CR-1 process from those who have done it, or are almost there!

[mrsemcee 1]

Hi All!

I have only just sent in my I-130 last week to Chicago, and although I have read and read enough on here and the wikis and the Embassy websites to last a lifetime, I really am looking for stories on people who have done it, or are further along than me.

I know there are people who are further along, who have their NOA1 and then those who have their NOA2 as well.

I know I can see timelines on here too, but can anyone give me a brief overview of what happened after the I-130 stage, when it comes back, do they send you paperwork and instructions on what to do next? Do you then send the next lot of paperwork somewhere else and then you get a NOA2 and then the spouse which is not the USC gets an interview?

I really am after something in dummy terms, in simple 1. 2. 3. 4. kind of terms. I know it is not that easy, but all going well... what happens next when I get a letter about the I-130 being approved?

Thanks! Donna. xoxox

[L179 1]

so what happens is once you have sent in your I-130 you wait for an approval from USCIS.

approval can take anywhere up to a year before they have to make a decision or else it expires.

(ours took exactly a year)

then the case is sent to NVC once it is approved and there you have to pay a $70 fee for the AOS form i-864 which is completed by the petitioner and along with those you send in your financial docs. inclusive of taxes, bank statements, etc etc If you as the primary sponsor fall below the 125%above poverty category you need a co sponsor and their documents as well. Co sponsor can be in the same house hold or different.

the beneficiary has to complete the DS3032 (you mentioned in your other post) stating who they wish to choose as an agent for further correspondance. preferably a person residing in the US. This could be the petitioner as well as a 3rd person.

(we chose my father who is living in the US and added my hubby, my fathers, and my email addy and we all got all emails)

Then the Beneficiary pays a $400 fee for the IV (immigrant visa) and completes the DS230 part I and II forms and sends in a copy of their valid passport, 2 photos, police certificates for any country they have lived in for over 6 months after turning 16, marriage certificate, and any divorce ones if applicable...

Once NVC has all the complete documents they complete the case and schedule and interview.

Once they have an interview date they send out an interview letter via email and you are to wait for the interview.

everyone waiting time is different.

meant everyone's

[mrsemcee 1]

so what happens is once you have sent in your I-130 you wait for an approval from USCIS.

approval can take anywhere up to a year before they have to make a decision or else it expires.

(ours took exactly a year)

then the case is sent to NVC once it is approved and there you have to pay a $70 fee for the AOS form i-864 which is completed by the petitioner and along with those you send in your financial docs. inclusive of taxes, bank statements, etc etc If you as the primary sponsor fall below the 125%above poverty category you need a co sponsor and their documents as well. Co sponsor can be in the same house hold or different.

the beneficiary has to complete the DS3032 (you mentioned in your other post) stating who they wish to choose as an agent for further correspondance. preferably a person residing in the US. This could be the petitioner as well as a 3rd person.

(we chose my father who is living in the US and added my hubby, my fathers, and my email addy and we all got all emails)

Then the Beneficiary pays a $400 fee for the IV (immigrant visa) and completes the DS230 part I and II forms and sends in a copy of their valid passport, 2 photos, police certificates for any country they have lived in for over 6 months after turning 16, marriage certificate, and any divorce ones if applicable...

Once NVC has all the complete documents they complete the case and schedule and interview.

Once they have an interview date they send out an interview letter via email and you are to wait for the interview.

everyone waiting time is different.

meant everyone's

thanks for that.

when you sent your original certificates, do they send them back or do i need to get extra copies of my birth cert. and marriage cert. so i have my own copy here at home too? just wondering as i dont want to give over my only copy of my wedding and birth cert.....

[brnidokiegurl 0]

it does come easier than it sounds, just get your approvals, then follow the instruction for the pay online fees space them out a little and it will breeze thru, at the interview you ask for originals to be returned to you they do get the original i didnt want to send mine either but did

[mrsemcee 1]

it does come easier than it sounds, just get your approvals, then follow the instruction for the pay online fees space them out a little and it will breeze thru, at the interview you ask for originals to be returned to you they do get the original i didnt want to send mine either but did

THANKS

youre a

[chinese_mutt 11]

Send in Petition to USCIS

>NOA1 >NOA2

>USCIS sends your petition to NVC

>Call everyday, wait till they assign NVC Case Number

>Call & talk to an Operator > Give your email address

>they will send you DS3032 & AOS Fee

>Pay US70 & send in DS3032 (email or snail mail, peferably both)

>they will accept DS3032

>AOS cover sheet ready for printing, PRINT!

