deetea1982

Thanks for the advice....

I haven't worked the last 3 years. And they ask for the past 3 years of tax forms.

So before he gets an interview I need to provide domicile in the US?

And my question is

Since he is the one working can we provide a bank statement showing we have funds to live until we find work?

I heard some stories in the past of both living abroad and visas being issued.

I am not sure how that happened.

So without 3 years of past taxes and housing in the US, I am screwed huh

I am so sorry to hear of your frustration. I totally understand your concern. I advise you to hold on and pray over this matter. It can be full of stress while other cases breeze thru. But changing from K1 to CR1 seems pointless now. Keep contacting them concerning your case. And ask your fiance to also contact them too.

Now I am also new to this so please don't quote me...But I think CR1 is for those already married(i believe less than 2 years)

You are looking to marry once in the US correct?

Hello all,

Please I need help.

This is all new to me

I am an US citizen living abroad with my spouse.

I tried filing thru the closet USCIS near me, but they informed me that they could not take my case. They said only those living in Russia can file thru the USCIS there.

I have been living abroad with my spouse for 3 years. I recently traveled home to file and try to get life started so we can try get thru this process.

But after a month living apart was too much for me. With depression and anxiety attacks, I moved back abroad with my spouse, as we await this process.

My question is:

Will it be harder or take longer since I am here with him?

I am not working while abroad(and haven't worked for the 3 years Ive been with him)

He works and supports me

What is the next step after filing the I-130?

My case was just transferred to another USCIS on Oct 20, 2016

What other documents should I prepare for the next step?

Please help someone

I hear so many stories concerning this filing process and it seems as every case is treated differently

Hello everyone,

First let me say that I have been reading here on and off now for two days and totally am majorly impressed with the

communal spirit and the clarity of answers! I am already feeling less stress as I begin the process of obtaining a CR-1 spousal visa for my Filipina wife to come to America. If any of the following concerns are already addressed in

this discussion I apologize for missing them.

Concern 1.

Does the six month requirement mean consecutive months? I have been living in the Philippines for three years however I have taken numerous trips, thus never attaining a full six months consecutively. I do have tourist ACR card and

have three years of notarized year-long leases.

Concern 2.

I noticed a number of people mentioning an "INFORPASS" when entering at the Manila US Embassy. What is

that? Where do you get it or how do you get? Do I need an appointment to show up with my docs and I-30?

Concern 3.

A. Can I also submit the I-864 and all supporting docs at my first meeting? B. What other completed forms should I

submit at this time?

Concern 4. What method of payment is accepted for filing?

thank you one and all, JanWillem

Hello there....Do you plan trying to file directly to thru the Embassy? I have been living with my spouse abroad for 3 years and we just decided to file this year. But they told me the only way to file directly thru the Embassy is being approved as an exceptional case. So I actually traveled home to file and now I am back with him, awaiting this long process.

Your petition is over 5 months now and Nebraska is freaking slow at the moment. they just do it so you can get approved or denied in a reasonable amount of time.

I don't think you need to do anything except waiting.

Transfer is usually a good news.

Thanks for the info.....

I will wait to hear a reply back....

I think they need more workers LOL FOR REAL

Usually petitions get transferred when a USCIS office is overloaded with petitions. They transfer the petition to an office that is working faster.

Where was your petition sent in the first place and when did you file ?

I filed June 6, 2016. They sent it to Nebraska but now its transferred to Texas.

I wonder if I can write a letter to the office in regards to why they transferred without notifying me?

Hello,

We completed an I-130 application and received the NOA1 with a priority date of April 28, 2016.

On Sept 15 we received this update through the USCIS website:

We did not receive anything in the mail so my wife called USCIS and they said that our case was moved to the local Lincoln Nebraska office, then a few days later it was moved again to the Texas Service Center. They assured us that this was normal and there was nothing further they need from us at this point.

Was this the NOA2? The timing would fit but I don't have any indication it is with the NVC.

Thanks for any help, I feel very in the dark. My wife has moved back to the US (from Canada) with our children and is working full time. They did permit me to come as a visitor for 6 months which is where I am now but we still have our residence in Canada (mail is being forwarded).

Same thing just happened to me. I so happen to check the status on the website to find out that they moved my case from Nebraska to Texas. I never received any notice about this either. They seem to do as they please. Not taking in the fact that people are separated from loved ones. And this can be full of STRESS.

I am following to see what others have to say regarding this matter because I am in the same boat.

SIGH!!!

My case was transferred to another uscis office. They did not mention why. But since filing, I have moved out of the country with my spouse. I have tried to change my address to my new address living abroad. But I see there is no option for changing it to an abroad address.

Why would they transfer a case. And how do I go about changing my address?

This process has been nothing but STRESS!!!