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    My awkward situation...

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

    Posted

    I say bring in a letter to withdraw the I-864 on that interview day,

    talk with the floor supervisor (only)

    and

    get the I-864 formally withdrawn, not leave the building till you have a formal letter of withdrawal, signed by a USCIS staffer, in yer hand.

    as to what might have happened - dunno - Atlanta is a screwy office...

    Okay cool. Thats what I plan on doing. Plan on bringing all the email between the USCIS and NVC and I and the letters they sent me. I plan not to leave until I get an official letter stating that this case is completely closed. Thanks Darnell. Hope everything is going well with you!

    My awkward situation...

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

    Posted

    Hello again visa journey. It sure has been a while. Never thought I would come back here but I am. My ex-wife and I were at the final stages of the NVC when a situation unfolded and we got divorced. I cancelled and ended the process thru the NVC and USCIS and everything was good. I thought the situation was done until...

    I received a letter on May 7, 2014 from the Atlanta local field office director, Paul Onyango, stating that my case was closed and the previous decision was revoked. They even stated that it was the same date I had ended the process, September 27, 2013. I was cool with everything about the letter until May 9, 2014 I received a I-797C notice of action letter stating that they were treating the case as reopened. I read on the previous letter that you cannot appeal a decision but you may file a I-128B (I think, the letter is not infront of me) to reopen the case. The 797C stated that they would send me a notice later with a decision.

    This is all awkward and confusing because I did not file anything and have not touched anything immigration related for my ex or anyone for that matter since September. I called USCIS customer service center yesterday...finally got to a tier 2 immigration officer and she stated she didnt see where the case was closed. She told me to go up to the Atlanta field office where the first letter was from and to show them what was going on to cancel it. I made the appointment for June 2. Hoping everything will be done and over. My question is...

    Do you think my ex may have tried to reopen her case without me? Would this potentially be a touch by the USCIS and they want to reopen it? I am completely confused as to what may be going on. Anyone ever experienced this before? Any input is greatly appreciated!

    Hello Again...

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

    Posted

    Hello everyone. Never thought I would ever be back on this site again lol. But here I am! Good to see you all! Sure have not missed the immigration process at all!

    Im posting on behalf of my sister. Shes currently in the NVC process. Her husband has filed out the AOS. Now its her turn.

    Question:

    1. Does she need to write a letter about the intention of my father co-sponsoring her and her husband or just fill out the I 864 and have my father fill out the same?

    Her husband is in Palestine...and they are filing thru Palestine. So any help would be grateful!

    2. How is everybody? Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong forum. The intent of this thread is to question about AOS for my sister.

    Thank you :)

    Cancelling the process...

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

    Posted

    After back and forth emails with the NVC and the NVC Electronic unit....I wrote a written statement and sent them to both of them. I got an email today with a response and heres what it says:

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    The National Visa Center (NVC) received your correspondence.

    The immigrant visa petition AMM**********0 was returned to the Department
    of Homeland Security's Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
    Services (USCIS). Please contact USCIS with any further inquiries
    concerning this visa petition.

    USCIS CONTACT INFORMATION:

    USCIS Receipt Number: WAC1*********
    Telephone: 1-800-375-5283
    Website: www.uscis.gov



    Case Number: AMM**********010
    Petitioner's Name: *****************
    Principal Applicant's Name: ********************
    Preference Category: CR1
    Your Priority Date: 20Aug2012
    Foreign State Chargeability: JORDAN
    U.S. EMBASSY
    P.O. BOX 354
    AMMAN
    11118 JORDAN

    Sincerely,

    Avery
    National Visa Center
    Written Inquiry Unit
    Serco Inc.
    Support Contractor
    NVCElectronic@state.gov

    Should I contact the USCIS now? Or has the cancelling process for my ex complete because now it is back at the USCIS sent via NVC. Anyone?

    The end of my journey...

