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    Bio metric required before interview

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

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    1 hour ago, Arpan said:

    Hi,

     

    I am US Citizen and my wife is in India. We have received the visa interview date for 22nd January a week before. For this, we have got a medical appointment for my wife scheduled for 20th December,2017. I want to know whether my wife has to go for bio metric and has to schedule the appointment for the same on VAC? If yes, can this be done a month before as well and can we re-schedule the appointment? Or do we have to go for medical examination first followed by fingerprinting?

    Thanks in advance.

     

     One day or two days before interview is fine. I heard it does not take that long.

    Spouse visa

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

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    5 minutes ago, Taysuz said:

    What is the difference between IR1/CR1 and K-1

    Marriage Based Visa Comparison Table
    Visa Type Marital Status Approximate Time to get Visa Requires Adjustment of Status? Requires EAD to Work (with valid Visa and before AOS approved)? Requires AP to Travel Outside the US (with valid Visa and before AOS approved)? Approximate Total Time to become Legal Permanent Resident Approximate Total Cost (USCIS Petition, Visa, AOS if required) Extra Notes
    K-1 Engaged 7 Months Yes Yes Yes 13 Months USD $1650 Must be married within 90 days of entry. AOS must be filed in order to gain Legal Permanent Resident status. Failure to file AOS before I-94 expires accrues out-of-status days.
    K-3 Married 16 Months Yes Yes No 20.5 Months USD $1705 After entering the US, may file for AOS within two years or instead wait for I-130 to be approved and pursue IR-1 / CR-1 Visa.
    IR-1 / CR-1 Married 13 Months No No (see note) No (see note) 13 Months USD $903 Visa holder automatically becomes a Legal Permanent Resident after entering the US. Can work and travel freely.
    DCF
    (IR-1 / CR-1)     		Married 3 Months No No (see note) No (see note) 3 Months USD $945 US consulates typically only do this for US citizens who live overseas. DCF results in a IR-1 / CR-1 Visa.

    are you married?

    NVC Filers - December 2017

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

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    3 minutes ago, CABM said:

     

    Thank you so much for your reply! I genuinely appreciate it. That's quite relieving about the taxes as its been something I couldn't get my head around. I can easily have one of my parents be our sponsor in the states. To do this, they would need to fill out a form and join as a co-sponsor?

     

    Once again, thanks!! :) 

     

     

    No problem... Good Luck...

    If one of your parent covers the guideline, then you and your parent need to file form I-864. If your parent is using their spouse, then their spouse need to file I-864A

    Here is a link 

    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-4-collect-financial-documents.html

    http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

    I hope i was right. Right now i am waiting for our I-130 to be approved. This week or next week i will hear something. Crossing my fingers :)

    USC filing for spouse - which service center are you assigned to

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

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    8 minutes ago, Rio-N-Don said:

    I have been communicating with my local congressman's office and the staff member is telling me something I think is completely bogus.

    She has told me that all USC who file I-130's for a spouse go to the Nebraska Service Center.

    I read a document from 2013 that indicated USCIS was sending I-130's to either Texas, California or Nebraska, but it didn't state whether those were for USC's.

    Can folks please comment on if they are a USC and which service center their I-130 has been sent to so I can counter her statement?

     

    Thanks in advance.

    I am USC and mine went to Potomac Center. I filing from IL

    NVC Documents preparation

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

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    10 minutes ago, mrahman14 said:

    Financial Documents (Petitioner):

    -Checklist Cover from Welcome letter

    - Cover Sheets---------------------------------------------------------------(Both from payment Portal)

    - Affidavit of Support (I-864)---------------------------------------------Mandatory to Send

    - IRS Tax transcript (Last 3 Years)------------------------------------Not Mandatory to send 3 years but good to send

    - Federal Income Tax Returns (Last 3 Years)---------------------- You can send the last one (not 3 years)

    - W2 Forms (Last 3 Years)----)---------------------------------------- You can send the last one(not 3 years)

    - Pay Stubs (Last 6-8 Paychecks)------------------------------------do not needed, if you send W2

    - Employment Letter-------------------------------------------------------good to send

    -BonaFide Relationship (Primarily going to send proofs after I-130 was applied to USCIS)

      - Itenaries

      - Pictures

      - Whatsapp Call logs

    -Proof of US Status (Passport)----------------------------------------Mandatory to send (At least biographic page of your passport)

    -Social security earnings statement----------------------------------Not needed

     

    Supporting Documents (Beneficiary):

    -Marriage Certificate------------------------------------------------------Mandatory to Send (If its not in English, make sure to translate and send both)

    - Birth Certificate-----------------------------------------------------------Mandatory to Send (If its not in English, make sure to translate and send both)

    - Passport

    - Passport Photographs (2)---------------------------------------------Not needed to send to NVC, you can bring this during interview

    - Police Clearance Certificate-----------------------------------------Mandatory to Send (If its not in English, make sure to translate and send both)

    Wait, how about the Beneficiary's biographic page of their passport?

    Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
     

    You and each family member immigrating with you must submit a photocopy of the biographic data page of a currently valid passport. The biographic data page is the page with your photograph, name, date, and place of birth.

    • Send a photocopy of your biographic data page to NVC.
    • Bring your original passport plus one photocopy of the biographic data page to your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

    Important: Do not send your original passport to NVC. You need this document to travel.

    For country-specific guidelines on how to obtain acceptable passports, use the Document Finder above.

    Did anyone here use an immigration lawyer?

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

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    9 hours ago, ad8816 said:

    Hello VJ members! Just curious, how many on here sought legal advice before/during their immigration process? I know in some cases, a lawyer might be helpful. I would say, our immigration case is very problem-free, however, I am just a bit intimidated about some of the paperwork and potentially doing something incorrect and getting a RFE and then making the process even longer. 

     

    Thanks in advance for the advice! We are about a month out from submitting our I-130 paperwork and we're thrilled! :D 

    We did not use a lawyer. We did it ourselves. Just be organize and research and make sure you sent everything. If you get RFE, don't panic and send what they asking for. 

    Here is what to do 

    http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

    Spouse visa

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

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    1 minute ago, Taysuz said:

    Do i need to be in the us to file the i-130

    No, you did not need to be but are you coming back in US or are you staying there. Do you have address in US?  Also,  completed G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance so they can email you .

     

    If you stay there until her visa, check if her country US Embassy does Direct Consular Filing 

    http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

     

    Here is more details about the first step

    http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

     

    You need Form I-130 and I-130A

    Form G-1145, so they will email you the notices

    Assembling the I-130 Package: Checklist 
    Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):

    1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted. Read the Guide to Paying USCIS Immigration Fees. $535
    2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
    3.

    Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

    Form I-130A: Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

    4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.
    5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)
    6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)
       
    7. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not in English then again get a translation)
    8. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents).
    9. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)
    10. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
    11. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
    12.

    Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

     

     

    Note: Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage 
    The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:
    1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or
    2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or
    3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or
    4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or
    5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or
    6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.
       

    NVC Filers - December 2017

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

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    2 hours ago, CABM said:
    Hello everyone! :D
     
    I'm new here but have been following this thread for a few months to each other peoples stories and get advise! Its been tremendously helpful!
     
    My story is that I am an American citizen currently living in Ireland with my husband (who is an Irish citizen). I have completed my case with the USCIS after a VERY LOMG TIME and it has finally been approved and transferred to the NVC. I am in the process of paying all of the fees and gathering the appropriate paperwork. I have a few questions and I was hoping to get some answers to before I send everything in as I'm stressed and overwhelmed and cant seem to find the answers anywhere!
     
    1. For the civil documents (for the petitioner, myself) what exact documents are required?
     
    2. For the taxes, I have unfortunately not filed my US taxes for 2016 yet. To be honest, didn't even realize I was supposed to and it never even  crossed my mind. I didn't make that much last year ( only about 6500 euros) as I was only working part time and I think technically didn't even need to file because I made so little!  The other thing I'm worried about is meeting the 'poverty line'. In 2016 it was an extremely rough year for us financially as neither of us could find work until later in the year and I only worked part time. So I think by last years standards JUST make it over the US poverty guidelines of 16,000 dollars. Which tax documents are absolutely required to send in and which ones can I write a formal explanation for (why I'm not sending them in).
    Would I be able to even write a explanation saying I didn't file my US taxes for 2016 because I made so little I wasn't technically required to? Then that brings up the poverty line question.. :( so confused!
    We have both been working full time in 2017 in good jobs and have made well above the poverty line, so if I show our current paystubs (as it asks for evidence of income anyway) will that show that now we are making enough?
     
