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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy New Year!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Jan 1 2008, 03:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy New Year!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2008 Will be our year.....stay strong!!!!! good.gif
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-01 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR VISA
Ohh and sorry. Yes you are right there is a different way that you have to do it when the USC is in the military. I received a papers explaining both ways. If the USC is military or civilian. If he is in the military it is even easier because you dont have to show all the proof ...just some documents from the Military. She should be able to do it without her husband being present. Like I said with us it was no issue with my husband not being here in Germany at the consulat.
Ohh and Dylan's wife. I saw your journey and timeline. HOpe your daughter is ok and you received your interview date. Its horrible when children are involved and especially if they are sick. good luck
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-02 04:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR VISA
QUOTE (Dylan @ Jan 2 2008, 01:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 1 2008, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If son has one parent that is a US Citizen, then register the child's birth at the embassy or consulate, the child of a US Citizen is a US Citizen and will be issued a US Passport and will not be immigrating.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha003.html


Normally, the USC needs to appear before the Consulate to claim citizenship for the child. With the USC father being in the Military and currently deployed is there a different protocol?

no my husband is in the us and he didnt have to show up at the consulst. they sent him 2 papers to fill out in front of a notary public in the US, given me permission to get our sons passprt etc. and he had to prove his citizenship by providing me with a certified copy of his birthcertificate and US passport. he also had to prove he lived in the US more than 5 years since the age of 18. tax returns or college transcripts and letter from his company how long he has worked there. i went to the consulat with our son with all the papers. no problem he was not present.
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-02 04:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR VISA
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Jan 1 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 1 2008, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If son has one parent that is a US Citizen, then register the child's birth at the embassy or consulate, the child of a US Citizen is a US Citizen and will be issued a US Passport and will not be immigrating.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwha003.html



HE IS JUST 1 YEAR OLD IF WE REGISTER HIM CAN THEY ISSUED HIM A US PASSPORT?


Yes he can. I have a 9 week old son and he received his american birth certificate ABROAD and US Passport when he was 4 weeks old. You have to have a lot of paperwork ...call your consulat and they tell you what you have to bring. Once you bring all the paperwork to the appointment WITH YOUR CHILD to the consulat it took them 10 mins to look it over and 1 1/2 weeks later I received his us passport and us birth certificate abroad in the mail NO ISSUES. He will have no issues getting his american citizenship.
Now we are just waiting for my I130 to go through. Ask if you have any more questions. We have 2 children and I have been through it
Good luck
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-01 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresbaby how to get to us?
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Jan 7 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is from the U.S. Embassy Manila web site:

Additional derivatives: During the petitioning process, a principal applicant may have to add names of newborns or adopted children as derivative beneficiaries of a petition. To register the new derivative family member(s), NVC or the Embassy must be advised of the addition(s). The proper documents establishing births or adoptions should be submitted to NVC or the Embassy. The Affidavit of Support should cover the additional derivatives. For information on Philippine adoptions and visa application requirements for adopted children, click here.



I was in your situation and just gave birth to our son 9 weeks ago here in Germany while I am going through the visa process. My husband did not have to be here in Germany when I received our sons american passport and filed for a birth certificate abroad. Maybe it is different by country. Ours was very easy. Had to bring german birthcertificate...proof of my husbands us citizenship (certified birthcertificate) ..he had to fill out 2 forms that the consulat sent to him in the us and had to sign and fill them out there in front of a notary public and i took them to the consulat with proof that he has lived in the us more than 5 years since the age of 18 ....and my info...got our sons passport in the mail 2 weeks later...now we are just waiting for my visa...but we are almost there...
the birthcertificate aboad and american citizenship for our son was a very easy process
call the consulat in the philipines and ask what you need...it was better for me to talk to them personally...they told me on the phone he did not have to present in germany...on the website it said he had to
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-07 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about POE
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jan 15 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not true



Thank you everybody!!!!! That is what I thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-15 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about POE
This might be a stupid question. I have heard that when your C1 Visa is approved at the consulat that they will provide you with the airport of entry. That the immigrant cant choose the Port of Entry, but the consulat chooses it for you. Is that correct?? Please let me know

Thank you guys..
Steffi
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-15 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC new procedure
Our laywer just emailed us yesterday, stating that even after our case was complete at NVC they needed more papers from me (immigrant). NVC wanted my police report from Germany, German birthcertificate, marriage license and my divorce papers from my first marriage.
Our lawyer told us that NVC requests now the Package 3 and then makes the interview appointment at the consulat in Frankfurt and from them we just get the package 4.
It should go faster then. Just wanted to give heads up...I am not sure if that is now the procedure for every consulat, but just in case get all your documents ready if NVC should already ask for it.

