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del-2-5-2014   1,339

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So I started looking at the I-130 and some stuff jumped right out at me.

How can you show joint ownership or property, lease of joint tenancy, and co mingling of financial resources when you don't live in the same country?

Thanks.

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Bona Fide are my new two favorite watch words, I must have used them 50 times today.

Ex. That's not a bona fide use of company time rofl.gif

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=218775&st=0&p=3324240&hl=Rusticentry3324240

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/394282-filed-i-130-yesterday/page__view__findpost__p__5756799

What a difference 4 years make, aye?

In the first post, though, you can accomplish most of that within a month of returning to the USA.

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So I started looking at the I-130 and some stuff jumped right out at me.

How can you show joint ownership or property, lease of joint tenancy, and co mingling of financial resources when you don't live in the same country?

Thanks.

PS:

Bona Fide are my new two favorite watch words, I must have used them 50 times today.

Ex. That's not a bona fide use of company time rofl.gif

We didn't show any records of these Cos there's no way we could have them while live in different countries.so I don't think that should be a problem.

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del-2-5-2014   1,339

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Thanks Darnel and B&K.

I've spent the evening glossing over the spousal visa stuff and what comes screaming across to me is thatI absolutely wasted my time on the K1 dealio.

This CR1 seems to be the way to really go. Lesson learned.

I like your list Darnel of how you did your stuff.

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One thing I did for my husband was to add him as an authorized buyer on my credit card. You don't need a SSN and his name appreared on the paper statements. Once I did this he started getting junk mail. I was also able to add him to my insurance, medical and life. Nothing says commited like making you my beneficuary. We also established a "business" there and got the licence with both names.

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You can be added to your fiancee's bank accounts in Nigeria. Before I even moved to Nigeria, my husband had added me onto his Naira accounts. We also opened a joint USD Dorm Account.

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NigeriaorBust   4,087

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Joint property doesn't have to be in the US. You mentioned retirement plans in Nigeria. Maybe something there. Build some BQ and rent it or have her living in it. Even if it is somthing you sell later to move to better location, investment is investment.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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glad to see you are looking into the spouse visa.

If you look at my timeline, It wiil give you an idea how this is going to play out.

I will not stress over the joint assets as that is not feasible for everyone.

Once you get all your stuff ready, go to Nigeria and marry her. Also take the forms to file joint taxes for next year. That will sereve as co mingling of resources for both of you. Have a copy of her ID cards, voters cards, passport informaation to send to IRS when you file next year.

Going ahead with the CR1 will "force" them to send you a NOID from CSC which you will respond to, to enable yout CR1 move forward and make them close the K1.

I will try to sign in often to assist you as needed.

All is well

I-129F @ VSC-Jan 27 2010

NOA 1- Dated Feb 1 2010

NOA 2- Dated April 27 2010 (85days after NOA1)

Interview-October 2010- outcome AP

Interview-July 2011-outcome-Recommendation for revocation

March 2012- Petition received by a USCIS office

May 11 2012- Petiton sent to another USCIS office for processing

May 15 2012- Petition is now being processed at a USCIS office

May 17 2012- letter rec'd from CSC Petition officially closed

Oct 26, 2011- Sent 1-130 Oct 27, 2011- NOA1 priority date

July 2012- NOID I-130 petition

July 16, 2012 e-mail notification for NOA2

NVC Process

July 23, 2012- nvc received

Aug 13,2012- called nvc to receive case# and IIN

Aug 14,2012- DS-3032 Email sent

Aug 15,2012- AOS Fee $88 invoiced, paid and in process

Aug 16,2012- AOS shows as paid

Aug 17,2012- I-864 overnighted to NVC

Aug 24,2012- DS-3032 acceptance received

Aug 24,2012- DS-230 invoiced/paid

Sept 4,2012- DS-230 overnighted to NVC (forgot to date page 2 waoo???, can't stop beating myself now, pls no RFE)

