IR1 / CR1 General Guides and Info

[Mononoke28 135]

Is the CR2 process the exact same as CR1 in regards to the same forms and process being filed for each?

I ask this above because I kind of want to follow Jame's shortcuts but want to make sure the entire process is going to be the same first. Can I use Jame's shortcuts which reference CR 1 on a CR-2 for child??? Is the process the same??

Any takers on an answer??

Yes, all CR/IR visas are processed the same way by the NVC.

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

Guys! I recently switch jobs that was after I sent my I-130, What do I have to do? Do I have to inform it to USCIS and if so how I have to do it? also I recently moved and I now I just have to go online and change the address but I'm sending my I-129f and not sure how I'm going to do all of these and what to and what not to!!!!

Please give me some ideas!!! need imput............... Thank's

Orlando........

No, you don't have to inform the USCIS about your new job. But you do have to let them know about your new address by filing an AR-11 either electronically or by mail.

Diana

[chryl&jhn 0]

Ok heres a question; I lived in Canada for 4 yrs before coming back to the states and if I have to file my income for the last 3 yrs it would have to be a canadian income tax because I didn't work up there. Just my husband did. What can I do with that?

Is the CR2 process the exact same as CR1 in regards to the same forms and process being filed for each?

I ask this above because I kind of want to follow Jame's shortcuts but want to make sure the entire process is going to be the same first. Can I use Jame's shortcuts which reference CR 1 on a CR-2 for child??? Is the process the same??

Any takers on an answer??

Yes, all CR/IR visas are processed the same way by the NVC.

Diana

where do I find Jamie's shortcuts?

[Moosker 7]

Begin by understanding what your visa options really are.

Click here to view the IR-1 / CR-1 Guide or check out the Guides Section for more helpful information on Spousal Visa's, as well as other visa types that apply depending on where you and your spouse currently reside.

Once you file you will have several options available to track your case.

As a note: This visa option is automatically applied for by K-3 applicants when they file the I-130 (part of the K-3 process). Historically the K-3 was used to allow the US Citizens spouse to enter the US faster than waiting for the I-130 to be approved (since that used to take a long time). Recent reductions in processing times have allowed I-130's to be approved quick enough that the IR1/CR1 visa process has been a quicker and better option for K-3 applicants. If this happens the K-3 applicant can abandon the K-3 route and persue the IR1/CR1 instead.

How do you abandon the K3? I have received approval notices for BOTH the I-130 and I-129F. I would like to do the CR1!

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

Begin by understanding what your visa options really are.

Click here to view the IR-1 / CR-1 Guide or check out the Guides Section for more helpful information on Spousal Visa's, as well as other visa types that apply depending on where you and your spouse currently reside.

Once you file you will have several options available to track your case.

As a note: This visa option is automatically applied for by K-3 applicants when they file the I-130 (part of the K-3 process). Historically the K-3 was used to allow the US Citizens spouse to enter the US faster than waiting for the I-130 to be approved (since that used to take a long time). Recent reductions in processing times have allowed I-130's to be approved quick enough that the IR1/CR1 visa process has been a quicker and better option for K-3 applicants. If this happens the K-3 applicant can abandon the K-3 route and persue the IR1/CR1 instead.

How do you abandon the K3? I have received approval notices for BOTH the I-130 and I-129F. I would like to do the CR1!

I have the same question for both, I know take the INTERVIEW for whatever is quikiest or the sooner but who or when do we tell them that we will do I-130 instead of I-129F, do we call them or tell them? Or is it by default? Thanks!

[s2kspider 0]

Begin by understanding what your visa options really are.

Click here to view the IR-1 / CR-1 Guide or check out the Guides Section for more helpful information on Spousal Visa's, as well as other visa types that apply depending on where you and your spouse currently reside.

Once you file you will have several options available to track your case.

As a note: This visa option is automatically applied for by K-3 applicants when they file the I-130 (part of the K-3 process). Historically the K-3 was used to allow the US Citizens spouse to enter the US faster than waiting for the I-130 to be approved (since that used to take a long time). Recent reductions in processing times have allowed I-130's to be approved quick enough that the IR1/CR1 visa process has been a quicker and better option for K-3 applicants. If this happens the K-3 applicant can abandon the K-3 route and persue the IR1/CR1 instead.

