Finally getting our act together

[Tnic 5]

Yes, that's right. At long last, I'm pulling my head out and my bride and I are gathering the docs for a CR-1 filing.

I just looked through the guide, but I didn't see when it was last updated. Any insights on that?

As far as I understand it we need to gather:

Our marriage cert (translated) -chk

Her divorce docs (translated) -today

Her passport (?) -Its struck through on the guide. They no longer need her passport info?

My divorce docs.

-I have the most recent one from the US Apostilled, but not the previous one. DO I really need ALL divorce docs?

And of course the G-325A's, photos, etc.

Note: I am living here in UA with her on a Temp res permit (proof of ongoing bonafide marriage?) and will file at the appropriate Chicago LB. I'm planning to use UPS or FedEx to ship the packet over.

TIA gang,

Tim

[Hollyday 122]

I just looked through the guide, but I didn't see when it was last updated. Any insights on that?

As far as I understand it we need to gather:

Our marriage cert (translated) -chk

Her divorce docs (translated) -today

Her passport (?) -Its struck through on the guide. They no longer need her passport info?

My divorce docs.

-I have the most recent one from the US Apostilled, but not the previous one. DO I really need ALL divorce docs?

And of course the G-325A's, photos, etc.

USCIS I-130 guide. There's a list of documents there that they expect to have accompanying the I-130. Good luck with your petition.

[Tnic 5]

Thanks for the link Holly.

I still think its nuts to have to prove all prior marriages were legally terminated when you have to prove that before you can get remarried. Looks like thing are going to be delayed while I wait for some docs to get sent from the US. But that's ok too. I have TRP here and can stay as long as it takes.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Yes, that's right. At long last, I'm pulling my head out and my bride and I are gathering the docs for a CR-1 filing.

I just looked through the guide, but I didn't see when it was last updated. Any insights on that?

As far as I understand it we need to gather:

Our marriage cert (translated) -chk

Her divorce docs (translated) -today

Her passport (?) -Its struck through on the guide. They no longer need her passport info?

My divorce docs.

-I have the most recent one from the US Apostilled, but not the previous one. DO I really need ALL divorce docs?

And of course the G-325A's, photos, etc.

Note: I am living here in UA with her on a Temp res permit (proof of ongoing bonafide marriage?) and will file at the appropriate Chicago LB. I'm planning to use UPS or FedEx to ship the packet over.

TIA gang,

Tim

I had to read that twice. I could have sworn you said "I pulled my head out of my bride" and I wondered "Why?"

You do not need her passport for the petition. you need it for the interview.

You will need some sort of evidence of financial abilty to support her when you arrive in the USA, bu tnot with the petition.

Tnic...WHY have you not pursued a DCF (direct consular filing)? Much easier and faster.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks for the link Holly.

I still think its nuts to have to prove all prior marriages were legally terminated when you have to prove that before you can get remarried. Looks like thing are going to be delayed while I wait for some docs to get sent from the US. But that's ok too. I have TRP here and can stay as long as it takes.

Sort of nuts, but not all jurisdictions require you prove anything. In Vermont you get married and simply sign an affidavit that you are eligible to marry, they don't check

The USA requires you prove it just for them.

Go the DCF route, Tnic!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks for the link Holly.

I still think its nuts to have to prove all prior marriages were legally terminated when you have to prove that before you can get remarried. Looks like thing are going to be delayed while I wait for some docs to get sent from the US. But that's ok too. I have TRP here and can stay as long as it takes.

There was a case here where a woman had had four husbands, never divorced any of them. The last one she had was a doctor with a lot of "stuff" and she tried to make off with the sports car he "bought for her" but was in his name. Anyway, it turned into a nasty divorce and the Doctor had a good attorney who figured he had a "gold-digger" and decided to check what she had received in her previous divorces...um, but...where are they? Hmmmm.

