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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaisaman's I-130 CSC Statistics
Just called USCIS, CSC still working on July 12. So, no service request can be initiated as per USCIS. This is the latest as of 2/14/12. However, VJ'er with receipt date July 25th got NOA2 today.
What's going on. Can't get straight answers from anyone least of whom--USCIS.
AneelMalePakistan2012-02-14 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaisaman's I-130 CSC Statistics
My receipt date is of July 26, 2011 for I-130. Let's see
if I get a hit today or tomorrow! Posted Image
AneelMalePakistan2012-02-08 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaisaman's I-130 CSC Statistics

Realistically...... the processing speed may also get slowed down little bit during November and December months due to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I am pretty sure CSC employees go on vacation as well :) So number of applications processed in those two months should go up after holidays. My NOA1 date is 12/20 and I am hoping that I will get NOA2 by sometime in June month. I saw that last year who filed I-130 in February had received their NOA2 in less than 5 months. So I hope trend remains the same this year as well........ohhhh well I think I sound too optimistic compare to all folks out here who have lost their hope for CSC on being too quick :)


I am just as optimistic as you are about this process. CSC right now according to some who have called learned that CSC had been stuck on cases from July 12, 2011, but one way or another CSC have to look past that date and when that happens we are all in the line to get knocked off. I believe it's sooner than later. And yeah you're absolutely right that last year CSC picked up the pace around February and march to approve cases within 5 months time.
AneelMalePakistan2012-02-06 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaisaman's I-130 CSC Statistics

Oh wow! I really pray so! Add me as a frend so we can kep tabs on each other. Insha'Allah I am remaining optimistic that this our week! It appears every 5 applications was approved like some kind of pattern.




Just finished prayed maghrab prayer and asked Allah for his special blessings for us as well as anyone who has waited for so long!
AneelMalePakistan2012-02-06 18:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaisaman's I-130 CSC Statistics
Funfetti,

I fall in the 800 so I guess I should be expecting some sort of action in mine. Let's hope we both get approved this week! IshaAllah ! Haan
AneelMalePakistan2012-02-05 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2012

Congrats!!!!


Thanks Dimples!!!
AneelMalePakistan2012-04-05 22:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2012
Hi all,
It has been a long long journey but getting there one day at a time. Just called NVC and found out that the IV pacakge was accepted and the case is complete. Will be notified of appointment date at the Islamabad Consulate.
AneelMalePakistan2012-04-05 22:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hi all,
Mailed my AOS package yesterday via USPS Express Mail guaranteed delivery by 12:00 noon but I don't see the USPS track and confirm updated yet. Called NVC to find out if they received it but they said that it takes atleast 20 days for us to make a decision. Didn't tell me if they received it yet or not?
Anyone else has gone through this
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-20 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Thx! Saylin, You're the BEST!!
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-10 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

We received the principal applicant's DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent) form designating an address and agent. Instructions for paying the immigrant visa application processing fee and all future correspondence will be sent to the agent at the address selected on the DS-3032.

For more information regarding the immigrant visa application fee or for answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the following website:

http://travel.state..../info_3904.html

If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the NVC (by telephone, mail, or email), all submitted fees and documents will expire. If this occurs, your fees will need to be repaid and documents will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration process.
I received this in the beneficiary's email. So this say tht the petitioner will receive instructions in the EMAIL or my house address- So I guess by Monday or Tuesday the payment portal should have the IV fee ready to be paid Right now it is empty.

Edited by Aneel, 10 March 2012 - 07:33 PM.

AneelMalePakistan2012-03-10 19:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012

CASE COMPLETED





As of today 03/09/2012.... the rep quoted:"Unfortunately the NVC is unable to schedule an interview for your case with the embassy for March and you'll receive a notification with the interview date"...We'll be waiting 'til May, aren't we?!!!???!!!!


Anyway, I'm thrilled and happy. Foobaz123 Told you that you're usually 1st. LOL :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


CongratZZZ! Now go have a great weekend
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-09 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012

Same here. I got NVC case # yesterday and i emailed ds-3032 right away.

Currently Payment portal shows:

"This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately."

Per Saylin, i think they are invoicing my AOS. Hope it happens soon.


So you are saying you sent them them twice then? right! I guess I should do the same!
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-09 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
I am just wondering should I Email my DS-3032 again or wait till Monday. I emailed earlier soon as I received the case number on 3/5 but as of yet I have no reply back.
What do you all think of this! I mean what's the worst gonna happen. ?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-09 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Recently , I have had conversations with few immigration attorneys lately (close family friends) and they know nothing about emailing NVC or this sort of route than one can take. I explained them and they realized this deficiency in their practice of not knowing such things existed. Weird!!
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-09 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Good morning to all VJer's, from top of hour here on East Coast,
I have been tracking few people of my own, I have come to a conclusion that Emailed DS-3032 response time is currently approximately 4-5 days. That's just my observation by looking at few recent timelines.
I have emailed on 3/5 and haven't received any rejection as yet so I am hoping an acceptance either today or Monday latest.


