Jump to content
Jamericanlove

New here...do I have this right?

By Jamericanlove in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

15 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Hi Folks!

Jamaican lady here married to my american hubby for 4 months now and want to get this process started as I would love to be able to join him in the US by this December.

I am going to be sending in my I-130 packet in a few weeks but I want to send in as much as I can so that the process can be as swift as possible.

So far I have:

1. Completed and signed I-130 form

2. G-325A form for him

3. G-325A form for me

4. Passport sized picture of him

5. Passport sized picture of myself

6. Marriage Certificate copy

7. Copy of his birth certificate

8. Money order for the $355US fee

9. Proof of marital relationship

Is there anything else that should be sent in now that I am missing?

Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get the inteview after you send everything in?

and lastly, while waiting for your interview can you still travel on your visitors visa?

This whole thing is new to us and we are clueless! He is currently deployed to Iraq and we would love it if I had the visa by the time he returns.

Thank you for any responses that come my way! :)

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

Looks right. Compare it to the guide.

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.

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Wow! Thanks for the link...this is so concise. :)

So the affidavit of supprt comes after we send this initial packet in?

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

Wow! Thanks for the link...this is so concise. :)

So the affidavit of supprt comes after we send this initial packet in?

Correct, after USCIS approves the I-130, the petition will be sent to NVC, then NVC will send out a visa bill, and request for additional things from the beneficiary and a request for the affidavit of support (I-864) from the petitioner, along with an I-864 handling fee.

Time to start a timeline http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=46496

Edited by YuAndDan

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Marlita Experienced

Marlita   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Welcome Jamerican,

You'll find a wealth of info here. I think your pack sounded pretty solid. what service center are you sending it too? That can give a good time to go off of with getting your visa. There is a Jamaica forum too if you ever want specifics to that process here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=96

PUSH!: Pray Until Something Happens!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Wow! Thanks for the link...this is so concise. :)

So the affidavit of supprt comes after we send this initial packet in?

Correct, after USCIS approves the I-130, the petition will be sent to NVC, then NVC will send out a visa bill, and request for additional things from the beneficiary and a request for the affidavit of support (I-864) from the petitioner, along with an I-864 handling fee.

Time to start a timeline http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=46496

Thank you Yu! As soon as I send the packet off I will commence the timeline. This is so exciting! :dance:

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
Welcome Jamerican,

You'll find a wealth of info here. I think your pack sounded pretty solid. what service center are you sending it too? That can give a good time to go off of with getting your visa. There is a Jamaica forum too if you ever want specifics to that process here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=96

Hi Marlita!

I realize there is so much to read here...it's going to take me a while to get through a lot of the posts. I am trying my best to make sure I don't have any hitches in the who process.

I am not sure which service center my packet will be going to since I am going to mail it to one of the lockboxes. My hubby lives in NY though so I don't know if that helps to know which one.

That's great that there is a Jamaica forum. I am going to go check it out right now. Thanks again! :)

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Oh I have another question....

I know that you are supposed to send in the fee with the initial packet but i am noticing that there is another fee that has to be paid when the Visa Center gets hold of the documents. Do you have to pay the $355 two times?

This is confusing me a little bit.

Thanks for the clarification (when I get it). :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Chile
 Timeline
Posted

Your list looks correct. Just a side not: Getting finalized by December 2008 may be a tad wishful judging by current time lines, but who knows...

My blog

10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

Link to comment
Share on other sites
clairern Experienced

clairern   0

Posted
Filed: Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Welcome to VJ Jamericanlove. This is a great forum that you will find support and help along the way to the end of your journey. Again, welcome and God bless.

Support "OPEN ARMS FOR JAMAICA'S FUTURE" Help a child go to school

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
Your list looks correct. Just a side not: Getting finalized by December 2008 may be a tad wishful judging by current time lines, but who knows...

Thanks for the reply. Call me an optimist! It's always gotten me through life. :D

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SupportOAFJF Veteran

SupportOAFJF   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Welcome,

No you wouldn't have to pay the $355 again...u will need to pay the visa fee which is $380 if i can remember..good luck to yah..one of us have to be optimistic :thumbs:

good luck to yah

MOTIVATE A CHILD... SUPPORT OPEN ARMS FOR JAMAICA'S FUTURE, INC. WE NEED A BRIGHTER TOMORROW !!!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DaniDimo Rising Star

DaniDimo   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
 Timeline
Posted
Hi Folks!

Jamaican lady here married to my american hubby for 4 months now and want to get this process started as I would love to be able to join him in the US by this December.

I am going to be sending in my I-130 packet in a few weeks but I want to send in as much as I can so that the process can be as swift as possible.

So far I have:

1. Completed and signed I-130 form

2. G-325A form for him

3. G-325A form for me

4. Passport sized picture of him

5. Passport sized picture of myself

6. Marriage Certificate copy

7. Copy of his birth certificate

8. Money order for the $355US fee

9. Proof of marital relationship

Is there anything else that should be sent in now that I am missing?

Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get the inteview after you send everything in?

and lastly, while waiting for your interview can you still travel on your visitors visa?

This whole thing is new to us and we are clueless! He is currently deployed to Iraq and we would love it if I had the visa by the time he returns.

Thank you for any responses that come my way! :)

Dont forget to put your names on each picture.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jamericanlove Proficient

Jamericanlove   31

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thanks guys! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
07-03-2013: Eligible to file
07-22-2013: Application sent (Delivered: 07-24-13)
08-05-2013: NOA1 received (Priority date: 07-24-13, Check cashed: 07-29-13)
08-22-2013: Biometrics (Received: 08-06-13, Walk-in: 08-08-13)
09-03-2013: Inline for interview (Yellow letter received: 10-23-13)
11-04-2013: Interview scheduled (Received: 11-09-13)
12-12-2013: Interview (Approved)
01-03-2014: Oath ceremony, passport application and passport received

DONE!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Army_Wife Rising Star

Army_Wife   2

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

Just incase you didn't get the chance to read the posting in the Military Spouses thread ..... don't forget to include a copy of your Hubby's deployment orders, and a cover note in big red letters saying 'Military Expedite, Deployment Orders Enclosed' ..... utilise the expedite option, and hopefully they'll speed it up for you. Goodluck xx

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...