ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo NOA1
QUOTE (Sankofa @ Nov 7 2007, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Delicia @ Nov 7 2007, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bad advice. The USCIS is listing the dates that the various centers are processing the applications. California for example, is only at 8/30/07 and Vermont is still working through July applications, so if the I-130 was sent in August I would give it a bit more time before pulling the plug on the original application.



I'm not talking about processing... I'm talking about receipt of application. She hasn't received notice that the application was ever received!


I was talking about receipt as well. The some Service Centers haven't issued NOA1's for applications received in August.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-07 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo NOA1
Bad advice. The USCIS is listing the dates that the various centers are processing the applications. California for example, is only at 8/30/07 and Vermont is still working through July applications, so if the I-130 was sent in August I would give it a bit more time before pulling the plug on the original application.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-07 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresB1 Visa marriage and steps afterward
QUOTE (justtchatting @ Nov 6 2007, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am exhausted from reading all the different information on this site. My fiancée, she was not that when she arrived, and I are planning on getting married in the United States before her I-94 expires. The situation is this: I met her two years ago, and we extensively traveled the world together, including her visit to the US and subsequent departure. She came back again and was granted a 6 month I-94 which is due to expire Dec 31, 2006. Her Visa will then expire on Jan 15, 2007. We are planning on getting married shortly (in teh USA), but I am confused about the steps to be taken afterward:

As I understand it:
Get Married here in the states and then we should file for AOS within 90 days (to be safe). However, her I-94 will expire. Will that become an issue? What else do we need to apply for immediately, EAD, SSN, etc.
Are we too close to the expiration date of her I-94?
Should she return to her country of origin before the I-94 expires even though we are married (which I think is a really bad idea)?
Thoughts, help, etc….Thanks in advance

If someone knows a link that outlines some of my questions and/or steps, I would appreciate that as well.


The B1 visa is not adjustable.

Edited by Delicia, 07 November 2007 - 08:15 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-07 20:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresB1 Visa marriage and steps afterward
QUOTE (justtchatting @ Nov 6 2007, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am exhausted from reading all the different information on this site. My fiancée, she was not that when she arrived, and I are planning on getting married in the United States before her I-94 expires. The situation is this: I met her two years ago, and we extensively traveled the world together, including her visit to the US and subsequent departure. She came back again and was granted a 6 month I-94 which is due to expire Dec 31, 2006. Her Visa will then expire on Jan 15, 2007. We are planning on getting married shortly (in teh USA), but I am confused about the steps to be taken afterward:

As I understand it:
Get Married here in the states and then we should file for AOS within 90 days (to be safe). However, her I-94 will expire. Will that become an issue? What else do we need to apply for immediately, EAD, SSN, etc.
Are we too close to the expiration date of her I-94?
Should she return to her country of origin before the I-94 expires even though we are married (which I think is a really bad idea)?
Thoughts, help, etc….Thanks in advance

If someone knows a link that outlines some of my questions and/or steps, I would appreciate that as well.


Well, according to what you wrote, her visa expired already. Do you mean Dec 2007?
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-06 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresprocessing dates not able!!!
try this: USCIS Processing Delays Since you mailed yours in June and VSC is up to July 24, I would recommend calling them to see whats up.

Edited by Delicia, 11 November 2007 - 09:01 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-11 20:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGeneral question for those who waited over a year to apply.
I waited 2 years (almost to the date) from marriage to submit the I-130. I (the USC) originally moved to my husband's country (Canada) and started the immigration process there. You think the U.S. is slow... almost 2 years and no forward progress with Canada, so I returned to the U.S. and hubby is coming here now.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-13 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresshould I try for business visa to meet in person
Actually, click here.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-13 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresshould I try for business visa to meet in person
Research the B1/B2 visa on the USCIS website.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-13 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresswitching consulates - Montreal to Vancouver
Yep, only Montreal for the CR-1/IR-1. Still worth the wait over the K-3, imo.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-15 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Application & Receipting Update
Hopefully, once VSC gets past the July bump, both CSC and VSC will start moving along at a pace faster than glaciation. wink.gif
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-17 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Application & Receipting Update
I think they update the page weekly. Up until a couple hours ago, it was dated Nov 9, and now it says Nov 16, 2007; however, I don't see that any of the Service Center's dates for processing have change (e.g., CSC still says 8/30/2007 for I-130s).
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-17 01:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Application & Receipting Update
Anyone been watching to see if USCIS "updates" their updates on a weekly basis?
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-15 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Processing Times Spreadsheet
I was curious what the USCIS was doing and the lack of CR1/IR1 processing, so I made a spreadsheet with as much history as I could find. You can find a link to the sheet in my blog (link in signature). It's actually interesting to see where the various Service Centers are putting their resources and tracking their progress.