Good luck...I think this way the interview should go faster our lawyer said, because the consulat will not sent out a package 3 anymore just the package 4 with the interview date and medical exam, which you can already do 1 year in advance.

Good luck everybody
Steffi
Wes&SteffiFemaleGermany2008-01-16 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 21 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 21 2008, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SomeGuy4186 @ May 20 2008, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i doubt it, but at least it'll get read.(i hope)

Who are you foks sending these letters too???
Why not the Acting director of USCIS?? He is the one who says what get processed, and what gets tossed aside.
Paris Heart


I agree ith Paris on this one guys. The Ombudsman hasn't done 'Jack' to get anything really changed in the past .... they've been wanting the I-130's processed as soon as they arrive .... and USCIS said 'NO'!

Bombard the acting Director of USCIS .... he's new and will obviously want to make a mark for himself in his position ... maybe he will see clearing the I-130's as just that.



Anybody know the email address for Jonathan Scharfen, Acting Director, USCIS ???
I cannot seem to find it on the net.
JimAndCarolFemaleFiji2008-05-21 06:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (SomeGuy4186 @ May 20 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i sent him

SUBJECT: I-129F/K1 priority over 1-130?

"Hi, My name is Daniel, and i'm a U.S. citizen with a currently pending I-130 Petition at the Vermont Service center. I've read your reports on the USCIS and I had a question maybe you could answer for me.

I've been waiting for over 5 months for ANY information about my case, and I've noticed that I-129F/K1 filers seem to get approvals SO much faster than I-130 filers, sometimes within a month.. which seems a bit funny to me, as an I-130 would constitute a an existing family, and a I-129F/K1 filer is people who haven't even married yet. Is there a reason they give Fiance Visa's more attention than Marriage Visas?

Someone called the Vermont center, and the agent actually confirmed that I-130's are given the least priority, even among Tourist and Work Related Visas. That blows my mind.. These are families waiting to be together, and TOURISTS are given more priority? why??

Thank you for your time, i hope i get a reply..

BTW, my case number is **blanked out*** if that helps any.."

if you guys want do the same. i'm probably not as educated as you guys are on the subject, but i hope i got some of the point across..



Someguy, Great letter. Thanks for the template. I sent a similar one just now. I am a paired I-129/I-130 Filer and realize this is CR-1 forum but thought I would post this here as well.

Mr. Dougherty,

My name is Carol Kawa, and I am a US Citizen Petitioner. I currently
have two petitions pending with the Vermont Service Center: I-130 and
I-129F. My husband is the beneficiary. I have read your reports on the
DHS website and have a few questions I thought you could answer for
me.

I have been waiting for over 5 months for any information on my I-130
case. This amount of time is short in comparison to other petioners
who have waited close to 1 year for their approval. Therefore, I have
no assurance that my petition will be approved within the time frame
of 6 months as advised by USCIS when I initially filed.

I understand that there is a backlog of petitions that have to be
worked through. However, this reasoning is not acceptable to me for
the following reasons:

1. I-130 petitions are not approved in a first-in first-out method.
Some petitions are not approved as the one year mark is approaching
while others are approved in 1 month with no expedite.

2. I-129F petitions are being bypassed at the Vermont Service Center
but not at the California Service Center. How are these two government
agencies able to make decisions on how I-129F petitions will be
processed independent of each other?

3. K-1 fiancé petitions are approved at Vermont Service Center in a
more timely manner than K-3 spouse petitions. Why is there priority
placed on K-1 petitions?

4. I also understand that I-130 petitions are given least priority at
the Vermont Service Center, while tourist and work-related visas are
approved in a timely manner. Can you address why this is the case?

5. It is my understanding that some I-130 petitions are being
transferred from Vermont Service Center to California Service Center?
Can you address how Vermont petitions will be prioritized at the
California Service Center? Will they be placed behind current
California petitions? Will this reorganization of petitions benefit
the Vermont Service Center petitioners?