AneelMalePakistan2012-03-09 08:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hiya' doing Saylin,
I sent my DS-3032 (beneficiary's email) the day I received the case # and all on 3/5/2012. How long do you suppose I have to wait before NVC kicks out something for me.

Also, is it alright for a family member to fill out 864 instead of 864A if the house member(my Dad) lives in the same house?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-08 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hi all,
Does a household member include his/her assets to satisfy income requirements of 125%. Like assets include government backed stable funds and etc.
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-08 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Saylin,
Thx! for replying. BTW, like the way you respond to these queries Posted Image
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-07 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
If submitting last three years of tax returns, should I check both boxes in question 25--top and bottom ones?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-07 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hi Everyone,
Got a question on I-864!
For the last two years my two sons ages 7, and 5 have been living with my parents while we were abroad. He did in fact included them as dependents on his income tax return I am seeing that in his tax transcripts for the last 2 years. Should I still include them in my I-864 as dependent children on my number of household section or not? I am prepared to include the transcript for those 2 years from my dad's behalf to show this fact.
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-07 18:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Thx TangoBravo,

I love you all!
All your info is so so invaluable to this process ! I know I am saving months of agony just by being on this site and getting feedback from experts like you and saylin. I will never ever forget this journey in my life and I will always be part of visajourney.
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-06 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Thanx Tango for the quick read and reply,
Yes, Hopefully by Monday I will have all the documents ready to be sent. I am just waiting for my Uncle to receive his 2011 business tax done through his accountant everything else is ready to be mailed.
I already paid the AOS just now and printed the receipt for my records.
Now as soon as it is paid, I will print the barcoded paper from the site and start organizing docs to be sent.


Wow, things are moving faster than I imagined!

Edited by Aneel, 06 March 2012 - 04:40 PM.

AneelMalePakistan2012-03-06 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Okay guys,
I received this email identical into both my email and the email address of my wife:

In subject line: Case # (ACL FOR NEOPOST DS-1200)

Dear Sir/Madam,<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">The attached correspondence relates to an immigrant visa referenced on the subject line. This case is being processed by the National Visa Center. Please read the information carefully and follow the instructions.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee, please notifyNVCinquiry@state.gov immediately by e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secured or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this message.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); "><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">If at any time you wish not to receive correspondence by e-mail you may "Opt Out" by sending a written request to NVCinquiry@state.gov. This e-mail is sent by: The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center, located at 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801. Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail.






Both email that we received has attachment in the PDF form which contains:


Info about the case + choice of address and agent--Since my wife already emailed them the choice of agent so I am not gonna send another-(right)?
Does that mean they have accepted the 3032 sent to them from my wife's email?


The payment portal has AOS ready to be paid, should I go ahead and pay it ? ( Don't have to wait for anything else I supose?)




AneelMalePakistan2012-03-06 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hey Guys!
Hope everybody is doing fine!
Does the 2 photos need to be stapled on top left corner of the rectangular box?
I know it's a silly question but thought I'd ask!

Edited by Aneel, 06 March 2012 - 12:54 AM.

AneelMalePakistan2012-03-06 00:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Okay thx saylin ! I just pray and hope they accept it.
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Thanks--Here it goes:

Our household family size is 6. Me, my wife and 4 kids. My wife overstayed her greencard because of her mom's illness as she was taking care of her and that's why I had to start over for her to get her GC. Returning Resident visa was not an option as told by the US embassy there. My wife and I have been in Pakistan since October of 2008. I have returned back along with my daughter 18 months old. My wife still has a 4 month old daughter, who is a US citizen. My two sons ages 7, and 5 are living with my parents in Atlanta since 2008. My father claimed them on his tax returns for the past 2 years.
We have been unemployed for the last 3 years and my father-in-law in Pakistan is basically taking care of our needs and supporting us financially.
Now, I am back in the States and have applied for a job with the county here in Atlanta. In couple of months time, I will have a job if everything goes accordingly, with an income of 34K+ a year. I am hoping to get a conditional offer letter by the time my wife will have her interview. Infact, I am planning to accompany her at the interview.