Please let me know if you see any errors or have additional information to add.

Thanks!
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-01 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDistrict Representative
Actually, this site is more helpful. You can locate your U.S. Rep by putting in your address.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-01 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDistrict Representative
Find them listed here.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-01 19:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Rule on filling I-130
QUOTE (sunshine18 @ Nov 30 2007, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ALES @ Nov 30 2007, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://www.uscis.gov...pdate113007.pdf

Does this apply to new applications only?
They keep switchig rules! smile.gif


Hi ALES,
thanks for posting this new information on I-130 filing. I sure hope this new rule applies to new I-130 applications only but not to those of us whose I-130 is still in the mailroom. However, I am a little worried because it also says " While the changes are effective December 3, any form I-130 filed with the Service Center will not be rejected; it will be forwarded to the designated Chicago Lockbox". Since a lot of us who sent our I-130's before are still waiting for NOA1 and our checks to be cashed. What if the USCIS forward our I-130 from the mailroom to the designated Chicago Lockbox? Very worried!!!


I think they mean if on or after Dec 3, you mail your I-130 directly to a Service Center, they will forward the application to Chicago for you. I highly doubt that they would put all that mail of the I-130s that were filed before Dec 3 and ship it to Chicago. That makes no sense.

I am concerned though, for those people who have to use this new procedure. It seems like just another excuse for a delay: Send it to Chicago so Chicago can send it to either VSC or CSC.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-01 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam & Police Cert. Before Time
Try asking these nice people.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-11 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny October Filers for NOA1 ??
The K-1 process is a bit different from the IR-1/CR-1. From what I have seen posted, the most recent CR-1/IR-1 NOA1 received is from an application submitted Sept 3, 2007.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-01 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCosponsorship queries
The only thing I know is co-sponsorship is a anther family member within the household and a join sponsor is someone outside the household. I can't answer the remaining questions.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-03 00:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase complete, how long before I hear something?
You might have better luck and accuracy asking in the Europe forum.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-03 03:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help Us... No Sponsor
How about a church or other religious organization that you belong to? A friend? A social group?
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-05 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy analysis of USCIs processing delays
My concerns is now that we know all the I-130s received after Aug 30 (at CSC) and July 29 (at VSC) have been shipped to Chicago for initial data input and that they will be shipped back to either CSC or VSC for processing, that:

1) the transferring of the files themselves back and forth between Chicago and the Service Centers will create additional delays just due to mail time;

2) government agencies are famous for losing stuff in the mail;

3) this backlog, once cleared, will become a backlog at NVC as well and then the real fun begins;

4) those applicants affected may get their NOA1 from Chicago (USCIS hasn't advised either way), and this is being used as a means just to placate those applicants for a short time, but the overall processing times has to go beyond the 6 months that USCIS advised that processing takes.

My revised prediction for my own file from beginning (which I am counting from the date I mailed my application to CSC) to the end is now at 1.5 years - 2 years (including Consulate interview which at my Consulate, is 4-6 months currently).
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy analysis of USCIs processing delays
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 8 2007, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHO SAYS ITS GOING TO BE RETURNED TO CSC OR VSC ?? MAYBE THE WHOLE PROCESSING IS GOING TO BE THEIR ... YOU KNOW THEIR IS AN EASIER SOLUTION THAT THIS ........ MAIL ALL IMMIGRATION PETITION TO THE BENEFICIARY'S CONSULATE .... TREAT ALL APPLICATION LIKE A DCF ... FOR THE MONEY YOU PAY IN U.S TO HIRE 1500 EMPLOYEES TO REDUCE DELAY ...YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO HIRE 2000 EMPLOYEES OVERSEAS FOR DATA ENTRY. THEY WILL WORK MUCH HARDER TO ... IN MY MIND THAT IS THE PATH THEY SHOULD TAKE ....... MY STRESS IS COMING OUT SORRY


Per USCIS:
Effective December 3, 2007, all petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 are encouraged to submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States.

Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, Nebraska, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-1029

Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804616
Chicago, IL 60680-1029

While the changes are effective December 3, 2007, any Form I-130 filed with the Service Center will not be rejected; it will be forwarded to the designated Chicago Lockbox. Petitioners are encouraged, however, to begin using the designated Lockbox filing address on the effective date in order to avoid processing delays. The revised form and filing instructions will be posted online as soon as they are available.

*emphasis added

Edited by Delicia, 08 December 2007 - 01:51 AM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 01:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy analysis of USCIs processing delays
*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry. (Per the USCIS updated dated 12/7/2007). My USCIS tracking spreadsheet has been updated to include the 12/7/2007 update by USCIS.

This only confirms my original hunch that neither CSC nor VSC were processing any I-130s. Moreover, all other forms at all locations are up to date.

