Lovebirds2009

IT CAME TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you know where or from whom to find out about green card that wasn't received yet and it suppose to be a week ago?!

Thx

THANX ALL AND INDIGO- But as you guessed-I've seen it too late

Just want to say THANX for all of you who answered my questions in the past.Unfortunately I didn't know about this forum while going through the process;found this site out while waiting for interview,when everything was over

Today is my and my hubby's final reunion here in USA! We haven't seen each other in 5 mos so I can't wait to see his face at the airport and kiss him.And most of all-start our life together like everyone else,without cameras,messengers etc

We are done with everything so I won't be part of it no longer.. so let me just say-THANX AND GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! AND REMEMBER-TRUE LOVE WINS EVERYTHING

Off to the airport!!!!

nah, I think it is $88now, not $77 anymore. But I could be wrong.

this was 3 mos ago-this is how much I paid in june

Im just wondering how much are we going to spend applying the CR1/IR1 visa... I mean, I know we have to pay the processing fee when we send the I-130..after that,is there anything we still have to pay?

355$ + 70$ + 400$ + medical(varies)

+ documents,photos etc

Hi,

Once I submit the original doucments to NVC along with the DS230.

Original marriage certificate.

Original police certificate.

Original birth certificate of my spouse (beneficiary).

Are they,NVC, going to return the original documents to me (sponsor) here in the US or are they going to mail the documents to the US counsulate in India where my spouse will be going for the interview. I am bit concerned in mailing the original documents.

Thanks

ORIGINALS AND COPIES!!!!AND for what to send,you should get it in letter marked off (or email)

Hi, I have received the Affidavit of support bill and DS-3032 for my wifes I-130 case. I have paid the bill and sent the DS-3032. I have also printed the 'Document cover sheet' Should I wait for NVC to send me the AOS form, or I should just print one from the internet, fill it and send to them.

Thank you all. VisaJourney is being a great help.

AOS is not send to anyone-so print it out and and send it.

Hi, I have received the Affidavit of support bill and DS-3032 for my wifes I-130 case. I have paid the bill and sent the DS-3032. I have also printed the 'Document cover sheet' Should I wait for NVC to send me the AOS form, or I should just print one from the internet, fill it and send to them.

Thank you all. VisaJourney is being a great help.

AOS is not send to anyone-so print it out and and send it.

so he would have to stay in the UK for 6 months to be able to even start the process off a i130? We really want to do it asap ..any tips!

Not only stay-BUT LIVE THERE.WITH PROOF HE IS LIVING THERE(adress,account,bills on his nam and UK adress, whatever)

I TRIED THAT JUST FEW MONTHS BACK WHEN STARTING VISA PROCESS...i was there for over that time,but they told me I have to have proofs I was actually living there(not visiting)-they told me this in US embassy.So I had to leave and file from USA.Usually takes around 5-6 mos.Unless there are problems...

Keep coming back because I cannot understand how you can keep writing to me when I DO NOT CARE! That's always that "psycho side" in people who don't have nothing better to do but keep posting something that has been FINISHED.FINITTO.DONE.OVER. etc etc.Instead of that,think about your wedding-you should be on 7th heaven now instead of re-writing same stuff THAT SANK IN AFTER NICE PERSON SIMPLY ANSWERED MY QUESTION

But I admit I do have fun though-so keep it up

If I am with him, I will be there for moral support for one. Second, I have heard from people in the MENA portal that have been interviewed at the Cairo Embassy that sometimes they do take both wife and husband inside, interview the wife or USC a little, ask them to then wait outside for their spouse, so that they can interview the beneficiary. Second - the simple questions, he did understand. Like my birthday - he understood it perfectly but answered it in the Egyptian format. How do we talk? In simple English and some Arabic. I know some Arabic because I have a best friend of 22+ years, who is Syrian and her husband is from Egypt. I have been around the Arab/Muslim culture for that long. I have also worked in the Educational Field in teaching students English (ESL/ELD). I also am U.S. born but raised in Mexico & returned back to the States at the age of 10. I have the first hand knowledge of how hard and difficult it is to learn a 2nd language & because of all this, I have the patience and understanding needed when communicating with people whose English is not their first language. So, with all this experience, I communicate with my husband just fine. Now, the CO that interviewed him and others like her may not understand how this is possible...frankly I think they use that to their advantage so that they can trip the person up on their questioning and have a reason to deny the visa.

Thank you for your understanding.

Lizz&Mohamed

And plus maybe your husband was nervous and when you're nervous no matter how sure you feel about something you say wrong things...like my hubby knew exactly i was there from feb to april at one time but he said just april,which they may take as-oooh he doesn't know,but he says he was so nervous that he thought of it later...how he could of been tricked.I was nervous for him here wiating on his phone call,then I understand how he felt.

