biggish data

Update. Added the red bars to indicate NOA1 has been received.

Hello G&A,

I am updating you as promised on my case. My check was cashed yesterday, June 11, 2007. It was deposited on June 8, 2007. This morning, I received my NOA1 with the notice date being June 7, 2007. :dance:

Thanks,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-06-12 11:32:00

Hey guys. I sent my I 130 in on may 18th. Still no cleared check or NOA-1. It's almost been a month.. argh.. oh wellz....
Is it slow everywhere else too? Or just the Texas center?

Kristi

hello my friendly filers-

I am in the same boat as most of you. I sent in the I-130 on 5/18 and it was received by VSC on 5/21. I have heard nothing yet and my check hasn't cleared. I really hope the service centers are in compliant by 6/15! I am losing faith really quick. I just want my honey here with me now. Unfortunately, I know this process has just started.

Hello Everyone,

I came on VJ to announce that my check was cashed today, June 11, 2007, so hopefully tomorrow or next day, I should receive my NOA1! YIPPEE!!!!

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-06-11 21:13:00

Hey guys. I sent my I 130 in on may 18th. Still no cleared check or NOA-1. It's almost been a month.. argh.. oh wellz....
Is it slow everywhere else too? Or just the Texas center?

Kristi

Mine was received in the Nevada Service Center on May 18. I am experiencing same thing, check not being cashed and no NOA1. So to answer your question, yes, others are slow as well. It seems Vermont and California are fairly quick though.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-06-10 17:45:00

Hello PKewl!

Thanks for keeping us informed. Yours is coming from California and I sent mine to Nevada, so I am not sure if this means good news for me yet, but I sure am hoping :yes:

no it is a manual process. VJ has a lot of stats here http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php that are automatically updated based on the data members enter in their timelines (as you did).

This table is just a short summary of April/May/June K3 filers..

Hi All,
As promised, I wanted to update everyone on my case. As updated in my signature, I received NOA1 for my wife's I-130 today, which was received by CSC on 05/17/07.

However, there are some strange things (maybe personally for me) that I observed with my case and I wanted to share with other people here to see if they are having similar experiences .

1) As of today, 06/06/07, my check still hasn't cleared my bank account. I just checked online before this post. The only thing that I can think of is maybe there is a delay on my bank's side of update, which I doubt since its a national bank and hasn't been the case in the past.

2) The "Notice Date" in the NOA1 is 06/01/07 but I received the notice letter just today in the mail. Apparently, it was mailed on 06/04/07.

Anyhow, I am sort of happy that I am atleast seeing some baby steps taken in my case. It was just getting little frustrating with everyday passing by and not getting the NOA1.

I wish e'one here(including me) all the best for some positive progress in their case.

G&A: Next time when you update the sheet, can u please update my info. Thanks a lot. Appreciate ur time and help.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-06-06 21:09:00

Hello Pkewl,

I sent my I-130 on 5/17/07 and it was received at CSC in Nevada on 5/18/07. I too, have not received my NOA1 nor has my check cleared the bank. I filed same date as you, so I am hoping that you will keep me informed of any correspondence from them that you get, so that maybe I can start looking for correspondence from them to me. Let's stay in touch.

Thanks,
Deb

I-130 for my wife and step-daughter is sitting on the couch, waiting for the post office to open Teusday.
We married May 8, 2007 but I have been waiting on the contract for our apartment to be finished.
The new "Prove your really married" section of the I-130 seems so difficult for newly wed couples.
I will file my petition May 29.

Someone asked why people wait months to come to USA after they get their visa approved.
My wife already said this would happen.
She has a job, and family, and property that will require her time.
With the uncertainity in the approval process, we can't really schedule to do much ahead of time.

While we would love to be together as soon as possible, we have to handle all the reponsibilities we have too.

I look forward to listening to all your stories as we all progress along this journey.

Hi All,
I am in the same boat as you all are. In fact, since I am not at the K-3 stage yet, I actually made a new thread in the IR/CR section to keep track of May I-130 filers. I mailed my I-130 to CSC and according to USPS website tracking, it reached CSC at about 10:30 AM as of 05/17/07. As of 05/31/07, I still haven't gotten the NOA1 and the check hasn't been cleared either from my bank account.

Since I am also going to file I-129F (K-3 Spouse), I am waiting so badly for my -130 NOA1 so that I can finally sent my I-129F packet off, which I have already prepared.

--------------------------------------------
If anyone is interested, this is what I posted in the other forum:
Hi,
I need some help to determine if I should have received my NOA1 (I believe its called) by now for my I-130, which I filed for my wife on 05/17/07 (recv'd by CSC per USPS web tracking). If it matters, I overnighted it late on 05/15/07 and hence it was received by CSC at 10:30 AM on 05/17/07 according to USPS.

My question:
In short, as of 05/31/07, I still haven't received any notice/correspondence from USCIS/CSC in regards with my wife’s I-130 application. In addition, as of today (05/31/07), even the check hasn’t been cleared from my bank account. I was told that I should receive the receipt in a week or so and since its been two weeks now, I was wondering if I should be worried about it and if I need to start emailing/calling (if its possible to do so at this point in time).

The reason why this is so important to me is becasue I am planning to file I-129F for the K-3 visa for my wife and hence its required for me to wait for the I-130 receipt, so that I can include it in my I-129F package.

