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    DS-230 Checklist

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

    Posted

    Hi Christina,

    ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE.

    It is also recommended to add one page cover letter when submitting these documents, stating your contact information, case number, and that you are applying for CR-1/IR-1.

    Example cover letter:

    http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/DS-230_Cover_Letter

    Make sure to write you name and DOB at the back of photos.

    Also, write in small your case number on top of every document with pencil. That way, if for some reason, which doesn't happen, they misplace any of your documents, they know where it belongs. The reason to write the case # on top is because they don't go by names, rather they look at the case #.

    For detailed information related to the above list of documents, you may go to:

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

    Good luck! :thumbs:

    Social Security Card?

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

    Posted

    Congratulations :dance:

    If your chose Yes in 43a in the form DS-230 Part-II where it says:

    Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you a SSN and issue a card? (You must answer YES to 43b. to recieve a number and a card)

    Then they will send you the SSN card automatically.

    For our case, even though my wife checked Yes, we applied for it just in case.

    You will recieve the SS card in about 3-4 weeks from POE. My wife recieve her SS card in 3 weeks.

    Good luck :thumbs:

    emailing or mailing DS-3032?

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

    Posted

    To: nvcinquiry@state.gov

    Subject: (Case #) - (Beneficiary's name)

    Template Format:

    NVC Case No:

    NOA Receipt Number:

    Petitioner’s Full Name:

    Petitioner’s Date of Birth:

    Beneficiary’s Name:

    Date of Birth:

    Re: Declaration of the Choice of Address and Agent for Immigration Visa applicant

    To Whom It May Concern:

    My name is (Beneficiary's name). My visa case number is (case #).

    Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Application), I do not appoint an agent or attorney to receive mail about my application. Mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa application should be sent to me at:

    (PUT BENEFICIARY's ADDRESS HERE)

    If your spouse is the agent then you write:

    To Whom It May Concern:

    My name is (Beneficiary's name). My visa case number is (case #).

    Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Application), I appoint (Petitioner's Name)(Petitioner's Phone #)as my agent or attorney to receive mail about my application. Mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa application should be sent to:

    (PUT PETITIONER'S ADDRESS HERE)

    Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

    My contact information is provided below:

    Phone: (Beneficiary's phone #)

    Email: (Beneficiary's email)

    Sincerely yours,



    Beneficiary's Name

    Date:

    You can also scan and attach the actual DS-3032 form signed by the beneficiary. If you do so just add:

    P.S. I have also attached the signed copy of the DS-3032 Choice of Agent form.

    It is not required to attached the scanned form. So if it takes a while for you to get it signed, then I suggest you don't waste time and just send the email and not worry about attaching the form.

    MAKE SURE YOU SEND THE EMAIL FROM BENEFICIARY'S EMAIL ADDRESS

    Good luck with the rest of the process! :thumbs:

    Packet 3 Confusion-India,Pleas help

    in Asia: South

    Posted

    In Packet 3 for K-1 visa they will send you:

    1. DS-230 Part I (Send 2 pages back to Consulate immediately)

    2. Checklist/Applicant Statement (Send back to Consulate immediately)

    3. I-134 (Take to interview)

    4. Passport photos instructions (Take to interview)

    5. Instruction package for visa facilitation office (To prepare for interview)

    Check the following web-site for the above forms: http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivforms.html

    What to submit with K-1 Packet 3:

    1. Checklist (Page 4 only) - http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/media/pdf-visas/info_sheet_k1_packet_3.pdf

    2. DS-230 Part I (2 pages) - http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

    3. DS-2001 (1 page) - http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/uploads/-F/Jg/-FJg9hccHHMNW5nXLDlxFQ/DS_2001.pdf - DS-2001 is not required but good to send just in case

    It is also recommended to add one page cover letter when submitting these documents, stating your contact information, case number, and that you are applying for K-1.

    In packet 4 for K-1 visa they will send you:

    DS-156

    DS-156K

    Appointment Letter

    Police certification (http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivpolicecertificates.html)

    Medical Instructions

    The medical instructions in Packet 4 can be found on the following site, but you need the Appt letter from the consulate to get the medical done.

    http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/medical_examination2.html

    Packet 4 is actually mailed out in an efficient manner when they have scheduled your interview date, so there is no need to pick it up at the consulate. If you do pick up Packet 4 at eh consulate, a consulate employee will move anyone with an interview date to the head of the line so they can pick up their paperwork.

    **K3 - They are asking for both support forms for us I 134 and I 864

    I got this information from: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=India&cty=Mumbai

    Post all your questions regarding K1 Visa in the forum "K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures". That way you can get your questions answers appropriately and correctly.

    Hope this informations helps.

    Good luck! :thumbs:

    Proof of Genuine Relationship

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Depending on what Embassy your fiance's interview will be, they might not allow you to accopany him in the interview.

    In my case, even though Mumbai Embassy doesn't allow anyone to attend the interview, I still wanted to be there with my wife at the time of interview, but I couldn't due work. My personal opinion is, if you can afford, try to plan a trip so you can be with your fiance at the interview. It is totally worth it. You can give him your Passport so he can show it to them as a proof that you are present. That's a great proof of bona fide relationship.

    Let's see what other VJer's have to say.

    Good luck :thumbs:

    I-864 & I-864A

    in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America

    Posted

    Hi,

    Yes, you need to send both I-864 and I-864A.

