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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

I wasn't referring to you. smile.png It was to the post right above mine when I commented on an aggressive response. tongue.png


Edited by d3adc0d3, 16 July 2013 - 10:36 AM.

d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-16 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

Photos do not need to be a certain size, and they do not have to have dates and every single person in the photo listed. I sent literally 4 pictures, no specific size, didn't put dates or the names of the other's in the photos with us. The only thing I did was put my name and my husband's, with our DOB in case they were misplaced. I have also seen many others in this forum merely print them on regular paper, no need for even photo paper. Photos are only secondary evidence and don't hold as much weight as primary evidence, photos can be staged...

The only photos that need to be a specific size are the passport pictures, they must be 2 inches by 2 inches, in color

 

Yes, I understand that I was misinformed, I will correct this moving forward. *salutes* ;D

 

Perhaps the service I used misunderstood, or decided to take the "safe" route in having people print out their photos on photo paper and label them for one reason or another, regardless I will keep that in mind.

 

As for how it was an aggressive response, the tone and wording was a bit aggressive, when I was only asking for confirmation and perhaps elaboration. I'm sure the person didn't intend it that way, however tone is conveyed much more rigidly in text as vocal pitches cannot be heard, so how things are worded have a lot of impact, I think many people are not mindful of that.


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-16 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

Well that was an aggressive response. o.o


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-15 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

The service I used, said photo paper only. I sent them pictures printed on regular paper initially and they kicked it back.


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-15 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

Really? Regular paper?

 

I was told 4x6 photos on photo paper only for the I-129F.

I was told regular paper is acceptable with the Visa interview but not acceptable for the initial petition.

 

I wonder if that was a "safe" response because some IO's are picky.


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-15 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

On July 1st I sent in our K-1 Visa case to the Texas lockbox for processing.  I quickly received my receipt number from the California Service Center (dated July 10th) and am able to track my case using the uscis website.  Each time I check the website I will get a status update that indicates the case is progressing without issues.  No problems there.  However, the majority of my "evidence of ongoing relationship" and my "proof of meeting over the past 2 years" was returned to me.  Here are the items I included in my "evidence packet"

 

1) I made photocopies of my plane ticket stubs with dates and destinations clearly visible

2) Photocopies of letter and envelope that I sent to my fiance December 2012

3) Photocopy (in spanish) of an original letter and envelope that my fiance sent to me June 2013

4) Color photocopy of a photo souvenier from my trip to visit my fiance in March 2013

5) Photocopies of my passport stamps to Mexico to see my fiance (2 trips: August 2012 and March 2013)

6) Color photocopies of movie tickets and museum tickets from my trip to visit my fiance in March 2013

7) 5 Original color photos from my first time meeting my fiance (clearly labeled with date and location and names) - RETURNED

8) 18 Original color photos from my second trip to visit my fiance and his family (also labeled clearly) - RETURNED

9) DVD documenting my second trip to visit my fiance in March 2013 - RETURNED

10) Facebook data files saved to CD (most correspondence was done via facebook chat and all messages were included on the CD) - RETURNED

11) Two color screen shots from Skype video chats - RETURNED

 

Items 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 were all organized and packaged in a zip-lock bag. However these same items were returned to me with a letter that stated they were not in a correct "format." I am unsure whether this means I did not label clearly of if that formats such as DVD and CD are not acceptable.  Most surprising was that my color photos were returned to me.  I followed all directions I could find regarding sending AND labeling evidence and so I was surprised to receive back the photos.  Note: they did NOT send back our passport photos... those they kept smile.png

 

Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were kept in my case file... but if I were an immigration officer I would want more evidence.

 

I have the 1800 number to call for questions but so many people complain about that being a dead end as well.  I just wanted to post on here before I stared freaking out. 

 

I assume they will want photos at some point to prove our relationship and so I guess at this point I expect a RFE.  However, if this happens, I am hesitant to send the photos, DVD, etc because they were returned before.  I could print out all the facebook messages but I feel like that is overloading (3000 pages of messages!), isn't it better to give the a facebook data CD they can look at if they choose? Any suggestions?  My fiance and I are also working on getting our phone records printed as well... but like I said the majority of our correspondence is via Skype and facebook chat.

