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USCIS Service Centershow to speak to a person at uscis

Thanks to everyone for your help.  My husband and I are an older couple.  This whole immigration process is so frustrating and confusing at times.  And I just got started with it, lol.  We even considered me moving there to Morocco which I happen to love but I have a son with paralysis and a brother with stage 4 cancer.  I need my husband to live here.  I know my case is not unique as I have read many post were couples with children are forced to live apart while waiting for USCIS to process their petitions.  Good luck to everyone.  I hope you and your love ones will be united soon.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-19 09:23:00
USCIS Service Centershow to speak to a person at uscis

salaamu alaikum.........can someone pls tell me how they got through to someone at uscis.  The number I used was the one on my receipt letter and all I can get is the automated system.  I tried several options but could never get through to an actual person.  Any help is greatly appreciated.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-17 05:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionregarding interviews

Thanks to everyone who responded my question.  This separation is unbearable at times and we have just gotten started.  I look at the timelines and delays of some of the couple on here and it just makes my heart sink. May allah give us patience and make it easy for all of us. 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-28 03:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionregarding interviews

Though I completely expect an interview for my husband...........I am just curious, has anyone on here ever had their spouse been approved and issued a visa without an interview?   If so, do you know why?


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-25 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune filer approved!!!!!!!!

Thats awesome news!!!! 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-23 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis Is Just Messed Up!

I have been reading post in here about how the I-130 petitions are backlogged due to the DACA applications.  So I was doing a little more research when I came across an article on ImmigrationRoad.com dated 10/08/13.  Now I know most VJ members have probably already read this or know this information but I am still learning.  So for the new members I will quote a few of the paragraphs that give a real understanding as to what is going on:

 

"Since the start of DACA August 2012, the total number of pending I-130 petitions has jumped from 208K to 320K, a 60 percent increase.  This number only includes immediate relatives of USC and new filings for the same period of time have remained steady."

 

"On the other hand, more than 500,000 DACA applications have been processed relatively quickly, especially when compared to typical USCIS processing times"

 

"What is more, DACA is valid for 2 years and renewable.  If Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) doesn't pass, it means that every 2 years there will be a rush of DACA applications and the temporary delay of processing other cases could very well become permanent."

 

How is that for a real slap in the face!!!  Should have seen me trying to explain this to my husband last night. 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-06 05:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview

congratulations!!!! Best wishes for a long, happy life together


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-06 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes anyone else have this problem or any ideas on what to do?

 

ITIN?  what is that?  A number I am guessing?

 

Nevermind, lol.....just googled it.  I should have done that to begin with.  Sorry, some days I think my brain is in idiot mode.  This is what this whole process is doing to me


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-31 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes anyone else have this problem or any ideas on what to do?

You can file tax with your husband just get him a ITIN in IRS. and you can declare as married in your income tax. thats what i did with my husband.. so far our case goes smoothly..

Good Luck smile.png

 

ITIN?  what is that?  A number I am guessing?


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-31 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes anyone else have this problem or any ideas on what to do?

Thanks so much for the responses............pictures, emailed letters, chats on skype, etc......I have all those.  That is not a problem to show them.  I submitted pictures too with the I-130 petition.  Its the solid legal stuff I am thinking about.  When I filled out the petition I read they ask for us to submit proof of property ownership or bank accts together.

 

The information on the taxes I got from my w-4.  It specifically state to check single if married to a non-resident alien.......but now I have filed my federal and state return just 2 days ago as single and everyone here says that is not correct.  I will have to do an amended return if what you tell me is correct.  thanks for the help.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-31 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes anyone else have this problem or any ideas on what to do?

I am trying to show proof of a bonafide marriage in case we get a request for further evidence.  I tried first to add my husband to my bank account but was told he had to be here in the US with me and a valid passport.  Obviously that is not possible.  Next I tried to change my status to married for tax purposes.......another no go.  It states if you are married to a nonresident alien you have to mark single......ughhhhhhhh!!!!

