CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Problems

[greenplant 0]

Hi Everybody

Hope someone can help out!

My husband is American, I’m German.

We married lately and now we decided to emigrate to USA.

Our life and Job situation seems now perfect to make a break in Germany and start a new one in USA.

So we are completely on the beginning. We even didn’t send the I-130 yet!

I, as a woman who likes to know exactly the way and likes to be prepared have some questions to the whole process. Specially because, emigrating to USA means beside the Green Card process also to make some arrangements and finish stuff here, like giving up our apartment, the jobs, quit insurances etc.

I preferred the whole process would take 3-4 month, but unfortunately it takes about a year, which is already a problem for us!

1. Question: Does anybody knows what to do if we don’t have any addresses in USA (for filling the forms)?

2. Question: What should my husband write in the I-864 form? He never really lived in USA and never worked or got paid in USA. So how can he prove his sponsoring? (We both are self-employed and we have enough savings to have a tart in USA. It’s clear, that we’ll get a job asap there to be able to live. Otherwise, if nothing works as planed, we’ll come back to Germany before living in USA as homeless people or s.t. like that!)

3. Does anybody knows if there is a legal chance to go to USA before I have the Green Card and start finding a job, earning money (to have a credit card record to be able to have an apartment), finding an apartment etc.

I hope someone can help me out.

Thanks in advance.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Is your husband a legal resident in Germany? If so, follow the DCF guides

http://www.visajourney.com/content/dcf

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

If your husband does not meet the sponsorship requirements, you may need a co-sponsor

You may travel to the US on the Visa Wiaver Program but you cannot stay or work. You can only visit. You can look for a job but honestly, until you are legally able to work - you will have a very difficult time finding a job

Good luck

[ceyhunihal 6]

Hi Everybody

Hope someone can help out!

My husband is American, I’m German.

We married lately and now we decided to emigrate to USA.

Our life and Job situation seems now perfect to make a break in Germany and start a new one in USA.

So we are completely on the beginning. We even didn’t send the I-130 yet!

I, as a woman who likes to know exactly the way and likes to be prepared have some questions to the whole process. Specially because, emigrating to USA means beside the Green Card process also to make some arrangements and finish stuff here, like giving up our apartment, the jobs, quit insurances etc.

I preferred the whole process would take 3-4 month, but unfortunately it takes about a year, which is already a problem for us!

1. Question: Does anybody knows what to do if we don’t have any addresses in USA (for filling the forms)?

2. Question: What should my husband write in the I-864 form? He never really lived in USA and never worked or got paid in USA. So how can he prove his sponsoring? (We both are self-employed and we have enough savings to have a tart in USA. It’s clear, that we’ll get a job asap there to be able to live. Otherwise, if nothing works as planed, we’ll come back to Germany before living in USA as homeless people or s.t. like that!)

3. Does anybody knows if there is a legal chance to go to USA before I have the Green Card and start finding a job, earning money (to have a credit card record to be able to have an apartment), finding an apartment etc.

I hope someone can help me out.

Thanks in advance.

[Anh map 2,098]

As you are both residents of Germany and married the Direct Consular Filing path through the Frankfurt Consulate is best for you two.

These FAQ for the I-864 ought to help you with some questions. >> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

US Citizens + Residents (Green Card Holders) are taxed on worldwide earnings. So it is likely that your husband needs to do some work filing back tax returns for 2008, 2009, and prepare to file for 2010. Even if he would not owe any taxes the returns need to be filed.

You cannot work legally without employment authorization or a green card.

[greenplant 0]

As you are both residents of Germany and married the Direct Consular Filing path through the Frankfurt Consulate is best for you two.

These FAQ for the I-864 ought to help you with some questions. >> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

US Citizens + Residents (Green Card Holders) are taxed on worldwide earnings. So it is likely that your husband needs to do some work filing back tax returns for 2008, 2009, and prepare to file for 2010. Even if he would not owe any taxes the returns need to be filed.

You cannot work legally without employment authorization or a green card.

Thank you all soooooooooooo much for your fast answers.

I'm impresed and touched that you guys are so kind and are really trying to help.

Thanks very much.

I didn't know the DCF process. Seems the right way for us.

and now some other problems we had understanding the process makes sence! )

Wish you all a great rest weekend or a great starting new week.

[LotofPatience 65]

As you are both residents of Germany and married the Direct Consular Filing path through the Frankfurt Consulate is best for you two.

These FAQ for the I-864 ought to help you with some questions. >> http://travel.state..../info_3183.html

US Citizens + Residents (Green Card Holders) are taxed on worldwide earnings. So it is likely that your husband needs to do some work filing back tax returns for 2008, 2009, and prepare to file for 2010. Even if he would not owe any taxes the returns need to be filed.

You cannot work legally without employment authorization or a green card.