Lovebirds2009

Hello all,

My husband and I have submitted all documents to NVC and we are now beginning to prepare for the interview. I have gathered all chats and emails and they total about 3000 pages. I was wondering what would be the appropriate amount to print out and take to the interview. I am assuming they are not going to read our 3000 pages, but I do not want to go to the interview unprepared either. I would really like to avoid having to print out all of this and drag it to the interview. Any suggestions?

i started printing those too...then at 60th page i said-no way i am printing this...and i didn't.if they asked about that,we'd show them sms's because we do not write to each other-we talk over the microphone..and just dates when i signed on don't really mean anything.so we took a risk to take only photos,some postcards,and some bills...and yes,before someone asked,they got explanation why we didn't bother with printing 5 last months of 18 hours talking daily...imagine how many pages would that be ))) Some embassies don't even ask for photos...but then some ask for all kinds of things.If you think it is absolutely neccessary to take those,I THINK IT WILL BE MORE THEN ENOGUH...IN 5 MIN INTERVIEW,WHO'D READ 3000 PAGES

GOOD LUCK

It is the same site. After your beneficiary provides the unopened sealed visa envelope (got from the Consulate) to the POE officer, they enter the information in the system and forwards to the USCIS office. So, when you enter your Receipt/Approval number after the above process, you can see "Card Ordered/Production".

Happy?

Loto

You welcome, mystic

Loto

yeeeeees,very happy! ))) Well I didn't know the procedure,NOW I KNOW! THANX

And your GC will look like this:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/271794-this-is-old-news-but-interesting/

Similar to mine,but I had one 22 yrs ago,hahahaha..I was a teenager,didn't pay much attention to GC ))

After Port of Entry, it normally takes 4 weeks to get the plastic GC.

SSN also comes in the same period. If you don't get by then, go to SS office to apply one with GC and other required documents of SS-5 form.

You can track your GC at USCIS website with the case#.

Loto

Sorry to bother you,but where at USCIS??? I know I went to-check my status with that first number(three letters and numbers) but that one is only for status of your case.Where do I check GC at USCIS site? The same thing,or is it different title/question to check for GC? I noticed thay even shortened those DOTS for case,before they had like 6 or so ,now there only 4..so I assume it's not that

He will get GC at petitioner's address.

If you have checked to get new SSN in DS-230, they will mail it out. If it takes longer time, you can go to nearest SS office with the GC, fill out SS-5 form and apply.

He can get the job with GC and SSN. Employer will ask him to fill out I-9 form.

Happy re-union!

Loto

THANK YOU! Do you know by any chance how long does it take for GC to arrive after his visa was approved? Is it based on approval date or what?

And how long should we wait for soc sec to come,because some people told me hey waited and waited and finally had to go to ss office,do you think we should wait or as soon as we have GC on hand,just go to the office and apply for it????

I know this is probable wrong place to ask this but please feel free to move it wherever it may belong!

My husband will be comming in approx 2 weeks to USA..my question is-Does he gets his green card by mail to my adress,I mean to the one he stated as the one he will be living at on his I 230 form??? Also,for those whose spouses came to US when did you go to obtain soc sec number and ID??? And yes,as far as employment,he can get a job as soon as he gets social sec number right??? thanx

received interview date 2 days after case completion.... thanks to all vj users for your invaluable support..

GOOD LUCK!

thanks his love my love......

I'm going to take a chance and send the certificates in without translation. honestly, I think they have seen enough of them to realize wether they are real and clear or not....

yes,it still says on the websites that all documents need to be translated but they changed that.in fact,i wanted to make sure and call nvc 3 times same evening )) and all three people told me the same.so we sent all documents(original and copies)on hubby's native language...he just finished his interview 2 days ago and got his visa

they told me-this is new thing that you don't need to translate.so as i said,when i asked she was like-good thing you asked me because,new thing is you don't need to translate as long as interview is in native country (they understand language)and i beleive in nvc they have people who do too

So go ahead and send documents as they are!or call them up and ask yourself

That's a great news, Kevin!

Thanks HisloveMylove and Ourlove is with you!

Loto

hahahahaha...ourlove...you're right there! hahahaah

I've never read if they do, someone please fill me in. I sent all my translations to USCIS without making copies........

2 months ago I was sending my husbands documents to NVC and they told me 3 times,NOT TO TRANSLATE ANYTHING as long as his interview is in his native country...even when I asked her,she said-oh good thing you asked,we recently changed this,so you don't have to do translations!! So we just sent originals(and copies)in his country languages...Now as far as sending marriage/birth cert.to start the proces,they do have to be INTERNATIONAL or translated BUT FOR NVC-NO!

My husband and I just got married in the Philippines and he's back to the US now. How can he start with processing the CR1? Will it help him get an attorney for the papers or we can do it ourselves? Thank you for you time.

HAPPY MARRIAGE!!!!

