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torontolancer   0

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Hello Guys,

I am Canadian citizen also sponsored for US green card through my father.

My father is American green card holder. I am getting married with US citizen. Marriage will take place in Toronto Ontario Canada. Then we are looking to apply for CR-1.

Would any one give us any advice OR if some one knows any best US immigration lawyer. Cuz I am thinking to apply for CR-1 through lawyer.

Much Appreciated.

Regards,

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payxibka   10,045

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This is predominantly a do it yourself (DIY) community of people, many of whom are lawyer haters....

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YMMV

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MsZ Proficient

MsZ   6

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Don't get married. File a K-1 if you want to a chance of living together in this century. I'm very, very serious.

Sent I-130 to VT 25-Oct-2007

I-130 Moved to California 6-August-2008

My petition has been in 3 states (1, twice) in 9 months!

Rec'd by CSC 8/9, touched 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/20, 8/25

Approved Tuesday, 25-August-2008

10 months since we mailed the petition

Rec'd NVC 9/3, Invoice Generated 9/10, DS-3032 emailed 9/11.

Rec'd AOS invoice 9/15, paid online 9/15, Accepted as Paid 9/18, mailed I-864EZ 9/19

IV Invoiced 9/18, paid online 9/19, Accepted as paid 9/22

DS-230 sent 10/2

Case complete @NVC 10/8 - 11 months, 1 week and 6 days

Interview in Montreal December 18, 2008 - scheduled 1 year, 1 week and 3 days after the start of our journey. Takes place 1 year, 1 month, 3 weeks and 2 days after the start...

[X] Passed [ ] Failed Interview

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Activated Visa - 1 year, 5 months, 1 week and 1 day

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YuAndDan   153

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Why is it people ask who is the best immigrations lawyer, on a website that predominantly deals with people that are doing it them selves?

If you don't have anything complex in your backgrounds like overstaying a visa, or working in the USA without permission, then applying for an immigrant visa is quite easy.

A Lawyer cannot make the process go any faster.

:guides:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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MsZ Proficient

MsZ   6

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If you are new you might not realize how many people are doing this on their own.

Sent I-130 to VT 25-Oct-2007

I-130 Moved to California 6-August-2008

My petition has been in 3 states (1, twice) in 9 months!

Rec'd by CSC 8/9, touched 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/20, 8/25

Approved Tuesday, 25-August-2008

10 months since we mailed the petition

Rec'd NVC 9/3, Invoice Generated 9/10, DS-3032 emailed 9/11.

Rec'd AOS invoice 9/15, paid online 9/15, Accepted as Paid 9/18, mailed I-864EZ 9/19

IV Invoiced 9/18, paid online 9/19, Accepted as paid 9/22

DS-230 sent 10/2

Case complete @NVC 10/8 - 11 months, 1 week and 6 days

Interview in Montreal December 18, 2008 - scheduled 1 year, 1 week and 3 days after the start of our journey. Takes place 1 year, 1 month, 3 weeks and 2 days after the start...

[X] Passed [ ] Failed Interview

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Activated Visa - 1 year, 5 months, 1 week and 1 day

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Ilya R.   0

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Don't get married. File a K-1 if you want to a chance of living together in this century. I'm very, very serious.

Yep listen to her, dont do what I did. I married and then filed, now I havent seen my wife in 8 months.(and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel)

Here is my story. I've lived problem free life, payed my taxes. One day I decided to marry this girl. But to do so would require her to come to US of A, and so it started. My problem free live turned in to free problems from USCIS! Sure things turned to unsure, certain dates turned to aproximation within months. All logical thinking was out the door, as I filed my papers withing famous Vermont Centre!

I-130 Received

12-12-07

I-130 Approved

8-28-2008

NVC

Date Package Received By NVC : 09-05-08

-- Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 09-11-08

-- Pay I-864 Bill :09-11-08

-- Receive I-864 Package :09-15-08

-- Return I-864 Package :09-16-08

-- Return Completed DS-3032 :09-11-08

-- Receive IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Pay IV Bill :09-17-2008

-- Receive Instruction Package :09-17-08

-- Case Completed at NVC :10-16-08

Date Package Left From NVC :10-31-08

Date Received By Consulate :11-05-08

Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Complete Instructions (Pkt 3) :11-05-08

Date Rec Appointment Letter (Pkt 4):11-25-08

Interview Date (IR-1/CR-1 Visa):12/08/08

Date IR-1/CR-1 Visa Received :12-11-08

Date of US Entry :12-17-08

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MsZ Proficient

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Noooo, don't do the CR1. Seriously. If you do it will take forever. Do the K-1. You'll be married and in the US before we're done our CR1 and we filed in October of '07. Vermont is a black hole for K-3s and CR1s. They go in and never come out (unless your spouse is active US military in which case you can get an expedite.)

Look at the trends and the timelines. You'll see that the K-1 is the best route right now. And file soon. ASAP.

Sent I-130 to VT 25-Oct-2007

I-130 Moved to California 6-August-2008

My petition has been in 3 states (1, twice) in 9 months!

Rec'd by CSC 8/9, touched 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/20, 8/25

Approved Tuesday, 25-August-2008

10 months since we mailed the petition

Rec'd NVC 9/3, Invoice Generated 9/10, DS-3032 emailed 9/11.

