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Advice for CR-1 for a Wife from Philipines

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mrkazoo1963   0

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My good Friend is Headed to the Philipines to get married and apply for her CR-1 I would like him to have some advice to proceed with some good advice

Michael

Met Ling 6-2010 on line

traveled to China 12/27/10

Married Ling 10/10/11

filed CR-1 01/23/12

CSC 01/25/12

Visa sent to NVC 6/18/2012

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   44,672

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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to Philippines regional subforum -- general CR-1 guidance is available under the "Guides" link atop every VJ page; OP appears to be interested in country-specific advice. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Have him read the GUIDE here on VJ, plus here are some links for more info.

IR/CR-1

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2991.html#9

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2_%20rtf2_rtf_april2012_rtf2_002.pdf

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9719#fn11

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Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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tell your friend to get married in the US instead. faster process for fiancee visa..

Process time is about the same for both, but have heard its cheaper over all to go the CR/IR-1 route.

Hank

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biaobiao   40

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Process time is about the same for both, but have heard its cheaper over all to go the CR/IR-1 route.

really its cheaper? i didnt know that. thanks for the info. i really thought fiancee visa is cheaper.. maybe because it will not be a simple wedding, less relatives.. :rofl: thanks for the info hank.

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Hank_   9,174

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I have read that when it gets to the AOS phase is where the K-1 fiancee visa gets more expensive. I went the K-1 route and still sending $$$

Hank

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