Per this latest update, all I-130 applications received after 8/30/2007 at CSC and after 7/29/2007 at VSC have been mailed off to Chicago for their initial data entry. I am not sure what to think about this, but applications being mailed off to Chicago to have data input and then returned to either CSC or VSC for processing when the service centers are able to intake all that mail again, doesn't seem very efficient. Seems like just a way to get them out of the SC's mail room for a bit only so they can be lost in the mail.

Someone help me see the bright side to this...

Edited by Delicia, 08 December 2007 - 01:14 AM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 01:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy analysis of USCIs processing delays
I shouldn't have taken a nap today because its after midnight and I am wide awake. So, I decided to take a look at the USCIS processing delays and focus my attention on CSC and VSC to see what I can figure out. These are my thoughts:

California is up to date with 'all other forms' (not sure exactly what is included in that category, but I assume the I-129's are in there). CSC has also made made some serious progress in the I-175 category and at their current pace, should be up to date by next week. The N-400's are about 2 weeks behind, but over the last 3 weeks, they have gained about 90 days on their backlog, which only leaves the I-130 to catch up on. The I-130's haven't budged since 10/19 when they only gained 18 days and haven't moved since.

Vermont is current with their 'all other forms' but is lagging behind with the N-400's. The last update, they decreased their backlog on N-400's by a little over a month. Their I-130's are stagnant at end of July and haven't moved at all that I can tell (only going back to mid Sept). I suspect Vermont is working on the N-400s and 'all others' exclusively and should be caught up with the N-400s within 2 weeks. Not sure, but VSC doesn't list I-175s, so perhaps they don't process them at that location.

So, my projection: Both Cali and Vermont will spend this week (Dec 3 - 7, 2007) working on their N-400s while keeping their 'all others' current. Cali will also work on bringing the I-175's current this week. I am not sure if Cali will assist Vermont with their I-130 backlog or not, but there is a disparity of 30 days between Cali and Vermont with Cali ahead in the game. My thought is if Cali doesn't assist Vermont, both service centers should be hitting the I-130s hard within 2 weeks and the NOA-1's will be hitting the mail boxes fast and furious by the week of Dec 17. Of course, that is right around the holidays, so perhaps right after Jan 1 is when we will see real progress.

One can only hope that the I-130 filers are closer to the end of the tunnel than the beginning in getting their NOA-1's.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-03 02:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresare there any change concerning the I-130 fee?
yes.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
QUOTE
Q : Is USCIS prioritizing certain application(s) during the receipting process?

Yes. The Application to Adjust Status (I-485) will have first priority because USCIS needs to ensure that these applications are receipted in a timeframe that would allow processing of an application for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) within 90 days of filing as mandated by law [8 CFR 247a.13(d)]. Our second priority will be to receipt the Application for Naturalization (N-400) so that we can minimize any delays in obtaining citizenship
.

This should answer the question about how USCIS is handling their back log and processing by form type as opposed to date received. Info here.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
sigh

Edited by Delicia, 08 December 2007 - 11:34 AM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
I completely disagree based upon the USCIS weekly updates and the sampling of individuals on this forum who, having submitted I-130s in August, have not yet received their NOA-1s. The alternative is to believe the weekly updates are just completely false and USCIS is inputting random data or they are just not updating the I-130s on their weekly reports. If the latter is true, then why report their progress on the N-400s, I-175s, I-765s, etc? This logic escapes me as does yours.

We can leave it at that.

Edited by Delicia, 07 December 2007 - 11:40 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-07 23:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Dec 7 2007, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Delicia @ Dec 7 2007, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Dec 7 2007, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's what I am wondering. And it SHOULD be the crux of this entire conversation.

Do we have it factually stated somewhere, from an official source, that the processing of I130's has been halted?


Check the link titled "USCIS Processing Times Spreadsheet" on my blog. It is evident that I-130s have not been processed for some time, according to the USCIS Processing Delay updates that USCIS publishes weekly.


Delicia, do you understand what the processing times as stated by USCIS mean? The processing times mean they are processing cases AT LEAST that old.

You still haven't shown me any official word that USCIS has halted the processing time of I-130's in favor of other petitions.


"As of (insert date here) USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated"

I take that to mean they are processing (or not processing may be more appropriate) I-130 applications as of 8/30/2007 at CSC and 7/29/2007 at VSC. Those dates have not changed in roughly 2 months (3 more at VSC). So you are under the impression that they have so many I-130s that arrived on or about 8/30/2007 at CSC that they are still processing them 2 months later? Perhaps they have just one employee at each Service Center processing the I-130s. That could make sense although it is a little far fetched. The 8/30/2007 date has not changed since September 2007 for CSC. VSC has been sitting at the end of July since mid September.