WELL,you start with I-130..AND THEN read on the website what else to send with that form...plus chack-355$(it was for me)...People told me to go through lawyer too,like he'll fill all the documents and all,they asked me 500$ extra and I decided to fill in all my forms(it's easy) so I did everything myself...Process was done in 6 months! Good luck!

I understand what you are saying but for me and others here Morocco is a difficult consulate to navigate and the proof is needed because it seems to be that lately the IO has already made up their mind about the Visa before they even get to the interview by what has been enclosed with the petition.

The guide for CR1 says to include proof of bonafide marriage

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

Note: Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage

The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or

2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or

3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or

4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or

5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or

6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

so in my opinion it is necessary to front load the application especially for MENA countries.

maybe some tough countries need all of these..i know,i saw this in application,but everyone around us who applied for same thing out of all bonafidas sent only marriage cert.and all of the people took extra proofs to interviews.i know people bring all kinds of stuff(even gifts!!) and i started to print skype history but after 60 pages for not even 2 mos,i said-no way i am sending this to my husband(he doesn't have printer at this moment and wasn't about to buy one just for this) so...we decided no to have that.he said,he doesn't have anything to hide.we love each other,if my love that's obvious is not enough proof and pics and bills and tickets..then i am just not lucky...so he told honestly to the lady that he didn't print history because we talk on mic and that just to show to her that he signed in every day doesn't mean anything-which is true.but overall emotions he showed were just enough to see that my husband loves me and that we are together for US not for visa or anything else.When you fake stuff,those things doesn't show.if you make your interviewer's eyes teary,then that's enough bonafida.But then again if you say they decide before they even see you,in your country then i guess you have to show and prove way before hand.But still,everyone's case is unique and you shouldn't be depending on all of the posts here,because some will really wreck your nerves :)it wrecekd mine,then i stopped bothering with it and just go woth a flow!

We are CR-1 and at the Interview stage now. Here is my opinion and of course we all have one.... I know there has been many discussions on VJ about front-loading petitions with too much or not enough evidence and some not wanting to share too much personal information with strangers on the other end of the NVC and USCIS and CO's at interview, but the way I look at it, if it is their job to determine if we are a genuine couple or marriage partner, they can't determine this with 'No Knowledge mailed in with our petitions.

....Tonight as I talked with NVC operator about questions with my husbands interview only being 4 weeks away and if he waits for a medical packet 4 to take for his medical they told me NO that the e-mail appointment letter with the medical Dr's link is his PACKET 4!

I asked about all our original documents if he should have another copy and she said no, they have been processed at NVC and they will forward them to the consulate. I then asked her if he is suppose to bring more evidence of our marriage/relationship such as up-to-date e-mails, phone records etc and she said "NO, it is not required!", so my theory is this....the more you send at your petition stage at USCIS when you file the petition for your spouse/fiance...the better you should be to PROVE your relationship. If you wait and bring it with you to the interview, it is really up to the CO's discretion if they want to take the time to process it at this stage of the process. That is why sometimes they refuse to look at what they brought and sometimes they WILL look at your evidence. Sometimes, we questioned how some VJ'rs were approved without showing one photo or evidence at the interview stage and was approved. Maybe, just maybe they do already pretty much know if you will be approved before the interview ever starts unless your man really looks nervous or like he is hiding something. ....I have to admit, i had not read VJ or was a member when I sent the original petition so I sent e-mails and chat records for almost every single day for that first year and including when we first started talking....I did not cross out any text.....hope they didn't get to embarressed and hope they didn't mind reading through the issues with the teenage kids and problems with the Ex, etc and work related issues. problems with the racists brother. We never fought...Only had one disagreement and it was my fault I overacted without talking to him first. USCIS or NVC or the consulate may not read it all....but it was available to them to try and to get to know us through our conversations and "DAILY LIFE" to prove a fraud marriage or relationship.......I sincerely hope we do not get a denial by being honest.

that is exactly what it is! You can tell in 5 minutes od someones interview whether it's fake or there's lots of love in it.IN 5 MINUTES!!!So that is why some people need more proof and some almost nothing.And no,you will not get denied if everything else is fine because EXACTLY THOSE THINGS are proof it's not fake!

this is why is good not to read this posts when i sent first,VERY FIRST THING which was I 130 for CR1 visa,that was in dec of 2009,I only sent I 130,passport pics,marriage cert,my proof of citizenship,my soc sec number(copy) my passport copy,a check 355$ and this forms(forgot the name-biometrics-one for me and one for my husband) So i sent only what it said on their website!!! I didn't know for this site then

And I've never had anything returned,anything asked from me to be sent,that was missing or similar.And we're done in 6 mos.