 

So I talk to an attorney about giving my husband "Deed Gift" to my house there by making us property owners together.  Awesome proof right!   And I can do this I am told but the risk is the mortgage company after seeing a new owner added to the deed can pull my loan and request the loan be paid in full immediately.

 

I tried to add him to my Electric company account......this may be possible at a later date (not today anyways).  They require an international conference call to speak to us both to add him to the account.  Still no guarantee.

 

Finally, I did manage to get him added to my Water bill account.  No questions ask.....wooooohoooo!

 

Does anyone out there have any other ideas?

 

We are an older Muslim couple who married in what some people would consider a short time, and I am just worried it is a red flag so I am trying to gather evidence just in case immigration ask for it.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-31 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInhumane

Feeling your pain sister.  Skype is all I got for my marriage right now and its a poor substitute for the real thing.  But as 'Proudly Canadian' said, its better than letters or email.  Some days our work schedules and time difference make it impossible for us to see each other on that day or even a couple days.   Those days are the worst!  Still, I can't imagine my life without him now, and I try to stay positive.  So hang in there and know that you are not alone.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-05 17:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSC Green Card Petitioners' Committee

Kaylara, you're a star, and to everyone who speaks on our behalf.......a million thank yous. My husband and I are both in our 60s and time is precious, but I know it is for you all, especially when children are without parents. This has been theee most exasperating experience of my whole life. Please God things will change in the future and others will reap the benefit of your hard work. I'm so grateful to you all

 

I agree with you 100 percent NoelAnne.  My husband and I too are an older couple.  Your are right.  Time is very precious.  At the same time my heart goes out to all these couples with children.  Children grow up quickly and you can't get those years back. This whole process is a struggle physically, financially, and emotionally.  

 

Kaylara you are awesome!  Absolutely awesome! Many thanks to you and all the other people on here that advise, speak out, research, and keep up with the numbers to keep the rest of us informed. 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-15 06:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

Hi Saylin

Could you pls add me to your spreadsheet

 

received at NVC Feb 20th

 

thanks in advance


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-28 06:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS has turned my marriage into a joke...

I would love to go live with my in his country.  We even talked about it.  But for me, it was just too much to give up.  Jobs are not easy to find there.  I own a house here.  I have a son who is a quadriplegic and medical issues come up all the time for him.  Then there is my brother who has stage 4 cancer and is just buying time right now.  No miracle cure for him.  If was there I would be worried about how I would get home quickly in an emergency.  In the end it was better for my husband to come here to be with me.  That is how we decided to go through this process. 

 

Am I whining? You bet! Am I pi$$ed off that illegals got to go to the front of the line?  Absolutely!!! 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-24 11:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS has turned my marriage into a joke...

I think this whole immigration process creates so much stress on our relationships that there are times that it brings out negative feelings.  We had 30 wonderful days together.  The first 8 days was spent sleeping apart until we were married.  And there was his family there with us to make sure we did so, lol. I felt so close to my husband when I came home but 9 months later I have days I feel like we have become strangers again.  Sometimes I just get angry over things that don't even matter.  Then other days like last night, we were both laying in bed with our laptops remembering things we did in those 30 days that made us laugh.  At one point my husband lean forward and said, "I feel such love and peace when I talk to you".  Then we went to sleep with skype open so we could hear each other breathe or wake up to see each others face.  My daughter finds it odd that we do that but its the closest thing that we have to being together.  This wait is so hard but I can't imagine being with anyone else.  And I agree with the poster that said our lives are on hold.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-24 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Saylin......I got my case number tonight from NVC.  Could u pls add it the spread sheet.  many thanks

 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-26 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Hi Saylin

 

Just when I thought I had nothing left to worry about something else crops up! I saw a post earlier about filing taxes as single or married and I spoke to my wife and she has filed as single this year even though we were married! :-/

 

She was advised to do this by her employer because I do not currently live in the States and do not have a SSN etc. 

