edward toro

So, the automated response says "NVC is waiting for Biographic Forms From Petitioner" I am the USC and petitioner.. what does this mean exactly? I submitted the I864 last week. And we are preparing the DS230 now. What biographic forms do they mean??

NVC is talking about the DS230. It actually means the biographic forms from your spouse (the DS230 includes lots of biographic info from your spouse). If you already send the DS230, it usually takes about 7 business days for them to entered in to their system. In the mean time, they may e-mail you requesting the DS230 even though you already send it. I know it doesn't make sense but it happened to me twice. You can see in my time line what I'm talking about.

Yes I know It's crazy to do it but I'm not the first one and won't be last one. So here's some info.

I used the american airlines miles that I earned for traveling to see my wife. When you book using miles, you can change the date on the flight without penalties. Keep in mind you can't change the destinations just the dates.

I got them by fax the same day I request them. I didn't have any problems NO RFE in my case.

You should be go to go with fax transcripts.

No need to register anything in Colombia. You will find lawyers there who will say you have to but Colombia recognizes both, marriages and divorces that took place in another country. Now, people feel "safer" registering them in Colombia in a "just in case" situation, but it is not necessary. I've known many people who have gotten married in Colombia and the divorced in the US. Or got married here and divorced there. No one had to register anything there to make it legit.

Diana

Well, I actually went to register our baby when he was born in Cali, Colombia. The Notaria people told us that we couldn't register our baby as a married couple because we are not married. We show them our U.S marriage cert. and they said that we had to register the marriage at the consulate in the States or get married again in Colombia. So I had to travel back to the states, register the married at the consulate (free, but each cert. cost me $5.00)

This happened to my 16 months ago.

Nice

Here is the situation, two natural born Colombians get married in Colombia, but shortly after move to Venezuela to get jobs, this was in 1980. Marriage does not work out, the husband returns to Colombia in 1997. The wife applies for a divorce and her attorney recommends since the assets of this marriage are in Venezuela and their marriage was already registered in Venezuela, the divorce is handled in the courts of Venezuela.

Power of attorneys had to be hired to represent the husband living in Colombia, the divorce is finalized. As the wife is also a natural born citizen of Colombia with her family living there, she likes to return to Colombia, the wife is currently a citizen of the USA. The USA and the USCIS does recognized the Venezuela divorce, the wife marries a USC. Venezuela recognizes the divorce and the marriage in the USA, and the marriage is registered in Venezuela.

But what about Colombia? The attorney that handled the divorce in Venezuela, left Venezuela, so contact with her is impossible. Impossible to find anything on the web on this subject about Colombian law. But been told different stories, one is that Colombia does recognize the divorce, but it was to be registered in Colombia, we don't know if this was done or not as the former husband was living in Colombia at the time. Another story I got, is that Colombia does not recognize the divorce, and the wife as far as Colombia is concerned, is a bigamist. These are from attorneys in Colombia that represent themselves as attorneys on the internet that one doesn't know from Adam, could be crooks, but both are asking for US bucks.

Anybody here go through this? Basically, you got married in Colombia, but got a divorce in another country. What steps have to be taken to correct this, if there is even a problem? How does one find out if a divorce was registered in Colombia?

Thank you for any honest replies.

Well I don't think you are going to find tons of help here regarding this particular issue. So here's at least something:

I married my wife (Colombian citizen) in United States. We had to register our marriage in the Colombian consulate (Miami, FL) otherwise the Colombian government will have no records about our marriage. This is like the other way around of your problem. So I think you should go to a Colombian embassy and register that divorce. Like I did with our marriage.

Hope you get more replies.

I've never before heard an expert take that stance regarding waiver filing.

I'm certain Laurel Scott would disagree with that position. And I'm certain the members of immigrate2us.net would also disagree with it.

This isn't relevant as far as one or the other of us arm-wrestling each other. It's only relevant to those who need a full understanding of the process.

