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MarkGenefer   9

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There seems to be a lot of debate on whether you need to have your spouse sign the form before sending to USCIS. I am filing I 130. I got my wife to sign before I left the Philippines and only now before sending realized that in the box at the bottom of 325 spelled her first name wrong!! So I have heard different viewpoints on this. Need to have her orig signature don't need to. I have seen a directive saying it doesn't have to be signed until she appears for her interview at the embassy. I guess I could send it like it is and realize I may get an RFE. Worst case in that I guess is it sets us back a few weeks. Any opinions?

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

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indiana_sweetie   120

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The DS-230 form is the one she needs to sign, just the first part, not the last part, that's done at interview. The DS-230 form comes at the NVC stage.

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See my Timeline for details of our visa journey
17-Aug-2011 Our Wedding Day in Kosovo 
07-Nov-2011 Filed I-130
21-Nov-2011 NOA1
23-Aug-2012 NOA2 Approved 276 days
10-Jan-2013 Case complete via email

28-Feb-2013 Interview, result AP
11-Apr-2013 Embassy appointment - VISA APPROVED and issued in 4 hours
30-Apr-2013 POE Chicago O'Hare - He's home!

04-Sep-2014 Moved to northern California

12-Mar-2015 Filed ROC
16-Mar-2015 Documents delivered
18-Mar-2015 Check cashed
19-Mar-2015 NOA1 dated 03/16/2015 received in mail
13-Apr-2015 Biometrics completed
02-Feb-2016 Contacted USCIS about case, was told it's on hold because of security checks (email)
04-Mar-2016 Moved to Wisconsin
12-Aug-2016 New Biometrics appointment
14-Sep-2016 Contacted USCIS again about case (email said we should hear from them by Oct 6)
22-Sep-2016 Letter from USCIS dated 9/20 explaining the Service Request is currently being reviewed by an officer.
22-Sep-2016 Letter from USCIS dated 9/20 with Interview appointment for both of us for 28-Sep-2016
28-Sep-2016 Interview, both of us, separated, not hard, 10 min. each, result---said hubby will get GC in about 10 days
26-Oct-2016 *****STILL WAITING*****
02-Nov-2016 Card is being produced!!!
08-Nov-2016 Card is mailed
10-Nov-2016 Card is Delivered!!!! YAY
CITIZENSHIP: 

Biometrics appointment for 2020-03-27 has been cancelled until further notice as all field offices are closed because of COVID-19.

***NOA dated 12/10/2020 USCIS stated they are able to reuse previous Biometrics***

Interview was easy. My hubby's Oath Ceremony is scheduled for February 25th. I can't watch >sad< but happy he is getting his certificate!

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MarkGenefer   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: Philippines
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The DS-230 form is the one she needs to sign, just the first part, not the last part, that's done at interview. The DS-230 form comes at the NVC stage.

ok but how about the G-325A?

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

Finally Home!

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rjkhuletz   2

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ok but how about the G-325A?

Petitioner and beneficiary need to fill up and sign form g-325a..

USCIS:

Service Center : National Benefits Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

Marriage (if applicable): 2012-05-08

2012/12/24 : Send I-130

2012/12/27 : NOA1

2013/03/26 : Request For Evidence (RFE)

2013/04/03 : Request For Evidence (send)

2013/04/24 : NOA2 Approved

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (NVC):

2013/06/26 : NVC Receive Case File

2013/07/02 : Case Number Assigned

2013/07/03 : DS-3032/DS-261 (Send Via Email Using VJ Templates)

2013/07/09 : AOS Bill Invoiced & Pay

2013/07/11 : AOS Bill (Status Paid)

2013/07/13 : AOS Pakage (send)

2013/07/16 : AOS Pakage (Received by NVC)

2013/07/18 : DS-3032 Accepted

2013/07/19 : IV Fee Bill (invoiced)

2013/07/20 : IV Fee Bill (Pay)

2013/07/24 : IV Fee Bill (Status Paid) and IV Pakage Send

2013/07/26 : IV Pakage (Received by NVC)

2013/08/08 : AOS Accepted

2013/08/21 : DS-230 IV Checklist & IV Checklist Send

2013/09/01 : DS-230 Replace to DS/260 and DS-3032 to DS-261 Online form

2013/09/12 : DS-260 IV Online Form Fill up and Submit

2013/09/19 : Case Completed at NVC

2013/09/26 : Case Complete Confirmation Email

2013/10/02 : Received Appointment/Interview Letter Via Email

MANILA CONSULATE:

2013/10/29,30 : Medical PASSED

2013/11/14 : Interview (APPROVED & ISSUED)

2013/11/19 : Visa Available For Pick Up At (MOA)

2013/11/20 : Visa In Hand

2013/12/02 : POE (Los Angeles CA.)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (ROC) STATUS I-751

2015/09/10: Receipt Notice

2015/10/08: Biometrics

2016/04/04: New Card Is Being Produced (status at uscis)

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MarkGenefer   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: Philippines
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Petitioner and beneficiary need to fill up and sign form g-325a..

I assume if my wife scans and email thats no good?

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

Finally Home!

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apple21   953

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I assume if my wife scans and email thats no good?

I'm the beneficiary. I signed my own g325a and I sent it to my husband together with our NSO MC.

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MarkGenefer   9

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I'm the beneficiary. I signed my own g325a and I sent it to my husband together with our NSO MC.

How did you send DHL?

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

Finally Home!

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NikLR   13,227

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Yes the beneficiary should sign their own completed G-325a. It should be their original signature.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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MarkGenefer   9

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Yes the beneficiary should sign their own completed G-325a. It should be their original signature.

so my choice is DHL from her or take chance on RFE?

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

Finally Home!

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NikLR   13,227

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You can take a chance from having it not signed, yes. Or spend money on a courier service. Yes those are your options. :)

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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MarkGenefer   9

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You can take a chance from having it not signed, yes. Or spend money on a courier service. Yes those are your options. smile.png

Gotcha, but what I meant was there is an incorrect spelling in my wifes name on the bottom.

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Filed DCF March 31 2014

I-130 Approved April 7

MNL Case number April 10

Filled out DS-260

Medical Passed

Made appointment at USEM for interview

INTERVIEW PASSED!! 8/25/14

CEAC WEBSITE SAYS VISA ISSUED

VISA IN POSSESSION 8/29/14

CFO DONE 9/10/14

POE Dallas 9/17/14

Finally Home!

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