Thank you in advance for your reply and for addressing my concerns. I
can assure you that many spouse petitioners have many of the same
concerns that I have. I understand that this process takes time and
there are many petitions waiting to be approved. Any help you can
offer in understanding the reasoning behind the concerns I listed
above would greatly assist myself and fellow petitioners in trusting
that our petitions are being handled in a professional and timely
manner by our government agency.

Best Regards,
Carol Kawa
JimAndCarolFemaleFiji2008-05-20 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (Cornishman @ May 1 2008, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just an update for you all really. I have had 2 touches in the last 2 days on my I-130 (nothing on the I-129f, seems not to be unusual though) and the second one yesterday was the dreaded RFE! Hopefully nothing to worry about. Anyway, today I got yet another touch on my I-130. I thought this was supposed to be suspended until we gave them the extra info they want? Oh well! All I am saying is that things seem to be happening with our petition and hopefully it will be back on track in a couple of weeks when we sort the RFE. So for those of you with similar timelines if movement hasn't already happened then it should be very soon. Good luck!
Dave



Dave, when you say your second touch was an RFE, how did you know? Did you get an email? Status change on the USCIS website? My I-130 was touched on 5/4 and 5/5, and nothing today. Online status still says "Case received and Pending"...
I'm wondering if I got an RFE...

Thanks!
JimAndCarolFemaleFiji2008-05-06 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Well, for the sake of us all, I really hope the VSC floodgates are opening up. I got another touch today. Will post if I find out its an RFE.

To me, anything is better than seeing that 2/24 date.

Keep looking... Yours is next smile.gif
JimAndCarolFemaleFiji2008-05-05 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (Amastar @ May 2 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amastar @ May 2 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One thing I noticed about my NOA1. I went home and looked at it after we had that discussion about which date VSC uses. I showed a "received date 12/29/08" One day after my package arrived at the service center. BUT then again the date of my NOA1 and the date online showed 2/19
Sooo I dont know if that matters at all since it really seems like they go by the date the NOA1 was sent.

I think I just confused myself.


No worries Amastar, we're just really pleased you got your good news.
I too have my received date on my NOA1, but the actual NOA1 date is February.
The pattern is definately showing NOA1 date approvals, in which case there is a possibility you are the start of the February box .... God I hope so good.gif


Youre right Sarah,
I think it does go by the NOA1 date. Which should be a great sign for everyone!!
Trust me when I say this, there is nothing special about me or my case. I REALLY think that VSC will start shooting out approvals now. I cant wait to see everyone else's "YAY! WE GOT APPROVED!" posts.
smile.gif


Yep, I think Sarah may be on to something. I am a VSC filer and have never posted because I always see the all elusive 02/24 date when I check the USCIS site. But today I checked and saw a new date, 05/04/2008.. I was blown away.

After I saw Amastar approved, I started to get hope... and now hopefully something is happening. I hope for all of us, we start to see the floodgates opening at VSC... especially those who have been waiting since Oct/Nov last year and before...
Wishing all of us the best!
JimAndCarolFemaleFiji2008-05-04 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInspection
This happened in the US. My friend's cousin married a guy from Morrocco who was in the US but his visa expired. The marriage was a fraud becuase she was going to get paid. I don't know all the details but agents did go to her mother's house because that was the address they listed as living there. My friend's cousin has not been heard from in 3 months because she knows that immigrations is looking for her. I'm not sure what initiated that visit but it could possibly happen.

Bridget
MarvsgirlFemaleJamaica2008-01-20 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre you stuck in 'pending security checks' ???
We have been held up for 4 months now in security check at the consulate level. My fiance interviewed in Casablanca on Jan 30th and was put in security check on Feb 4th and we have been waiting since then.
mistizagirlFemaleMorocco2008-05-23 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInquire about Visa Approval
Getting an approved expedite means that USCIS believes the reason is valid (in your case for medical reasons). It DOES NOT necessarily mean that they will approve the petition. Basically an expedite takes your case from the bottom of the pile & puts it on top of the pile. As for an expedite at NVC you have to request a second expedite (NVC and USCIS are separate entities). You could certainly use the approved expedite from USCIS as supporting evidence, however.