Rec'd AOS invoice 9/15, paid online 9/15, Accepted as Paid 9/18, mailed I-864EZ 9/19

IV Invoiced 9/18, paid online 9/19, Accepted as paid 9/22

DS-230 sent 10/2

Case complete @NVC 10/8 - 11 months, 1 week and 6 days

Interview in Montreal December 18, 2008 - scheduled 1 year, 1 week and 3 days after the start of our journey. Takes place 1 year, 1 month, 3 weeks and 2 days after the start...

[X] Passed [ ] Failed Interview

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Activated Visa - 1 year, 5 months, 1 week and 1 day

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YuAndDan   153

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Thanks for your feedback.I always like to do stuff by myself.

But in my case we first have to withdraw my father petition(which will take 6 years more)

so that we can start CR-1.

what do u think.is this the right path.

CR-1 if you wish to be able to take a job once you enter the USA.

If you are lucky a K-1 MAY get an EAD stamp that allows work for only 90 days after entry, then cannot work until getting EAD or Green-card from adjustment of status. EAD stamp for the most part is not issued at the POE's any more.

K-3 is NOT work ahthorized, and has to wait for EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or more to get.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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MsZ Proficient

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What's the current wait between marriage and filing for working papers? I bet it still beats the K-3 or CR1. It is a matter of what they can afford. But I bet right now they're supporting two households and if he moved, it'd be down to one. So long as he's not the sole support, if she's working they're golden.

I just looked -- average EAD is 73 days.

Still a much better deal.

Edited by MsZ

Sent I-130 to VT 25-Oct-2007

I-130 Moved to California 6-August-2008

My petition has been in 3 states (1, twice) in 9 months!

Rec'd by CSC 8/9, touched 8/11, 8/12, 8/15, 8/20, 8/25

Approved Tuesday, 25-August-2008

10 months since we mailed the petition

Rec'd NVC 9/3, Invoice Generated 9/10, DS-3032 emailed 9/11.

Rec'd AOS invoice 9/15, paid online 9/15, Accepted as Paid 9/18, mailed I-864EZ 9/19

IV Invoiced 9/18, paid online 9/19, Accepted as paid 9/22

DS-230 sent 10/2

Case complete @NVC 10/8 - 11 months, 1 week and 6 days

Interview in Montreal December 18, 2008 - scheduled 1 year, 1 week and 3 days after the start of our journey. Takes place 1 year, 1 month, 3 weeks and 2 days after the start...

[X] Passed [ ] Failed Interview

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Activated Visa - 1 year, 5 months, 1 week and 1 day

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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Dont get married. Please. We are looking out for you. I have been married to my hubby for almost 4 yrs and we started this process last Sep and he still doesnt have an interview date. Come over as his fiance and then you have 90 dyas to get married.

Hello Guys,

I am Canadian citizen also sponsored for US green card through my father.

My father is American green card holder. I am getting married with US citizen. Marriage will take place in Toronto Ontario Canada. Then we are looking to apply for CR-1.

Would any one give us any advice OR if some one knows any best US immigration lawyer. Cuz I am thinking to apply for CR-1 through lawyer.

Much Appreciated.

Regards,

Cyndi Moncada

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LotofPatience   65

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Hello Guys,

I am Canadian citizen also sponsored for US green card through my father.

My father is American green card holder. I am getting married with US citizen. Marriage will take place in Toronto Ontario Canada. Then we are looking to apply for CR-1.

Would any one give us any advice OR if some one knows any best US immigration lawyer. Cuz I am thinking to apply for CR-1 through lawyer.

Much Appreciated.

Regards,

How about your finance/cee to come to Canada, spend time together (check how many months, 3 months or 6 months) and go for Direct Consular Filing (DCF) ??? Another option to think about...

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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LotofPatience   65

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Hello Guys,

I am Canadian citizen also sponsored for US green card through my father.

My father is American green card holder. I am getting married with US citizen. Marriage will take place in Toronto Ontario Canada. Then we are looking to apply for CR-1.

Would any one give us any advice OR if some one knows any best US immigration lawyer. Cuz I am thinking to apply for CR-1 through lawyer.

Much Appreciated.

Regards,

How about your finance/cee to come to Canada, spend time together (check how many months, 3 months or 6 months) and go for Direct Consular Filing (DCF) ??? Another option to think about...

Check out if Canada allows DCF by AILA ???

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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Hello Guys,

I am Canadian citizen also sponsored for US green card through my father.

My father is American green card holder. I am getting married with US citizen. Marriage will take place in Toronto Ontario Canada. Then we are looking to apply for CR-1.

Would any one give us any advice OR if some one knows any best US immigration lawyer. Cuz I am thinking to apply for CR-1 through lawyer.

Much Appreciated.

Regards,

How about your finance/cee to come to Canada, spend time together (check how many months, 3 months or 6 months) and go for Direct Consular Filing (DCF) ??? Another option to think about...

That is an option that needs to be checked out, for most DCF requires US citizen to be resident for at least 6 months in the foreign country on some sort of resident visa. Also US Citizen must not give up US domicile.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

1428954228.1592.1755425389.png

CHIN0001_zps9c01d045.gifCHIN0100_zps02549215.gifTAIW0001_zps9a9075f1.gifVIET0001_zps0a49d4a7.gif

Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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