 

Any suggestions are welcomed.  Thanks!

 

 

Photos must be 4x6 on individual photo paper.

like this:

landing_image_4x6.png

They should contain the names of everyone in the photo on the back (indicating if its Left to Right. or Right to Left), a date, a location, and a brief description.

 

DVDs/CDs inadmissible, electronic evidence is not allowed, must contain a paper trail.

Data files for FB & Screen shot of skype calls: Print these out, on paper -- also this is more the stuff they're looking for when asking for "proof of ongoing relationship".


Edited by d3adc0d3, 15 July 2013 - 04:41 PM.

d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2013-07-15 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (skp @ Oct 20 2007, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I am fellow August I-130 Filer and totally disguted with the VSC. I cannot believe that VSC has not moved in WEEKS. It all comes down to money. They have prioritized current Employment based visas or future ones etc as they are the ones who currently or soon will bring in taxes/revenues for the government. Heck with spouses and other related categories.

It is a nice gesture to help other Centers but Charity beigns at home. VSC - Catch up yourselves before helping others.

I am not sure if I should just stop looking at updates, looking at the VJ website, and bank cleared checks. Maybe, laying low and not giving attention to any of this, at least I will not be frustrated and dissappointed every single day.

Take care all - skp



I'm thinking that's what I will do... This site is the best think out there but doesn damn little for us right now but brings out hate.

See I hate stupidity, I hate lack of planning, I hate ineffieciency, and I hate a lack of accountability.

Most of all I hate telling my wife i don't know a damn thing about anything. That we don't even have a lousy case number for them to BEGIN the process of f'in with us.

bye from this board for a self-imposed 3 week wait.

I'm also going to quit looking to see if my check was cashed.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-22 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
not a sniff of action from the crew of incompetent at the Vermont center.

I'm wondering if I will get a measly piece of garbage reciept before 2008.

Wish I would have sent to another center, those stoner vermont idiots are probably busy listening to Phish and looking to the lock ness monster in their lakes.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-17 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Oct 2 2007, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look what THEY have for us. VERY NICE!!!


Receipt Delays

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises customers that, due to a tremendous increase in the number of applications filed, processing of fee payments and entry of cases into our tracking system is behind schedule. As a result, applicants can expect notices of receipt to be delayed. USCIS is working hard to deal with the increased volume and has published the following frequently asked questions in order to provide additional information to applicants.


What is the cause of the receipt delay?
How does a receipt delay affect my case?
Is this why I haven't received my receipt notice?
Is USCIS prioritizing certain application(s) during the receipting process?
What will USCIS do to ensure employment authorization documents are processed within 90 days?
How is USCIS planning to address this receipting delay?
If I filed before the new fee change and my application is rejected, do I need to pay the new higher fee?
How do I find out if my application is a part of the receipting delay?
Will this affect my ability to travel?

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD


they need to hire some illegal aliens to contract for that data entry work


complete bumbling retards....
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-02 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Sep 25 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FYI


USCIS Application and Receipting Update

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises customers that, due to a tremendous increase in the number of applications filed, processing of fee payments and entry of cases into our tracking system is behind schedule. As a result, applicants can expect notices of receipt to be delayed. USCIS is working hard to deal with the increased volume.

Delay in fee processing and data entry will not affect an applicant's Change of Status or Extension of Stay eligibility if all other eligibility requirements are met. USCIS continues to process Premium Processing Service requests within 15 days.

USCIS will honor the actual date that an application was received in our mailroom; this date will be indicated on the receipt (in the Received Date box) when Form I-797, Notice of Action, is mailed. Until this situation is resolved, USCIS will provide these weekly updates on progress in issuing receipt notices to our customers. We appreciate your understanding.

As of September 21, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/12/2007
N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms 9/13/2007



Nebraska Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 8/09/2007
I-140 8/09/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 8/09/2007
I-765 8/09/2007
N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms 8/05/2007



Texas Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 7/19/2007
I-140 8/13/2007
I-140 concurrently filed
with I-485 7/29/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 7/29/2007
I-765 7/29/2007
N-400 7/17/2007
All Other Forms 9/16/2007



Vermont Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 7/29/2007
N-400 7/25/2007
All Other Forms 9/11/2007



USCIS Lockbox
Form Number Date Received

TPS 8/27/2007

http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD





working hard my $^%^%$65$^%$657$&^$&^

what's this about PREMIUM processing??

