G-325A and G-325 ? Lastly, I saw a thread somewhere in "Cover Letter" that, Form G-325 A Filed ( All Four Copies ) ? What do you mean by four copies? Do I have to fill in the Form G-325 A four different times, or make a copy ? Surely would appreciate any feedback. May god bless you all.

Thanks

NiSham