     
    3. What are some good ways to show domicile in the US- I still have my American drivers license, bank accounts and a home address where my family resides. I am only on a temporary stamp 4 work visa so its clear that Im not in Ireland forever cand we both have every intention of moving to America as soon as the green card is approved. Do you think this would be sufficient?
     
     
    I'm completely overwhelmed in this and have put nearly 2 years of effort into sorting out this green card. I am terrified of messing up this last step or the NVC documents. ANY advise is appreciated more than you will ever know!!! We are stressed and even considering taking out a loan to hire a lawyer.
     

    Hello,

     

    1). For the petitioner, there is none to NVC. all the supporting documents is beneficiary ones.

    2). Do you have someone to be joint sponsor you guys in US? because they want someone in US to be sponsor. You can explain in letter why you did not file the taxes for 2016. 

    3) This is what i found

    When a sponsor has clearly not maintained a domicile in the United States, he/she must re-establish a U.S. domicile to be a sponsor. The aspiring sponsor may take steps, including the examples given below, to show that the United States is his/her principal place of residence:

    • Find employment in the United States
    • Secure a residence in the United States
    • Register children in U.S. schools
    • Relinquish residence abroad
    • Other evidence of a U.S. residence

    If the sponsor establishes U.S. domicile, he or she must return to the United States to live before the sponsored immigrant may enter the United States. The sponsored immigrant must enter the United States with or after the sponsor.

    NVC Documents preparation

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

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    16 minutes ago, R&OC said:

    Thank you for posting this. The proof of a bona fide relationship on the NVC level is still rather unclear to me...

     

    Are you all preparing the same bona fide proof of relationship again as for the i-130 petition? And if so, does the petitioner or the beneficiary provide them?

     

    I thought, I would have to bring those documents to the interview.

    Proof of a bona fide relationship on the NVC level is different from the bona fide proof of relationship at I-130 Petition at USCIS

     

    At NVC, you only need to provide proof of relationship if you have co sponsor who are household member and filing form I-864A, then that household member and you need to proof your relationship each other.

    If you are the only sponsor to your beneficiary then you can ignore this step

     

    For the interview, yes bring all the proof because the officer might ask

    NVC Documents preparation

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

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    1 minute ago, AJLove said:

    Okay, thanks!  Are W-2's Mandatory?

    This will answer your question

    If you cannot obtain an IRS tax transcript: If you are unable to obtain an IRS tax transcript, submit a photocopy of your IRS Federal Income Tax Returns and Form(s) W-2 or schedule(s) from the most recent tax year. from https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-4-collect-financial-documents.html

     

    So according to the website, if you have IRS Tax transcript, then you did not need W2. 

    NVC Documents preparation

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

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    36 minutes ago, AJLove said:

    I think this will help everyone avoid checklist as well, but I am preparing the following documents(Copies) to send out to NVC. Could you please review and let me know if I have missed anything?

     

    Financial Documents (Petitioner):

    - Cover Letter

    - Affidavit of Support (I-864)

    - IRS Tax transcript (Last 3 Years)

    - Federal Income Tax Returns (Last 3 Years)

    - W2 Forms (Last 3 Years)

    - Pay Stubs (Last 6-8 Paychecks)

    - Employment Letter

    -Marriage Certificate

    -BonaFide Relationship (Primarily going to send proofs after I-130 was applied to USCIS)

      - Itenaries

      - Pictures

      - Whatsapp Call logs

    -Proof of US Status (Passport)

    -Social security earnings statement

     

    Supporting Documents (Beneficiary):

    - Birth Certificate

    - Passport

    - Passport Photographs (2)

    - Police Clearance Certificate

     

    Please let me know if I have missed anything important.

     

    And for interview take all the originals of the above.

     

    Thanks!

     

    If you have IRS Tax Transcript, then you did not need to send the tax returns

     

    Are you filing Form I-864A? if not you can ignore Bonafide Relationship for NVC. Also, you already provided in the first stage at USCIS

     

    If you are not using any joint sponsors, then you can ignore the Proof of US Status too

     

    Marriage certificate need to be at the supporting documents

    I hope this helps

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    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-4-collect-financial-documents.html

    Case Complete to Interview January 2018

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

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    3 hours ago, DeepInLove said:

    India. I have a question though. I looking at the tracking info of some files to India and looks like all files that are sent to India go to New Delhi. It is true?

    No, Northern states goes to New Delhi and Southern states goes to Mumbai

    The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai both process immigrant visa applications.

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