I got an approved expedite at USCIS based on National Interest/ Military Reasons. I could have requested an expedite at the NVC but didn't because you often don't need to (most cases are at the NVC two weeks or less).
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-02 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInquire about Visa Approval
I'm not sure if being present for the interview helps, but if you can afford the trip & feel it's necessary for moral support then by all means do it. As for denial at the interview I'm thinking at that point all of the paperwork has been checked & rechecked, so the only reason I can think of is that they don't believe the relationship is legit. For example if he's pushing 60 and she is in her mid 20's they may question that. You can "what if" yourself to death, so just be very careful filling out the paperwork & make sure your fiancee/wife brings everything she can think of to the interview.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-01 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInquire about Visa Approval
QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Sep 1 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, they are all telling you the truth all this ####### and you can even be denied by someone having a crapy night of sleep
It seems that these organizations get their employees from the same pool of individuals that the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) draws from. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, but overall I am very displeased with the process and the individuals I have interacted with. The worst part about the situation is that these clowns hold your fate in their hands and you have to smile at them while they determine your fate.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-01 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInquire about Visa Approval
QUOTE (yasser ezz @ Aug 31 2008, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
--- hi everyone.. i have a quick quesiton i hope that someone may beable to help me. We have filed my visa in Vermont. Once vermont approves this visa i know that it well go to anther center where my wife well send more papers like affidaviat of support. Now my questions is, once my visa is approved in Vermont can it be denied because of not enough funds like in the affidavat of support papers. i know that she makes enough but this is just a incase question. Thanks for everyones help.


After the USCIS approval the file goes to the NVC (National Visa Center) for a background check. Generally files aren't at the NVC for long, maybe a week or two, and after that it moves on to the embassy. To answer your question yes the case can be denied at any point in the process... at USCIS, NVC, during the medical (e.g. communicable disease) or at the interview. There are many reasons why a case would be denied and lack of verifiable finances to support your fiancee could be one of them.

I hate to sound pessimistic but its a long, difficult process and a small, seemingly insignificant misstep can set you back for months (I tell you that from first hand experience). I wish you luck and my thoughts to you is to research the process very thoroughly and learn as much as you can.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-08-31 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresno respond to my expedite request :(
HOHOHO is just being a butthole, ignore him. Like others have stated to request an expedite you call the service center (have your case number in hand) and request an expedite. They will contact you within a week and request proof to back up your claim. You then mail and/or fax (I did both) the proof to them & within a few days you will get a decision.

I got an approved expedite (national interest/military) and it took 44 days total to get USCIS approval on the 129F. Good luck!
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-13 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite approved on 4th but no touches on case! How long does it take??
My expedite was approved within a few days; the 129F approval took 44 days (from submittal). I think a lot of you misunderstand what a Senator can and can't do for you. They can bug the bejesus out of USCIS to get off their butt and do something, but they have no authority over them. Senators are not magicians and enlisting their help will not magically cause USCIS to approve your expedite and/or your case.

USCIS has a list of categories that a case can be expedited under. I can't seem to find the list but it includes such categories as National Interest, Humanitarian Reasons, USCIS error, etc. I know the process is long and painful, but expedites are rare and even if you get one you are talking weeks (not days) for a case approval.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-13 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife has everything now, how can we bring over her friend too?
Yea probably her best (only?) chance is the same way your wife got here... K1 or K3 visa. A student visa is the only other option I can think of & do that it takes a lot of money (something like having the tuition, room & board money for a year available up front if I recall correctly). If she tries for a visitor visa she will be denied and besides you can't work while on a visitor's visa anyways.
nowheremanMalePhilippines2008-09-27 16:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
QUOTE (Jamericanlove @ Sep 2 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys. I'm happy to report that after 3 hours of waiting I had my interview and it lasted all of 45 seconds. The CO was very nice and I had no problems at all. I'll write my review later on. Right now I am just sleepy and can't wait to tell hubby the good news. kicking.gif

Thank you to VJ and everyone here for being so nice and helpful. good.gif

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
solsoeurFemaleJamaica2008-09-02 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Question? Do they ask for X-Rays?

Does my wife has to carry her huge X-rays to the POE and all time on the plane? Do they ask for X-Rays? or do they just ask for Passport and the BROWN Envelope? Or she can just put the X-RAYS in her checked in luggage?
Thanks
Sid


I was also not asked to present the X-rays. That being said it really is not that big a deal to take them with you just in case you enter and just happen to have that one Immigration officer that would like to see the x-rays.