Is there currently a delay at CSC in initial processing of I-130, at least as far as NOA1 is concerned? Can anybody please give me some input and if other May I-130 filers to CSC can share their timeline/status with me that 'd be great.

Thanks to all for your help and time. Appreciate it.

Regards,
Pkewl
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kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-06-01 10:39:00

We filed our I-130 yesterday..... (Saturday the 26th of May)

Puerco

Same here Thanks all for signing in. I know we will become good friends in the next 6 months.

You are so welcome. Yes, I will be settling in for the long haul...and so our journeys begin. :yes:

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-05-27 23:47:00

Yes we should all stick together and provided moral support (and some light hearted competiveness perhaps? )!

My husband (oh I love saying that !!!) posted I-130 for me and the children on 23rd May . He is not able to check the mail regularly for the next couple of weeks so I am just going to relax about it all for 2 weeks! I already have the I-129f stuff put together!!

Best of luck to you all! I'll keep you posted

Emma

HAHAHA I agree I love saying that too! I mailed my I-130 with the USPS today (to Vermont). It's terrifying and exhilerating at the same time. We're finally in the process! I already see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This thread is such a great idea thank you so much for starting it G&A!! I guess it's time to start on the I-129F now.. eek!

I noticed by reading some timelines on here that when spouses finally do get the visa, many of them wait a month or two before coming over. I talked to my husband (yay!) about that tonight and he said he wants to fly out the very next day lol. I wonder why they wait so long? After putting up all the money for all the trips back and forth and all the filing fees, I can't imagine waiting another day longer than necessary.

I filed May 17 and USCIS received on May 18 and I have not received any word yet either. Just sitting here patiently waiting.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-05-27 08:32:00

K-3 INTERVIEW IN JORDAN COMPLETE!!

Thanks so much for sharing Gwen! This is of great help to others and you were very thorough. Congratulations for making it through this long, tough journey. My husband's interview is scheduled for June 2, so keep us in your prayers!

Deb

QUOTE (AhmadGwen4evr @ Apr 3 2008, 11:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

K-3 INTERVIEW IN JORDAN

FINALLY THAT DAY CAME..FINALLY CROSSED THAT BRIDGE..
Thank you Lord.. Thank you Soo much!! Thank you to all of you who helped us thus far! Thank you for your support!

Ok.. I haven't had much rest yet..but here's how it went. (Im sure my husband will share more as soon as he's rested)

Ahmads appt was set for 7:30am...but as usual we knew it was all about arriving early and then wait..but most important be on time and prepared. So there he is looking like he's ready to move into one of their offices with all his required docs and "supporting evidence". There were a few others there..but they had only a folder or two. This made some of them a little nervous thinking maybe they were supposed to bring more..but for some it just depended on what their exact purpose was for being there.

His first interview was with a woman. She asked him only a few questions. For starters she asked "how did you meet?". He told her how and what circumstances led to our meeting online. This brought up my son marrying an arabic woman..which in turn brought up the age questions -My sons, Ahmads and mine. This question gave [u]Ahmad opportunity to share more about our sincere love and the building up of our relationship[/u]. She asked what his parents thought of me (and our relationship). With these questions he offered to show pictures, emails, phone records etc..(which was located in his "luggage" file- 1 large/2 small) She said no..don't need to ..just show some pics. Ahmad said he had so many here due to 3 celebrations/2 visits to Jordan. She said just a few is fine. He brought out a few pix of us together and also me with his parents and family. She asked "When did you see her last?" . He answered with exact dates and time periods She seemed very interested and pleased with the photos..in which her tone and reaction changed greatly when she who I was and how the pics showed my relationship with him & his family (very close/ the pix don't lie). She did ask if he had a copy of the visa stamp in my passport of my visit.. he said he didn't have it but had my boarding pass/luggage tags etc as proof and offered it. She said no..its ok..don't need it. Then she said ok.. I believe you. Now the only thing that would need to be done is to wait outside and the next interviewer would call him..then they would need to get one last security check..after this his passport would be stamped. She was very pleasant and Ahmad felt that if she felt something was wrong or missing that she would tell him.

The next interview took place a few minutes after he left her. He met with a man. As he walked in with his "mini" file suitcase ensemble... The man said "Whoa!!.. ok ok..I believe you!! (smiling and jesting with him as he looked at all of what Ahmad carried). Ahmad smiled... remained calm and ready. He was asked to show all docs I-134 and supporting docs. I had this set up in a presentation folder. Ahmad had one- Sponsor "me"..and another folder- Co-sponsor "my dad". The interviewer was impressed bc I also included 2007 tax papers (W-2s/Form 1040- no 2007 transcript). Also I included 2004-2006 transcripts/W-2's. Other documents to support information given on I-134 (employee verif/recent paystubs ....). He took mostly everything from those folders and viewed his screen and said that Ahmad had everythign they asked for and more and this was good. He said this was the end of process..All was completed and acceptable..but they had to follow thru with sending it for one more check. Ahmad questioned "What should I tell my wife about this interview?" He was then told " all is good and completed..just would need to wait for last check (if all is clear), then request for him to send in passport..then it would be stamped with visa. Ahmad continued to ask about how long bc this has been so hard on us..the waiting and being apart..and this is why I had to come back to visit again. The man said that it says up to 3 months..but it could be much much faster and not to worry because everything looked good and it was just a procedure that had to do now.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-03 23:38:00

official I-130 approved first, NOW WHAT? forum I130 i 130

QUOTE (kc4them @ Mar 16 2008, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (hheaven67 @ Mar 16 2008, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Seems to be that I-129F's are cancelled due to people filing I-130's before July 30th and I-129F's after the fee increase/no fee for I-129F filing. Good luck to all of you!