So I see people are sending here proofs of marriages other than it's asked for,cover letters etc...IT says there if you send anything that is not asked for-it will delay your case.I know you all do it because you want to get your visas as fast as you can and be sure to get them but it's nerve wrecking when you are reading stuff here and don't know what to send,because people are sending all kinds of stuff,instead of just sending what is required by them...So what I wanted to say is-I sent just exactly what they asked me to,no any other extra proof of anything and here we are,done and over with

Guys! Question: How did you receive notification from NVC that they received your case and assigned a number to your file? We already have a case number. It was assigned last week. I called NVC to verify that. But the only reason cause we realized that is because my lawyer found out. So, should I received any letter from them, and how long?

they never sent me any letters only e mails.

wow! watta gift on ur anniversary :D congratulation may god bless us always

it's rare gift )) thank you!

Yes it says some vaccinations aren't appropriate for his age or some are out of season and some they don't have...it says that for k1 visa is not a problem at POE but don't know if it is for green card holders...I guess if it is they wouldn't issue visa...Just don't want him to be sent back before he sees NY )

THANX!!!

As all you know,my husband was approved for visa today at his interview and had appointment on tuesday to pick it up.Now,on medical review part he brought today to interview,on vaccination part it said-INCOMPLETE,even though when he had medical they told him he has all shots needed.Then under some shot it says it's not age appropriate,or it's out of season etc...and then at the end it says that something something about BLANKET WAIVER...so we tried to figure out what that is..and since embassy gave him visa(well,approve him and he'll pick it up in 3 days with his passport) does it mean anything that he may have a problem at the POE or not? Anyone knows what that is?

Thank you all-You all will be as happy,no matter how it may look bad now...For us, it was like it would never end...Remember in july,my hubby said-50 more days...God,who'll wait!! And here were are today! So IT WILL COME TO THE END

Thank you!!! And Shelly-T,hope you'll feel just like I do, on the 10th!!!! And you will

Timeline? I can just shortly tell you that we started process(sent I 130 out) on 12/11/09...on 3/2/10 was approved by NVC I was in Europe then with my husband so I sent payments for AOS and Visa,together with I230 at the end of May and NVC finished everything in June.Then we just waited for interview...so basically 6 mos + 2 only waiting

THANX ALL!! We will be celebrating but through the messenger ))

But then when he comes-we'll really celebrate the whole month!

It's like huge rock falling of your chest...Yes I was worried because reading stories makes you think...My mom said last night-when I was having interview 22 yrs ago,i didn't have comp,nor i have forums,so i went there with no negative expectations what so ever...and you know,it's true.the more you know,the more you read the more it scares you.Now i feel free as a bird ))

So to all of you waiting-do not read too much-every case is unique,every embassy is unique,as long as there is a real love,you don't have to worry a bit.They even said to my hubby,looking at the pictures,we look so in love,just from pics..and when he started crying after he was approve they were like,oooooh,c'mon now...and even though he didn't bring any calls proof,msn proof or similar,just photos-it was ok.He did explain honestly we didn't bother to print all this papers,besides what to print if you're talkin over the mic...so,I guess you can tell when there is a love and that's the only real proof! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND NO WORRIES!!!!

Congratulations!!! :dance: Best gift EVER!!!

Indeed!

I just received call from my hubby-HE GOT VISAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S OVER!!!! WE'LL BE TOGETHER IN NO TIME!!!!

IT'S OUR BEST ANNIVERSARY GIFT-today is our first anniversary!!!! Thank you Lord!

It was 2 hours thing,10 min interview and they all wished us happy anniversary!! I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW HAPPY WE ARE..I JUST NEEDED TO SHARE!!!!! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

If my hotel and airline reservations and any other evidence of my time in her country do not indicate my wife's name should I even bother to submit them as evidence? or are they viewed as valuable proof of my time in her country and therefore time spent with her?

thanks

You know...it's sad when you have to prove your love on some weird ways...So as bonafida,we decided to go with marriage cert.(which was submited numerous times anyway) photos and my plane tickets...oh yes and some western unions we had throughout the year...and of course-TRUE FACE AND TRUE LOVE FORWARD-I hope,the God will watch upon us,if for some reason we fail,we won't get divorce,we'll live in his country and try again,just because my parents are in USA(older people) and all my family...Some people had much more bonafidas,even baby and 5 mos after entrance into US,they were divorced.So it doesn't mean anything,and nothing can mesure as real thing,real love...it all depends on our fate

The day has come! Well almost...in just 2 days! It's been long two months since we were scheduled for an interview,it seemd like eternity,and now it's here.The big day!The scary day! The due day..as my hubby would say-the judgement day

I hope all goes right and that my hubby will be coming to my embrace soon! Did you guys feel nervous day before interview? Did you accompany your 'interviewing half'? Did they jump out of happiness once it was approved and over...It's agony...it is real agony and I hope it will end in 2 days!!!

I often read about RED FLAG QUESTIONS on the interviews..I never know what that means? Can someone explain pls! Thx