Mustafa - One of the first things my husband asked the interviewing CO, was that he preferred the interview to be given in Arabic, if possible. When the CO heard this, she got mad with him and told him "NO. The interview will be done only in English because if you can communicate in English with your wife, then you will communicate in English to me." She was very short with him! She made no attempt, to even slow her speech a little even when he asked her to. Had that been me, I would not wait for an interviewee to even ask me to slow my speech down. I have enough common sense to know that any person who's first language is not English & has expressed his concern to me over his limited English skills to begin with...I try to assist in the best way possible. But that is just me, I understand not everyone will be willing to go out of their way to help someone who is trying to immigrate to the US.

And so you will know, my husband has enrolled himself at the University and is taking an extensive Conversational English course, to prepare for a possible 2nd interview - "Insha Allah". Also, in the one year that my husband & I took to get to know one another, we discussed our lives often, our backgrounds, our cultures. I don't know what you think we talked about or discussed but believe me, I did everything to learn all that I could about him and his life, family, culture, religion, beliefs...but no one is perfect. Even I that have a great memory, sometimes forget some details as I am sure the CO's themselves do as well. All I am saying, is that CO's need to remember that we are all human, no perfect and so that if a person who is being interviewed may answer a question about their spouse, it does not mean the marriage is a fraud. My biggest mistake, was believing that I did not need to be present with my husband at his interview. Boy was I wrong! But I assure you, I will not leave him alone again! I will be right there to support him in the interviewing process.

I believe ALL people, from ALL nations, should always be treated with dignity and respect...unless they themselves do not respect me.

Thank you.

Lizz&Mohamed

Two things-first-even if you are with him,they will interview him by himself-not with you.Most of the time is like that...In our case,I couldn't even go in there inside if the building when my hubby was interviewed.Second-I don't get this part-he couldn't understand simple questions about you,how do you guys talk then??? You say you've learned all about his life,culture,beliefs...for this type of talk,you need to know english,much more then just simple get -to-know you talk...

We filed our papers last March 26,2010 and we got the receipt notice last April 05,2010. My husband checked our case status last August 08, 2010 ( our 2nd wedding anniversary) and it said that our case is under initial review. Until we don't hear anything if our case is approved or what. Should we call the USCIS for this? How long are we going to wait. I want to be with my husband before Thanksgiving day or before my birthday on December and of course on Christmas. They sholud realize we miss each others arms. I wish those who are holding our papers should work on it fast. I am begging! What's next after approval?

Now I am going to sound rude but they do not give a damn what you want W e all wanted this-I wanted my love to be with me on xmass,on ney yr,on my b-day,ON OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY..There are people here whose babies are toddlers already and still waiting...so,knowing that,and thet you are not the only one with your wishful thinking-should be a little easier.I started my case in Dec of 2009 and it was complete in june of 2010..plus 2 months waiting for interview...So you be prepared for at least 6 months.In fact if only that much,consider yourself lucky

loool..If all fails.just wait

You are unbelievable Loto.

Sam

Whatever you do-you'll end up waiting So he's right

Does NVC need English translations of documents?

No.As long as your interview will be in your country where they speak your language.I asked them just recently and they told me they are glad I asked because they changed that part-they required translations before(as it still says on the website) but they DO NOT NEED IT ANY LONGER. So we sent all the documents for my husband in his native language,he had his interview in his country and no translation was needed ever.

And let us give you a bit of advice. When you make it blantantly clear that you are not interested in doing the research yourself and come here begging for answers, the LEAST you can do is be polite to the people who give them to you. You came here and made a post with very little clarity to your situation, asked a question, and then very much came across RUDE to the people who answered you because you didn't like what they told you.

I have never said this to anyone on this forum as of yet, but you've earned it. GO READ THE GUIDES.

C'mon now hun,do you really think I care???? ))))))))))))) Didn't you see I loved the right answers..I even thanked for it politely

Obviously for some people I made enough clear to understand what I needed Besides-I have time- over a yr, to find out,but why not bother to ask now and just save info for later if it came to mind?! It makes life much easier ))

Enjoy your day! Smile

HisLoveMyLove, for where to file - read the instructions for I-751 - www.uscis.gov under forms.

Hvala!

Ok, so my case was approved (NOA2) on August 26th and overnighted to NVC. Which means NVC receieved it on 27th. I been calling the AVR from last two weeks and it does not have any case #. I called again today and spoke to a rep. According to him they got the files from USCIS but it could take 6-8 weeks to enter into the system. ####### is up with that?? Anyone else experiencing that sort of delay.