jen

we have couple of members here who filed i-130 before july 30 and then filed i-129f in august but still got the 2 petitions approved the same day

Yes, I was one of those and the K3 is now at the NVC getting ready to be forwarded to the embassy in Lagos and the I-130 was kept back to await my husband's entry into the US

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-16 23:07:00

got my visa!!!!! whooohoooh!!!!

CONGRATS PECHEZ!!!! THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!!

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-13 19:05:00

Hello Lurking,

This is Deb from Adewunmi and Deb from Nigeria. You took me off your list. I have updated my timeline since NOA2. My interview date is June 2. You can get the NVC information from my signature. Thanks.

Deb

QUOTE (Lurking @ Apr 7 2008, 05:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Names ---------Serv Cntr--I-130Sen---I-129FSent---I-129NOA2 -- NVC Rec -- NVC Left--- Consulate --Interview

m & a-------------- CSC -- 08/15/07 -- 10/04/07 -- 04/03/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 –- 00/00/00

A & R-------------- CSC -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 04/03/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Claudia & Ciprian- CSC -- 11/08/07 -- 01/28/08 -- 04/02/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

tarn & deep------- CSC -- 09/20/07 -- 01/15/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

zozo & zaza------- CSC -- 11/07/07 -- 01/24/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Jessica & Jon------ CSC -- 08/20/07 -- 10/10/07 -- 03/27/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

A A & A A---------- CSC -- 08/20/07 -- 10/05/07 -- 03/27/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Carla & Scott------ CSC -- 10/15/07 -- 01/19/08 -- 03/27/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

rose & Billy-------- CSC -- 08/23/07 -- 10/31/07 -- 03/26/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Onyebuchi&Nkem- CSC -- 09/05/07 -- 09/05/07 -- 03/26/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Xiaomin & Ray---- CSC -- 08/07/07 -- 09/26/07 -- 03/25/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Hiromi & Jason---- CSC -- 08/30/07 -- 01/08/08 -- 03/25/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Cass & Tim-------- CSC -- 08/07/07 -- 09/12/07 -- 03/24/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Chandni & Vip----- CSC -- 08/21/07 -- 10/10/07 -- 03/22/08 -- 04/01/08 -- 04/03/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Dominda & Riley-- CSC -- 07/26/07 -- 10/02/07 -- 03/21/08 -- 03/28/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Emily & Jason----- CSC -- 09/04/07 -- 01/02/08 -- 03/19/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Aingela & Jeffe---- CSC -- 09/24/07 -- 01/15/08 -- 03/18/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 05/12/08

Aiwen & Jim------- CSC -- 05/18/07 -- 07/12/07 -- 03/17/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 04/02/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Mary & Steve------ CSC -- 07/10/07 -- 08/10/07 -- 03/14/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 04/04/08 -- 00/00/00

Sara & Khan------- CSC -- 08/03/07 -- 08/03/07 -- 03/13/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Hannah & Brian---- CSC -- 08/16/07 -- 09/28/07 -- 03/13/08 -- 04/03/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Vaishali & Jateen-- CSC -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 03/12/08 -- 03/27/08 -- 03/29/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

Angela & Jimmy--- CSC -- 07/02/07 -- 08/03/07 -- 03/11/08 -- 03/25/08 -- 03/26/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 04/24/08

rajesh & laura----- CSC -- 08/06/07 -- 10/12/07 -- 03/11/08 -- 03/25/08 -- 03/27/08 -- 04/01/08 -- 00/00/00

john & est--------- CSC -- 08/07/07 -- 09/26/07 -- 03/11/08 -- 03/24/08 -- 03/28/08 -- 04/01/08 -- 04/24/08

Grace & Adam---- CSC -- 08/08/07 -- 10/11/07 -- 03/11/08 -- 03/25/08 -- 03/28/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 04/24/08

Nadia & Nick------ CSC -- 08/17/07 -- 10/05/07 -- 03/11/08 -- 03/14/08 -- 03/25/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 00/00/00

Juliana & Mike---- CSC -- 08/20/07 -- 08/20/07 -- 03/10/08 -- 03/31/08 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00 -- 00/00/00

I started a new list with people who have updated their timeline with the NVC. I have removed some older names that have not updated their timeline, since NOA2. IF I took you off the list, just let me know to put you back on.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-07 18:18:00

Hi Lurking,

Thanks for the advise. I have already taken your advise and looked at the embassy information. I am preparing for the interview as I speak. He is understandably nervous, but I keep reassuring him that everything will be fine and to just speak from the heart. That seems to help. Good luck with your journey.

Deb

QUOTE (Lurking @ Apr 3 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Kelly,
What an amazing feeling. My CR1 should be complete this week. Make sure you review the embassy information. I found it helpful. Your love and devotion will shine through in everyone one of his answers.

