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After the medical exam, they told us that they would notify us if there was anything alarming. We weren't called back for a follow-up or to start treatment. At the consulate, the visa officer didn't say anything was wrong. We were approved on the spot. We are wondering why we weren't shown the results of the tests if there is cause for such annotation.

Is there any one who has recently received this annotation? We were not informed of any issues during or after the medical examination. Is there any way to find out specifically why we received this annotation? Should we email the consulate? Can they disclose the medical condition?

Hi! I am a US citizen living with my spouse in his home country. Before I got pregnant, I made sure to familiarize myself with the CRBA requirements. Go to the US embassy/consulate website nearest to you and look into what you will need. There are different requirements for children born out of wedlock, married and between US/foreign and US/US parents. Since my spouse was not a US citizen, I had to provide 5 years worth of physical presence in the U.S. after the age of 14. I did the simplest thing on their criteria list and used my high school/college transcripts. The whole process went smoothly and we also applied for our child's passport on the same visit which I was glad to do because when you apply for a passport you have to send original documents and the idea of losing the CRBA and trying to replace it... but with them being done together, no risk. We picked up the passport and CRBA a couple weeks later. There is no crazy USCIS processing time. It's smoother and quicker. *Also passport applications are processed faster (in my experience) when you apply at a consulate/embassy).

Hello! For those who have attended their immigration visa interview. Can you share how you organized or how you wished you would have organized your documents? I know that in the grand scheme of things....organizing is not at the top of your list when it comes to the immigrant visa interview but I am the US citizen and want to help ease the process for my spouse. I am not allowed to go to the interview because of consulate guidelines... but want to offer any help and this is the only way I can think. I have 3 document holders and customized labeled tabs.... First folder is the main folder: -interview notification email -DS-260 confirmation page with the barcodes on them -online registration confirmation page for delivery of visa if approved -passport size photographs (It says 2 but I am including 5) -current and expired passports -civil documents -evidence of bona fide marriage -updated tax info for 2023 Second folder is the financials: Affidavit of Support *I haven't really gotten a clear answer on whether we need to provide this....since on the travel.state.org website it says that we don't need to bring it. And the consulate interview prep provided online is vague when it comes to the AOS....so I am including it in a separate document holder....just in case. Third document holder is for copies of documents Any tips? Am I overthinking this? Do you have any suggestions or comments. They would be greatly appreciated...😊 👍

Hello! Thank your for reading and thanks for any feedback as well! I am gathering the documents for the interview next month at the consulate for IR1. I understand and have all the original documents (civil documents) that are needed from the beneficiary. But what originals are needed from the sponsor and joint sponsor? For example, do we include our US citizenship original document (birth certificate, US passport)?? And what about pay stubs/tax returns and W2....copies okay? Or will I have to ask the joint sponsor to mail the originals? I am also emailing the consulate for a definitive answer but just want to hear from other people who attended their interview already and if they were asked for original financial/ citizenship proof or if copies were okay?

Not sure how close you are to either border (Mexico or Canada) but you can exit and enter through them as a US citizen with your naturalization certificate and state ID or just your (enhanced/real ID) and use the other foreign passport (she is a dual national, right?) at the Mexican/Canadian airport to go to the other country. That is an alternative if you have fixed travel plans and flexibility on flights with no US passport.

Sadly your options seem limited. If possible I would suggest you fly with them just to activate it and then return to finish packing and getting everything ready for the move together. I have heard of couples doing it. The immigrant visa is meant for a foreign spouse to join their US citizen spouse. Also, check with the US consulate or embassy about the steps for reissuance. I looked it up a little and it is almost like starting from scratch. Your spouse would have to redo the physical and if the ds-260 is over a year old you have to pay it again. The Civil documents might also not be valid so you might need to get a new police certificate, set up an appointment again etc. Just email the consulate/embassy and check flights to see what options you have. Your spouse going to the US without you could be risky if you are not there with her because of the purpose of the visa. Sorry! Good luck!

I used my US passport for proof of US citizenship for my child's CRBA. ✔

At the NVC stage, did they not flag this? The reason I ask is because I am a USC spouse living with my spouse in their home country while we await for the immigrant visa. I got a case FE note about me maybe not having a US domicile and we had to submit all the evidence you are now planning to accumulate. I just wonder why the NVC didn't give you a heads up like me. I provided bank statements that show I was gradually transferring money to my US accounts. That I have entered into a lease agreement with my mom. Emailed schools for my child's enrollment in school. I understand that you want to leave together, and I wish you the best of luck! Keep us updated so that anyone who encounters a similar situation can get some real life anecdotes with similar experiences. It helps to hear from people who actually had these issues and managed to resolve them.

This is a visual of what I mean...

Hello! I am at the NVC stage and just got a message that the US citizen (me) might not have a US domicile. We are both in the applicant's home country but as the US citizen, I have always maintained ties to the US. I have an active driver's license and bank statements. I don't file taxes and I have an approved joint sponsor already. What do ya'll suggest I should put in the area that is "missing" and where should I upload my "proof of domicile"? Should I reiterate I don't file taxes in that "missing" portion. Add my proof of domicile in the "Additional Supporting Documentation "? Thank you for any help. I would really like to hear from anyone who has been through this. Have a nice day and happy holidays!

