The Visa Partner

If your income on your 2005 taxes doesn't meet or exceed poverty guidelines (sounds like you didn't file taxes for 2005 so you would not meet poverty guidelines) it would be in your best interest to find a Joint Sponsor or Household Member.

Best of luck

It can be a pain to get through. Try this number I found on the CIS website: 785-330-1048. It provides automated case status (no operators) and will hopefully get you the info you need.

Best of luck.

As a post in the CR1/IR1 section, this type of petition requires an I-864... which does not need notarization. Only if this case were a K visa would the other form be used.

The good/nice operators will give you that number.

I believe the best times to call that number ar between 10 and 4 eastern.

Best of Luck.

An Affidavit of Support does not need to be notarized. This law was revised early this year... in April I believe. Save yourself the time and money.

The phone number for CIS headquarters in Washington, DC is (202) 514-4316.

This is the phone number someone from outside the US needs to call to reach immigration. From what I hear, it's more helpful and much better than the (800) number anyway... so maybe everyone should use it!

I apologize if you took my previous clarification as a solicitation. Please also keep in mind that my post had no links or email addresses of any kind. I only intented to correct the misinformation you presented in your previous post and offer the explaination FirstLady requested for how my guide is different/beneficial.

Raymond Balch

The Visa Partner

I would just like to clarify the Aussiwench is absolutely wrong. The guide I have written does not require any documentation to be sent to The Visa Partner. I wrote this guide for a Petitioner, Visa Applicant or thrid party to be able to manage the case themselves. My service would be in no way affiliated with your case processing if you purchase this guide.

I believe my 10-step processing guide to be worlds better than Jamie's shortcuts because you don't need to print out your own forms/fee bills. And as I pointed out in a previous "Ask" article, Jamie's shortcuts are good but not entirely accurate (and a little confusing for newbies). I hope people invest in this guide because I know it will answer a lot of questions - there is a bunch of supplemental info that I have collected and organized in the guide as well.

Keep an eye out for the next "Ask" article... I submitted it yesturday.

Best in your visa journey,

Raymond Balch

The Visa Partner