QUOTE (kelly1290 @ Apr 1 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Lurking,

My husband just came from the embassy today and his interview date is June 2. You can add that to your chart.

Thanks,

Deb from "Adewunmi and Deb"

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-03 15:08:00

Hello Lurking,

My husband just came from the embassy today and his interview date is June 2. You can add that to your chart.

Thanks,

Deb from "Adewunmi and Deb"

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-01 11:57:00

QUOTE (Lurking @ Mar 17 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Names-----------Service----I-129F-------I-129F------ I-129F------------NVC ------NVC
------------------- Center-----Sent---------NOA1--------- NOA2----------REC-------Left
Jao & Samira --- CSC ----- 08/13/07 ---- 09/26/07 ---- 03/04/08----
Ben & Sarah ---- CSC ----- 08/03/07 ---- 00/00/00 ---- 03/04/08----03/07/08---03/11/08
Moha & Luna ---- CSC ----- 08/02/07 ---- 08/15/07 ---- 09/12/07----
Adewi & Deb ---- CSC ----- 08/14/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 01/09/08----
Maxw & Tina ---- CSC ----- 10/05/07---- 10/10/07 ---- 11/02/07----
Zank & Shres --- CSC ----- 12/28/07 ---- 01/18/08 ---- 03/07/08----03/14/08
Sibel & Muha ---- CSC ---- 09/27/07 ---- 10/04/07 ---- 03/07/08----
Paula & Mark --- CSC ----- 08/01/07 ---- 08/23/07 ---- 03/07/08----
Mirjana & Brian - CSC ----- 01/08/08 ---- 01/22/08 ---- 02/07/08----
Vais & Jateen --- CSC ----- 00/00/00 ---- 08/17/07 ---- 03/12/08----
Angela & Jim ---- CSC ----- 08/03/07 ---- 08/20/07 ---- 03/11/08----
Ll & Zz ----------- CSC ----- 09/11/07 ---- 09/19/07 ---- 03/11/08----
Grace & Ada ----- CSC ----- 10/11/07 ---- 10/16/07 ---- 03/11/08----
John & Est ------- CSC ----- 09/26/07 ---- 10/02/07 ---- 03/11/08----
Raj & Laura ----- CSC ----- 10/12/07 ---- 10/23/07 ---- 03/11/08----
Nadia & Nick ---- CSC ----- 10/05/07 ---- 10/19/07 ---- 03/11/08----
Chris & John ---- CSC ----- 08/22/07 ---- 09/04/07 ---- 03/10/08----
Neetu & Sunny - CSC ----- 10/05/07 ---- 10/10/07 ---- 03/10/08----
Ss & Ss --------- CSC ----- 10/04/07 ---- 10/10/07 ---- 03/10/08----
Bb & Ll ---------- CSC ----- 09/04/07 ---- 09/11/07 ---- 03/10/08----
Sandra & Alej --- CSC ----- 01/07/08 ---- 01/10/08 ---- 03/10/08----
Nabil & Sheil ---- CSC ----- 01/30/08 ---- 02/07/08 ---- 03/08/08----
Jennifer & Leo -- CSC ----- 08/22/07 ---- 08/31/07 ---- 03/14/08----
Carlos & Angel -- CSC ---- 09/06/07 ---- 09/12/07 ---- 03/13/08----
Sara & Khan ---- CSC ----- 08/03/07 ---- 08/29/07 ---- 03/13/08----
Hannah & Brian- CSC ----- 09/28/07 ---- 10/29/07 ---- 03/13/08----
Mfh & Sh -------- CSC ----- 09/10/07 ---- 09/24/07 ---- 03/13/08----
Dina & Laspenc - CSC ----- 07/19/07 ---- 08/21/07 ---- 03/12/08----
Verity & Neil ---- CSC ----- 01/10/08 ---- 01/18/08 ---- 03/12/08----
Vaishali & Jat --- CSC ----- 00/00/00 ---- 00/00/00 ---- 03/12/08----
Ruselle & Jey --- CSC ----- 00/00/00 ---- 00/00/00 ---- 03/12/08-----NVC REC-----NVC Left
Nabil & Sheila --- VSC ----- 01/30/08 ---- 02/07/08 ---- 03/08/08---- 03/11/08---- 03/13/08
Brian & Hannah @ CSC----- 09/28/07---- 10/27/07 ---- 03/13/08 ---

*Disclaimer Please do not make any decision on your visa process on the merits of this chart. This is what VJ users have claimed in their VisaJourney timelines. I just cut an past the information to be tracked and updated as I discover more information.

Hello Lurking,

For your records, I have an update. This is Deb from "Adewunmi and Debra" from Nigeria and the update is that the NVC received our K3 petition on 03/12/2008 and left the NVC going to Lagos on 3/14/2008. Do you want to know when he gets an interview date or is this all the info you need?

Thanks,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-17 21:21:00

QUOTE (Lurking @ Mar 13 2008, 06:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here are the newest approvals! I will combine them when I get to the office. Conratulations to all! I have posted people here who have sent there petitions before August, because everyone deserves to be noted! Oh, and one from Vermont! Let's pray for more!