Meanwhile, I have a joint-sponsor ( my uncle from Florida) who owns a business and makes around 100k net profit approx.) He will submit all relevant docs such as 3 years of tax return w/pertinent schedules+ business license+ naturalization certificate+Recent bank statement.
My Uncle also has offered to give me an employment at his franchise with similar income bracket- 30-32K.
Dad is giving me 25-30K as a money to include in my assets in I-864. He is gonna write a notarized letter stating that he has given me this amount so I could use it to establish myself here and get myself going here. I am also gonna include a letter of my own notarized the reason for not filing last 3 years of tax return ( US & Abroad) since we had no income nor we owed any back taxes and stuff. I am also including pages from IRS publication 17 which gives a table of who can file for what minimum income.

Do you think, they will accept my AOS based on what I have just told you?

Edited by Aneel, 05 March 2012 - 01:57 PM.

AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Saylin & TangoBravo,
Thanx for your quick response.

Saylin,
I would like to get your opinion about my affidavit of support that I will be filing soon. I would like to share with you and get your expert advice on it. Can I post it here, it would be an off-topic though!
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Just one more question:

I have received the automated response to the Choice of Agent email sent from the beneficiary's email. Does that mean it's not rejected or should there be something else I might be receiving in few days.?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Thanks Saylin for your feedback and for this great, great, great, FAQ. I truly appreciate and I am benefiting a lot from the FAQ's.
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012

The only couple things that happens instantly are: Instant Nescafe when you're broke and can't afford Starbucks and NVC money withdrawal from your bank account when you pay the fees!!!



LOL Posted ImagePosted Image



AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Okay,
Thax for the advise. I did call another operator gave me the IIN # and the beneficiary #. The choice of agent email already sent from the beneficiary's email address. Now, What is the next step. How soon the payment portal has my info to make an AOS payment. Should I be receiving an email from NVC, f yes, when will that be?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2012
Hey Guys,
I just called the NVC and was able to get the case #. WhenI asked for the IIN #, the lady said she has it in the system but she can't give that information over the phone. Is this normal?
She said that I will be receveiving the IIN # in the email along with other info. I also gave them the beneficiary's email. I also had my wife send the DS-3032 email from her email address.
I should wait now? or what?
AneelMalePakistan2012-03-05 10:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2014 Filers

Hello all,

 

SOJU  Biometrics appointment 10/23/2014

 

Thank you for update.


SojuMaleSouth Korea2014-10-10 21:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2014 Filers

Felt like I won the lotto today. Got my bio today dated 10/22/2014. Woo hoo??


If you felt like winning the lotto what will you feel once you get a permanent green card. LOL.

SojuMaleSouth Korea2014-10-08 13:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2014 Filers

Someone pls update for me.

 

 

SOJU  NOA1 9/22/2014


SojuMaleSouth Korea2014-09-26 20:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 September 2014 Filers

Hello everyone...

Started I-751 process.  I wish everyone including myself a speedy action..
 

California Service Center (10 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)


VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

XAGIT.................09/02/14......09/04/14......10/01/14......--/--/--

LUNABORIKEN...........09/04/14......09/09/14......10/01/14......--/--/--

NATALIEBLAKE..........09/04/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

ANOTHERLOSTSOUL.......09/06/14......09/08/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

CHARLIE3..............09/08/14......09/09/14......*09/30/14.....--/--/-- (*early biometrics: 9/19/14)

ATHENA13..............09/09/14......09/11/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

CESARE................09/09/14......09/12/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

MK&M..................09/22/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

THISAMERICANLIFE......09/26/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

DARE448...............09/29/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

 

Vermont Service Center (10 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved

GC2012................09/11/14......09/15/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

TRU_LOVES_JOURNEY.....09/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

GOODAVA...............09/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

ONESTEPMORE...........09/12/14......09/15/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

DARLINGNIKKI..........09/13/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

MEZAMO................09/15/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

BREGAN................09/15/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

VILYA.................09/16/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

ASTRALEDGE............09/16/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--

PLASTMASSA............09/18/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--P

SOJU..................09/18/14......--/--/14......--/--/--......--/--/--


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Edited by Soju, 19 September 2014 - 05:49 PM.

SojuMaleSouth Korea2014-09-19 17:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2014 Filers

Congrats!!!!


LadySarabiFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2014-08-24 17:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2014 Filers

Hi,

 

Received Bio appt. Operator please update my status. 8/13/14.

 

Thanks,


LadySarabiFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2014-07-22 16:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2014 Filers

Operator please update my status. Received NOA 7/9/14

 

Thank you.


LadySarabiFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2014-07-15 08:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 July 2014 Filers

Hi All,

 

I'm sending mine off today 7/7/14. VSC.

 

Good Luck to all and let the waiting begin.


Edited by LadySarabi, 07 July 2014 - 10:49 AM.

LadySarabiFemaleTrinidad and Tobago2014-07-07 10:47:00