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Ale y Jessica   0

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Hello everyone! I am new to Visa Journey, although I have been doing this CR-1 process for about 8 months now. Reading your posts has been really helpful...

I am currently waiting to receive the DS-230 form from the NVC. I was wondering if the supporting documents require translations into English. I went to the government website about this, and it said that they must be translated into English if "not in the official language of that country".

Also, I called the NVC and was notified that I received an RFE requesting proof of employment. I've read that you can turn in a copy of a letter from your employer OR a pay stub. My boss is really ridiculous with my pay checks, he pays me monthly and severely underdeclares my tips as a waitress. Can I just send in a letter from him, or do I need to turn in these pay stubs as well (which might not be good for me)?

Thank you all so much! :help:

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simple_male   1

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Hello everyone! I am new to Visa Journey, although I have been doing this CR-1 process for about 8 months now. Reading your posts has been really helpful...

I am currently waiting to receive the DS-230 form from the NVC. I was wondering if the supporting documents require translations into English. I went to the government website about this, and it said that they must be translated into English if "not in the official language of that country".

Also, I called the NVC and was notified that I received an RFE requesting proof of employment. I've read that you can turn in a copy of a letter from your employer OR a pay stub. My boss is really ridiculous with my pay checks, he pays me monthly and severely underdeclares my tips as a waitress. Can I just send in a letter from him, or do I need to turn in these pay stubs as well (which might not be good for me)?

Thank you all so much! :help:

You should get a letter from your employer mentioning your job title, little description, salary, etc. DS 230 packet differs from country to country. So try to find someone who went through the same Embassy.

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

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LadyJane Community Regular

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As far as the translations are concerned:

Yes you will to translate any document that is not in English into English. Plus, you'll need to include a signed certification (and notarized) that the translation is accurate.

So three things are required for the DS230 documents.

1. Original or certified copy of document in its original language

2. Translation of the document into English

3. Signed and notarized certification of accurate translation

For documents that were in French, my husband did the translation because he is fluent in both English and French. If you or your spouse is fluent (conversant) in both languages then you can do the translation-it'll save you a bit of money.

:)

CR1 application

I-130: 03/26/2007-07/02/2007 at NSC

NVC: 07/20/2007-11/08/2007

Interview at Montreal Consulate: 01/18/2008

(2 months' additional security checks)

Received Green Card: 05/12/2008

Removal of Conditions

I-751: 2/25/10-

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Hi,

LAdy Jane is correct. Please send in as much as you can. Even if the pay stubs are reallly un declared. the Proof of Employment Letter should contain your post, your estimated annual gross salary & the contact info of your employer.

I hope this helps.

Jigi

Feb 1,2007 - I-130 Reached USCIS.

Feb 4,2007 - I-130 accepted > Get USCIS case Number NOA1.

May 8 ,2007- GET NVC Case Number > NOA2.

June 16 ,2007- Get Order from NVC to pay 70$.

July 2 ,2007- Get DS-3032 in India.

July 7,2007 - DS-3032 choice of address agent entered in NVC.

July 14 ,2007- Get I-864.

July 18 ,2007- I-864 Enters NVC.

July 29 ,2007- Get Order to Pay 380$ fee.

Aug 3 ,2007- 380$ Fee Reached St Louis.

Aug 25,2007 - NVC & St Louis People receive photocopy of my payment with USPS receipt.

After WAITING for 37 days.

Sept 10,2007 - 380$ fee encashed.

Sept 24,2007 - Receive DS-230 in Mail.

Sept 25,2007 - DS-230 despatched.

Sept 26,2007- DS-230 Delivered.

Oct 1,2007 - NVC has DS-230.

Oct 12, 2007 - DS-230 Reviewed. Case Complete

Oct 16, 2007 - Case at Embassy.

Oct 25, 2007- Interview Letter Despatched from Embassy.

Nov 3, 2007 - Recieved Interview Letter.

Dec 1, 2007 - Medical Exam .

I GOT IT

Jan 16 - I am in USA

April 15 2008 - Get my Drivers License.

I-751 Lifting Conditions at California Service Center

November 12, 2009 - I-751 Sent via USPS Express Mail

November 13, 2009 - Receipt of I-1751 Fee

November 20, 2009 - Arrested on Domestic Battery(Had argument with wife)

December 18, 2009 - Biometrics Completed at 9 am.

January 13, 2010 - Receive I-797E Notice for more evidence

February 16, 2010 - Mail reaches Californa Service Center( Next day of Preseidents Day)

February 19, 2010 - Card Production Ordered. Status now IR1

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Hello everyone! I am new to Visa Journey, although I have been doing this CR-1 process for about 8 months now. Reading your posts has been really helpful...

I am currently waiting to receive the DS-230 form from the NVC. I was wondering if the supporting documents require translations into English. I went to the government website about this, and it said that they must be translated into English if "not in the official language of that country".

Also, I called the NVC and was notified that I received an RFE requesting proof of employment. I've read that you can turn in a copy of a letter from your employer OR a pay stub. My boss is really ridiculous with my pay checks, he pays me monthly and severely underdeclares my tips as a waitress. Can I just send in a letter from him, or do I need to turn in these pay stubs as well (which might not be good for me)?

Thank you all so much! :help:

From experience and Cuban filer, it is important to translate all documents into English. I know its a pain in the butt, but if you do that now, you case will be process faster because if you submit the documents you have in Spanish, they will come back and ask for it in English. I translated almost every document into English except a couple of papers, USCIS reply back and asked translate everything. Anyways, hopes this helps you.

I would recommend sending all information you have regarding you employment. Pay Stubs, letter from employer and such. I’m in the process of submitting the same proof at the U.S. interest Section in Havana. Good Luck, and please do not hesitate to ask any question from a fellow Cuban filer

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