Rich
LastSurvivorMaleThailand2006-08-26 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Notice Sent From VSC
yep it was an expedite.

I was out of the country when they finally sent it, so I actually got it before. They also had sent an RFE so I had to fly back to send them that info. Either way, the approval went pretty fast after they got the requested info.

Leedah.
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-07-29 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Notice Sent From VSC
Hi all. Leedah here.

I've been in Gambia with the hubby (again) and just wanted to log in and let you all know that Vermont is sending approval notices again.

I received an email on Monday (july 27. 2008) that our petition was approved.

Hope this news helps someone.

Thanks,
Leedah
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-07-29 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
please add me back

leedah
I-130 received 12/11/07
NOA1 received 02/05/08
Pending at Vermont Service Center

Thanks
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-03-15 22:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2 Timeline
The_dip_sticks--05/23/06 --- 06/15/06 --- CSC ----- Pending
Nita&Assaad --- 11/19/06 --- 11/28/06 --- CSC ----- Pending
Comelly ------- 02/01/07 --- 02/09/07 --- CSC ----- 04/19/07 ----- 77
Jiji ---------- 02/01/07 --- 02/04/07 --- CSC ----- 05/08/07 ----- 96
Mononoke28 ---- 02/05/07 --- 02/14/07 --- CSC ----- 05/03/07 ----- 87
MegDan -------- 02/07/07 --- 02/13/07 --- CSC ----- 05/31/07 ---- 113
Flicki -------- 02/13/07 --- 02/15/07 --- CSC ----- 06/25/07 ---- 132
Jasmin -------- 02/13/07 --- 02/21/07 --- CSC ----- 06/22/07 ---- 129
Geist & Stabu - 02/16/07 --- 02/21/07 --- CSC ----- 06/07/07 ---- 111
Vylex --------- 02/17/07 --- 02/28/07 --- CSC ----- 06/12/07 ---- 115
RandyandRina -- 02/22/07 --- 02/26/07 ----CSC------ 07/02/07 ---- 130
Greeneclipse -- 02/23/07 --- 03/01/07 --- CSC ----- 07/09/07 ---- 136
S & J --------- 03/01/07 --- 03/09/07 --- CSC ----- 06/19/07 ---- 110
RickOlechka --- 03/02/07 --- 04/12/07 --- CSC ----- 07/04/07 ---- 124
Jaxguy/KIDS --- 03/05/07 --- 03/20/07 --- CSC ----- 09/07/07 ---- 186
Rika60607 ----- 03/07/07 --- 03/16/07 --- CSC ----- 06/14/07 ----- 99
Trailmix ------ 03/08/07 --- 03/13/07 --- CSC ----- 06/05/07 ----- 89
DeeCee -------- 03/08/07 --- 03/19/07 --- CSC ----- 06/06/07 ----- 90
Miriam n Alain- 03/09/07 --- 03/21/07 --- CSC ----- 03/22/07 ----- 13
Mdpo ---------- 03/16/07 --- 03/19/07 --- CSC ----- 08/16/07 ---- 153
LadyJane ------ 03/26/07 --- 04/06/07 --- CSC ----- 07/02/07 ----- 98
pc_whisperer -- 03/30/07 --- 04/09/07 --- CSC ----- 07/27/07 ---- 119
Jundibasam ---- 04/07/07 --- 04/23/07 --- CSC ----- 10/15/07 ---- 191
Tussie -------- 04/13/07 --- 04/24/07 --- CSC ----- 10/30/07 ---- 200
Eresh --------- 04/24/07 --- 05/21/07 --- CSC ----- 08/10/07 ---- 108
Clow ---------- 05/07/07 --- 06/14/07 --- CSC ----- 11/19/07 ---- 190
Djturbo ------- 05/11/07 --- 06/05/07 --- CSC ----- 09/14/07 ---- 126
Pkewl --------- 05/15/07 --- 06/06/07 --- CSC ----- 10/30/07 ---- 168
Luckysprite --- 05/22/07 --- 06/08/07 --- CSC ----- 11/01/07 ---- 163
Vbtbmrt ------- 05/29/07 --- 08/30/07 --- CSC ----- 10/18/07 ---- 142
Juan Carlos --- 06/02/07 --- 06/18/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Spanglish ----- 06/05/07 --- 06/19/07 --- CSC ----- 11/16/07 ---- 164
Syadira ------- 06/13/07 --- 06/26/07 --- CSC ----- 01/30/08 ---- 231
Qasim--aisha -- 06/06/07 --- 06/22/07 --- CSC ----- 02/20/08 ---- 259
Wahrania ------ 06/19/07 --- 07/02/07 --- CSC ----- 11/26/07 ---- 160
anna_kevin ---- 06/20/07 --- 06/28/07 --- CSC ----- 01/25/08 ---- 219
Asherah ------- 06/22/07 --- 07/09/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Santiago ------ 06/28/07 --- 07/10/07 --- CSC ----- 12/04/07 ---- 159
irene5269 ----- 07/03/07 --- 07/13/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
steve&mary ---- 07/10/07 --- 07/17/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Mohgli -------- 07/12/07 --- 07/19/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Chilton747 ---- 07/12/07 --- 07/26/07 --- CSC ----- [/font]03/10/08 ---- 242
A.Garcia ------ 07/16/07 --- 07/25/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
KTG ----------- 07/19/07 --- 08/02/07 --- CSC ----- 12/14/07 ---- 148
Simple_melanie- 07/20/07 --- 08/03/07 --- CSC ----- 12/18/07 ---- 151
ctygl --------- 07/21/07 ----07/31/07 --- CSC ----- 01/10/08 ---- 173
WyoDusty ------ 07/24/07 ----07/31/07 --- CSC ----- 12/21/07 ---- 150
tarantz ------- 07/24/07 ----08/01/07 --- CSC ----- 12/18/07 ---- 147
his_sunshine -- 07/24/07 ----08/30/07 --- CSC ----- 01/18/08 ---- 178
mateo --------- 07/25/07 ----08/28/07 --- CSC ----- 02/07/08 ---- 196
Dennishiella -- 07/25/07 ----08/16/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
leedenzz ------ 07/25/07 --- 08/17/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Reeja --------- 07/26/07 --- 08/06/07 --- CSC ----- 01/08/08 ---- 166
john & jean --- 07/27/07 --- 09/18/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Alth ---------- 07/28/07 --- 09/11/07 --- CSC ----- 03/11/08 ---- 227
hheaven67 ----- 08/07/07 --- 09/11/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
agari --------- 08/07/07 --- 09/21/07 --- CSC ----- 02/15/08 ---- 192
Kelzm --------- 08/09/07 --- 09/05/07 --- CSC ----- 02/19/08 ---- 194
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LeedahFemaleGambia2008-03-12 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Response: Awaiting Biographic from petitioner...
Hi all.

