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Call the NVC at 603-334-0700.  They are 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight EST

Be prepared to wait on hold for at least 30min to 45min. I have called them myself several times and always got to speak with someone and my questions

You must read this article from USCIS. Please let us know if you have any questions 

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume7-PartA-Chapter8.html

Here is the proper way to get your address changed with the USCIS. 

Then contact USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 and find out how to get your green card sent to you again

1 hour ago, audacieux89 said:

I didn't have a vaccination record with me but the doctor's office only gave me vaccinations against: Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); diptheria, pertusis, & tetanus (DPT), and Flu  (3 shots all in all)

My wife also did not have her vaccination records, although she had received all  of them.  She received all the vaccines in the CDC list except for one, as it was not available in her country. 

When you go for your medical, they will of course review this in detail and address anything that is missing 

Your question is confusing. If you listed your sibling on your US Federal Tax return than that person is full dependent.

Wholly or Partially dependent ONLY applies to your spouse not siblings

 I would like to let you know there is absolutely no way to find out what the AP actually is. And there is no way to tell how long it will take. You just have to wait it out.

Per the CDC , these are the vaccinations that are needed.

What vaccines are required for U.S. immigration?

At this time,* vaccines for these diseases are currently required for U.S. immigration:

• Mumps
• Measles
• Rubella
• Polio
• Tetanus and diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Rotavirus
• Meningococcal disease
• Varicella
• Pneumococcal disease
• Seasonal influenza

I will highly recommend getting the vaccinations beforehand because depending on the number of  vaccinations you need, it may take a few trips to the doctor/clinic and get them done.

Given that you dont want any avoidable delays, I would get them done asap.

You can find some more information in this discussion

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Pakistan&cty=&dfilter=5&topic=IR-1%2FCR-1+Visa

Did you sent your NVC packet via certified mail or had some kind of tracking number associated with it ? Because if the tracking number shows that the NVC received it then you can rest easy that they do indeed have it.  Yes, it is taking 11 weeks right now to hear back from them. I called the NVC a few days ago and the rep told me my 11th week would be 5/29/2017 and I should call on that day for an update.  You should call the NVC and provide them with your USCIS case number and if they show anything under it, they will let you know.

I agree about the overkill. These were mere guidelines and examples, not a mandate

I would definitely have a copy of your marriage certificate as well as any other documents that prove that you are now married. Also a drivers license (state issued ID card) with your MARRIED name on it will be very helpful.  I would also carry bank statements and any official mail from a government agency bearing your married name.  Any federal/state tax returns and your social security card will be helpful. I know this is a lot to carry but given the volatile political situation both here in the USA as well as the Phillipones, you simply cannot be too careful.

I really hope you get your green card with your married name on it soon.

3 minutes ago, TarKenkari said:

All of our photos are digital so I printed a series of A4 pages, on each page I had a photo with a caption explaining the date taken, where it was taken and who was in the photo. We have been married for 7 years so I made sure to include a photo from each year plus some wedding photos. About 12 photos total.

 

We only submitted our I-130 in feb so hoping that this meets the needs.

I think you will be just fine with the photos

What Thesmiths2016 stated is very good advice.

Keep in mind you dont want to send in too many pics. I sent 6 pics.  I sent some from my wedding, a couple of us at a relatives house and a couple of pics with us at a restaurant. While pics from the wedding carry the MOST importance, providing additional pics showing the 2 of you together will help quite a bit as well.

Thank you guys. Your answers hit the nail on the head

I would double check with the US Embassy on the fees.  Since those doctors are contracted by the US Embassy there might be a standard fee they are allowed to charge.

Whatever you do, please do not send anything on any memory card or CD's etc. Those are not accepted.

But as others stated, you should send in the copies and keep the original for the interview (at the US Embassy).  Take a pencil and simply write a brief detail about hte pic.

Hello,

I am estimating that my wife will be here in the USA via a CR-1 visa. We were married in 2015.  There may only be a 2 month difference between her arrival in the USA and our 2nd wedding anniversary.

Now I have read plenty of VJ posts advising that in such a case, it is much better to wait out the 2 months and have her arrive in the USA after the 2nd wedding anniversary. This way instead of getting a temporary green card,  she will get a permanent one.

My question is:

What if my wife does come 2 months prior to our wedding anniversary.  Will we need to file an I-485 immediately ?

What issues and negative repurcussions can I expect if she arrives here before our 2nd wedding anniversary ?

As always, I will truly appreciate any assistance.

I can see where you are coming from my friend. But no, I do not believe that the age difference between you and your fiance' will be of any concern. As you may or may not be aware but wide age differences is looked at as something unusual. Certainly not unusual by US standards. I really wouldn't worry about this too much my friend.

I wish you much luck in everything.

I did not answer the first question as I am not clear on what you are asking. An I-130 is file by a us citzen or permanent resident to bring their relative to the US. So filing an 1-130 concurrently is something I am familiar with

Your income tax return carries the most weight. So if you received a  W2 after  you filed, then you must an addendum (form 1040x). Once the IRS has processed your 1040x you can get a copy of your tax return and file it with the affidavit of support. If you sent in W2's which dont add up to your income tax return.. it can possibly cause issue.

