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    National Benefits Center (MSC)

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

    Posted · Edited by lecy

    USCIS received our petition (I-130) on Valentines Day Feb. 14th (maybe this is a sign of good luck) and this morning have text and email stating has been transferred to National Benefits Center (MSC). I am seeing some members being approved somewhat fast here. Is there one service center faster than others? This is on the job training for me. Any input? Thanks guys.

    I just got my confirmation text and email too. I file petition last Feb 12. Good luck to us! :thumbs:

    I-130 For Mom and Dad... What to expect?

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    from USCIS receipt to approval could take anywhere from 1-7 months depending on USCIS workload. After that, ur file is sent to NVC and there, you kind of control the pace cos they move based on how fast you get needed payments and documents to them ( and of course their work load too).

    for the NVC stage, you need civil documents like their birth certificates( original and copies), marriage certificates ( original and copies), divorce papers for them if applicable, your own birth and marriage/ divorce certfs if applicable.

    go to the guides on this website and study it .

    Thank you for your informative comments. I noticed on your timeline; only 5months for your Mom. And to think she missed her appointment. Thanks for sharing your timeline. Great help for someone filling like me. :thumbs:

    I-130 For Mom and Dad... What to expect?

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    sorry I don't have answers for you but I'm wondering what documents did you fill out aside from Form I-130?

    On the USCIS website it only say 1. Form I-130, 2. A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name, and 3. A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States.

    Is there any other forms/documents i am missing? any help is appreciated. TIA

    Thanks SweetGinger. All doc mentioned above was submitted! For my Dad's paper, I added parents' marriage contract. Thanks.

    Unmarried Son of US Citizen

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    I think your brother in-law misunderstood them. When his visa category changed from F1 to F3 his priority date was no longer current. He can't apply for a visa until his priority date becomes current. In the latest visa bulletin, the cutoff date for an F3 in the Philippines is March 8, 1992 - four years before your mother in-law filed her petition.

    I think you should contact NVC and find out why they scheduled an interview when his priority date wasn't current yet.

    I will contact NVC. Thank you for your helpful response.

    When did your MIL gain US citizenship, and when did she inform USCIS of this fact? B/W you have posted in the LPR forum, but the title says US citizenship, this is confusing to the readers. We are guessing as to which is correct.

    I believe my MIL gained her citizenship before she petition her son. Sorry for posting on the wrong category :(

    Was the petitioner just an LPR back in 1996 at the time when they filed the petition?

    If the answer is yes … Then your case is automatically closed because only USC can petition for married children. The petitioner had to be a USC at the time of filling. All this time that you have been waiting since 1996 is lost!.... breaks my heart !... what a tragedy!

    No, the petitioner is USC when she filled petition.

    Unmarried Son of US Citizen

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

    My mother-in-law file a petition for her son (married since 1972). We received letter/instruction from NVC, we noticed that beneficiary's status is UNMARRIED on file, we called NVC and clarify that he's been married since 1972. (We file his petition 1996). NVC ask us to submit marriage contract, we did. We received letter asking us to file affidavit of support afterwards instruction to pay for visa processing fee, we did everything. Done and wait.

    On April 27, we received letter from NVC stating my brother-in-law is scheduled for an interview on June 16, 2011 at Embassy Manila. So he go to St. Luke's for medical, they didn't allow him to get medical, they're asking him to submit marriage contract to window 38 at US Embassy Manila.

    At Embassy Manila, the guy told him, his case is abandoned and useless. That's it!

    We are all confused here. Please any idea/suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

    Diplomat of Indian Embassy bringing spouse in US

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    Please help us with this case.... my sister's husband is a diplomat of Indian Embassy and my sister's tourist visa is expired... The employer of my brother-in-law is willing to support my sister, but we DON'T KNOW HOW TO START THE PROCESS...

    thanks for reading and helping me with this matter.... Sorry if I post with wrong category...

    All the idea and help is very much appreciated. God bless you all!!!!

    documents to bring at POE

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

    Posted

    i give back all the glory and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ! for guiding me... I'm here at SFO now... my plane experience was excellent! it so smooth!