Edited by Delicia, 07 December 2007 - 06:12 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-07 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Dec 7 2007, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's what I am wondering. And it SHOULD be the crux of this entire conversation.

Do we have it factually stated somewhere, from an official source, that the processing of I130's has been halted?


Check the link titled "USCIS Processing Times Spreadsheet" on my blog. It is evident that I-130s have not been processed for some time, according to the USCIS Processing Delay updates that USCIS publishes weekly.

Edited by Delicia, 07 December 2007 - 05:09 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-07 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCongressional Inquiry
QUOTE (Nanusia & Lukaszek @ Dec 6 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am with my loved one now, but I like the rest, had to take my turn and patiently wait in line. Why do you feel your applications should take priority over all others? I'm talking in general, not in reference to me. Everyone filed before the fee increase and has to wait much longer to get NOA1s, but they aren't posting like Marlita to hault other applications.

Get your congressmen involved, do whatever it takes. But waiting long times is hard on everyone, not just you.

Let us all know what your congressmen say when you tell them to hault all other application processing because you believe yours comes first. I'd like to hear their response.


I think the point of the OP is that the I-130s have been put on a shelf to process all the other applications. That is what is, and remains, unfair. K-1's are being processed... K-3 seems to be ahead... N-400s are up to date, it seems to be only the I-130s that haven't been processed at all, in over 6 weeks. I take my data from the weekly USCIS processing delay updates. I have a link to the list of the forms being processed in my blog (see link in signature).

Edited by Delicia, 07 December 2007 - 12:55 AM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-07 00:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChicago Lockbox
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising the locations for filing Form I-130 that are currently listed in the form’s instructions posted on this website. Until new instructions are posted, the following information applies:
Effective December 3, 2007, all petitioners filing stand-alone Form I-130 are encouraged to submit their petitions to the Chicago Lockbox instead of a USCIS Service Center. I-130 petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States.

Petitioners who reside in AK, AZ, CA, CO, Guam, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MT, Nebraska, NV, ND, OH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, or WY are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130s with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-1029

Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804616
Chicago, IL 60680-1029

While the changes are effective December 3, 2007, any Form I-130 filed with the Service Center will not be rejected; it will be forwarded to the designated Chicago Lockbox. Petitioners are encouraged, however, to begin using the designated Lockbox filing address on the effective date in order to avoid processing delays. The revised form and filing instructions will be posted online as soon as they are available.

Here.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 15:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChicago Lockbox
TSC doesn't adjudicate I-130s. Only CSC and VSC process I-130s. Any I-130s sent to TSC or NSC are forwarded to CSC or VSC for processing and I am fairly sure that NC applications are sent to VSC.

Edited by Delicia, 08 December 2007 - 01:56 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChicago Lockbox
I don't know that we know the answer as to which location will be issuing the NOA-1s. The I-130 applications received after 7/29 at VSC and 8/30 at CSC were sent to Chicago for data entry. The 2 service centers are still responsible for adjudication of the file. NC, I assume, is processed by VSC, so if you filed after 7/29 and your file went to VSC, it is now located at Chicago (or will be located at Chicago shortly), who will do the data entry and return the file to VSC for processing.

I don't know that we can determine exactly where the files are right now and where they will sit until someone caught in this mess, receives a NOA-1 and posts where it came from.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-08 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 Approved
Grats! (update your timeline please)
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-18 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'll be spending my first anniversary alone... ='(
I spent my second anniversary apart from my spouse ( a couple months ago) and the speed that things are moving, probably will be the third apart as well. Better strap myself in, it's going to be a bumpy ride!
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-07 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAdjustment of Status
The AOS (Adjustment of Status) would be if you went down the K-3 visa (K-1s are for fiances and K-3 for spouses) route only, and it is not required for I-130 filers. Hope that is what you are looking for...

Edited by Delicia, 11 December 2007 - 08:11 PM.

DeliciaFemaleChile2007-12-11 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Delay
QUOTE (Rhiannon @ Nov 18 2007, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kns123 @ Nov 18 2007, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

My I 130 was sent on 12th sept to CSC. still no NOA1. we called them they say to wait 90 days. n in the meantime if the cheque is cashed they say we can apply I 129 with a copy of the cheque...


You do NOT have to wait until the check is cashed - we just sent a copy of the check and a copy of the I-130 and we got our NOA for I-129f the next day from receipt.

Don't wait, would be my advice!

Rhiannon


This works unless you are doing the CR-1/IR-1 only.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-18 21:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Delay
I am not even going to start looking for the NOA1 until January. It's rather depressing, but it keeps me sane.
DeliciaFemaleChile2007-11-18 17:28:00