Names -----Service-----130------I-130------I-129F------I-129F------I-129F------I-130

----------- --Center-----Sent--------NOA1--------Sent--------NOA1--------NOA2-------NOA2

Vais&Jateen CSC ---- 06/27/07--- 00/00/00---08/17/07-- 03/12/08-- 03/12/08----

Angela&Jim CSC ---- 07/02/07--- 07/16/07-- 08/03/07-- 08/20/07-- 03/11/08 -- 03/11/08

L & Z ------- CSC ---- 07/27/07--- 09/06/07-- 09/11/07-- 09/19/07-- 03/11/08 -- 03/11/08

Grace& Ada--CSC ---- 08/08/07--- 09/25/07-- 10/11/07-- 10/16/07-- 03/11/08- - 03/11/08

john & est -CSC ---- 08/07/07--- 09/24/07-- 09/26/07-- 10/02/07-- 03/11/08 -- 03/11/08

raj& laura -CSC ---- 08/06/07--- 09/21/07 -- 10/12/07-- 10/23/07-- 03/11/08 -- 03/11/08

Nadia&Nick-CSC ---- 08/17/07--- 10/01/07-- 10/05/07-- 10/19/07-- 03/11/08 -- 03/11/08

Chris&John--CSC ---- 05/24/07--- 06/27/07-- 08/22/07-- 09/04/07-- 03/10/08 -- 03/10/08

neetu&sunny CSC-----08/17/07--- 09/26/07-- 10/05/07-- 10/10/07-- 03/10/08 -- 03/10/08

s & s----------CSC ---- 08/16/07--- 09/28/07-- 10/04/07 10/10/07-- 03/10/08 -- 03/10/08

B & L--------- CSC ---- 07/30/07--- 08/02/07-- 09/04/07-- 09/11/07-- 03/10/08 -- 03/10/08

Sandra&Alej CSC ---- 08/17/07--- 08/20/07-- 01/07/08-- 01/10/08-- 03/10/08 -- 03/10/08

Nabil&Sheil -VSC ---- 01/01/08--- 01/23/08-- 01/30/08-- 02/07/08-- 03/08/08 -- 03/11/08

Hello Lurking,

I am not sure if you saw my post from last night or not, so I will post it once more. I am Deb from the Nigerian couple "Adewunmi and Debra" whose I-130 and I-129F were approved on the same day, Jan. 9, 2008. I just found out late last night that my K3 petition is finally at the NVC and assigned a case number and will probably be on its way to Lagos in 2-3 days. I noticed that our names had disappeared off your list. I just wanted to be able to give hope once more to other K-3 filers that filed after the fee increase and did not pay a fee for their I-129F.

Thanks for your help,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-13 14:52:00

Good evening everyone,

I am here to let everyone know that my K3 petition that was approved on the same day as I-130 on Jan. 9, 2008, has finally made it to the NVC and was assigned a case number. K3'S ARE STILL ALIVE!!!!

Hope this gives others hope.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-12 22:54:00

Did you ignore sending bonafide marriage evidence?

QUOTE (supernova @ Dec 10 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Dec 10 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Haole @ Nov 26 2007, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE

Newlyweds who have never even lived in the same country yet, won't be able to provide anything but affidavits.

Not necessarily true.
I did have life insurance, trust, will and joint bank account for my wife.
Wasn't for the I-130 [K3/K4] but for the embassy interview and later when doing the AOS.

Thank you. The thread is about filing the petition. Unfortunately, by the time there's a visa interview, most aren't really newlyweds anymore. By the time of AOS, they've lived together in the same country.

We sent just marriege certificate, we did not have all those things by that time yet, we were just starting our life together in my country.
But now after almost an year living together we have thousands of pics, travel tickets, hotels reservation, car loan we got together, bank account, credits cards, insurance etc etc.
I have a box full of papers ready to take with me.
We got a RFE for 130 but it was about wrong size pics and my husband previous marriege divorce papers.
I hope my information can help you !
Tks !

Hi Supernova,

I got an RFE that they emailed me and said they sent on Dec. 12 and here it is Dec. 20 and I have not received it yet. Did you call a week or two after you received the email, and if so, did they tell you to wait 30 days? I called today about mine and he told me to wait until after Christmas and if it still has not arrived, to call back and they would resend it. Thanks for your time.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-20 23:59:00

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Thanks urge and edp!!! I'm very happy of course. I was a little late coming into this thread, I guess I'll be a wee bit behind meeting up with you guys in the AOS forum. Omgosh I really need ya'll there! I have done very little research on that one!

EDP YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY i'm so happy she's finally coming home to you!

Kathryn,

I am sooooooooo happy for you! I am sorry, however, that Lanre had to endure such a long, grueling interview. God I hope that doesn't happen to Mike. As you know, he applied for 2 visitor's visas, but I don't think there is much that they can grill him on, since in Lagos, the only questions asked were who I was and what did he do for a living, and in Abuja, they again asked who I was and what he did for a living, and was I present. Neither one lasted more than 2-3 minutes, so maybe we will be okay. Anyway, finally it is over after all these years for you 2. Now you can start your family home together.

Congratulations!!!!!

Love,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-23 23:30:00

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Thanks wintime and divinemercy. I am floating over here. We made it home Friday night... finally. Yes, Kathryn, the last couple of months did go by fast. Once I started preparing for my wife's potential arrival (new furniture, cleaning, other chores) the time really flew. God willing, you will have great news to share in 2 days!!