I agree that it is important to have a clear understanding on the waiver process. I want to quote that is not wise to talk for laurel Scott or members of immigrate2us.net since they are sharing their opinions here. I think that the already low numbers in waivers approvals for both scenarios makes this topic some how irrelevant.

This is probably a stupid question, but how will "they" know he was here?

NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT FOR ONE SECOND. YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT A LIFE TIME BAN WITH NO WAIVER. JUST FORGET IT.

from what I see here it is multiple entry

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

This is from the department of state. at the embassy in Bogota website

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/cons...vapptfeb010.pdf

it is located right at the end on the second page of this document. this info from the www.usembassy.gov website.

"Immigrant visas are valid for six months and are good for one entry into the United States."

Edward, for the purposes of filing a waiver, there's no difference between an engaged couple and a married couple. It is no more difficult for a waiver to be approved for a K1 couple than a married couple. Ask your friends at Catholic Charities. I'm sure they will confirm it.

Well I actually did ask them. They confirmed that the chances to get a waiver approved increase when the couple is married. And FYI I'm filling a waiver in this moment. Actually two waivers i-601 i-212. So I did some research really recently.

I know you have to bring your residency card (green card) with you when you take your oath, but what happens if you've lost it or had it stolen? Do they not let you receive your citizenship even if you've passed your interview and everything? For what purpose do they take your card? Just so you don't have it anymore? Because if that's so, me not having it is taken care of by the dickhead who took my wallet...

I've actually getting mixed answers on other sites. One person said that they just make you sign a paper saying you lost it or something at the oath ceremony. And another person says you have to file for one. But I really don't get the filing for one again. If your alien registration number is void after you become a citizen why would I need to pay 300 and something dollars for a card that is going to be void in less than 50 days?

Also, does anyone happen to have the service center number for the uscis place in Miami? I keep searching for it online but all I can find is their address, not their phone number.

Thanks, if anyone can help!!

Let me know how it goes. In my case, they stapled it to a form that they gave me right at the entrance and then you have to return it to an officer before they give you your Cert. of Nat.

Don't forget to post how it goes.

CR/IR VISAS ARE SINGLE ENTRY VISAS WITH 6 MONTHS EXPIRATION DATE. YOU USE IT ONCE AND THAT'S IT. AGAIN SINGLE ENTRY VISAS

One more thing. Catholic Charities is not just a lame option. They have amazing lawyers. I was a special juvenile immigrant class LS6 very complicated case I was a child. I went to catholic charities and you just don't get this kind of services with any lawyer. I remember once there were more than 6 lawyers from catholic charities assisting on my case. Actually catholic charities maybe your best option even if you have all the money to pay for any lawyer.

This is my personal experience.

Hi. I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I have done a lot of research in the subject and I just don't see a waiver approved on a K1 visa. You can file it but keep in mind that getting a waiver for a married couple is already really, REALLY hard, for a dating couple is much much harder almost on the impossible line.

as the other reply we need to know where is he now.

Hi everyone,

My name is Jorge and I have a couple of questions about the NVC process for a K3 Visa. I'm currently out of the country (in Peru) enjoying sometime with my wife and daughter and during this time our I129F was approved!!

My plan is to stay here until we all are able to travel back to the US but I'm not sure exactly how the NVC process works. My concern is that I will not be able to receive or send any paper work back to the NVC if it is necessary.

Has anyone experience this situation that can give me some guiadance? I triled calling the number listed for NVC to get more infor but I keep getting a busy tone (603 334-0700)

Thank you!!

Well, once you have an NVC case #, talk to an operator and give them your e-mail address. They will send you all documents by e-mail only. So you don't need to worry about regular mail. Now, you have to send the documents they request by regular mail (the ds3032 is the only document you could send to NVC by e-mail) you can use DHL International is going to cost you about $25.00- $35.00 dollars for the envelop you can fit lots of docs.

I'm concern about the documents you need to send to the NVC like tax returns and bank info. I hope you already have all this documents with you.

Call DOS, they can tell you where your case is.