The RFP went out..."please produce all previous divorce documents" Hmmmm. None there. Suffice to say the Doctor got his sports car back and his former bride has a bit of trouble of her own. It actually took longer to get the marriage declared invalid than to get a "divorce" but they could not get a divorce since they were never legally married. The doctor, in the meantime had found a new lady love, but could not get married until the court finally declared the previous marriage invalid. It took over a year! At one point the doctor asked his attorney "Can't we just give her the sports car and get a divorce?" Unfortunately, too many people were in on it by then.

Anyway, shitski happens, and USCIS cannot keep track of every jurisdiction's requirements to get married/remarried... so they use their own standard.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Sort of nuts, but not all jurisdictions require you prove anything. In Vermont you get married and simply sign an affidavit that you are eligible to marry, they don't check

The USA requires you prove it just for them.

Go the DCF route, Tnic!

Unfortunately, DCF is not available in Ukraine. But best of luck to the OP!

[Tnic 5]

Unfortunately, DCF is not available in Ukraine. But best of luck to the OP!

Hi Gary, Maven beat me to the punch there. Thanks for the info. I was pretty sure her pp wasn't needed for the petition. Do they need tax returns or can I provide other proof of income? I think I can find W2s for the last couple of years, but sheesh, I'm a retired gummit worker, its all in the system.

Thanks Maven. Sad but true. Kiev got rid of their USCIS desk else we would have filed already. Making plans to fly back "home" now to help my dad care for my mother while she recovers from surgery. Thankfully she fine now, but we all had quite a scare when the doc's said colon cancer and larger tumor. But they got it all and no further treatments will be needed.

[Tnic 5]

Well the deed is done! The I-130 packet went to the USPS this afternoon.

FYI: I'm in Maine atm to help Dad help my Mom recover from a surgery. I'll be headed home in a couple weeks.

What a PILE of paper! I didn't think the stack was gonna fit into the Express Mail envelope. My darling wife couldn't understand why it took me two days to copy, print and assemble the darned thing. "I could do it in 1 hour" she claimed. Ok, baby, have at it on the next batch then. LOL

Last week I was battling a very nasty cold that may have morphed into bronchitis. Trouble concentrating falls rather short of the true experience. Now I can relax a bit, except the wood (5 cords) needs hauled in before I leave. sigh

[Tnic 5]

USCIS Acceptance Confirmation.

Is that NOA 1?

[baron555 934]

Yes

[Tnic 5]

Thanks Phil.

I meant to add the package is forwarded to Nebraska SC, but for some reason I don't edit privileges on my posts (or time expired?). Thought it would go to NHNVC, maybe that's next?

[Tnic 5]

Well, we FINALLY got that receipt from Nebraska Service Center. I had forgotten I gave my Ukraine address.

I also finally found the My Case Status page and we're showing as Initial review.

I was tinkering with the Processing Time tool and we're a little confused with the results.

-USCIS National Goal - 5.0 Month(s)

-USCIS National Average - 9.4 Month(s)

Vermont Service Center - 5.0 Month(s)

Does this mean that once VT receives the application we can anticipate it going to Kiev in about 5 months?

[Tnic 5]

UPDATE!!!

I just got off the phone with my Pop in Maine and he tells me we have NoA 2 in hand.

Petition approved by Nebraska SC and forwarded to Portsmouth,NH who iirc, will forward to Kiev. I'm guessing that should all go well, we should be east bound and down Jul/Aug. WOOT!!!

The one thing I'm trying to figure out now is what alternate forms of proof of income Kiev will accept. I've emailed them and was told "we do not pre-adjudicate cases" #######??? There's no contact number to the Consulate either, according to the embassy switchboard.

Why am I searching for alternate proof? Because most of my income is nontaxable and therefore does not show on a tax return.

Anyone know what I could do here?

[Tnic 5]

Well we FINALLY got word from NVC!

I set up myself as the agent-no probs

I attempted to sign in again to pay the $88 AoS fee. - problem!

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

WHAAAAT?????

I SWEAR, all I did was log in and complete the I261 for my wife.

So now I have to wait a few hours to try to call NVC to learn what the heck is up with this.

QUESTION

Can anyone tell me the general time frame this NVC processing takes?