 

I've read contrasting advice on this. Some posts say the consulate does not care which way you file and others say it can raise a red flag.

 

It's too late to change now as everything has been accepted by NVC, so I'm hoping you have some good news for me!

 

Are we likely to be ok?

 

Cheers

I also filed single on my taxes and it was processed but now I am amending my tax return.  I did not see all the post until after the fact.  I have now filled out the W-7 form for my husband to sign so I can resend an amended tax return.  

 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-07 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

You need NVC Case Number and Invoice ID Number for everything you're going to submit or pay at NVC. You can't do anything till you get both numbers besides collect all the documents you need to send in.

 

Thanks for the quick response


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-06 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

quick question......the DS-261 is not available until the NVC assigns a number to my case, right?   Or rather, it just can't be sent in to NVC without the new number?

 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-06 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed advice please !!!

Anyone with experience please help me.  Here is my problem.  My husband and I are both Muslim.  We met on a Muslim Marriage website and decided to marry within 4-5 months.  I spent a month in Morocco and have not been back since that time.  We are now at the National Visa Center and about to submit our AOS and IV package.  Its almost our one year anniversary and I can finally take off work to go see him again but if I wait I can go in July and spend part of Ramadan with my husband which I would love. 

 

The problem is we have 2 red flags.....short time knowing each other and face time is only the one time so far.  Things are finally moving fast  and I worry he may get his interview before Ramadan.  My question is should I just go soon and see my husband now so we have more face time before the interview?  Or would they be understanding at the Casablanca Consulate that we are Muslim and want to spend this religious holiday together?

 

I have no family that is Muslim so my past Ramadans I have spent alone.  But if it will jeopardize my husband's interview I would spend it alone again.  I miss him terribly so I am OK with either decision.  So pls, someone with experience or knows anything about the Moroccan consulate, your input would be greatly appreciated. 

 

 

 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-04-02 05:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMonthly Transfer Spreadsheets in order

I think most USC don't really care about the wait times it takes to get our spouses here.  Most of the people I talk to (co-workers, friends, family, even strangers) will ask me when my husband is coming to live with me in the USA.  When I explain the process the usual response is shaking of the head and why didn't you just marry someone here instead of from another country.  Sometimes i just want to say.....oh well, you know, I planned it that way.  I just love being miserable without my husband.  Unless an American is going through this process personally or someone close to them is going through it, they just don't care.  They have their own issues.  And of course, there are also those people who see another immigrant admitted to this country as another job taken away from them.  I really get sick of hearing that stupid excuse.   


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-01-14 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMonthly Transfer Spreadsheets in order

Ok, I signed in and went to the August filers.  I tried to add my husband and myself.  No transfer yet.  I am not very computer savvy blush.png  and was worried I might screw up the spread sheet.  I am sorry to ask but could you pls add us?  1st NOA was dated August 9th.  No transfers yet.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2013-12-23 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Marriage termination: The divorce decree submitted does not show evidence of being signed by a judge or magistrate, or recorded.

 

So the RFE is about my husbands decree of Divorce not signed by judge ,so my husband just called Wyoming and they said it is signed just our copy was not ...But the signed copy should arrive in a week or so.

I'm glad the RFE was not for something stupid and was solved fast biggrin.png

 

Izzy

 

yayyyyy Izzy......see I told you not to worry so much.  That it would be something simple.  Now I bet you and Jamie will fly through the rest of the process.   So happy for you that it is easily resolved.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-06 08:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

OMG...so I just looked everything up and my "adult" daughter falls under the dependent criteria because I claimed her on my income tax.  I NEED a sponsor.  This so sucks....next thing to worry about sad.pngcray5ol.gif 

 

Do you own your own house Lisa?  Or have assets you can use?  I thought I was going to have to use a co-sponsor because my income fell below the poverty guidelines but I read that if I take the value of my house, subtract what is left on the mortgage, divide that by 3, and add the result to my income, it puts me well above the poverty guideline.