For me, today I start filling out the AOS forms (I have to jump over that the AOS forum and see if our gang has a thread going over there). We are still waiting for Kelly and gogo to finish off this thread. We have waited so long, I bet there are fresh April 2008 filers who pop in here thinking this is a new thread for their cohorts, only to realize some of us have waited for 1 year+. It really is time to retire this thread.

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Congratulations Urge, this is a happy news

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-20 20:52:00

CONGRATULATIONS URGE!!!! HURRY AND GET YOUR WIFE HOME!!!!

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Wuhoo. Great news guys! Layla's visa was approved!!!

We got a token to come back to the Embassy to pick up the passport w/ Visa tomorrow at 2PM. Heading over to try to book a ticket back home for her! I am flying back Friday, hopefully with her. I won't be totally relieved til we have it in hand (the interviewer ominously said she could pick up her visa if the computer system doesn't malfunction and fail to print the visa).

Will post more details on the interview later.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-16 18:24:00

Thanks PKewl. Good luck edp, Urge To Race, and gogo! We are finally reaching the end of this part of the journey!

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-14 19:21:00

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Thanks PKewl! How is your wife enjoying living in our country? I wish you many years of wedded bliss!

Deb

Hi Deb..
My wife likes it here and is enjoying. Since we are still waiting for her AOS/EAD, she feels kinda bored at times but we both are just very happy and grateful to be living together.

Hang in there... You are almost there. Good Luck.

Regards.

Thanks PKewl! I have taken vacation this week to prepare for his interview and have everything ready and together, so when I go back to work next week, there won't be anything to do but wait for the interview. My husband is working on the police certificate and medical, so we will be prepared for D-day...or should I say V-day, LOL

Good luck on getting ur AOS/EAD. I am so happy for both of you!

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-03 20:04:00

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Congrats to wintime and Puerco for their visa approval...

Also congrats to Deb for the interview date... Yay... Good Luck to you, edp333 and Gogo... and all the rest who are still waiting.. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck again

Thanks PKewl! How is your wife enjoying living in our country? I wish you many years of wedded bliss!

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-02 21:03:00

Hello Cheryl,

I would like to announce that my husband went to the embassy today to collect his packets and his interview date is June 2. You can add this to the chart as well as the above.

Thanks,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-04-01 12:00:00

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thanks gogo and edp333

I called my wife and the visa is indeed in her hand...I still can't belive this

That is fabulous news, Wintime!!

Congratulations to both you and your wife

Here is the updated chart:

Hello Cheryl,

Just wanted to add something to the chart. The petition left the NVC on March 14 and the embassy received it on March 25. My husband is going to the embassy on Monday to see if he can get packets 3 and 4 and if so, I will update u with his interview date. Hope you like the USA so far.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-29 23:44:00

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HI I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ALREADY RECEIVED MY PASSPORT WITH THE VISA. I GOT IT TODAY.
I M AVERY HAPPY.
THANKS EVERYONE.
GOD BLESS YOU.

CONGRATULATIONS FAITH!!!!

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-19 19:51:00

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Congrats to everyone who have had some progress! Maybe we should be started an AOS thread

Whoa Kingosabe! Let the cabooses catch up to you steam engines before you go starting an AOS thread, lol! Our petition is in Belgium at the moment...almost there. Wait until my husband get's his visa and comes home, okay?

Thanks,

Deb

LOL ok hahahah.

Heres some info i wish i had before i moved:

For AOS...the doctor in Canada did not give us an immunization supplement that you need to file AOS. For all who still have spouses in their native countries, tell them to call the doctor and see if they can get it. If not...its an additional cost (and hassel because husband had to take time off of work because i didnt have a drivers liscense!) in the USA. Lucky for us, there was a doc in our city that only charged me $15 for it. BUT he charged me $35 for tests that were run in Canada and were in my medical package that was handed in at POE. Some people were charged $150 for the supplement...so depending on what city you live in it can get expensive. Hope this helps!

Can you be more specific? What is the name of the supplement so I am sure to tell Mike.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-19 18:50:00

QUOTE (G&A @ Mar 18 2008, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats to everyone who have had some progress! Maybe we should be started an AOS thread

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-18 21:10:00

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Good morning everyone! I am not able to sleep! My husband will be home by tonight! I cannot even begin to tell you all how I am feeling right now. I don't think there are words that can express that. Wow!

Congrats Deb on your petition leaving for the embassy. You will know the interview date before you know it! Then the interview . . . then the shaking your head in awe . . . whew!

You all have a wonderful week.
~Tomeca

Thanks Tomeca! I know you are so excited!!! I am excited for you!!!! Mike is not far behind Kingsley. I will keep everyone posted.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-18 09:38:00

Hi Cheryl,

Just to update everyone. Our K3 petition left the NVC for Lagos on 3/14/2008. You can add that to your chart. I will let you know when I find out what his interview date is, most likely some time in May.

Thanks,

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-17 21:22:00

QUOTE (C and J @ Mar 16 2008, 05:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations on getting past that huge hurdle, Deb

Congratulations also to Faith11 on the approval

Here is the updated chart:-

We have a couple of weeks with no interviews, so I hope to see some good news from Ed and Pechez during that time

I am also wondering whether any of those left in white have received interview dates and just haven't posted about them.

