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Hello everyone! How are you feeling today? I hope that you are all safe and sound.

 

My husband (26 US citizen) and I (26 Italian citizen) decided to marry in Italy and once the Covid19's issue will be resolved he will move back to America to start the CR1 visa.

 

We did our lots of readings but now we have few questions...

 

1) When do I have to send the DS260?
2) where can I find the numbers asked for immigration? (Like the numbers of the stamp on the passport)
3) I have a c2 certification in English and IELTS band 8, can I translate my own documents or do I need a translator?
4) Where can I find a good step by step on the cr1?
5) Is the tax return the only proof of income?

6) My husband didn't meet the poverty line in the last 3 years, will this be an issue? 

 

Thanks so much for everything!

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Below is the link to the VJ guide you can study.    The DS-260 is submitted electronically at the NVC stage.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can translate documents.  Just include the required translation certification statement.  Tax returns are required....but they are not proof of current income unless your husband is self-employed.  Yes, your husband's income will be an issue.  You will need to find a joint sponsor.

Prepare for a 12 to 18 month journey.  Good Luck......

 

 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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7 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Below is the link to the VJ guide you can study.    The DS-260 is submitted electronically at the NVC stage.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can translate documents.  Just include the required translation certification statement.  Tax returns are required....but they are not proof of current income unless your husband is self-employed.  Yes, your husband's income will be an issue.  You will need to find a joint sponsor.

Prepare for a 12 to 18 month journey.  Good Luck......

 

 

Once he will be back in America he will get a new job which brings him to have 30k,will that be enough? In the past he didn't make enough but now he will be fine... Will his previous tax return be an issue then? 

 

Which document can I use as proof of being a translator, is my IELTS enough? 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

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1 minute ago, Nova314 said:

Once he will be back in America he will get a new job which brings him to have 30k,will that be enough? In the past he didn't make enough but now he will be fine... Will his previous tax return be an issue then? 

 

Which document can I use as proof of being a translator, is my IELTS enough? 

Current income is key for sponsoring you.  He will submit tax documents and proof of his income such as pay stubs, etc.  along with the I-864 at the NVC stage.  $30,000 current yearly income sounds sufficient.  You do not need to prove you are a translator to translate your documents.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can do so.   Just attach the following statement to each translation:

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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6 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Current income is key for sponsoring you.  He will submit tax documents and proof of his income such as pay stubs, etc.  along with the I-864 at the NVC stage.  $30,000 current yearly income sounds sufficient.  You do not need to prove you are a translator to translate your documents.  Anyone who is fluent in both languages can do so.   Just attach the following statement to each translation:

 

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Ty so much! You were really, really kind! 

Ryan H Grand Master

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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