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    Spouse Visa Question (IR1 or CR1)

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

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    You can file I-130 petition now, it doesn't matter if you're living in the US or in Colombia. Once the I-130 gets approved (6 to 9 months or more for the approval), it goes to the NVC.

    At the NVC stage (3-4 months) you'll need to prove that you're going to establish residency in the US (you'll have to have a job and a place to live there). Also, you will have to file and Affidavit of Support (AOS), which implies to send the last three years of tax transcripts, pay stubs and a letter from employment showing how much money you would be making by then. If you didn't make 125% or above the poverty line the past three years and/or you would not be making 125% or above, then you're going to need a joint sponsor.

    Once you're done with the NVC, your wife would be scheduled an interview appointment in Bogota. If she gets approved that day, she will be granted an IR-1 visa (because you would be married for more than two years by that time). Once your wife gets to the US, a 10 years Green Card will be issued and will be sent to your wife by mail.

    I recommend you do some research here in VJ, since there is a lot of valuable information that can help you to understand the process, therefore avoiding making mistakes.

    Here is the first guide you need to read to start the process:

    http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=&op3=5&op5=&op6=All

    Good luck with your journey!

    NVC Filers - March 2014

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

    Posted

    Awesome!!! I also tend to remember there was someone on the forum whose case was received on 1/29 got his/her case number and IIN last Friday!

    BTW, congrats!!!! I will also be watching your progress and comparing timelines whatnot for the rest of our NVC journey! smile.png

    Oh yeah! That was me!. They sent me an email with our Case Number and IIN. I called every night of last week and I was planning on call that Friday night, but I got the email first. I was surprised and happy, you should get yours this week!

    NVC stage F2A I864 tax questions

    in Tax & Finances During US Immigration

    Posted

    No problem! and yeah, a letter explaining the situation sounds good to me. We're not done with NVC at all, just got the case number this week, it took 37 calendar days from the day NVC received our case. We already submitted DS-261 and now we're waiting for the bills to be invoiced and send the packets, which are almost ready to go. I hope we can have case complete this month to get an interview in May. We'll see!

    NVC stage F2A I864 tax questions

    in Tax & Finances During US Immigration

    Posted

    Hi there! A lot of people here say you can't file taxes as single when you're actually married, even if your spouse is not living in the US because the CO can take that as a "red flag" on the interview date. But, I know someone from Colombia (here in VJ), he filed as single and his wife didn't have any issues at the interview. She got her CR1 approved. Apparently COs don't take that as a red flag because they know taxes can be amended once the alien spouse arrives to the US. My husband filed single as well an we're not concerned about that, they just want to make sure he makes enough money to sponsor me. If NVC told you it's ok, you shouldn't worry about it. Your wife will be fine.

    NVC Filers - March 2014

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

    Posted

    Yay! We finally got our NVC case receipt number in just under 30 business days! Our case was received by the NVC on January 27 and I honestly think this was the most stressful part of the immigration process so far. We still don't have a IIN yet, though. So I guess only half of the stress is gone.

    Oh, that's good! We're two days away from your date, I hope we get ours soon!. And I agree with you, this is very stressful. I'm calling every night blink.png

    NVC Filers - February 2014

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

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I apologize if this has been answered somewhere else but I have been searching and can't find my answer!

    If NVC has our case (no # yet) is it cool for my husband to get his Police Certificate now? Or should we wait until the case number? Medical should wait until the interview is scheduled right?

    Thanks for the help, we just want to make this a speedy process!!

    You need to find out for how long the PC is going to be good. I don't know about UK, but in our case my husband has all my civil documents ready to go, including my PC which is good for one year and we can get it online.

    NVC Filers - February 2014

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

    Posted

    I called to the NVC today to ask about my I-129F approved petition. The rep. told me they have it and they're going to make a decision whether to send it to the embassy in Bogota or not. I told her we would like to go with that one and asked her if we can request that, but she said we can't, it's up to them. I really hope they send it to my consulate I don't want to spend 4 or more months waiting in this process. I miss my husband so much cray5ol.gif

    I've read some people here are in the same boat, how are you guys doing with the k3 visa process? Any updates please?.

    May 2013 I-130 Filers

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

    Posted

    Thanks God Post Decision Activity

    On January 17, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

    For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

    Congrats!!

    May 2013 I-130 Filers

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

    Posted

    Post Decision Activity

    On January 15, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

    For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

    That's the best news today TSC are working . Thank lord for everything

    That's the best news today TSC are working . Thank lord for everything

    Congrats!!! dancin5hr.gif

    We got approved today, finally!!!

    We are regular applicants, no expedites or DCF. We did get an RFE on Dec 18 but replied quickly.

    Transferred to CSC from NBC.

    Congratulations!!

    May 2013 I-130 Filers

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

    Posted

    I see that they approved both your I130 as well as your I129. That is great! Congratulations!!

    We also filed both an I130 as well as an I129. Our I130 has been approved December 13 and a week later we received a hard copy mail that our I129 has been cancelled because the I130 had now been approved. Which seemed pretty pointless to me because our lawyer says it is still 4 to 5 months from now before the final consulate interview and based on the I129 I at least could have stayed in the US until this time. Very inconsistent that they grant one application and cancel the other...

    Thank you!

    Yes, they approved them both at the same time. But I think someone from April got a message last week or so, saying that NVC sent the approved I-129F to the consulate before paying the fees for the I-130, (she/he didn't know what to do), so I don't what's going to happen with mine.

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