Thanks Cheryl! That sure was a long, hard road, but we finally made it. I will check tomorrow to see if it was forwarded to the embassy. I was going to check Friday but got busy. I am glad to see you back. How do you like Iowa? A bit too cold and snowy for u?

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-16 17:53:00

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Thank you all very much. It seems like it would never be but in less than 48 hours I will have Jazzie back in my arms after nearly a year!

Jaz and I will still be here in forums cheering the rest of you guys on. We both firmly believe that we all started in this together...we're all going to finish it together. (Afterall we still have EAD, Removing Conditions, Citizenship etc..) The journey is not yet over but its about to get a little easier.

Amen to that! We have to continue to help each other even after our spouses are home. I for one will be doing that for others as well.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-16 17:50:00

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Hi kelly1290:
I have been reading this thread for sometime and I have particular interest in your postings because our situations are similar: we are both filing for K-3, and through the U.S. Consulate in Lagos. I haven't received my NOA2 on either my I-130 or the I-129F yet. I filed in January 2008. Could I send you my e-mail for better communication? I am happy for you, for having your petitions approved.

Hi A & O,

Thanks so much. Sure you can write to me. Send me a message over VJ. U probably won't see anything happening with yours until probably around July. U have to give them six months to start working on your case. Mine was a long hard road, but I am finally starting to reach the end. Thanks for your communication.

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2008-03-16 15:57:00

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I am sorry to hear the response they gave to you, Devine Mercy. It seems to me they are leaving you with no choice but the CR1 route. And it seems I will have to follow some of your steps, at least the part of contacting my senator. My process for NOA2 is about to turn 180 days old... although based on your experience, that may not make any difference. I am hoping a call to CSC (like the one Deb did) will help get my process adjudicated.

Hi Juan Carlos,

Calling CSC did work for me. They have been working on my petition since Wednesday of last week and they were even working on it Saturday as well, so I should be seeing an approval in the next week or so I think.

Deb

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"The I-129F for K-3 visa is pending at this time and will more than likely be terminated as it is not needed"
That's a matter of opinion

"They are much better off going for the immigrant visa based on the I-130 approval"
Again.. opinion.

"...as it would take just as long for a K-3 interview and then they would have to file for adjustment after the beneficiary entered on the K-3 visa."
hmmm So they are adding together the time it takes to get the interview for a K3 WITH the time it takes to adjust the status. I'm only seeing the time it takes to be with my husband. Are they really this stupid? (yeah i know the answer to that). They really only see things in terms of paperwork don't they. They don't realize they are talking about real live human beings. I guess it means nothing to her that my son doesn't care if his dad is here and not able to work, he only sees that his dad is here. They are total #######.

Wow, Wow, Wow!! This is terrible. You are so right. My mind is blown too regarding their opinions and trying to play "ruler" over this based on their opinions. I really thought it was up to you as to which route you choose to continue. Some have let go of K-3 route..but that was their choice. Really you and your family are in my prayers. I sure hope things get expedited and in your favor. God bless and keep you and yours.

aloha- gwen and ahmad

Thank you, I wish you guys the best of luck too

Kathryn,

I am praying for a speedy CR1 process for you. I hope everything goes well for you.

xoxoxo
Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-09 20:40:00

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My Honey,

In my case, telephoning definitely helped. I checked just now and the date for my I-129F has changed to today's date, 12/6/07 from 12/5/07 from this morning, so they are definitely working on our case. I didn't call them too much, just twice to make sure they were on someone's desk to look at. I was satisfied after yesterday's call, so I will leave them alone now and patiently wait for the approval.

Deb

When you know it finally reached the official desk they will probably begin adjudicating. Its a wise thing not to call to often because every telephone call is documented and you will be questioned on it. (The operators are not to friendly) I hope you hear something soon and it sounds like your applications are underway...

Yes, I only called to make sure the petition was on someone's desk and told her that and also told her that I would leave them alone to do their job. The first lady I talked to at the beginning of Nov was rude, but the last two have been very helpful and friendly, so I was lucky. I think I will be hearing something soon now. Thanks for your help and advice.

Deb

Hi Deb,
You're not alone in here. I just don't want to post in here because I'm like a big curse on everyone. You may be the only one left on the chart but I'm the only one on the chart that got murdered.
You're approval will come any day, i feel it! And hey, I'll most likely be in Lagos the second week of January, if you're there at the same time we should get together!! I won't be there for the interview obviously.. I'll be there because this has been exhausting for us and we need something substantial and happy to look forward to.

xoxo
Kathryn

Hi Kathryn,

I am so glad to hear from you. Yea, I don't think my wait will be much longer now. They really are looking at it. This morning, the I-130 had today's date on it and the I-129F had yesterday's date. When I looked this afternoon, they both had today's date on it, so that is a sure indicator that an adjudicator is working on it. Maybe by the end of the week or early next week, I should be expecting an approval. Thank God!!! This is getting monotonous and seemingly a very cruel process. If he happens to get an interview in January and it happens to be around the time you are there, I will IM you and let you know so you can give me your contact details and maybe you and me and our husbands can meet somewhere.

xoxo
Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-06 20:59:00

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kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-06 19:16:00

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-06 15:05:00

QUOTE (G&A @ Dec 6 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Deb,

i am also hoping our interview in is january as well. Depnding on how quickly your embassy schedules interviews, you might have yours sooner than the rest of us ! Imagine that hahahah that would be great. I know it really sucks waiting. I am basically sitting at my job waiting to quit...no motivation to do anything but pack my stuff in boxes(not even for shopping!!! now thats sick). The most annoying thing about this whole process is people cant here (in canada) keep asking me why canadians have to wait so long and how i should just move there regardless of whether or not I have a visa. Freaks.