    POE: long line of new immigrant... the immigrant, visitors and citizens are long lines too.... but they finish first... hence, all officers are free to call us (new immigrant)

    immigrant officer ask who's petitioning me, what's the work of my husband, what is my work, do we have a baby? who's waiting for you outside? and he's laughing.... very friendly... after opening my visa packet. he stamped my passport. and guide me to exit to get my baggage...

    the lady guard (filipina) check my passport and says: wow, your husband is petitioning you! are you happy now? I reply: VERY happy! she said: that's a very truthful answer! i said: thank you

    AT THe CUSTOMS: he just check my blue paper (wherein I put the amount of my baggage about $122.00) and he said: welcome to the united states of america.. they were very friendly!

    EXIT: my husband and his brother were standing and waiting for me. :dance:

    thank you Lord...

    preparing for the interview (Philippines only)

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    can anybody help me how to prepare all the documents for the interview? do we have to arrange it accdg to classification or just put it in one folder? \

    Would be glad if anybody can show me how they prepared theirs so i would have an idea on how to prepare mine.

    visit my topics.. I posted there my interview experience at manila last feb12.... or email me... I'll show you my docs.. hehe... good luck to your interivew....

    Preparing for my Interview on March 19, 2009

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

    Posted

    Hi everyone! Finally, i have an interview date which will be on March 19, 2009! I'm not nervous right now just disappointed as i have wished it was sooner. I just miss my husband so much. My husband called the NVC to know when my interview date would be as what he has been doing since last week- calling NVC. We haven't received the appointment letter but once its with me, I'll be doing my medical so I'm done with it and somehow relieve me from anxiety.

    This afternoon, I have been preparing of the stuffs I need to bring to the US embassy for my interview.

    1. My Birth Certificate (original) and husband's birth Certificate (photocopy)

    2. Marriage Certificate

    3. CENMAR

    4. Photocopies of my husband's passport ( QUESTION: Does this have to be Notarized to be a Certified True Copy???)

    5. Photocopy of my husband's military ID

    6. W2 (2007)

    7. 1040 US Income Tax Return (2005,2006 & 2007)

    8. DS230 (1st page signed, 2nd page not yet signed)

    9. Pictures [All pictures including Wedding and Honeymoon Pictures even Neoprints (hahaha)]

    10. Letters and Cards

    11. Emails

    12 . Vonage Phone Bills

    13. My Cellphone Bills

    14. His Cellphone Bills showing that he messaged me (Tmobile bills)

    15. Military Page 2 showing I'm his wife

    16. Western Union Remittances

    17. NBI Clearance (Personal Copy since the other half is with the NVC)

    18. 2 pcs of 2x2 pictures

    What i need to accomplish?

    DS156 (2 copies)

    DS 156K

    DS 157

    AM I MISSING ON ANYTHING? PLEASE TELL ME.

    And of course I need to bring the APPOINTMENT LETTER and my PASSPORT.

    Thanks everyone and never lose hope. I know I'm guilty of this but long distance relationship is just so hard that as each day pass by the more I miss my husband.

    April :yes:

    you'll be fine April... just prepare yourself for your medical.... prepare all documents.... I'm IR-1 i don't have idea about accomplishing DS156, 156k and 157... only ds 230...

    and most especially prepare your heart, your spirit and your soul.... :thumbs:

    with all mentioned documents, I think your ready....

    check my topics, I posted my interview experience at USEM last Feb12, 2009. hope you will get some info there...

    all the best of luck. God is with you!

    documents to bring at POE

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

    Posted

    You need the mysterious brown envelope (the one you aren't allowed to open), your passport with the visa in it, and the X-ray. Well, they say you need to bring the x-ray but I have yet to meet or read about anyone who actually had to hand it over at the POE.

    I think my x-ray (CD) is inside the envelope from the consulate....

    all in all to make it clear... the only thing I need to present at the POE are: PACKAGE & PASSPORT (with VISA)

    one part of my mind saying that I need to bring ALL the docs I brought during my interview!!!! lol

    thanks for your reply...

    documents to bring at POE

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

    Posted

    I need your help (again) what are the documents I need to bring with me during my POE???? thanks for replying... God bless you all

    Did you received a package from the consulate when you passed the interview? This is the package you'll need to bring with you when come into the USA. They will ask you for them and if they don't you should hand them to them when you arrive at the poe in front of the officers. Good Luck and God Bless.

    Mari & Radu

    yes I had received a package from the consulate 2 days after my interview.... it is okay to leave my other documents? like my birth certificate, marriage certificate etc???? thanks... God bless you both Mari & Radu

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