 

Anyone, if I misunderstood this or I am incorrect, please correct me!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-01 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

 

That's good to know ,when i am with my husband i would not care but now that he is on his way back i keep driving myself sad and depressed thinking about all the things that might go wrong.

Thanks for the hug, i just love VJ i dont know what i would do without it !

 

Hang in there Izzy.  Jamie and you have tons and tons of proof of bona fide marriage and face time together.  This is just a bump in the road.  I feel like its probably something simple and soon you will speed pass us all to get your visa,  insha allah.  One day you two will visit me and Mohammed, and we will laugh at how crazy this whole process made us. 

 

Watching Jamie leave and not knowing when you will see him again has made you extra sad so I am sending you extra "hugs" today. 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-03-01 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

OK....I did it.  I found the NVC February Filers thread and ask to be added to the spreadsheet. I don't feel like I graduated.  I feel like a kid having to switch schools in the middle of the year.  I keep coming back to this thread because I feel like I belong here.  I guess its just because I am familiar with the couples here and it becomes more personal.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-28 06:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Hi to everyone,

 

Since, I am September filler and recently I have been transferred to some other USCIS office (not sure were). I have one kind request to some August Fillers to please explain, how long does it take after transfer. I have spread sheet of August filler and most of August fillers are also transferred to some USCIS office. Is there any of them got NOA 2 within a week or couple of weeks.

 

 

Thanks

 

I got transferred on the 5th approved on the 11th......so mine took 6 days.  I could not believe it after sitting for 6 months in Kansas NBC.  National Visa Center received it on the 20th.  all this took place in less than a month.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-28 06:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

OK folks.....just so you have an idea of how fast some of the petitions are moving, this is what has happen for me this month:

 

Feb 5th - Transferred to CSC

Feb 11th - Petition Approved

Feb 20th - NVC received my case file

 

Called NVC today and spoke to Todd.  He said to call again 20-30 days from receipt for IIN

 

 

 

I have been reading and reading  and reading post and flow charts regarding forms and evidence to send to NVC.   Trying to get everything ready but there are just some things that still are confusing to me.  Everyone else seems to have a good grip on what to expect and to do......starting to feel like an idiot !!!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-27 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

I haven't been on VJ much the past 2-3 days as I have been working and in my free time trying to figure out what is needed for the National Visa Center.  I usually try to keep up with all the august filers but now I have fallen a little behind.

 

 I am right there with you Lisa............confused, lol.  I understand my part but my question is.....once we get the number from NVC do I just go pay the fees and the DS-260 package is a hard copy mailed to my husband or do we log on to some site to electronically fill in the forms?  Its all kind of confusing.  I understand what is needed just not how we get it. 

 

Deep I am so so happy for you.  congratulations......what a roller coaster ride you have been on. 

 

 Now where is Izzy?   Did you get approval yet my friend?  I haven't seen you for while now.

 

 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-23 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Toda ArthurandMarcela!

 

 

 

Yea, also got 2 mails, the first was transfer to "other office" and the second to "local office", why is that? 

 

Just cause that is how the USCIS rolls........don't let it bother you.  It happened to all of us.  I got 5 text and 3 emails when I got my transfer.  The transfer date changed from 3rd the 5th on one of the emails and then got the "your petition has been transferred to your local office".  I means nothing.

 

Just wait for the hard copy in the mail.  It will tell you the Service Center it was transferred to.  I got my approval a week after my transfer.  So no worries, be happy.  The ball is rolling now!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-20 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Ready for Info pass appointment secret7vf.gif

 

I sure hope you do indeed get good news.  I have been watching your case and Izzy&Jamie's case hoping for good news for you guys. 


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-20 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

It might be, at least our case is very simple as you said no previous marriage, no kids, been together for 4 and 1/2 years and lived together 3, no high risk country, no overstay nor previous visa issues.. Or maybe is just luck..maybe someone else can share their experience!

And congrats to all transfers and approvals!!