On 4/2/2017 at 2:46 AM, mastercard said:

Thanks. Another question: does the immigrant have to sign anything?

 

I know during the travel ban mess they were forcing some people to sign away their green cards. I don't want my wife signing anything she doesn't understand.

 

I want to be able to tell my wife not to sign anything and just give her documents, fingerprints, answer any questions and leave with her stamped passport.

Yes, I believe the immigrant will need to sign.  Here is what I found via my research

" You enter the U.S. with your immigrant visa, passport, your medical X-ray report, the sealed envelope provided by the consulate after the immigrant visa interview. At the port of entry, you will be taken to a special room (or there may be a separatesection for new immigrants, depending upon the airport) and the immigrant visa in your passport will be printed with an I-551 stamp which is a temporary green card, valid for one year. It indicates the date and port of entry for admission as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. You will get the actual plastic green card (which looks just like a driver's license in the U.S.) in the mail within few months. At port-of-entry, you will also be fingerprinted which just takes a couple of minutes. When asked to sign, remember to sign in black pen."

Hello,

I am  sorry for the late reply. The answer to your question is that they did not say it would delay the paperwork  directly. However, your wait time will be back to square one.

Since they received my updated paperwork on 3/15/2017, it will be 11 weeks or so from this date.  They received my original paperwork on 3/1/17. Basically I lost two weeks.

On 3/26/2017 at 8:33 AM, correa said:

Hi broppy,

 

thank you so answering. I am not still not sure. Maybe there is someone out there that filled out the ds 260 already and got stuck with the same question.  can someone please help and be more detailed. 

have you guys used the same date format i have in my  first message? and do you think i need a police certificate from Peru. she has live in spain since 18 years old  and now she is 26.

 

 

This is the information on the requirement for a Police Certficate for Ecuador and Peru (whichever applies to you) per the US Department of State website

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html

FOR ECUADOR:

• Available
• Fees: N/A
• Document Name: Certificado de Antecedentes Penales
• Issuing Authority: Ministry of Interior
• Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The police record can be printed from the Ministry of Interior website.
• Procedure for Obtaining: On June 4, 2012, Ecuador eliminated the former printed certificate and implemented a webpage (www.ministeriodelinterior.gob.ec) where any person can review his own or someone else's police certificates online using an Ecuadorian national identification number or a passport number.
• Exceptions: Certificado de Antecedentes Penales are not available for people under the age of 18.
• Comments: The police record has a box that states "Posee Antecedentes" ("has a record"). If the box is marked "SI" ("YES"), applicants must bring their complete court records, along with an English translation, to the Consulate on the day of their interview. Failure to comply with this requirement on the day of the interview will delay visa processing. If the box is marked "NO," the applicant does not have a criminal record. Please note that this does not necessarily mean the subject has no police record, since police records can be purged upon the subject's request without judicial permission. Also, the "Certificado de Antecedentes Penales" only shows cases where a sentence has been delivered. Pending cases will not appear on this certificate. 

FOR PERU

• Available: Yes. To those 18 and older.
• Fees: S/17 Nuevos Soles (approximately $6 dollars)
• Document Name: Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales (Certificate of Police Record)
• Issuing Government Authority: Records are issued by the Peruvian National Police (Policia Nacional del Peru) at local police stations.
• Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Police Records are issued on green paper with the heading "Policia Nacional del Peru, Division de Identificacion, Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales." A scanned copy of the applicant's photo also appears on the certificate.
• Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Police Commanderor Commissar.
• Registration Criteria: Applicants without criminal records will have "No Registra Antecedentes" (does not have records) printed on the form.
• Procedure for Obtaining: Police records are available for applicants age 18 and over. The applicant must pay the appropriate fee at any Banco de La Nacion branch and then complete the process in an authorized police station.
• Certified Copies: Not Available.
• Alternate Documents: A police record may be issued to residents or non-residents upon application to "Policia de Investigaciones del Peru, Division de Identificacion Criminalistica de Lima," Av. Aramburu No. 550, Lima 34. The applicant must first request a fingerprint chart (ficha de canje internacional) and provide one photo. Processing time is normally three days. There is a small fee.
• Exceptions: None
• Comments: This document may not contain an accurate listing of all police records since there is no national database and each precinct maintains its own record. Therefore, for immigrant visa processing, the Consular Section in Lima requires 1) Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales, 2) Certificado Judicial de Antecedentes Penales, and 3) Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales a Nivel Nacional.

On 4/2/2017 at 8:19 PM, jeylian1112 said:

My case is complete, my father has already scheduled for interview on May 4th. I just need to submit the corrected joint affidavit of support of my friend cause there is a correction from her income of 2015 that my dad need to bring it on his interview. Thank God. Now the real waiting game is his medical too... i am nervous... 

No it is not true.  The reasoning behind it is as such:

The government does not report to any private company the names of those who sign the affidavit of support. So, the mortgage lender should not have any idea that the co-sponsor signed any affidavit of support unless the co-signor discloses that information to the lender. If the co-signor discloses the information to the lender, the lender may or may not consider the information in making its decision as to whether to lend.

On 9/9/2016 at 8:41 AM, jeylian1112 said:

Thanks! My cousin just got a house loan and her mortgage broker said if shes gonna do an affidavit of support it will affect her loan... Is that true?

 

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