So confused!

[Afrohanfi 15]

My husband and I were just married in September. I am preparing all of the paperwork to send off our IR-1/CR-1 visa petition. We filed for K-1f visa twice once it was denied and the second it was abandoned, because they gave us a hard time with paperwork and we wanted to get married and go this route instead.

I have gotten most of the paperwork together:

1. I-130,

2. G-325As with passport pictures for both of us

3. Birth certificate and passport (I sent only birth for k-1 and they requested my passport) better safe than sorry

4. Marriage certificate

5. Photos, messages, and phone records

Here is where I am confused: They want something like a bank account, lease, car with both our names. Sadly we live apart hense the visa lol

So it also has the option to send three affidavits. Now I can get these, however one will be from his mom my mom and a friend. I am going to feel a little dumb sending them signed from our mothers. However, I work and go to school both full-time therefore no time for friends really.

My question has anyone been sent a RFE because they didnt have one of these things? And if so what exactly should the affidavits say?

MY NEXT CONFUSION hhhh

The process of this visa. I could tell you the K-1f process as if I worked in the office. I am trying to understand for the IR-1/CR-1 visa, but I am just absolutely lost. Please some one help me!

I understand it will be with USCIS for about 3-5 month (thats what I have seen so far)

Then it gets transferred to NVC........... and thats where I am lost!

What happens when it is there? Will I be contacted and given paperwork will my husband receive the paperwork? Is it all done electronically? What paperwork is sent? I see people give them money what is is for exactly?(paperwork wise) When do I send my I-864 Affidavit of support?

I am so confused if someone could please take the time and help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Please dont link me to the step-bystep page I have been there.

Thank you

[Mark88 183]

Now I can get these, however one will be from his mom my mom and a friend. I am going to feel a little dumb sending them signed from our mothers. However, I work and go to school both full-time therefore no time for friends really.

Send whatever you can. The less you are related to the person giving the affidavits the more weight with USCIS they might have. Can't your boss, teachers, or classmates provid you with a affidavit?

You can find an example text here: http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.php?49174-Affidavit-of-marriage-by-third-party-for-I-130-filing

The process of this visa. I could tell you the K-1f process as if I worked in the office. I am trying to understand for the IR-1/CR-1 visa, but I am just absolutely lost. Please some one help me!

The required documents and process are somehwat similar. Why was the first K-1 denied?

Then it gets transferred to NVC........... and thats where I am lost!

What happens when it is there? Will I be contacted and given paperwork will my husband receive the paperwork? Is it all done electronically? What paperwork is sent? I see people give them money what is is for exactly?(paperwork wise) When do I send my I-864 Affidavit of support?

Your application is transferred to NVC simply for further processing. Since you are a USC you can file I-864 at the same time you file I-130. You don't need for them to contact you to file this form. All your other questions will probaly be answered best reading the instructions provided by USCIS. The money is for them to even look at your application. USCIS is the only self reliant goverment agency. That's why their fees are so high.

[Happytobe 164]

My husband and I were just married in September. I am preparing all of the paperwork to send off our IR-1/CR-1 visa petition. We filed for K-1f visa twice once it was denied and the second it was abandoned, because they gave us a hard time with paperwork and we wanted to get married and go this route instead.

I have gotten most of the paperwork together:

1. I-130,

2. G-325As with passport pictures for both of us

3. Birth certificate and passport (I sent only birth for k-1 and they requested my passport) better safe than sorry

4. Marriage certificate

5. Photos, messages, and phone records

Here is where I am confused: They want something like a bank account, lease, car with both our names. Sadly we live apart hense the visa lol

So it also has the option to send three affidavits. Now I can get these, however one will be from his mom my mom and a friend. I am going to feel a little dumb sending them signed from our mothers. However, I work and go to school both full-time therefore no time for friends really.

My question has anyone been sent a RFE because they didnt have one of these things? And if so what exactly should the affidavits say?

MY NEXT CONFUSION hhhh

The process of this visa. I could tell you the K-1f process as if I worked in the office. I am trying to understand for the IR-1/CR-1 visa, but I am just absolutely lost. Please some one help me!

I understand it will be with USCIS for about 3-5 month (thats what I have seen so far)

Then it gets transferred to NVC........... and thats where I am lost!

What happens when it is there? Will I be contacted and given paperwork will my husband receive the paperwork? Is it all done electronically? What paperwork is sent? I see people give them money what is is for exactly?(paperwork wise) When do I send my I-864 Affidavit of support?

I am so confused if someone could please take the time and help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Please dont link me to the step-bystep page I have been there.

Thank you

Read the first 2 post in the NVC filers thread (there's a new one every month) http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/457530-nvc-filers-october-2013/ The September thread would be useful to read, as well http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/451446-nvc-filers-september-2013/ That is when the online forms started

In short - at NVC you will file the financials (affidavit of Support) for a fee of $88

- you will pay the IV package for $230, this used to be the DS-230 but now I think it's the DS-261

- to trigger the IV package invoice, your spouse needs to submit the DS-260 online

- you should call the NVC after your case is closed at USCIS to get your case numbers so you can log into the payment portal to pay for these items

As far as evidence, as much as you can. They do understand that many couples involved internationally do not have joint assets. You will also have a chance to send evidence accumulated between filing the petition and your time at NVC when you send in the supporting documents for the DS-261. Keep in mind, at that stage you will need the Birth certificate document from his city of birth, the police record, and his court record and they all expire in 3 months time, so they are not something that you can get too far in advance. The file may take a few days to a couple of months to reach NVC.

Hope this all helps!

[Afrohanfi 15]

Thank you!

Happytobe: Thank you for coming to my rescue again! You have been an amazing help in this entire process! I only hope the best for you and your husband!!!!!!!

[Happytobe 164]

You're welcome chanafi!

[Darnell 8,478]

anyone mention trip receipts yet?