ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMore than six months no decision.
I upgraded my wifes petition last year December 08, no decision yet. Can i take them to court, I am getting impatient ... after 4 years of marriage my life is being destroyed by this process of waiting.
michguyMalePakistan2009-06-08 17:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 and I129 both approved
QUOTE (jamall @ Jun 22 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can you please tell us your story why it take you that long to get approved?

In a nut shell, I filed I130 when I was a premanent resident right after my marriage in july 2005. I became a USC in dec 2008. Upgraded my petition and now after 6.5 months I130 is approved.

michguyMalePakistan2009-06-22 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 and I129 both approved
kicking.gif I130 and I129 both approved!!!!!! Now i want to proceed with IR1/CR1 route ... what to do with I129F application wacko.gif
michguyMalePakistan2009-06-22 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to visit husband to be and want CR-1 advice
QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ Jul 24 2009, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
get married and go home... you are luckier than most of us... you are from a VWP country and you can visit your spouse anytime as long as you can prove strong ties back home.

don't risk a ban.

what eamil address you guys used to sent DS3032 to NVC.... Thanks
michguyMalePakistan2009-07-24 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober Intreview dates...
QUOTE (SSB @ Sep 4 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My hubby's interview date is Oct 28, 2009 trying to get a sooner date but NVC hasn't send the information to the embassy in pakistan yet...

everyone who has an october interview date join in on this topic.....

My wife's interview date is on Oct 30, 2009. Good Luck!
michguyMalePakistan2009-09-05 05:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSuing USCIS with WOM for I-130 (19 mo delay)
QUOTE (Rehan @ Jun 8 2009, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (produke @ May 12 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@Ohmy thanks..long time...hope ur hubby is is with you, or will be soon smile.gif

Thanks to all for your prayers and kind words....

The lawyer just cashed the check last week, and will be sending in the case this week. When I get a number, hopefully I can track it on PACER.

@ Brian and Dona:
DID you retract and then refile the I-130 petition? I had previosly talked with lawyer and asked him to do just that. He told me not to do it, as the USCIS would take just as much long to reprocess the duplicate application. Therefore, I chose to stick with the same application and sue them. I think you should have done the same. I feel like you should talk to other laywers and find your options, or you will just get sucked deep into USCIS limbo.

The USCIS customer service along with the people at congressmen and all are nice, but they dont know jack sheet about the whole process. I told the USCIS rep and congressman people that they have been doing security check on me for more than a year. They said it was "normal". I felt they were just jacking me around. Its just disheartening that they dont hold the same standard when processing applications across the pool. Its such a blatent lie when they say they "expedite" out of processing date application. They have some retarded USCIS automated bot or employee that touches the application randomly so they san sit on it for god knows how long.

It was also my own mistake, too. I should have filed the damn I-129 along with I-130, but chose not to. I filed I-129 this year in january, but I figure I have to sue them to make them actually "see" my application. Also, I knew they will try to screw me again on my wife's green card if she comes here on I-129. My life is like that, so I expect the worse and be ready.

Like I said before, I wont be reimbursed for any atty fee or any monetary value, but I hope USCIS just approves my case. I know alot of people here like GOGO are contemplating on suing USCIS twice to get their spouse to the US. This is totally ridiculous. I have ended up spending $3500 on lawyer and case fee in order to bring my wife here, not to mention $1700 air ticket + expenses just to visit her in Pak this december; all thanks to USCIS. It costs me close to $100 every month to call my wife. I am already a grad student barely making my living on stipend. Worst of all, there is all kind of sheet about to hit the fan in Pakistan, an it worries me alot.

No married person should ever have to wait that long to bring their spouse with them. I was 26 when married; she was 22. Its no way to be living apart from the love of your life, feeling like you are neither single nor married.


hi brother!
Remember we spoke on the phone. Yaar sorry, you have to go through this. I told you I also sued USCIS for my N-400. Now, you should keep in touch with your attorney and ask him to really push AUSA(Assistant US Attorney) who will be defending USCIS. Your lawyer should push AUSA to ask USCIS to expediate the background checks and adjudicate your I-130. Also, you will get alot help from PACERS. If you need any help, please PM me. Best of luck!!!! Later! Rehan.