 

nah....I don't think that is the case.  My situation involved divorces and it is a high fraud country.

 

 

 

wanted to congratulate everyone on their transfers and approvals......I know what a relief it is to see some action on your petition.  I have been reading up and working on paperwork for the past 2 days to get ready for NVC.  What a headache, lol.  I also had to amend my 2013 federal tax return.  I know its been discussed in other threads but pls, someone who has done this before.......will IRS really accept my return if I just write in NRA where the SSN belongs?


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-20 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Looking at the august spreadsheet.....has anyone else noticed (with the exception of a few) that most couples with approvals all have PD's that are odd numbered.  Don't know it that is significant or not.  Just something I noticed


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-18 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

yaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!  so happy for everyone that got their transfers today.......now come on approvals for those already transferred!!!!

 

Its like one big team here and I want to see everyone get pushed through this whole process together, lol.  Leave no couple behind!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-18 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

its so true..that's why I have backed off..besides when I was in the hospital and bored out of my mind.  Hoping for an approval today!  Hey Eastyo....I know they've been doing transfers at night...but are approval notifications at night or during the day??  I cant remember.

 

Good luck today everyone.  hopefully they work their buns off today since they need to catch up between the holiday and all this STUPID SNOW! im sooooo sick of seeing this white #######!

 

Lisa I got my approval late in the night so I didn't even realize it till the next day.  I had checked my status that night with no changes.  The next day I logged on to VJ and read aditya's post he was approved.  I immediately checked mine and couldn't believe it.  I have no idea when it was changed.


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-18 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

 My parents had to live apart from one another for 2 years in a time in which there was no skype, no cell phones, no internet, no sms, no mms. It was a struggle that we can't even imagine. 

 

 

 

I can relate to that completely.  I grew up with a father who was in the military for 22 years and was gone constantly.  My mother would not see my dad for a year or more at a time and its true what you say.......no internet, cell phones, etc.  All they had was an occasional expensive long distance phone calls, lots of letters, some photographs, and if we were really lucky and dad was in the USA he might get a weekend or 30 day leave to come home.

 

My parents loved each other very much and stuck it out together through all the separations and hardships. Often times we lived near bases were my mom had no family close by and never knew if my dad was going to come back home in a body bag.  They died 3 years apart.  My mother was heartbroken when my father died and felt she belong in the grave beside him.  Though cancer is what took both my parents lives I really believe my mother's heartbreak contributed to her death.  If they were still alive they would be have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

 

We are really lucky to have internet these days to at least see our love ones daily in most cases but still the separation is hard.  Some days we can be positive but there are times it takes a toll on our emotions.  I guess the point I am trying to get at is that if the relationship is strong and the love is there we can all make it through this time of waiting. 

 

I sincerely hope and wish for many, many transfers and approvals today for all who are still waiting.........remember to check your status late in the evening.  I got my transfer late in the day and approval even later in the night.  Hang in there everyone!!!!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-18 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

hey everyone.......when I got transferred I too got 5 text and 2 emails.  It drove me crazy.  Every time I check my status online at uscis it was something different.  The first time said I was transferred on the 3rd.  The next time it said the 5th.  The first email said I was transferred on the 5th and the next only said I was transferred to my local office. 

 

I receive my hard copy on the 10th and didn't even check my status online again till the next day when I read aditya's post that he was approved.  When I went and checked I found my petition approved

 

its crazy but I guess its the norm so don't worry if you keep receiving text


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-13 23:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

No approval here sad.png I`m going a tiny bit insane checking case every 5 minutes lol

 

Hang in there Izzy.......I am sure it will be soon!!!


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-13 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

I think they are clearing all feb 3rd transfer files. 3rd feb transfer filers can expect their noa2 anytime soon. They wont start approving the 6th feb and 10th feb transfers without finishing 3rd feb transfer files. May be i m wrong. 

 

I was transferred on the 5th and got approval on the 11th


kssetteFemaleMorocco2014-02-13 10:16:00