I recently sent in the I-864 package for my spouse to the NVC.

I also have a cosponsor and sent in their tax info and form also.

I just called the NVC and the automated system said: "awaiting the return of the biographic forms from the petitioner. Once this packet is received, allow 6-8 weeks for the reviewing of all your documentation and you will be notified of the outcome of the review."

What biographic forms are they requesting?

I am assuming that it could be the DS-230 part 1 and part 2. My husband has sent those to me by DHL and they should be arriving soon.

Other than that, what could it be??

By the way, should this case complete by the end of october, what interview would NVC possibly give?

Thanks again.
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-10-11 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow Often Do You Disagree or Quarrel With Your Love One?
That is sooooo true. My husband will argue me UP AND DOWN over how things work here in the U.S.

He's NEVER even been here and has only travel out of his own small country one time (6hours away to neighboring country) just to pick me up from the airport.

I get so frustrated when he says "I'll find me a job within 1 day of being in the U.S.

Hellllooooo, has anyone seen the new unemployment rate?? It is high.

I keep telling him to bone up on his computer skills and english.
He says "my english is fine". hahaha I have to tell my sweety that just because I understand him, that doesn't mean an employer will be as patient.

Go figure.

Well, that's my quarrel for today.

Tootles.

QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Jun 18 2008, 06:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very often, especially when he is telling me how some things goes in US and he never been here, LOL.... laughing.gif laughing.gif

LeedahFemaleGambia2008-06-18 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpedited From NVC...Now what??
Hi all.

