China Guy

Hi all,
I am filing the I-130 and the G-325a forms for my son to get a CR-2
Visa.
On the 325a it says, "This form is submitted in connection with
application for" Naturalization, Statis as permanent resident,
other(specify). Would I check "other" and then print ( CR-2 Visa ).?
Also;
I am sending my wife's DS 230 part 1 to NVC shortly.
Does the CR-2 take the same time to process as the CR-1.?
It has been 1 year since I first filed for her.

Thanks,
Larry

Folinskyinla

Hi:

Any particular reason you are doing a G-325 for your son's I-130? Just curious.

HunterGreen

Hi,

I'm sure Folinskyinla asked his question for a reason... so my reply may be of no help... but based on common sense (I know, I know, risky with the BCIS ;-)) I would say status as permanent resident, since that is what you're applying for with a CR visa. Just my way of thinking though.

Also, are you really certain that it is a CR 2 visa and not a CR 1 (CR)? I am asking this because unlike the K1/K2 end K3/K4 combinations, my understanding is that a CR visa isn't derivative and everyone needs their own visa (which would therefor all be called CR/IR visa). I have never come across a CR2 and I'm curious if it really does exist (note that I am not saying it doesn't!).

Elaine

Folinskyinla

Hi Elaine:

I did not see any facts from the OP that would begin to suggest that a G-325A form was needed. The OP was quite specific in saying that he was doing hte I-130 to get a "visa" -- in that circumstance, no G-325A would be needed at any time.

Now, if he was talking about the ADJUSTMENT [i.e. an I-485] with the kid already here AND the child is 14 or over, then the G-325 would be necessary -- but the box at the bottom would be obvious.

Do you see somethng I don't?

China Guy

Folinskyinla <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Originally posted by HunterGreen
    > > Hi,
    > >
    > > I'm sure
    > Folinskyinla asked his question for a reason... so my reply may be of no
    > help... but based on common sense (I know, I know, risky with the BCIS
    > ;-)) I would say status as permanent resident, since that is what you're
    > applying for with a CR visa. Just my way of thinking though.
    > >
    > > Also,
    > are you really certain that it is a CR 2 visa and not a CR 1 (CR)? I am
    > asking this because unlike the K1/K2 end K3/K4 combinations, my
    > understanding is that a CR visa isn't derivative and everyone needs
    > their own visa (which would therefor all be called CR/IR visa). I have
    > never come across a CR2 and I'm curious if it really does exist (note
    > that I am not saying it doesn't!).
    > >
    > > Elaine
    >
    > Hi Elaine:
    >
    >
    > I did not see any facts from the OP that would begin to suggest that a
    > G-325A form was needed. The OP was quite specific in saying that he was
    > doing hte I-130 to get a "visa" -- in that circumstance, no G-325A would
    > be needed at any time.
    >
    > Now, if he was talking about the ADJUSTMENT
    > [i.e. an I-485] with the kid already here AND the child is 14 or over,
    > then the G-325 would be necessary -- but the box at the bottom would be
    > obvious.
    >
    > Do you see somethng I don't?

Hi All,
When talking to NVC onetime,they said that my son needs his own I-130
filed for him. NVC said that he cant come over with her on her CR-1
Visa.I just thought that he needs a 325a filed also to go with the
I-130.

What do I need to do.?

Thanks,
Larry

HunterGreen

I don't think so... I was more thinking you were seeing something I don't!

To explain - when I see CR(1) I think DCF, and that entire process involves a 325a... but that may not be in relation to the I-130 and that's what I'm thinking you (Mr. F) are talking about.
But just in case China Guy does need a 325a I wanted to give my opinion on what to check. I love giving my opinion.

Elaine

jeffreyhy

HG,

You've got my curiosity - why do you think DCF when you see CR(1)? I would think that few people who are filing I-130 petitions for their spouse would be in a position to file the petition with a consulate rather than with a service center.

Regards, JEff

HunterGreen

Simply because I am (we are) in that position.

Elaine

jeffreyhy

Elaine,

Ahhh, I should have thought of that.

Thanks.

Regards, JEff

Folinskyinla

Hi:

NVC was right -- he does need a sepraate I-130 approved on his behalf. But where does a G-325a come into it?