How do you abandon the K3? I have received approval notices for BOTH the I-130 and I-129F. I would like to do the CR1!

I have the same question for both, I know take the INTERVIEW for whatever is quikiest or the sooner but who or when do we tell them that we will do I-130 instead of I-129F, do we call them or tell them? Or is it by default? Thanks!

I believe CR1 supercedes the K3 (I-129F). To come in with a K3, one then needs to submit more paperwork to obtain a Green Card; whereas, with CR1, one comes in as a PR already.

Edited February 7, 2009 by s2kspider

[simistar 2]

Hi there,

I've just read over the supporting documents needed to file with the I-130 outlined in this pinned thread...

(It's somewhere in the "how to assemble the I-130 packet" info I think...)

On the list here, it has crossed out the intended benefiary's birth certificate and notes that this documet is no longer required..

However, in an e-mail I received from the US Consulate here in Vancouver, Canada, it lists this as required...

(granted, that e-mail was from a couple months ago...)

Does anyone know which one is correct..?

(I am the beneficiary...My Husband is American. But I would rather NOT have to wait to order a long-form birth certificate, which would take who-knows-how-long to receive, before filing the I-130... I want him to file the I-130 sooner than later:-))

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

Hi there,

I've just read over the supporting documents needed to file with the I-130 outlined in this pinned thread...

(It's somewhere in the "how to assemble the I-130 packet" info I think...)

On the list here, it has crossed out the intended benefiary's birth certificate and notes that this documet is no longer required..

However, in an e-mail I received from the US Consulate here in Vancouver, Canada, it lists this as required...

(granted, that e-mail was from a couple months ago...)

Does anyone know which one is correct..?

(I am the beneficiary...My Husband is American. But I would rather NOT have to wait to order a long-form birth certificate, which would take who-knows-how-long to receive, before filing the I-130... I want him to file the I-130 sooner than later:-))

Thanks in advance for any help!

You will NEED the ORIGINAL BC OR THE Certified Copy of your BC in order to continue with you progress. You may have misread that part...if one don't have BC then how they are going to verified that's the proper person. If you don't provide BC along the way then they will ask for the RFE (Record of Evidence), your case will be delay until further documents received. I hope this helps...

Talk to a Live Operator, my interview is scheduled on 21 APRIL 2009. Yipeeeee, throw me the best wine champagne you have.......... ummmn, okay let me check my wallet first...k darn pass me a beer!

Edited February 27, 2009 by Carlos and Jocel

[simistar 2]

You will NEED the ORIGINAL BC OR THE Certified Copy of your BC in order to continue with you progress. You may have misread that part...if one don't have BC then how they are going to verified that's the proper person. If you don't provide BC along the way then they will ask for the RFE (Record of Evidence), your case will be delay until further documents received. I hope this helps...

Thanks so much for your help!

I actually got an e-mail back from the Vancouver conuslate today (i know, weird! ) and they said if we're filing in person at the Vancouver consulate we need the BC...apparently if we were mailing it in we wouldn't need it...at least not right away. We'd obviously need it at some point though:-) I was just hoping to get the I-130 filed right away...instead of waiting another month and a half for my long-form BC...

Sigh

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

You will NEED the ORIGINAL BC OR THE Certified Copy of your BC in order to continue with you progress. You may have misread that part...if one don't have BC then how they are going to verified that's the proper person. If you don't provide BC along the way then they will ask for the RFE (Record of Evidence), your case will be delay until further documents received. I hope this helps...

Thanks so much for your help!

I actually got an e-mail back from the Vancouver conuslate today (i know, weird! ) and they said if we're filing in person at the Vancouver consulate we need the BC...apparently if we were mailing it in we wouldn't need it...at least not right away. We'd obviously need it at some point though:-) I was just hoping to get the I-130 filed right away...instead of waiting another month and a half for my long-form BC...