Sept 5,2012- DS-230 received by NVC; Oct 4- date received via email for scheduled interview

Sept 14, 2012-checklist requested for docs already submitted

Sept 20,2012- Case complete at NVC

Embassy

November 2, 2012 Interview -APPROVED

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The CR1 doesn't force a NOID , the k1 will simply be closed as being moot. A second K1 forces the review of the first one.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/245030-k1-noids-at-california-service-center/page__st__15

According to Mark Ellis refiling a CR1 will or can also force a NOIR.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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del-2-5-2014 Experienced

del-2-5-2014   1,339

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glad to see you are looking into the spouse visa.

If you look at my timeline, It wiil give you an idea how this is going to play out.

I will not stress over the joint assets as that is not feasible for everyone.

Once you get all your stuff ready, go to Nigeria and marry her. Also take the forms to file joint taxes for next year. That will sereve as co mingling of resources for both of you. Have a copy of her ID cards, voters cards, passport informaation to send to IRS when you file next year.

Going ahead with the CR1 will "force" them to send you a NOID from CSC which you will respond to, to enable yout CR1 move forward and make them close the K1.

I will try to sign in often to assist you as needed.

All is well

Wait a minute, so even though she's in Nigeria I can file as married on my taxes?

Thanks for the offer to hold my hand, I appreciate it. I should have the I-130 to them before the end of January.

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NigeriaorBust   4,087

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/245030-k1-noids-at-california-service-center/page__st__15

According to Mark Ellis refiling a CR1 will or can also force a NOIR.

The case Marc talks about is K1 to K1 he only speculated at that time the it would apply to a CR1 and I never have heard of it from a CR1 where it happens with a K1 frequently.

Edited by NigeriaorBust

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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The case Marc talks about is K1 to K1 he only speculated at that time the it would apply to a CR1 and I never have heard of it from a CR1 where it happens with a K1 frequently.

I pulled a quote from the link in which he briefly mentions the CR1 refile. It is on the bottom of the paragraph.

If you file

an I-130 after a K1 was refused, address the reasons it was refused

when you file. That may save CSC the necessity of sending you

an NOID (K1's) or an NOIR (CR/IR-1's).

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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Aya820 Proficient

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Wait a minute, so even though she's in Nigeria I can file as married on my taxes?

Thanks for the offer to hold my hand, I appreciate it. I should have the I-130 to them before the end of January.

Yes, but of course there is certain criteria to be met....Here are some links for research if you wish to pursue it...

IRS (publication from 2011, maybe an updated one somewhere)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293088-filing-taxes-as-married/ (VJ Forum topic)

Good Luck!

Toni

 

07/17/2008.......WEDDING DAY!!!!
USCIS STAGE (for me):
06/09/2010.......SENT I-130 TO USCIS
06/15/2010.......NOA1 & RECEIPT DATE (CSC)
11/03/2010.......NOA2 Email received-APPROVED!!-141 days
NVC STAGE (for him):
11/08/2010.......NVC Case # Assigned
11/19/2010.......DS-3032 received via email
07/02/2011.......IV (DS-230) Package mailed//NVC Received-7/5/2011
07/14/2011........CASE COMPLETE!!!
07/15/2011........SIF!!!
EMBASSY STAGE (for us):
8/23/2011.........Medical-Part 1
8/24/2011.........Medical-Part 2(Completed!)
9/12/2011.........INTERVIEW @ 10:00AM - APPROVED!! (IR-1 Visa)
POE: DECEMBER 3rd, Washington, D.C. (IAD)!!!
1/10/2012........Green Card in Hand!
02/07/2012........Rec'd. Social Security Card

Naturalization Journey:

09-27-2016................Mailed N-400

11-03-2016................Biometrics

Notified 2/13/2017........2-8-2017.....Case Is In Line For An Interview

3/23/2017 @ 9AM......Interview

4/13/2017...................OATH CEREMONY!!

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