    I-864 must to be signed my you.

    I-864A must be signed by you and your brother.

    You need the other brother who claims you as a dependent to help you with I-864A.

    Check this link for I-864A http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864a.pdf

    What Is This Form?

    Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, is an attachment to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It is an optional form, completed and signed by two individuals: a sponsor who is completing Form I-864, and a household member who is promising to make his or her income and/or assets available to the sponsor to help support the sponsored immigrant(s). The combined signing of this form constitutes an agreement that the household member is responsible along with the sponsor for the support of the individual(s) named in this form.

    A separate Form I-864A must be used for each household member whose income and/or assets are being used by a sponsor to qualify. This form must be submitted simultaneously with Form I-864.

    A household member means someone who lives on your property or someone living at the same address as you. They both mean the same, just worded different. lol.

    Good luck :thumbs:

    :time:

    FYI about getting Driver's License or State ID

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    There really aren't a lot of spouse visas issued each year (75,000 +/-). So the chances of a particular DMV service person seeing one is fairly rare. They probably do need a good reference guide to help with "our" rare occurences.

    It stinks for us who are involved, but for most of the folks in the US it's all an unknown area of life.

    Glad that you got it straightened out.

    True that. Thanks.

    Need Urgent feedback please - Should I be present for the interview with the beneficiary?

    in Asia: South

    Posted

    Hi Isitasham,

    According to your situation, my personal opinion is that you should be present at the time of interview even though they won't allow you to go in with your wife in the interview. Like others said, give your passport to your wife so she can show them that you are here to support her, which also helps with bona fide relationship.

    Since you need to get married within 90 days of her arrival, you can go there early and make plans for the wedding and stuff, and she can show that stuff at the time of interview.

    I wanted to be there with my wife on the interview day but I wasn't able to due to my work condition. I wish I could go. But you should definately be there with your wife. That just shows the support and care for your wife. It is totally worth. If I were you, I would go. I would say talk to your wife. Get her opinion. See what she has to say. That's just me. :)

    :thumbs: Wishing you the bestest of luck with the interview process and everything :thumbs:

    FYI about getting Driver's License or State ID

    in General Immigration-Related Discussion

    Posted

    Hello dear VJers,

    Hope things are working out for all.Just some general information regarding DMV.

    Yesterday, I took my wife to get her State ID. The lady asked her about I-94. She didin't know that I-94 form is not required for spouse visa. I tried to explain to her that it's only for non-immigrants and that my wife came on a spouse visa and they don't reqire I-94. But she won't get it and told me that she needs I-94 to get her State ID. I was so pissed. :angry::angry::angry: Then finally, she went to her supervisor. No answer there, so she went to her manager I think and then she came back and told me that I was right. It's so bad that they don't get educated about thier job properly.

    In conclusion, I-94 is only for non-immigrants. If you are a CR-1 or IR-1 or DCF, you don't need I-94.

    So, if you go to apply for Driver's License or State ID, or something else, and they ask you for I-94, tell them it's not needed for immigrants.

    Thought I would share some experience. Maybe it's helpful. :unsure:

    Correct me if there are mistakes. Thank you.

    How many copies of G325 A

    in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

    Posted

    Thanks for all the responses... I did end up calling USCIS and the guy at their customer service asked me to send in 4 copies, so I did....

    I called USCIS yesterday and the lady told me that the rule has changed and as for the updated G325A form, you only need to send one copy each for the Petitioner and the Beneficiery.

    I asked her few times if they will generate an RFE for only sending one copy and she said, "No sir, you don't need to worry about the RFE as long as you send G325A with all the correct information."

    Lost - Questions RE: LingChe NVC ShortCut

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

    Posted

    b. Send your IV Package (USPS Express mail gives tracking and essentially insures delivery)

    Below are the package contents:

    BARCODED Cover Sheet (to be printed from web when your status is PAID online for IV bill)

    You OWN cover sheet listing what documents are in the package, so they're easy for the reviewer to locate

    Completed DS-230 part I & II and ONLY part I signed by beneficiary.

    Photocopy of the beneficiary's passport biographic data page.

    Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate.

    Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s and petitioner’s marriage certificate.

    Original police certificates of the beneficiary.

    Original/certified copy of military record, if applicable.

    Original/certified copy of divorce decree, death certificate, etc. of previous marriage, if applicable.

    Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary

    Will I need to have all the above info & submit it on my husband behalf here in US or my hubby with submit it in India?

    It depends on your choice. After your petition is approved, they will assign you a case number. After you give them your and your husband's email address, they will send you both a package with DS-3032 form, which basically asks to choose who will be preparing and submitting DS-230 packet. It can be either You, Your Husband, or an Attorney.

    For me, I chose my wife to send the DS-230 packet from India. My personal opinion is that if your husband is good at paperwork, let him gather the documents and send it from there.

    Reason:

    He will need to sign the DS-230 form.

    His original Birth Certificate is needed.

    Original Police Certificates are needed, which he will have to obtain from there.

    Original Marriage Certificate will be needed.

    There is nothing needed from you.

    Unless you have all the orignals needed, I say you should let your husband send the DS-230. He can use DHL Express. It's fast.

    But this is just me, do whichever is best for you both. :)

    Good luck :thumbs:

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