Ne'er heard head or tale of it.

??? anyone know
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-09-25 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Sep 19 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to start a tread for the August/Sept 07 I-130 filers.

End of July 07 USCIS decided to streamline their process and in the process it looks like we, the August/September filers will be the first ones to benefit or probably more truthful and realistic, probably suffer, during these changes.

Sent I 130 on Sept 4th to VSC. Waiting. for NOA1 Waiting. Waiting. According to timeline VSC it should be about 10 days to NOA1. Let's see.

Share your experience here. This way we can find whether they are better or worse. As of today, they are trending negative.

We'll see. Stand by.




I haven't even had my check cashed or gotten a lousy reciept. (Just post office confimation that it got there 6 weeks ago and is gathering dust.)

I won't consider my obscenely long wait as BEGINING until I get word I am at least in the system.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-09-20 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI shouldn't trust a USCIS phone rep, right?
QUOTE ( @ May 8 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If they change the processing dates to a time after you filed and you get your congressman involved then there is a good chance of that 5 months.



but seriously man, congress man help citizen.... never happen

I never read anyone on hear getting anywhere with that other than keeping busy.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-09 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI shouldn't trust a USCIS phone rep, right?
thanks men, I thought that clown was not too knowledgeable.

He even seemed shocked my case was gathering dust for so long. Must be a rookie.

I'll wait a few more weeks.

He also said I'd likely have her visa in about 5 months (i'd be thrilled if that happened)...but I don't believe it...especially from that rep.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-08 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI shouldn't trust a USCIS phone rep, right?
Calling to see what the hell is up, since I'm still waiting for NOA2 after getting a receipt in January. (Mailed last August)

Dude sounded like some little shaver that worked there about 12 days... looked up my case and said, uh huh. yeah. stuff you know already.

Then said I SHOULD file for K3, that "IT WOULD BE TURNED OVER TO THE VISA CENTER IMMEDIATELY IF I DID THAT"

????????

I thought there was no big likely hood of this visa getting done before a I-130 IR1 visa. So I'm confused all over again.

I thought waiting would help me avoid AOS bullsemen later down the line.

This young punk hasn't a clue has he??? or Should I send in the K3 paperwork (I filled out and have it signed by spouse and all, from 21094832048320498234 months ago, but had thought waiting for I-130 was the wise play.


I don't mind waiting an extra month or two...but if its infinity vs. sooner than infinity, I'd opt for sooner.

what the helll....

lawyer people all suck

uscis site still sucks goats.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-08 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have letter to congressman letter examples?
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 13 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 13 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear Congressman XXX,

I am writting to you to report that USCIS is full of #### and Vermont Service Center is run by idiots, I want my visa now.

P.S. I am voting for you asap and donating lotsa cash!



laughing.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif That made me laugh so hard that my co-workers came running in! LOL Thanks for that!



I wish I could find any humor in all of this.

But I just get black with seething hatred.

kvlt.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have letter to congressman letter examples?
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 13 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear Congressman XXX,

I am writting to you to report that USCIS is full of #### and Vermont Service Center is run by idiots, I want my visa now.

P.S. I am voting for you asap and donating lotsa cash!



I did vote for 'em. After all, who can resist a roller coster whizzing by ice fisherman.


And I did plan to mention that I voted for him.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have letter to congressman letter examples?
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 13 2008, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ May 13 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
someone posted one once, methinks....


I'm in the mood to do some more worthless wasting of my time, so I suppose I'll give this a shot.


Perhaps send a letter every day, like that inmate in the Shawshank movie asking for old books....



In Ohio, all I had to do was get on the internet and make a request for assistance. Then they sent me a letter saying that I needed to fill out and sign an official request and write a letter about my situation and everything pertaining to my case, including case number and a copy of my NOA-1. They then did an inquiry to USCIS and told me that I can request an expedite and send in evidence as to why I am requesting it. Then I send it directly to the Senator and they pass it to USCIS.

