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    I-601A Provisional Waiver

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Don't be worried. Whoever typed this memo is dumb. Let's read closely.

    Beginning March 4, 2013, certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may apply for a provisional

    waiver of inadmissibility due to unlawful presence before leaving the United States.

    I read that as:

    "If you were ever illegally in the USA, and tried to get around it by going back to your home country and applying at the embassy, you have to fill out this waiver."

    For me, my wife has never been here illegally, and she was not here when we filed the original petition. If she were, I suppose we would be expected to file for a adjustment of status instead of going through the embassy in estonia. Now, in the mean time, she has been to usa, but only temporarily. If i broke the law without knowing it, then too bad, cuz they let me do it. I did something similarly illegal with my son without knowing and I got scolded by the consular. I just looked at him and said, I actually did it twice! lol

    Travel to the USA while application is pending

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    I have been scouring the web for this information. I thought I read something on the state department website that said traveling while VISA is pending isn't allowed, but with all the info I thought I knew and coming to find out I was wrong about everything, I am quite sure I am wrong about this too. So, after researching deeper, it appears that traveling to the USA is allowed while Visa is pending.

    Here is my situation:

    I have sent in all required documents to the NVC but have not received a confirmation reply for my wife's DS-230.

    With Christmas coming up, and our paperwork still at NVC, I doubt the embassy will even schedule an interview date before Christmas, but I could be wrong.

    I want her to be with me over holidays, so she will fly to USA using the 90 day ESTA visa free thing. If and when the embassy contacts her, we will just have to say, Yo make my interview date for February. I would just wait for the Embassy interview, but my unit is being deployed next year and I want to spend more time with my wife before I go. Federal Military orders is usually a pretty good "get through customs" pass.

    I will update this thread as our travel plans unfold.

    What happens after I pay AOS and IV Fees?

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Sorry, I see my mistake now "Attach the bar code sheet and mail them to the NVC unless you have joined the E-Mail Electronic Processing program, then… "

    I see so much information about people "receiving a package" from NVC. I already downloaded and filled out I-864. My wife is filling out the DS-230.

    Now, I just don't want to send these 2 forms if NVC is not ready for them. All the documentation seems to say NVC will ASK me for those forms. Maybe they already did and I missed something. On each receipt I got from the AOS and IV payments had some instructions printed at the bottom, but as usual, it was cryptic and not definitive.

    For example, "Attach the bar code sheet" -- where do I get that? do the DS-230 and I-864 each have their own bar code sheets?

    I just started a new job and have been waiting for my first paystub so I can send that with the AOS... well, today is payday, so I am ready to send this ####### in and get on with it.

    Once again, appreciate all the help!!!

    Thanks, I will read those posts.

    What happens after I pay AOS and IV Fees?

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Hello friends,

    I will use the NVC flowchart as a reference.

    NVC
    Receives case from USCIS Service Center

    ↓

    NVC
    Assigns a case number (LLLNNNNNNNNNN)

    ↓

    NVC
    Generates and sends a copy of the DS-3032* (Choice of Agent form) and the
    AOS
    Bill

    to the petitioner

    (
    AOS
    in this context means Affidavit of Support. NOT Adjustment of Status.)

    At the same time,
    NVC
    generates and sends the DS-3032* to the alien.

    _____________________________________________________________________

    Splits into 2 tracks

    The petitioner sends back the
    AOS
    Bill

    payment.
    [i PAID THIS ONLINE]

    ↓

    AOS
    Bill entered into
    NVC
    System

    ↓

    I-864 Package generated.

    ↓

    Petitioner receives I-864 Package.
    [
    I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THIS, AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT FOR IT???
    ]

    ↓

    ---------------------------- Track 2 --------------------------------

    The alien completes and sends the

    DS-3032* (Choice of Agent form)

    ↓

    DS-3032* entered into
    NVC
    System

    ↓

    Immigrant Visa Bill Generated.

    ↓

    Agent receives the IV Bill.

    ↓

    Agent sends back the IV Bill payment.
    [i PAID THIS ONLINE]

    ↓

    IV Bill entered into
    NVC
    System.

    ↓

    DS-230 package generated.

    ↓

    Agent receives DS-230 package.
    [sAME AS ABOVE - I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THIS, AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT FOR IT???]

    ↓

    Now here is the conflicting information. One page tells me NOT to submit forms electronically, and the other page tells me NOT to mail physical forms... #######

    Completing the Affidavit of Support forms

    Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions are Included on Each Form: Each of the Affidavit of Support forms I-864W, I-864EZ, I-864 and I-864A have step-by-step instructions for completion by the sponsor or joint sponsor.The instructions explain which forms are required and how to properly complete them. It is important to carefully follow the instructions included with each form.

    Important Note: Use the information in the Frequently Asked Questions below and other information on this website with, not instead of the detailed instructions on the applicable form(s).

    Completing the Forms: Affidavit of Support forms should be completed on a computer, typed in CAPITAL letters. After the form is completed it must be printed and mailed.
    DO NOT attempt to submit the form electronically.

    That clearly contradicts the other information on this page.

    5. Scan the I-864 to Portable Document Format (PDF) and send it as an e-mail attachment to NVCElectronic@state.gov.
    Sending physical documents to the
    NVC
    will delay the processing of your case.
    When sending completed forms to the
    NVC
    do not include instruction pages or any other sheets which do not carry information you entered while completing the form.

    Any advice would be most appreciated. Thank you all so very much.

    Foreign wife has custody of foster child

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Hopefully someone has had a similar experience. My wife recently obtained legal custody of a child she has been fostering for 10 years. There is no possibility for adoption, but my wife has 100% authority over the child's life. I was thinking about trying the K-3/K-4 option, but I was kinda confused about the whole process (until I found visajourney.com). Now, I have no idea what to do. Here is a run down of where I am with the process.

    04/03/2012 - sent I-130 to Chicago lockbox on behalf of my wife.

    04/11/2012 - NOA1 received

    07/17/2012 - NOA2 received

    I failed to realize that I should have filed an I-129f immediately after receiving NOA1. Now I feel like I should just wait and go with the IR-1 Visa. But, I haven't filed an I-130 for my wife's foster daughter. In fact, she is not a foster child any longer, I just don't know how to refer to her. So... what can I do now?

    Questions:

    Should I have sent two separate I-130's for my wife and her daughter?

    Can I even petition for my wife's daughter because my wife is not her biological mother?

    Would it be stupid to wait until my wife has her own GC and then have my wife petition for her daughter?

    I am confused... ;(

    Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you

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