China Guy

jeffreyhy <member184@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Elaine,
    >
    > Ahhh, I should have thought of that.
    >
    > Thanks.
    >
    > Regards, JEff
    >
    >
    > Originally posted by HunterGreen
    > > Simply because I am
    > (we are) in that position.
    > >
    > Elaine

Hi All,
There is no direct filing in China. We just filed the I-130 for CR 1
Visa.
Our Son has less than 1 year in school. I was just hoping that they
could come here together at the same time. I thought that a CR 2 could
do that.
Thanks everyone,
Larry

HunterGreen

I am really kind of confused by the original poster's questions I think. I know the I-130 can be used with a K3, AND for consular filing AND without a K3 if you want to wait it out (all simply put).

So no DCF in China, then remaining is K3 and 'waiting it out'. In both cases your wife and son need their own I-130's. If you file a K3 you can file a K4 for your son (but this is not a resident visa, this just means they can wait out the approval of the I-130 in the US).
A CR visa (received through a I-130) is not derivative so I am still puzzeled about the CR2... I sincerely doubt there is such a thing. Either they have their own I-130's approved, or it's a K3/K4 combo (in which of course they eventually need their own I-130's approved).

Somebody either tell me if I'm thinking in the right direction or to shut up.

Elaine

Folinskyinla

Hi Elaine:

The OP did not talk about K-3. If he had done a K-3, then the child could have come on the K-4 without an I-130 on his behalf.

However, if no K-3 had been done, it is now too late for the K-3 because the I-130 for the spouse has been approved.

Also unexplained is why he didn't file the two I-130's together in the first place. He delayed until now.

On top of why he is even asking about the G-325a for the boy, there are lots of unanswered questions here.

If his original plans had included bringing in the child with his mother at the same time, there might very well be a malpractice claim against their attorney.

HunterGreen

I know... that's why I'm confused. By listing what I did above I'm hoping maybe China Guy can clear up some things. I don't know what exactly to ask for though, hence the list. Can just wish him good luck for now!

Oh, and I'm happy you didn't tell me to shut up.

Elaine

China Guy

Folinskyinla <member4043@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Originally posted by HunterGreen
    > > I am really kind of
    > confused by the original poster's questions I think. I know the I-130
    > can be used with a K3, AND for consular filing AND without a K3 if you
    > want to wait it out (all simply put).
    > >
    > > So no DCF in China, then
    > remaining is K3 and 'waiting it out'. In both cases your wife and son
    > need their own I-130's. If you file a K3 you can file a K4 for your son
    > (but this is not a resident visa, this just means they can wait out the
    > approval of the I-130 in the US).
    > > A CR visa (received through a I-
    > 130) is not derivative so I am still puzzeled about the CR2... I
    > sincerely doubt there is such a thing. Either they have their own I-
    > 130's approved, or it's a K3/K4 combo (in which of course they
    > eventually need their own I-130's approved).
    > >
    > > Somebody either tell
    > me if I'm thinking in the right direction or to shut up.
    > >
    > > Elaine
    >
    >
    > Hi Elaine:
    >
    > The OP did not talk about K-3. If he had done a
    > K-3, then the child could have come on the K-4 without an I-130 on his
    > behalf.
    >
    > However, if no K-3 had been done, it is now too late for the
    > K-3 because the I-130 for the spouse has been approved.
    >
    > Also
    > unexplained is why he didn't file the two I-130's together in the first
    > place. He delayed until now.
    >
    > On top of why he is even asking about
    > the G-325a for the boy, there are lots of unanswered questions here.
    >
    >
    > If his original plans had included bringing in the child with his
    > mother at the same time, there might very well be a malpractice claim
    > against their attorney.


Hi All,
Sorry for the confusion.
There are no Lawyers involved. I am going this alone. I cant afford a
Lawywer at this point. At first we were going to go for the K-3/K4 but
decided to go with the CR-1 because it would give a little more time
for him to finish his schooling in China.
Some friends in China said that we could do a ( CR-2 ) for him.
Now I am wondering is there such a thing.!!!

I think that I just made a mistake.
It looks like the CR-1 is the only option left for me to do for him.
I will send it Monday.
Any other options.?

Thanks everyone for all the info.
Larry