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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Congrats on your approval!

If I can speak for the rest waiting, we are just very tense right now. I know I am.


paluMalePhilippines2013-12-14 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 I too have received this notification. In fact, I have received 3 notices in as many days. The first informed me that my file  was being transferred, the second to my local office and the third to "a" office. I guess Monday I will be on the phone  to a tier 2 to inquire which office. , 


paluMalePhilippines2013-11-23 08:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I too received my second notice today that my file as being sent to my local USCIS office. Am not sure where that ill be as my local office does not handle 130s that i am aware of. I guess I will find out when I get the hard copy.

My thoughts about why only Philippine applications are being transferred (IF this ends up being true). Read the front page of the USCIS site. The US expects to be flooded with petitions for asylum do to the recent typhoon and wants to prevent too much of a backlog at the US embassy in Manila. It is going to be a nightmare. Just my thoughts  


paluMalePhilippines2013-11-21 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I think their have been too few reported transfers to state that only PI 130s are being transferred.  What may be coming into play is the fact that the Philippines are responsible for more 130s than any other country. 


paluMalePhilippines2013-11-20 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I put in a request in online to my senator on Saturday and have just received  the release form in the mail.and It will be hand delivered tomorrow. I believe in putting as much pressure as possible on bureaucrats.Maybe this works and maybe it doesn't, but it makes me feel bettercontent.gif


paluMalePhilippines2013-11-20 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I just got the same message saying my file had been transferred. I would like to think that this is a good thing and that our fax blitz did some good.Dealing with USCIS for 6 months I have learned to reserve my optimism as they could be just shuffling files to make it look like they are moving forward. I will only believe that piece of paper with the words NOA 2 on it. This whole thing has been like dealing with dishonest contractors.    


paluMalePhilippines2013-11-20 20:44:00
Philippinesbest way to send documents to and from Philippines

Thanks for the quick replies 


paluMalePhilippines2013-07-17 14:37:00
Philippinesbest way to send documents to and from Philippines

Hi All!

Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to send documents back and forth to the Philippines? Do I have to continue to be robbed by FedEx or can I simply send my wife electronic forms to be printed by her,filled out and signed, re scanned, and be sent back to me to be printed out. I have noticed the paper does darken using this method. FedEx is not cheap

Thanks. 


paluMalePhilippines2013-07-17 14:13:00
PhilippinesFedEx no longer allowed in Philippines

And of course the US will lay on the table and take it......


paluMalePhilippines2013-07-22 15:34:00
Philippinesmedical exam in the philippines

Yes peterca, Saint Luke's is the only medical center in the Philippines recognized by the US Embassy 


paluMalePhilippines2014-01-16 00:25:00
PhilippinesPREPAID SIM CARD...any suggestions?

At&t and I believe Verizon also have prepay service. Two things to consider: if your phone from the Phil. is not a world wide phone it will not work in the US (different frequency) and make sure that what ever service you decide to use covers the area that you plan on using it in. Some companies are less expensive for a reason, poor coverage.


paluMalePhilippines2014-02-01 17:32:00
PhilippinesTime from NOA2 to NVC
We were approved Dec.24th and reached NVC on Jan.10th. Twenty three business days after NVC received our file and still no number.Take a breath and do not believe all that you might read that your wait is over and that things are now fast and furious, they are not. Just more waiting
paluMalePhilippines2014-02-13 06:57:00
PhilippinesWho got May interview?

may 5 for my fiancé :joy:

Same as my wife's. Don't forget to say "Hello"
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-05 11:14:00
Philippinescase complete!
Wow, the last of my paperwork was accepted by NVC March 25th and I received an email this morning with an interview date of May 5th. Something sounds wrong. Have you called NVC in the past day or two?
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-05 11:04:00
PhilippinesPercentage of denied k1

... honest... I didn't inhale... :lol:


Didn't inhale while having sex with that woman?

paluMalePhilippines2014-07-12 12:25:00
PhilippinesIs Friend's Fiancee Scamming Him? How to convince him?
And you said she never worked at a job? Maybe just not at an upright one...
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-06 20:07:00
PhilippinesIs Friend's Fiancee Scamming Him? How to convince him?

That says it all.... you don't find a good woman hanging out in a bar by herself.... especially in the Philippines.

Especially in Puerto Galera or Angeles or Manila.
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-06 20:05:00
PhilippinesIs Friend's Fiancee Scamming Him? How to convince him?
Out of curiosity, how much support has he been sending every month?
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-06 16:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC

I called today myself and was told they received my file on the 10th (USCIS said they sent it Dec.24th) and to allow at least 9 more days. That's right one keyboard with everyone working there typing at oncecray5ol.gif


paluMalePhilippines2014-01-13 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Returns at Interview
Hi All. I believe my wife's interview will be after April 15th. I wanted to wait until she is in the US to file our 2013 return. I plan on filing for an extension.Would transcripts for 2010,2011 and 2012 along with w2s for 2010 through 2013 and last 6 monthsof pay stubs be good enough ? Thanks
paluMalePhilippines2014-02-21 00:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHello! New member here.
Don't sweat it. I think many of us have made mistakes along the way on one form or other. If it is important enough, you will hear from them. I can not believe, despite my best efforts, the number of mistakes I made and never heard a thing about it.
paluMalePhilippines2014-04-19 06:25:00