A

A,

I understand what you mean about people asking why we don't move there with our SO. There are a couple of reasons why I can't do that...one being that I cannot do my job from Nigeria, and second I have one more child left at home that is only 14 years old and I don't think he would appreciate being pulled from his friends here in the states to be placed in an international school in a foreign country with kids he doesn't know. He has ADHD and is doing really well this year...making straight A's and not getting in trouble at school hardly at all this year. I don't want to ruin the good thing he has going just to move to Lagos and my husband understands that. Otherwise, I would find something that I could do as a job in Lagos in a heartbeat and live with my husband there.

As far as how long it takes to get an interview date in Nigeria, I was looking at Ara's timeline and she had her petition approved in the sixth month and had an interview date by the next month, so if I can get my petition approved this month, then I am hoping that his interview should be some time in January. We are both in prayer right now that God does His wonder. I hate all this waiting...

Deb

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-06 12:14:00

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This process is extreme! USCIS is at their own pace which redefines the word wait.... There is no preparing for this painful and heartbreaking process. The entire process is an emotional roller coaster ride from the beginning to the very end and really takes a toll on a person. No matter how hard you try to concentrate on something else; its just impossbile to push it out of your head. But, trying to speed up the process is IMPOSSIBLE! USCIS moves slower than a snail.... I really hope for the rest of the VJ members USCIS hires staffing and begins processing applications within reasonable timeframes like what I was told when we submitted our applications. But, our applications have taken several turns and delays. Unfortunately, you have no control and that was very difficult for me because we are just information on their papers but, to us its our life and family.... Hang in there and your time will come.. Experiencing those approvals takes a little pain away but, this experience I will never forget... Its priceless to have your husband and family by your side. Good luck to everyone waiting and try to keep your chin up because you are dealing with people that you probably never imagined these difficult people existed. They are difficult and they think totally different from how we think....

Thanks My Honey for your words of encouragement. I felt like everyone left me behind to struggle alone on this thread. Everyone but me has their petitions approved and have moved on to the next thread. I don't even think G&A has quit updating the chart. Of course, I am the only one left, I think, anyway, so what is there to update, lol. Maybe by next week I can move on to the "petitions forwarded to NVC" thread. Thanks for coming back and keep me encouraged.

Good luck to you,

Deb

Deb,
That is why we are here on the VJ to encourage each other and express our emotions. Man, are those words true!!! With this entire process I have experienced so many emotions from the greatest high to the absolute low... Also, people tell you just a little more longer but, they have no ideal and have never experienced what you have experienced unless they themselves are going thru the process. (I actually hated hearing just a little more longer...) You will get to that next thread. Keep on moving forward and I know what really helped me was planning the future with my husband. All these positive thoughts helps this crazy and uncalled for waiting game...

Hi A,

Thanks for your encouragement also. The lady yesterday told me over the phone that my petition is on someone's desk right now, so I think I will get the Christmas present I want, an approval, lol! As you can see in my timeline, this morning the date on my I-130 has changed to today's date and I-129F was changed to yesterday's date, maybe phone call generated, but I am focusing on the one that shows today's date which I want to believe is the adjudicator working on the case hopefully. My husband is excited because I told him the news this morning when we chatted online. He is having a dinner this Sunday at his mother's house this Sunday in honor of our marriage (traditional celebration) and then he will host another one when I go to Lagos for his interview which I hope will be by January. I have money saved enough to go to Lagos at any given moment, lol, so I hope it gets approved soon so I can celebrate with my husband and his family for an approved interview, lol.

Thanks everyone for keeping me encouraged. I really need it right now more than you know. Feeling really depressed.

Good luck at the NVC.

Deb

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Thanks My Honey! It really helps when there is someone else out there that has gone through the same things as you to keep you feeling like there will be a light at the end of this long, grueling, dark tunnel they keep us in. There are people on VJ who filed in July who are already being approved and here I still sit, not approved, and I filed in May, I should be moving on to the NVC now, but noooooo, they have to make us suffer just a little bit longer. I talked to my husband this morning and explained the situation this morning. We are realling hoping that the change to today's date on I-130 means they are now actively working on our petition. We will stay positive and think that maybe by the end of this week or beginning of next, we will see our approval.

Thanks again,

Deb

I filed our application on April 12, 2007 and were approved on November 20, 2007. But, we are still waiting to see if NVC has received our applications. I will hope very soon CSC sends your approvals!!

Oh, you were one month over due also then. Then you can empathize with how I feel. Did you call CSC to inquire about your petition? Thanks for hoping...so am I.

kelly1290

Female

Nigeria

2007-12-06 11:40:00