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Form DS-230

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YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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I filled out DS-230 and saved as PDF and sent to my wife, though I would recommend having her mail it back to you as well as Fax it, in case NVC wants the original form.

2, maiden name.

3, have wife write this in using native characters.

21a any children immigrating with her, if NONE then put NONE, if you plan on traveling with her, you are NOT IMMIGRATING so again the answer is NONE

21b same as above any children immigrating an a later date? If none then write "NONE"

Example: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-230.pdf

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simple_male Experienced

simple_male   1

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Can I fill out the form for my wife then fax it over to vietnam and have her sign it? Afterwards she can send it back to me so i can send it to NVC.

One more thing, could someone explain to me how to fill out questions 2, 3, 21a, and 21b?

Thank you in advance!!!

You can fax it to her, yes. She should sign, write her name in native alphabet where it is asked and postal mail it back to you. Don't submit the fax copy of DS 230 to NVC, if your wife fax you the DS 230 back with her signature, as NVC only accepts original signature.

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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I gave the link of where to find the form to my husband and we filled it out together over the phone. Then he printed it, signed Part I and sent me both pages so I could send them to the NVC. It was the easiest way for us.

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05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

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10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

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07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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thanks for responding YuAndDan!

so the answer to question 1 & 2 are the same since she is my wife.

i'm kind of computer illiterate, but what is save as "PDF" means?

1 is her name now "Married name"

2 is her name before marriage, "Maiden name"

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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lucky_leester Rookie

lucky_leester   0

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thanks for responding YuAndDan!

so the answer to question 1 & 2 are the same since she is my wife.

i'm kind of computer illiterate, but what is save as "PDF" means?

1 is her name now "Married name"

2 is her name before marriage, "Maiden name"

1st of all, i really appreciated everyone's help. this site is awesome. everyone is so helpful

anyway, her name is Ho Thi Loi since birth. Even after we got married, she still use the same name.

How do i answer line 1 and line 2?

YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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thanks for responding YuAndDan!

so the answer to question 1 & 2 are the same since she is my wife.

i'm kind of computer illiterate, but what is save as "PDF" means?

1 is her name now "Married name"

2 is her name before marriage, "Maiden name"

1st of all, i really appreciated everyone's help. this site is awesome. everyone is so helpful

anyway, her name is Ho Thi Loi since birth. Even after we got married, she still use the same name.

How do i answer line 1 and line 2?

Then don't bother with line 2, can write "NONE" there.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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ze22 Explorer

ze22   0

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I don't have a middle name then what should I write in that space... Is it NONE or N/A ?

USCIS Process

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06th Jun 07 - Cheque Cashed

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18th Sep 07 - Touched again

19th Sep 07 - Case Approval (NOA2) sent on 18th sep (just received an email update) :)

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02nd Oct 07 - NVC Received and assigned case number

08th Oct 07 - DS-3032 and AOS bill generated

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19th Dec 07- DS230 received

31st Dec 07- DS230 sent

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Chennai Embassy

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YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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I don't have a middle name then what should I write in that space... Is it NONE or N/A ?
"NONE" all caps, recommended to not leave lines blank. NONE tells them there is no data, a blank line makes them question if line was missed and there should be something there.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

Roserick Rising Star

Roserick   0

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#2 is a very tricky question.. Alot of VJers got RFE for that..

I suggest to just answer it appropriately.. Don't write NONE or N/A.

IR-1 Visa for Wife

NVC Case Complete = January 2, 2008

Received Packet 4 here in the US (Interview Packet) = January 18, 2008

Case Left NVC Forwarded to USEM Manila = January 23, 2008

SLEC Medical = Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2008 (2 days)

USEM Manila Interview = February 20, 2008 @ 8:30am = DONE! (Status: 2 Months wait is over APPROVED)

CFO Guidance & Counseling = April 17, 2008

Visa in Hand = April 18, 2008 (Our Wedding Anniversary)

Arrival in the US and POE = April 23, 2008 JFK Intl. Airport New York City

Social Security Card = May 2, 2008

Green Card in Hand = August 18,2008

simple_male Experienced

simple_male   1

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I don't have a middle name then what should I write in that space... Is it NONE or N/A ?
"NONE" all caps, recommended to not leave lines blank. NONE tells them there is no data, a blank line makes them question if line was missed and there should be something there.

If the OP does not have a middle name, why should he/she write "NONE?" He/she should leave it blank. Many people do not have a middle name and USCIS is aware of it. If the OP is very concerned, he/she can put an arrow mark and write "Does not have any middle name."

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

lucky_leester Rookie

lucky_leester   0

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thanks for responding YuAndDan!

so the answer to question 1 & 2 are the same since she is my wife.

i'm kind of computer illiterate, but what is save as "PDF" means?

1 is her name now "Married name"

2 is her name before marriage, "Maiden name"

1st of all, i really appreciated everyone's help. this site is awesome. everyone is so helpful

anyway, her name is Ho Thi Loi since birth. Even after we got married, she still use the same name.

How do i answer line 1 and line 2?

Then don't bother with line 2, can write "NONE" there.

I am in the process of having my wife filling out this DS-230 form and sending to me.

Do you know any other documents NVC would need from my wife.

I am just trying to save some times because the postal service between Vietnam and the U.S. is horrible, especially Vietnam.

 
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