Tell them that the consulate told you that it was returned 4-30-09, but USCIS says they do not have it. Tell them that you are trying to find out what the status of your returned petition is and where it is now. You will need your case number when you call them.

Good Luck!

hey you have been waiting a LOT of time!!!!! How is your case doing? let me know.

Should I contact NVC after NOA2 approval?

How long does NVC take to reply an email? Since I'm outside US would be the best way.

Thanks.

But don't stress yourself keep in mind that NVC takes up to 2 weeks to assign you a case #. So Call them every day but keep this "2 weeks" in mind so you don't start getting crazy like I did.

This was answered for you many times over, by at least 2 posters in this thread. Please re-read the advice you have been given, carefully this time.

I'm 25 years old. When I see cases where the applicant has to get co-sponsor I think how he/she will support her/ his spouse, wedding, marriage, etc. BUT WHEN I SEE CASES WHERE THE APPLICANT CAN'T EVEN AFFORD THE AIR TICKET (AND I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THOSE) I JUST CAN'T STAY QUIET.

shane7721237 with respect I'm tell you that you are not prepare to bring your future wife just yet. Disability is NOT the issue here. Money and stability are the real issue. With respect I'm telling you: If you can't even afford a single trip you can't afford the petition case you can't afford a wife.

That's your biggest problem right now, get this problem resolve then you can move to the next one.

Hi everyone,

Just to give you a bit of background, as you can see from my timeline we have filed for K-1 and got out NOA1 on the 19th of November. I am currently working a job with a 3 month notice period. When would people think would be the best time to hand in notice?

1) When we get NOA2

2) When we clear NVC and are sure we are not going to get stuck in AP at this stage

3) When we have the visa in hand (not a great option, due to it being hard being apart anyway!)

What are people's opinions?

Regards,

Arch

It depends on your type of case:

If you have a really simple case: no previous marriages, no co-sponsor, no immigration past, good amount of time together etc, do it as soon as you have you have NOA # 2

But the more conservative way is when you have your visa in your hand.

Oh- the Irving offices, how I remeber them. I had my citizenship Interviews there! I understand your apprehension but I would suggest you stop preparing for the worst, and get ready to have your wife come here.

Remember you are a US citizen, it is your RIGHT to live and be with the spouse of your choice. This is one of your constitutional rights.

Look the interviewer in the eye, be honest and straight forward but also show in your demeanour that you understand your rights.

Be respectful, if there are any questions you are asked that you are not sure about just say I am not sure- you DONT have to give an answer to every question.

Remeber that as long as you the petitioner remain in your stance that you are in a genuine marriage, then an officer at USCIS cannot define what you do within that marriage as it would be an infringement of your rights. and just be ready to appeal to the BIA and then to federal court where they will uphold your constitutional rights and not be beaurocrats in a government agency.

as long as your wife is NOT eligible for the ban, you should have no problems. Time is your only issue. There is no better proof of marriage than a child dont you think?

You know i think these uscis officers can smell fear, and they also take advantage of people who are not knowledgeable of their rights. So dont be scared, dont prepare for the worst. If you feel you need some support in your interview, invest in an immigration attorney to witness the process.

As US citizens we have some serious rights which are protected by the constitution, yes we may agree to wait in queues and government beaurocracy to be with our partners, but remeber that USCIS officers job is to unite a USC with their relatives as soon as possible.

Look forward to hearing good news from you!

Thank you.

A little background: My wife lived since she was a child in the U.S, Between visa extensions, asylum petition, and voluntary departure she was always legal. she left when she was 22 after a motion to re-open was denied. We were married by then.

My interview date is on March 23rd I will go with her to the embassy. We have a baby (19 months old) who is not a U.S citizen because by the time he was born I was a LPR.

I would like to prepare for the worst. What should I expect? I'm requesting all your ideas so I can be prepare for this battle. We have been apart for 3.5 years and all this waiting will NOT be in vain.

Please I'm calling all the VJ's members with experience in this matter so we can have a fair battle at the embassy.

So far I have ready the I-601, and I-212 + a complex letter of extreme hardship. but I think this will not be enough.