>Send in AOS package

>IV BILL Fee >PAY

>DS230 Barcoded SHeet ready for printing. >PRINT!

>Send in DS230

>*pray that there is no RFE*

>10-15 days or earlier you get CASE COMPLETE!!!!

>wait for Interview schedule. <this is where I am now>

> Scheduled.

>Medicals.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!!

> INTERVIEW.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!!!

*in between noa1&2, gather necessary documents for Affidavit of Support and DS230 (from Beneficiary). And live healthy, don't get sick... so you can pass medicals no problem!*

Good luck!!!

Edited June 25, 2009 by tngirl21809

[NArocks 13]

Also read over these shortcuts as they will help you get ready once your I-130 is approved and moves on to the NVC

LingChe NVC ShortCut

[jamall 1]

what is the diffrent between ( DS230 & DS3032 )

[NArocks 13]

The DS3032 is for the choice of agent as to where you want the communication to go from the NVC. The DS230 is what needs to be filled out signed ( original signature ) and sent back to the NVC.

DS230

DS3032

[jamall 1]

The DS3032 is for the choice of agent as to where you want the communication to go from the NVC. The DS230 is what needs to be filled out signed ( original signature ) and sent back to the NVC.

DS230

DS3032

thank you . what about if you have lawyer ?

[imaisha 1]

The DS3032 is for the choice of agent as to where you want the communication to go from the NVC. The DS230 is what needs to be filled out signed ( original signature ) and sent back to the NVC.

DS230

DS3032

thank you . what about if you have lawyer ?

If you have a lawyer you will not receive a request for a DS-3032. The lawyer will automatically be appointed the agent. Your first step then will be paying the IV and AOS fee bills which should be generated at the same time.

Edited June 25, 2009 by imaisha

[Bern. 3]

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

[jamall 1]

The DS3032 is for the choice of agent as to where you want the communication to go from the NVC. The DS230 is what needs to be filled out signed ( original signature ) and sent back to the NVC.

DS230

DS3032

thank you . what about if you have lawyer ?

If you have a lawyer you will not receive a request for a DS-3032. The lawyer will automatically be appointed the agent. Your first step then will be paying the IV and AOS fee bills which should be generated at the same time.

you so good

I will tray to continue with my I-130 and I did pay the $400 & $70 and my lawyer send the package

today with the entire document they request from me witch the original document.

In the mean time my spouse in overseas received package from the US embassy regarding the K-3 visa

what in side this package & what can form you need to file?

I was thinking if this taking to long I will ask my spouse to go with K3 , so what you think any advice please ?

[jamall 1]

[lgg 2]

So, tngirl...

I just got approved and they sent our file from USCIS to NVC yesterday... for all this calling and stuff, can the beneficiary do it? OR will it be petitioner specific like the USCIS was?

And for the forms we need, will the send them hard copy to us or via email? This is the part now where I just started researching again (had awhile back but assumed the USCIS part would take longer) and am now feeling like a fresh noobie all over again.

Thanks man...

and your NVC part went by fast, eh? That's awesome.

Best,

LGG

Send in Petition to USCIS

>NOA1 >NOA2

>USCIS sends your petition to NVC

>Call everyday, wait till they assign NVC Case Number

>Call & talk to an Operator > Give your email address

>they will send you DS3032 & AOS Fee

>Pay US70 & send in DS3032 (email or snail mail, peferably both)

>they will accept DS3032

>AOS cover sheet ready for printing, PRINT!

>Send in AOS package

>IV BILL Fee >PAY

>DS230 Barcoded SHeet ready for printing. >PRINT!

>Send in DS230

>*pray that there is no RFE*

>10-15 days or earlier you get CASE COMPLETE!!!!

>wait for Interview schedule. <this is where I am now>

> Scheduled.

>Medicals.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!!

> INTERVIEW.. PASS WITH FLYING COLORS!!!!

*in between noa1&2, gather necessary documents for Affidavit of Support and DS230 (from Beneficiary). And live healthy, don't get sick... so you can pass medicals no problem!*

Good luck!!!