Hey there! I have a CRBA and applied to renew under 16 passport on May. They accepted the previous passport as proof of US citizenship. They still used the CRBA....but that was more to show that I was the parent. So just use the passport and foreign birth certificate showing who are the parents. The embassy also emailed me a checklist of items to bring. I had to submit growth pictures...one per year of kid's age.

I applied at the Beijing embassy. They also don't take "walk-ins" here. My most recent embassy visit was last month when I renewed my US passport. When I scheduled the appointment there was no communication from the embassy AT ALL until a week before the appointment. They send me an email with their checklist as to what documents to bring. If you don't get anything from them...message them! After they emailed me the checklist, I message them with a bunch of follow up questions. When I did the CRBA and renewed a child's passport, the embassy required growth photos so I asked them how many to bring. I am sorry I couldn't be much help. Have you tried reddit pages for us expats in Canada? I usually do that for more specific US consulate/embassy questions for US citizens.

Hey there! You can file an FOIA request through USCIS...online and they can provide you with your naturalization info. It might take a while to get back...but definitely not as long as the n565 application. I applied with my US passport from abroad too. My I-130 got approved.

Yes. I lived most of my life in the US until I moved abroad in my 20s. I wrote down the times but only submitted 8 years worth of US presence. My school transcripts I had mailed abroad. They only needed 5 years of official proof. You mentioned you were a naturalized citizen? I think that should be evidence too? You needed 5 years presence to apply for citizenship, right? When I applied, the embassy didn't really nitpick my application, they just looked at the stuff...not too much scrutiny. But like I said, email them. And don't stress too much. From what info you posted, you have more than enough info. 😊

I applied in person. It was actually the only option for me. There was no appointments options for CRBA available at the embassy's appointment system. I emailed the embassy letting them know about giving birth and they gave me a checklist and forms to fill out. I applied for CRBA and baby's first US passport with my foreign spouse. I actually emailed the embassy quite often to check and recheck everything so I wouldn't have to make multiple trips. I showed up with a binder with all the things listed on their checklist. At the embassy after they reviewed all the paperwork they just made us swear that all the information is correct and then we paid and left. We got an email weeks later to pick up the CRBA and passport. If the online system is down, email the consulate and bug them about it. But you also don't have to feel the pressure to do it right away. I did it 5 months after giving birth. I gave birth in winter and the first few weeks I was a zombie.

When I applied for my kids, I just sent them my school transcripts (8 years worth of transcripts after the age of 14). Also, if you were green card holder you can use that. You applied under the 5 year rule, right? So you should be good. Email the consulate to be sure.

I actually emailed the CBP Information Center. I heard from here that it depends on the CBP agent that processes you. Some are willing to accommodate your foreign spouse in the citizens line....other's won't go above and beyond for it. I am attaching the screenshot of the email I got. It is an official response to your question...

From my understanding of how they do the 公证处 which is what you need for your dad? They understand that if you were born before 1996( when they started issuing birth certificate?) You just need to give them some official document that states both their parents name, your dad's name and date of birth. With those things listed, they might be able to issue you a notarial birth certificate.

Have you emailed the US consulate in Guangzhou?

Thanks!

I know about that link you sent. That doesn't answer my question. It only states that a certificate is needed....but not for how long the certificate covers if you have never lived anywhere else. It only talks about short term stay over 6 months....but again, I am asking about how long the certificate should cover if you have never lived anywhere else.

If the intending immigrant has never lived outside of their country....the certificate of noncriminal activity has to cover their whole life there? From birth to now? It might be a silly question, but we are looking into getting this and they can only issue one going 3 years back. So what do we do? Is this one okay?

Go to the US embassy/consulate website for the country your wife is and look up the requirements to see if you qualify. The basic requirement is that you are a US citizen with 5 years of physical presence in the U.S. I successfully applied for a CRBA (consular report for birth abroad) for my child. DS-2029 is the name of the application and can be downloaded from the consulate/embassy or state department website. I also included it so you can see what you need. You should definitely email them too because certain places have extra requirements. Good luck! ds2029.PDF

Okay so I am at the NVC stage and I am living abroad with my spouse. I am planning on submitting a lot of stuff to prove I maintained domicile in the US while abroad and if that doesn't work, a detailed plan of reestablishing domicile but I have an issue with my name on certain documents. I have two last names and my passport and California Driver's license has both my last names on them....but my US bank and credit cards have only one last name....I called to see if it can be fixed but they need me to go to the 🇺🇲 to fix it. I can't leave until my spouse comes with me. It's not a plausible plan. Will they take an affidavit stating my usage of those names? Will it even be an issue? When I filed for the I-130, I wrote those names as other names used. Thanks for any helpful feedback. Hopefully someone here has a similar experience to mine.