I totally understand your pain... and feeling I am going through the same kind of torture by the USCIS with my N400 application and now this #######...
michguyMalePakistan2009-06-08 21:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSuing USCIS with WOM for I-130 (19 mo delay)
QUOTE (produke @ Apr 30 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@sasha...yea its me...still stuck mad.gif ...thanks everybody for helping rose.gif . Alot of you have been very supportive. I am doing some research into finding a real good lawyer. I already have an immigration lawyer who says he can file fed law suit on my behalf, but I have to meet him and get more info. I am seriously sick of all this #######, as its hurting my marital relationship. Its just too much for one person to bear....

Produke I am also in the same situation. I was stuck in a Name Check for my citizenship and now my wifes I130.
michguyMalePakistan2009-06-08 21:21:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)CEAC

thanks for the comment :)


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-04-22 21:54:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)CEAC

Does anyone know how often CEAC is updated? My wifes case is in AP.. trying to figure out how long it'll take before they update their database again.

 

 

thanks

Khalil


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-04-22 20:44:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Case complete email

sorry not sure what those are. I've  been approved for i130 on November 9th 2013, then i sent the affidavit of support along with other documents to NVC. They just sent that email last night ^^...  

 

i've heard it takes 2-3 months to get an interview date.. is that true?


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-02-05 17:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Case complete email

Interview will be in April? Didn't you say they set the interview end of the month?  I figured the interview would be in Mid March or so and she be here by April.. 

 

 

Thanks


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-02-05 13:57:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Case complete email

Hello All,

 

I'm new here to this site. I had a question. I also received this letter in my email this morning. Does it mean all my documents are approved and i'm just waiting for an interview? How long will it take to get an interview date? it's been almost a year since i applied. I applied on March 8, 2013 for i130. The i130 was approved November 9th, 2013. 

 

 

 

Thanks,

Khalil

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

The National Visa Center has received all documentation necessary to complete pre-processing
of your case. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner
and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment
until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of
the interview. Additional documentation requirements if applicable can be referenced at
the following URL: http://travel.state..../info_3742.html

Sincerely,

Director
National Visa Center
















Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-02-05 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHello, New User

Hi,

 

 

Thanks for the replies.. I just wanted to ask few  more questions.. How long does it generally take to get a interview date set up? since it's still processing does it mean they will send the case to Pakistan embassy where they will call for interview or does NVC do that part?

 

 

thanks in advance..

you've been great help.


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-02-05 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHello, New User

Hello, My name is Khalil and I'm new here. 

 

I have a question. I applied for my wife for i130 on March 8th 2013. The i130 was approved on November 9th 2013. Just received an email from NVC after sending in the documents. I am wonder what this email means. Does it mean the documents i've sent are approved and i'm just waiting for an Interview date? also how long does it take to get an interview date?

 

Please let me know.

Thanks

 

 

This is the letter i received in email..

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

The National Visa Center has received all documentation necessary to complete pre-processing
of your case. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner
and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment
until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of
the interview. Additional documentation requirements if applicable can be referenced at
the following URL: http://travel.state..../info_3742.html

Sincerely,

Director
National Visa Center
















Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-02-05 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife was denied

thanks for the quick replies..

 

i recently started my job in November.. I had sent a job letter. I guess i'll just get a joint sponsor. I also just checked the status online..

 

what is this??

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days. Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, Immigrant Visas for "Diversity Visas" cannot be issued after September 30th of the year in which you were selected to apply for a Diversity Visa. For example, entrants into the Diversity Visa Program in Fall of 2011 were selected for Diversity Visa 2012 Program, and selectees MUST apply and receive their visa prior to September 30, 2012 otherwise they lose eligibility to receive a Diversity Immigrant Visa, regardless of additional administrative processing. In addition, please note that some immigrant visas may not be able to be issued if the annual numerical limit for that category has been reached.

 
 
I guess the case is in AP.. it says several weeks.. any one know a rough time??

 


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-03-21 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife was denied

Hi..

 

My wife went for her interview and was denied visa.. I'm attaching the document they gave her.

Please help me understand what is going on.. THEY ALSO KEPT HER PASSPORT. (not sure if that's a good sign.)

 

Attached File  221(g).png   581.62KB   30 downloads

 

1. How long it will take after i sent the requested documents?

2. Does this mean she is in AP? 

3. If not in AP, does it mean she still has a chance of going to AP?

 


Khalil48134Not TellingPakistan2014-03-21 21:30:00