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    How would she finish the process yourself if she was coming as your immediate relative? And also you have to prove the relationship to get this visa. What would be the purpose of issuing the visa to her?

    Well she thats the thing. Her uncle lives here in America and said he would co-sponser. Im wondering if they can group together and finish the process themselves and pay for everything without me acknowledging it and still coming as my wife. As you see we are deep into the process and was almost done. And also we go through this immigration firm that talks with her because she lives in Jordan. Im going to call them and cancel it. Just asking any advice?

    The end of my journey...

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Hello VJ. It has been a while. Been going through a lot of things. Its a long story of I thought the woman of my dreams was all she is...but something changed. She didn't cheat or anything...but I guess we kind of mutually agree without communicating maybe we should go separate ways.

    Thank you all VJ for your help and guidance. I def. help people out when they ask me questions about immigration and look on here. And Ill still be around here :).

    My question is:

    We went through an immigration firm called Nahda in Jordan. Should I call them and ask them to cancel everything? We were at the part where I received 2 checklists about the AOS. And then im sure case would have been completed after. But what should I do next? And does she have any chance of finishing the whole process herself?

    Checklist

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

    Posted

    For EP, you'll always get the photograph checklist, I did. But in my package I sent scanned copies of the photos just to show I had them.

    It looks like they need the birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport bio data page and police certificate. How were these sent? They need to be all in ONE PDF file attachment. Saylin has a good section on how to scan everything and send it. You don't need most of her wiki but that part could be beneficial: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_%E2%80%93_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

    Make sure they're clear and legible scans. It's possible they're just reminding you to bring the originals to the interview but you could also call and double check with the NVC.

    We probably should make up a wiki for mandatory EP cases not just optional to help out the people in those countries.

    Did you sent the scanned tax transcripts or returns with the I-864? They do not require originals of those documents, generally speaking, if you sent the scanned version but will require the original I-864.

    I wrote a letter with the I-864 stating my wife will be bringing the tax transcripts to the interview as I have heard from many that is acceptable as long as I send in the I-864. Everything else Ive emailed and sent in PDF attachment. I guess ill wait and see what I need to do. Thanks :)

    Checklist

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

    Posted · Edited by abezyo

    You should only make one thread per topic, if you want this thread can be moved to the MENA forum. Any updates or additional questions should be posted on the original thread.

    Can you copy/paste the checklist? or screen shot and redact personal data?

    Here is the checklist for me:

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR: ***************************
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    ______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
    For electronic processing, all forms and documents that we request and require from you should be
    scanned and e-mailed to NVC as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The documents should
    be sent as attachments with your e-mail response and not in a web file. NVC is unable to process
    documents submitted in web files. Forms and documents should not be mailed through the postal
    service.The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at the visa
    interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in
    obtaining a visa for the sponsored applicant. Any questions regarding your petition should continue to be
    directed to NVCElectronic@state.gov.
    ______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________
    The NVC has received the requested Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230). However, we are still
    waiting for the Affidavit of Support form. Please submit the Affidavit of Support form according to the
    instructions on the Department of State website at the following address:
    www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.
    From there, you can fill out an Affidavit of Support form online, then print the completed form and mail
    it to NVC.
    For electronic processing, all forms and documents that we request and require from you should be
    scanned and e-mailed to NVC as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The documents should
    be sent as attachments with your e-mail response and not in a web file. NVC is unable to process
    documents submitted in web files. Forms and documents should not be mailed through the postal
    service.The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at the visa
    interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in
    obtaining a visa for the sponsored applicant.Any questions regarding your petition should continue to be
    directed to NVCElectronic@state.gov.
    ______3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE:_______________________________________
    Please submit this applicant's original, or a certified copy of the original document listed above. Each
    applicant must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the
    country of birth, showing the date and place of birth, and the parentage of the alien, based upon the
    original registration of birth.
    Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the
    correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview or refusal
    of a visa.
    The certificate must contain the following information:
    · Person's date of birth
    · Person's place of birth· Names of both parents, and
    · Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records
    If the certificate is a certified copy of the original, it must come from the issuing government authority
    and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an extract from the official
    records.
    In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, a
    photocopy of the original documents must be submitted.
    Unobtainable birth certificates
    If the applicant's birth record is unobtainable, please obtain a certified statement from the appropriate
    government authority stating the reason that the applicant's birth record is not available. The applicant
    must submit secondary evidence with the certified statement. For example:
    · A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names
    (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)
    · An adoption decree for an adopted child
    · An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant's mother, stating the date and place of
    birth, both parents names, and the mother's maiden name
    Suitability of documentation for immigration purposes
    For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring
    that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please follow the instructions below to
    determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific guidelines for the document
    requested.
    Please go to www.immigrantvisas.state.gov.
    1. Click on the Fees & Reciprocity Tables box located on the left side of the page.
    2. Click on the Visa Issuance Fee - Reciprocity Tables line near the middle of the page.
    3. Select the country where the document was issued from the drop-down menu.
    4. Scroll down to the document type to view the specific criteria.
    All documents not in English or in the official language of the country where the visa application will be
    processed must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement by
    the translator which includes the following:
    · Translation is accurate.
    ·Translator is competent to translate.
    ______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________
    Please submit this applicant's original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate
    seal or stamp of the issuing authority. If the certificate is a certified copy of the original it must come
    from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing government
    authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.
    Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide thecorrect document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview, or
    refusal of a visa.
    In addition to the original documents, or certified copies of the documents, a photocopy of the original
    documents must be submitted to the NVC.
    For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring
    that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please follow the instruction below to
    determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific guidelines for the requested
    document.
    Please go to www.immigrantvisas.state.gov.
    5. Click on the Fees & Reciprocity Tables box on the left side of the page.
    6. Click on the Visa Issuance Fee - Reciprocity Tables line near the middle of the page.
    7. Select the country where the document was issued from the drop-down menu.
    8. Scroll down to the document type to view the specific criteria.
    All document not in English, or the official language of the country where the visa application will be
    processed, must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement
    signed by the translator that states the following:
    · Translation is accurate
    · Translator is competent to translate
    If it is impossible to obtain an original document or a certified copy of the original document because
    records have been destroyed or the appropriate government authority will not issue one, you should
    obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason your record is
    not available.
    ______PHOTOGRAPH:__________________________________________________
    The NVC does not collect scanned images of the photographs required for each travelling applicant for
    cases processing electronically.
    Please be advised that you must provide two identical front-view color photographs with a white
    background as required for each visa applicant at the time of the interview.
    The photos must have the name of the person in the photo printed on the back along with the case
    number associated with the person's photo.
    You may download complete instructions by visiting:
    Failure to provide the required photographs at the time of the interview will delay your case and
    could cause re-scheduling of your interview or refusal of a visa.
    [C1D 07/26/2013] AMM201****************

    and this is the checklist that my wife received.
    INSTRUCTIONS FOR: ****************************
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    ______2 - PASSPORT:________________________________________________
    Please submit a copy of the biographic data page of this person's
    passport, including the expiration date of the passport. The
    passport must be valid.
    ______10 - JORDAN POLICE CERTIFICATE:______________________________
    Jordan: Available to resident Jordanian citizens and foreigners. The General Intelligence
    Directorate (GID) is responsible for issuing good conduct certificates. They are considered to
    be reliable, but cover primarily security-related records, i.e. not necessarily criminal
    information. These certificates must be applied for in person at the local GID office, and are
    valid for one year. It takes up to two weeks to obtain the certificate from the GID. Foreigners
    must reside continuously in Jordan for six months before the GID will issue a certificate.
    There are no procedures to obtain these certificates through Jordanian embassies in foreign
    countries.
    [C1D 07/26/2013] AMM201*********

