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On April 29, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.
what it is mean???
That someone has touched your file. Some people are approved after this BUT others (like me) receive this emai land nothing else happens.
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Hello, I just proposed to my girlfriend. She is from South Korea. Is currently living here on a R F-1 Visa. I am wondering what is the fastest way to do the marriage? Would it be better to route the paperwork for a K-1 visa so she able to stay in the US with me. Her F-1 visa does not expire until 2016. But she has to be enrolled in school for this visa to stay active. Or would it be better to get married then route the package for the CR-1 visa. I am also in the military and am changing duty stations from Hawaii to California in 6 months. Her schools stops in August. I move to California in October and would like for her to come with me. I need to know all the proper and correct steps to take to ensure this can happen. I am very lost in this and any help would be grateful. We have the I-130 and I-485 forms filled out. I understand this is only the first step. I don't what to do from the point of having these filled out. I don't have them filed because I want to make sure I have everything good to go before filing them. I don't want to have any EORs. I will check on this whenever someone repsonds. Or Please feel free to email me @ a_white4306@yahoo.com
Please and Thank you,
White, Aaron
Hello,
Please see the link below. If you are a citizen, go to the one that says "US Citizen: Inside the U.S. (lawful admission). Good luck!
Here's the VJ Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2
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Hello,
I'm Christian as well and I can tell you from experience that being overly "religious" is not healthy (which sounds like what your husband is doing). Sin is everywhere (not only the states) so I don't really understand his point there. Also, didn't he research any of this before he moved to the U.S.?
It sounds like he may be having a difficult time adjusting of course, but he is being unfair to you too and using this as a crutch.
Being christian is not about the "traditions"; it's about the relationship each individual has with Christ. His relationship with the Lord should be strong enough that he rejoices in the awesome opportunity that the Lord has given him by entering the U.S.and trusts that God will guide him regardless of what country he is living in.
If he is so unhappy, he is not trusting in God.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
One more thing, when a believer does not provide for his family, he is failing God.
1 Timothy 5:8: But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
"Providing" does not mean economically, it means in general. If he doesn't provide by being kind, feeding them, taking care of their needs and yours....just so this does not get misinterpreted =)
I hope for the sake of your twins that he realizes that he is missing out on enjoying his time with you and the twins and that God didn't make him choose to live in the U.S.; he decided that on his own and now needs to enjoy the decision he made, not be miserable about it.
Best of luck to you and your husband!
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I ended it. I hope I can stay strong. Deleted the apps on my phone er use to message with. Deleted skype from my phone. No longer going on skype on my computer. All his emails go to my trash. And blocked his cell number. I really thought I would make this post and people would be on his side. Like I was the problem.
I think that we are all glad to hear that you made the right decision for you and your baby. However, just remember that you need to withdraw the K1 in process now. Don't just leave it in limbo....it's something you need to take care of right away.
Best of luck with your future. God bless.
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Hi, I'm going to have my interview (fingers crossed since I've been waiting for an NOA2 for almost 6 months already...) in Juarez as well and I've looked up this question myself in different forums.
from what I've read they do ask you whether you want to have the interview in english or spanish. (Also I've read that people don't translate documentation that's originally in spanish when prodiving something to US consulate in Juarez... but that one I wouldn't if it's entirely true)
Hope it helps!
Saludos!
Thank you!
They ask if you want interview in English or Spanish both are readily available.
Thank you!
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HI everyone,
I'm wondering if the Ciudad Juarez consulate conducts the interviews in spanish or english? My husband will eventually his interview out there (praying he is approved) but I know that he is not fully comfortable with the english language yet. Wondering if the Ciudad Juarez consulate gives you the option of choosing the language the interview is conducted.
Thanks!
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Each individual sponsor has to make 125% above the poverty guidelines; income is not combined.
I'm not sure on the police clearance question.....
If you have filed your tax returns with the U.S., then you can go to their website and download and print the tax transcripts. The website has a "guide" to help you find the one you need for "immigration." This is what they prefer BUT you can also send a complete set of your tax returns with every single W2 used.
Here is the IRS wbsite: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
Best of luck.
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If you live in the USA you don't have to prove domicile. You just put your country of domicile as "USA" and be done with it. Just because you visit your husband frequently doesn't mean you live in Mexico.
Thank you!!
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Good morning everyone,
My I-130 petition for my husband is currently pending at Nebraska Service Center. I have an inquiry regarding establishing domicile in the U.S.
My husband resides in Tijuana, Mexico. I am a US Citizen. I work in San Diego, I am currently a graduate student in a University in San Diego, my bank accounts, credit cards, phone, etc are all have a San Diego address. I have filed my U.S. taxes for the past 3 years and have those transcripts as well. I have a San Diego address on all of my legal paperwork as well. The issue is that I travel to Tijuana during the workweek to see my husband practically on a daily basis.
As far as paperwork goes, I have everything (that I have seen that I need) to establish domicile BUT since I cross in the morning to go to work in San Diego, I wonder if that will be an issue with establishing domicile?