6-8 weeks to enter into the system and then another 1+ month of going back and forth. Wasn't USCIS 5 months waiting torture enough that they had to add another layer. Anyways, I'm just venting...

Atleast, I'll get to see my wifey in 2 days

Untill june it was 4-6 weeks but they increased it to up to 8 weeks.If the complete case takes up to 6 mos,you are considered lucky.Mine took almost 6 but instead of interview in july,we had it in aug(that's when delays started)so the whole process after done with NVC was 2 months of just waiting for interview.I know it's pain but think of all of those who are over a yr and still waiting...So as I said-if it ends by 6th month-consider yourself lucky!

There is no one to contact, sorry.

You can, instead, simply mail off the ROC packet.

What do you 'expect' to happen during 'that contact' ?

If you really want to contact 'someone' in OCT 2011, hey !

come on down to Houston, bring 20 kg of food that you cooked (or I'll turn you loose in my kitchen for 1 day)

and you can contact ME, face to face, exchange YOUR cooked food for MY filling out yer forms.

Must be 20 KG, though, or more, or it's not worth the contact.

With answer received,I am gonna head out too...But-I DO NOT EXPECT ANYTHING AT ALL FROM NOBODY.JUST INFO WHERE TO FILE,so I know when times comes...ALL I REALLY WANTED I HAVE AND CANNOT BE HAPPIER WITH THIS LAST PIECE OF PUZZLE FITTING RIGHT INTO THE PLACE Hope you know the feeling...or you will one day.Because it's bad to be grumpy all the time.Little advice - if it ain't your day-you need to deal with it,asking yourself why that something happened and how to fix it or make it a little better,instead of take it on others whose lives seem to be nice and fulfilled at the moment,and who only ask simple question just because i thought of it at the moment...Thank you anyway for your time.Appreciate an effort!

I only go by what they tell me

if only I was one of 'them' !!!

w/o wish to expand my knowledge

really? w/o ? no wish to expand yer knowledge?

OK ! I'm out !

I do few things while typing,so regular people make mistakes in letters,numbers,signs..etc.

As far as -people who told me-means-people from US embassy-well didn't tell me,but my husband-my mistake

And as far as your wishes-you should be-things get much easier that way.Yes I do get panicky but in OVERALL-I am happy

Yap,don't need no more answers,got one I was looking for THANX ANYWAY Enjoy!

We're going to try one more time to save you some money and aggravation, here. If he is just about to enter the US, let's say he gets his green card in October. Thus, he will apply for removing conditions in July 2012. If you DO insist on sending in the ROC in 2011, all that will happen is that they will take your money and reject your application, and you will apply again (and pay the money AGAIN) in July 2012. You will not get a refund just because you submitted it too early the first time.

ETA: Darnell is correct, there is no one to contact. As with all stages of the process, you simply file the required forms and wait. The forms can be found at uscis.gov. Look for the I-751.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Valerie - ya, I like this part, much --> Note that, despite the fact that you may see word "anniversary" used in a confusing way regarding the filing date for removal of conditions, your wedding date is completely irrelevant to determining the window of time during which you may file for removal of conditions.

Well I am sorry that I haven't received masters in VISAS AND ALL ABOUT VISAS as some people here.I've never been interested in this,untill I've met a man of my dreams in my country,and even after that-my only interest as US CITIZEN was for my love to get his visa so he can come here and we can live together untill we decide to go back...that happened in relatively short and positive timely matter so I only go by what they tell me,for things I need now or will need,w/o wish to expand my knowledge

So please,take that in consideration,thanx!

Oh. Sorry. Sounds like you are aware of some new math. I guess I'll have to learn it, then.

Regardless of 'maths' - you'll be filing a 'removal of conditions' case. We've a guide for that, here at VJ - have a look ? http://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide - FWIW, there is 'no one' to 'contact' - instead, you simply 'send out' the ROC casefile to USCIS.

Oh ok,that's what I was interested about-I'll take a look

Nope, sorry, Darnell is correct. It is based on the issuance date of the green card, not the date of marriage.

ok however,WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WHOM TO CONTACT WHEN TIMES COMES And again,it will be in oct 2011 ))

NO! My hubby just got his cr1 visa 2 weeks ago...and because we're married less then 2 yrs,this will be temp GC untill next year 2011(NOW IS 2010)when we both have to send a form somewhere that we are still married and so will get permanent GC

I ti is based on how long you are married If less then 2 yrs before he enters USA then you get temp,if more then 2 yrs then you get perm.My question is-who do we contact when 90 days before our second anniversary is on(2011) and what forms do we send out...Someone must know here

Or do I call usics?

Oh yes,and since his POE WILL BE IN ONE WEEK,and GC will arrive within OCT then 2ANNIVERSARY WILL BE AROUND THIS TIME