I received an expedite for my husband from NVC to the Dakar embassy (he is in Gambia).

I am wondering what is the process now? I called NVC and they say that since it was expedited, they don't handle it anymore and I need to call the state dept or the embassy in Dakar.

I also check the NVC payment page for clues...I have found that my case is not even registered with NVC anymore through that site. I also did the DHL check and found that 2 cased were sent off on the 22nd of Oct 2008 to Dakar.

Anyway, I looked online for the embassy website & called to schedule the interview. Got an automated message that said something about buying a phone card to speak with an operator??? blink.gif

Huh?

Anyway, just sent an email to their consular requesting some info or atleast an interview date (included all pertinent info & case #).

Anyone have a clue as to what could be going on here? I'm almost wondering if I should have requested an expedite. I requested one at USCIS and got it and naturally requested the same (with the approval letter) at NVC and got it also. But now that they are through and my case is complete, I seem to have been thrown off the "NVC Ship" unsure.gif . Don't THEY usually schedule interviews and medicals? Hmmm.... whistling.gif

Any comments are appreciated. good.gif
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-10-24 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is required at the interview?
everything has already been sent to NVC. NVC sent everything to embassy by DHL.

I just keep seeing on other forums where it says the spouse must bring original documents. I don't get why the spouse must give the consular the exact same items that NVC already sent in the packet by DHL.

Any idea's?

Leedah
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-10-30 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is required at the interview?
Hi all.

My hubby is scheduled for his interview on thursday and I'm wondering what he needs to bring with him.

I already sent the originals to the marriage, his birth certificate and his police certificate to NVC and they sent it DHL express to the embassy in Dakar. Soooo, since THEY have the originals to everything, what exactly would he need to bring with him?

Also, my case was an expedite all the way through, so when would he possibly get his visa to travel here?

Thanks for any info.

FYI: if I have to give anything to my husband, i would have to scan everything and email it to him. (due to the interview being so fast). Would they possibly accept the scanned and printed version of whatever they might need?

Thanks,
Leedah
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-10-30 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHad the interview, documents requested
actually, some CO's just "say" things are missing when they really are not.

They sometimes do this to test the individuals to see if the person immigrating will just give up.

If they come back with the requested info (even though it may have been there the whole time), then they will grant the visa with no more questions.

Its just their tactics.

This happened to me. They asked for the I-864 again, said my co-sponsors info was COMPLETELY missing (though when I called by phone i inadvertently heard info that was only on the co-sponsors form...their income amount), also they said we were missing the medical...though that was the only thing my husband really brought with him by hand.

So, don't give up, its just a test.

This time we are throwing MASSIVE amounts of paperwork at them. hahaha
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-11-14 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
good job!
LeedahFemaleGambia2008-06-22 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsors - Help!
Each sponsor must be able to prove they make 125% of the poverty limit.

You can't combine 2 people's incomes to make that 125%. Sorry, hope I didn't bust the bubble.

LeedahFemaleGambia2009-03-11 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved.
good luck to all.

Finally no immigration for a few years. woo hoo.
LeedahFemaleGambia2009-03-27 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Pending at NVC - Issues with Pakistani Birth Certificate
Thanks to all who responded. I have decided to contact the municipality office and obtain it from there. One of my dad's friends has volunteered to go retrieve it from the city office.

Thanks!
Fahad
Fahad SMaleCanada2008-08-30 03:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Pending at NVC - Issues with Pakistani Birth Certificate
Leah -

Thanks for the advice. Will do!

-Fahad
Fahad SMaleCanada2008-08-29 12:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Pending at NVC - Issues with Pakistani Birth Certificate
Well, over the last 8 weeks that I have been wrestling with this, I have spoken to NVC about 4 times and each time I get a different person and the answer is consistent. Your BC was rejected as it was deemed that it's not the original. The BC should be issued by the local municipality and not by the hospital or an attested copy from the Ministry of Health. It must bear the seal of the municipality. In Pakistan, BCs for foreign immigration purposes are attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and not the Ministry of Health, but I have been unsuccessful in getting my point across to NVC. I have even sent written requests that have been reviewed and then rejected and just placed in my file.

I am really hoping that someone has already traveled down this road and is able to guide me.
Fahad SMaleCanada2008-08-29 01:16:00