I rent a space in a house in San Diego and use that address as well as a P.O. Box to receive mail. My husband and I are currently renting a house in Tijuana as well and the contract has both of our names on it.
Will me crossing to see him cause any issues with establishing domicile if my entire life is in the USA except my husband?
Thank you!
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Thanks. I wish they'd make this stuff more clear. I was able to select petition in progress, I-130, U.S. citizen and other things relevant to my situation before the zip code/state stuff became a problem, so I really thought I was in the right place. Off to Skype I go...
Hi,
I have a question regarding the change of address for the beneficiary.
I am the petitioner and I live in the U.S. I have a permanent address on file with USCIS. My husband lives in Mexico and he recently had to move. If I want to change his address (only) with USCIS, I have to call them and change over the phone? There's no online form for changing address abroad right?
My U.S. address will remain the same until the petition is approved. Thank you in advance!!
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I'm not sure but here's the USCIS website for the expedite criteria. Good luck!
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When I prepared the forms, I just N/A in this section on both forms since I am a US Citizen
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Since your process may be different from mine, here's the NVC website for your review.
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html
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Usually you only need to prove that you're a US Citizen and that's it. Not the case with Juarez. I know for a fact that I need my birth certificate as well even though I am a citizen of the US. Vitalchek is a good source that someone on VJ recommended. If I were you, I would get a certified copy and send to your fiancé. Sometimes the requirements for the consulate differ from what is normally requested others.
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QUESTIONS: 1) the applicant in the DS-160 is my foreign fiancee?
2)) Can I partially fill out the DS-160 from my L.A. home and drive to tijuana and have her finish it under my instructions?
3) What is CEAC? Is there a seperate fee?
4) DS 160 has a questions that asks where is applicant applying? is answer Juarez (even though she is from TJ)?
5) Where does one apply for ASC?
6) Fiancee lost ID anything she can do in the meantime to move process further?
7) I have not recieved anything since 4/15/14 no2 approval letter. Should I wait to get something by mail or what can I do to be more proactive (girlfriend can't do anyting without ID).
8) FEEs: medical =$190; MRV = $240; ASC = no fee; travel/hotel = unknown; anything else???
9) DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE SOONEST THEY ARE SETTING APPOINTMENT FOR:ASC IN JUAREZ? FOR CONSULAR INTERVIEW IN JUAREZ?
10) WHAT IS DHL? IS THAT THE DELIEVERY SERVICE?
(1) As far as I know, yes the beneficiary is now the applicant because she/he is the one applying for a visa, not you.
(2) Yes, as long as you have internet access, you can start the application/save/continue. Check dept. of state website for more info (NVC)
(3) CEAC is the website where you will need to fill out the online form DS-160. Here is their website: https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/
**You will need your NVC case number to be able to start your application. If you do not have it, then call the NVC and request it. It may take some time before they can give it to you over the phone (not sure how long) but it is better to try a couple times a week than to wait for the letter from NVC as that usually takes longer).
(4) Not 100% sure but I would think it's Juarez
(5) Don't know
(6) She lost her credencial I assume. I know they ask for the credencial in MX for just about anything. Does she already have her passport? She could use that to request the police certificates that she will need
(7) Call NVC (National Visa center) to get your case number so you can start the application online, pay visa fees, start on affidavit of support (in case you need one) -- if you do not need one, may be good to take one anyway. I think it's the I-134 for you but double check the K1 Visa Guide on Visa Journey.
(8) Do you have YOUR birth certificate? YES you will need yours for Juarez. At least that applies to me since I am requesting my husband and I know I will need mine as well. Your fiance will need hers as well. Police certificates/passport photos of her/any future flights/hotel plans you may have with her.
(9) Don't know
(10) DHL is just like FedEx or UPS -- they are a delivery service. She will have to choose the DHL location where she wants her visa delivered to. She may choose the one in Ciudad Juarez or the one in Tijuana. However, delivery time differs from when you receive your visa in one versus the other. Not sure of the timeline for either, sorry.
This is all I know. If anyone else can guide him, that would be awesome!
Also, take a look at the NVC forum and maybe some threads there can guide you. Best of luck!!
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/83-national-visa-center-dept-of-state/
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Not sure what is going on but you should definitely call USCIS and speak with a Tier 2 rep. Hopefully, they can guide you. May be a mistake on their part of if your husband happens to have a common name, they may have made a mistake. Investigate by calling or setting an Infopass appt. if that helps.
Best of luck!
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Does anyone know if the processing times on the VJ link below are correct? It says that NSC is processing I-130s from January 12, 2014. I've been reading this thread and so far, I see that other VJ members have said NSC is working on October, possibly Nov. 2013 cases, not 2014.
http://www.visajourney.com/content/times
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Does anyone know if the processing times on the VJ link below are correct? It says that NSC is processing I-130s from January 8, 2014. If that is the case, then YAY!