    Checklist

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

    Posted

    Hey everyone. Long time no post! I was overseas with my wife but I had to come back and handle a few things here. But Ill be back over there when we know about the interview date hopefully :)

    I just checked my email today just to see whats going on and I see I got a checklist. Theres one for my wife and one for me. Heres what mine says:

    1. Financial evidence: Ive already provided this and stated the wife will be bringing tax originals to the interview.

    2. Birth Certificate: Im assuming since everything is all electronic processing with Amman, that the scanned copy I had put in the email would be suffice enough. And the original would be brought to the interview.

    3. Marriage certificate: Same as above.

    3. Photograph: Again...you cant provide them via email or scanned so I have them ready for the interview.

    I did all these things from the start. The thing is I dont think this checklist is for me...I believe its for my wife because her checklist says the following:

    1. Passport: (Please submit a copy of the biographic data page of this person's passport, including the expiration date of the passport. The passport must be valid).

    2. Jordanian Police Certificate

    See I was waiting to grab the right certificate for my wife and we did and send in the biographic data page with the passport. So in all does this checklist and everything all about the passport and police certificate for my wife? Thats what Im thinking. I dont know im just so ready to finish this long process and bring my wife back here with me. Cant wait to here the words "Case Complete" and finally have our interview date. But anyways...anyone have any idea or help? :)

    Atlanta Transferrers

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    @Bismark @Abeyzo

    have you call NVC to know if they have received your petition ? because i don't know when i should start calling

    Start calling 1 month after your approval. My case was received by the NVC 1 month and a half after approval and still yet no case number. Be patient...Atlanta seems to be sending approvals in chunks monthly and thats when the NVC receives. Im gonna try and call again today and see if I have a case number yet or not. I doubt it though.

    Some help please

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

    Posted

    My pleasure. Enjoy your time in Jordan, I am so jealous that you are going, my husband and I are dying to go back for a visit but he can't get time off form work yet. I love Amman this time of year, the weather is warm but not so hot that you cannot go outside, the jasmine and gardenias are blooming, everywhere you go you can smell their fragrance wafting in the air, I miss the open produce and spice markets, the dead sea, the hustle and bustle of the city. I could go on forever... *sigh*

    I cant wait! So excited! When you get off that plane and you smell that Jordan musk...well I dont know if its there anymore cause its the new airport now but the air outside...haha. Love the city life and how lively it always is. I cant wait 24 more hours!!!

    Some help please

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

    Posted

    I went through Jordan and I am friends with many others who have also been through Jordan. Not one of us was asked for supporting evidence at the interview(I was at the interview with hubby), so if you are thinking about printing a million pages of skype, whatsapp, email ect to bring to the interview it is a waste of time, I would bring a little supporting evidence, maybe some pictures and a few pages of other correspondence, but other than that it isn't needed, 99% the CO won't even ask. This is a complete list of everything you will need at the Amman Embassy, this is a country specific list so make sure you check and recheck it, there are things on this list that are not required for other countries. http://jordan.usembassy.gov/iv_documents_required.html

    You will send only copies of the originals to the NVC in PDF form, as Amman is 100% electronic consulate, and your wife must bring all original copies PLUS a photocopy of each thing to the interview. Best of luck and if you have an further questions feel free to inbox me. Everyone at the embassy in Amman is kind, considerate and very professional, your wife will have a good experience there.

    I don't know where you get your information, but six months of pay stubs are not required. A letter from the employer and/or a few months pay stubs are sufficient. On my husband's I-864(he is from Jordan) all I had was an employment letter with my salary and conformation I worked there and for how long I was employed, no pay stubs.

    Thank you mimi for the help! Looks like Ill be finishing everything up from over there as I have all of it ready just waiting for NVC to receive my case. I leave Friday so hopeful for a quick finish! And Ive heard many great things about the embassy in Amman. Been there many times. Love it!

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