Sigh

The more supporting DOCUMENTS you have and better preferred the less DELAY you will have. I was done with my paperworks from NVCand case was completed in 25 days... that's 2 RFEs, 1 holiday and alot of patience. I think the record was 11 days that went through NVC. All certified and original documents you have is better to make copies of everything you mailed. Try to get at least 2 Certified copies of evrything as you may be better off than only having one. Goodluck... I got my Interview schedule on APR 21... dumping the K3 as I paid the CR1 already. GOODLUCK!!!

[simistar 2]

The more supporting DOCUMENTS you have and better preferred the less DELAY you will have. I was done with my paperworks from NVCand case was completed in 25 days... that's 2 RFEs, 1 holiday and alot of patience. I think the record was 11 days that went through NVC. All certified and original documents you have is better to make copies of everything you mailed. Try to get at least 2 Certified copies of evrything as you may be better off than only having one. Goodluck... I got my Interview schedule on APR 21... dumping the K3 as I paid the CR1 already. GOODLUCK!!!

Wow -- congrats!

Good for you!

I'm so jealous you're so far into your "visa journey" and I'm just starting, lol:-)

But thank you for your advice... I will defintely get copies of copies of copies for all documents needed:-)

[coldwatersurf 5]

My advice is research, read the guides, wiki, and forums. Search answers on VJ or post your question when lost. (i personally searched and searched first. lol)

The guides really help and the instruction on the petition gives you everything. I followed the I-130 guide & the K3 guides on VJ. I also managed to talk to someone from the Blaine/Vancouver border patrol. Since I couldnt access the US phone numbers, i called the border and the lady that I talked to sent me a bunch of info (some from VJ) and it was also helpful that she had to do the immigration process for her husband previously. So, I had the inside scoop from a border patrol. I am glad to forward her email to you if you'd like. Also, i do not find the Vancouver Consulate very friendly on the emails. They always give me answers I already know and they are never clear or only have 5 word answers. That's how i started spending more time on VJ.

i received both approval on the same day recently. So now, im just waiting for docs from NVC and currently gathering my documents so there arent any last minute worries. do not stress out and be patient. I think i was too hyped up with moving that i read too much info and started worrying. lol. Im almost done with all my documents.

Since you're in vancouver, here are links that helped me out during my journey from Vanc and currently moving to washington:

1. Take a look at the guides (not sure if you are k1/2/3) and/or CR1/IR1(i followed every single step and i never received RFE)

2. check out the flow chart

3. If you are having problems with the forms, check the EXAMPLE forms

4. Once you have approval notice:check out LingChe Shortcut on wiki (i find it more helpful that James shortcut)

5. Info on Vancouver Consulate: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...p;cty=Vancouver

Good Luck!

[Dashizi1 0]

Begin by understanding what your visa options really are.

Click here to view the IR-1 / CR-1 Guide or check out the Guides Section for more helpful information on Spousal Visa's, as well as other visa types that apply depending on where you and your spouse currently reside.

Once you file you will have several options available to track your case.

As a note: This visa option is automatically applied for by K-3 applicants when they file the I-130 (part of the K-3 process). Historically the K-3 was used to allow the US Citizens spouse to enter the US faster than waiting for the I-130 to be approved (since that used to take a long time). Recent reductions in processing times have allowed I-130's to be approved quick enough that the IR1/CR1 visa process has been a quicker and better option for K-3 applicants. If this happens the K-3 applicant can abandon the K-3 route and persue the IR1/CR1 instead.

My wife and I have applied for a wife application, we are still waiting for the Visa center to send us an interview date, how long does this usually take?

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

application, we are still waiting for the Visa center to send us an interview date, how long does this usually take?

@@@ It will be all depends in regards to how many filers before you... some takes 3 months and some took almost a year before they get thier interview. And if your missing any documents it will only take even longer. Please take time to do your timeline as it will help us to know where you will be at for ur timeframes. GOODLUCK!!!

[Mey608 1]

yo cree un forum llamado .. COLOMBIANOS EN VISA CR1. los que han pasado por ese proceso seria bueno opinar alla... y colaborarnos entre todos...

MUCHOS SALUDOS A TODOS... Y SUERTE CON TODO ESTE PROCESO.