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Hello fellas my name is Paloma and I got into a big dilema, my boyfriend and I want to get married here in Mexico within the next month, but we are wondering if that would be a problem if we get married here first and then my fiance start his work visa process... am I being clear? - So my question is, should we wait to get married and get married in the states? or should we get married and then start the work visa process and get married in both countries??? -
Please, please someone answer. We are desperate, his family doesnt want us to be together cuz I'm older than him but I dont think thats a problem.....
We are desesperate!!
S.O.S.
This is what I know:
You cannot get married twice, not even to the same person. You have to first choose where you want to get married.
If you marry in Mexico (as I did), you can submit the I-130 petition after you marry in Mexico in order for him to enter the US as a permanent resident. I'm not sure if he can apply for a work visa at the same time but entering as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) is always better.
If you decide to marry in the USA after he gets his work visa and enters the U.S. legally, you can adjust his status (but you must do this ASAP). Find out what requirements are needed from HIM to be able to marry you in the U.S. since he will not be a LPR at that time. Once you know that, you can make an informed decision.
My suggestion is to look at the requirements first from the county clerk's office. Afterwards, you can decide.
Also, try contacting the office of your congressman/woman and ask for a consultation. Their consultations are free and they can guide you to make an informed decision as well. Explain the time sensitivity for them to see you right away. I did that (I reached out to their office and explained I was filing the I-130 within a month and needed some guidance) and afterwards I felt reassured as to what/how the process is/works.
Best of luck.
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Their profile says "Philippines". They're all getting rushed through.
Got it, thank you!
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No need to send birth certificate, US passport (all pages in color) is enough.
I would not alter the marriage certificate. As long as the translation is included, that's all that they need. The person translating the document would have changed that if they thought it was needed. Of course, this is my opinion b/c it does contradict the statement on the cover letter.
Good luck!
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You sure can.
Thanks!
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Mexico doesnt require a Mexican police cert unless he has been arrested in Mexico while he has been there. as for the birth certificates, my husband just went to the registro civil, civil registry where he was born and got what is basically a certified copy there, and i the us citizen just took a certified copy also. you need to use his correct address in Mexico dont put that he is living in the US when he is not, that can complicate things, with NVC, each country is a little different on requirements, etc but with Mexico at the NVC stage, they do everything via email with you and your spouse. you scan in and send the documents they request and then just take the originals/certified copies to the interview. as far as the address change form, not sure what form no. it is but they are on the USCIS page to download and send in. I dont know how to paste links of other threads on this site, but look for the NVC filer threads here, they have tons of information and others that are at the same stage as you and how to guides, it makes it so much more easy to understand. good luck.
Thank you!
Hola jcruzazucar
I did an IR-2 for my stepdaughter in Mexico and while my app was different than yours, much of the supporting info they are asking you to provide is the same.
In regards to the long birth certificate- this can be a little confusing. They are looking for a certified copy of the original, issued by the state where the app/petitioner was born. Some locations, especially in Mexico, have the 2 versions of your birth certificate. The first is the paper version which we are most familiar with (acta de nacimiento) and then there's the little card you can get which has all your info on it (clava curp i think it's called), including the book and page where the record is saved (liber folio). I too had my original birth certificate and was surprised to find out i still had to purchase a certified copy of my birth certificate (the raised seal that they place on the certificate is what makes it official). Vitalcheck was a great resource for that
So in answer to your first 2 questions - 1. yes, you have to have the original form which has both parents. Immigration usually doesn't accept it if it doesn't (from what I learned through my experience and reading - can't remember or i would link it). And yes, you still need to purchase the certified copy as your original would not be accepted. And i was as dumbfounded as you are when i learned that in my process as well
2. My stepdaughter lived in the Yucatan Peninsula. She was able to acquire her police certificate on the same day as well. While there is no expiration date on the letter, I was advised by our attorney that the date of the letter was to be no more than 6 months old just to play it safe. So 6 months out from the day you maily in your IV package
3. Address change - there is a change of address/form agent that immigration also has that i filled out. I would scan it but i found a link online which explains what you need to do a bit better, so I've linked it below. To be honest, changing address (for me at least) wasn't that much of an issue. I had to do that for my stepdaughter as well, and it caused no problems at all. We changed it early on the process, much where you're at so it shouldn't be an issue. Only thing i would do is to follow up with USCIS after you've changed it to ensure they have their records straight.
http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/F2en.pdf
Let me know if you need further help.
Thank you! Good info...
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USCIS
02/21/2014 -- I130 Sent
02/25/2014 -- I130 Received by Nebraska
02/27/2014 -- I130 NOA1 hard copy
04/08/2014 -- I130 NOA2 hard copy
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Wow that is fast! Congratulations! Was your case expedited?
Pregnancy and Pending I-130
in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
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Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if the petitioner must inform USCIS that she is pregnant if the pregnancy took place after the I-130 was received by them (it's pending at the moment)? I'm not 100% sure that I am but just in case, I want to know what I am supposed to do with USCIS.
Thank you!!