Thank you VJ's.

To give a brief run down. I filed the I-130 for my wife who is in El Salvador back in Novemeber of 2008 along with the I-212. We were told by the home USC station that the 212 needed to be filed then so we did. Well we didn't find out until the interview that we didnt need to. The first interview they said she needed an I-601. The next interview the following week they told her she didn't need it and they would contact her on the decision in 6 weeks. Well we didnt here anything until January. The first letter she received was telling her she needed to file an I-601. Then another letter was received on the 2nd of february by her stating the I-212 was denied because there is not enough evidence to support a hardship on us. I asked the immigration office here in houston today why we were told we needed to file the 212 knowing it doesnt need to be filed until after the interview along with the 601. Of course they cant answer that but now im stuck with the dilemma of filing the 212 all over again with the 601 and paying again. The denial letter states that If I wish to appeal the decision to file the I-290b. Now am I supposed to file the appeal or file another 212 with 601? I have until the 22nd of this month to file this appeal because they mailed the letter to my wife and not me. The letter of denial for the 212 is dated for the 22nd of january.I only 33 days to file this appeal and im rnning out of time or that will be there final decison. What should I do?

Hello. I have a similar problem however your case is a little more ahead of mine.

My wife overstayed and looks like she needs the two waivers (I-212 / I-601) So I will tell you what I did it may help you:

I went to 3 different lawyers. The first Lawyer told me that she didn't need anything, Second lawyer said that she needs the I-601 and the 3rd lawyer said that she will need both. BUT all the lawyers agreed that WE CAN FILE THIS WAIVERS AT THE EMBASSY. Also, All these lawyers agreed that these waivers shouldn't delay my case much they all talked about 2 to 3 weeks max.

One more thing, One lawyer told me that the I-212 does not required a letter of extreme hardship. Only the I601 requires this letter.

So the first question is Why they are not letting you file these waivers at the embassy? you should call or e-mail the embassy requesting an explanation why they are not letting you file the waivers at the interview.

Second if the embassy is not helping you, you should call the DOS (department of state) and request information why the embassy is not accepting the waivers.

My interview will be on March 23rd. I will keep in touch with you to let you know how we did.

This is what show up on the NVC web page when i sing in using my case number and invoice number

Sign In Failed

* Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error.

But when i call NVC , AVR tell me same message ,,

NVC receive you check list letter response on February 9, please allow 6-8 weeks for reviev and than you will be notify.

is it possible to NVC complete my case one day after they receive my RFE.

Yes It is. Congrats. Your case will be complete in about 2 business days.

March 23rd !!

HOLD ON PEOPLE! BE CAREFUL!

If you stay and adjust, you will not be apart of your love one. You will be together while in the process.

There's a chance that your petition will be denied with NO right to appeal. You have a higher chance to succeed; however, you are taking a risk small but a risk and you maybe deported.

If you fail, the consequences are:

You will have to go to the CR1/ IR route anyway. This process takes to complete and average of 8 months to one year. But, since you already started a AOS before, this will delay your case (2-3 months) you will have to present 2 waivers not so easy to get approved but not impossible to achieve. They will not let you to travel under the VWP any more. There's no visa fraud because you are not doing visa fraud you married your spouse without pre-arrangement.

If you go now and start a CR1/IR1, you will have to wait 8 months to 1 year for this process to complete. You will be able to travel under the VWP. There's no waiver involve because you didn't overstay. but your time together will be very limited.

This is the information YOU need to know.

It's your decision. Remember you are taking a risk if you stay. A large number of people here went to the K, CR/IR route.

I have been apart of my wife for almost 4 years because of a BAD decision. Very similar to the one you are about to take right now. So, I have been there. I'm filling 2 waiver, I had to wait for a 3 year ban, and I lost thousands of dollars while in the States trying to adjust. I took the risk it didn't work for me. Now you have the opinions of two sides. The one that went through and the one that didn't.

If any body else here has been through this kind of situations your advices is required.