All this was within 2 weeks. I just have not had a moment to put together a convincing letter at the moment, at the time my sister was killed and it has been downhill since. I am trying to get it together enough to send to the Senator though.

I hope this helps at least a little.



yeah I found where to send it (and even a privacy disclosure I need to sign)...

of course my congressman is busy trying to get a rollercoaster built in a 10 foot lake erie snow drift.

someone posted a nice example letter...lost track of it... a nice template and a little legally bs type of jargon to make you look important (and we know we sure aren't).
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone have letter to congressman letter examples?
someone posted one once, methinks....


I'm in the mood to do some more worthless wasting of my time, so I suppose I'll give this a shot.


Perhaps send a letter every day, like that inmate in the Shawshank movie asking for old books....
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNSC Jokes...
A VSC employee walks into a bar with a jew, a duck, a polish guy and a transvestite priest.

The bartender handed out shovels and they all blodgened the VSC employee.

TEE!
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureshow do you make yourself...unsad???
Before I'd do home improvement projects to pass the time.

but I don't expect we will ever live together in USA. So it makes motivation for that stuff difficult. I'm just studying her language to pass the time, since I'll need it, especially if I'm forced to expat.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-19 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 14 2008, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nooooooooo

I finally got a touch and an email
but my expedite was denied smile.gif
ohmy.gif
Oh well it was well worth the try



local hack immigration called me back after calling VSC

the verdict: wait more 8 weeks

THEN contact again to complain

think I'll wait 10 weeks to celebrate 1 year anniversary by calling to complain again.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-14 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
thread title sucks.

this tread is a lot about Vermont

but not much about approvals................ crying.gif
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
QUOTE (sgr @ May 13 2008, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ May 13 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Big News...

I went to an appointment with the local USCIS office this morning, and I was informed Vermont is working on stuFF from July 20th.


stop the presses.

waste of time


Got frisked an read a riot act for 15 minutes from Barney Fife Jr. just to get in the dump.


Waste of gas money.





HOHO.........did you ask why this happened....b/c CSC is approving jan filers too



They said, well the web site says.....

completely no information at all.

It's a complete closed, unaccountable, piece of ####### organization.

And rude.


At least the rep DID back up my feeling that the dope on the phone from USCIS who recommended I file for K3 was WRONG. She said she wouldn't recommend doing that at all at this point.

I tried to get her to give me some kind of timeline... 5 years? 10 years? never? she wouldn't budge... no idea she said.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Big News...

I went to an appointment with the local USCIS office this morning, and I was informed Vermont is working on stuFF from July 20th.


stop the presses.

waste of time


Got frisked an read a riot act for 15 minutes from Barney Fife Jr. just to get in the dump.


Waste of gas money.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-13 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew processing dates were put up
QUOTE (kman @ May 21 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone called them yet to see why Vermont didn't move up and California did. They can't use the excuse that they received lot of application in July because of filing fee increase. They would have received the application in California too.



yeah, because wait 8 more weeks before calling and bothering us again you measly worthless american citizen
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-21 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (MAO36 @ May 23 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes Cmonda,



I have been following your thread as well as all the others like Jon Blessing, HOHOHO, Ines, InkyPinky, estadia, Paris Heart, etc. etc.etc.
Keep calling with the RFE trick and state your case but please be very KIND. It helps to move them with sympathy. I know it shouldnt have to be this way, but for my family to be reunited, it's a small price to pay.


Also, Right after I filed the expedite, my petition was touched 48 hrs later, which was the 22nd, then again today, then the approval came
OH MY GOODNESS



I'm polite up to the point where they say We are on track! wait another 2098420 years.

Then I get prett pissy...after all I wouldn't get off my chair if a uscis was drowning in front of me ...I'd say, hold on man. I'll be there to help in 2019.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-23 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI wonder if they will just make foriegn marriages outright illegal
QUOTE (SJ @ May 26 2008, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if that happens then it'll be illegal to eat too. laughing.gif



current state of the world, that's on its way too


Eating insects needs to get more popular... I'm serious..........high protien low fat.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-26 23:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI wonder if they will just make foriegn marriages outright illegal
Seems to be the plan.

Can't happen?

guess again

US born citizens have no rights.

sorry for stupid thread.... I don't have any thing about my case to make into a topic.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-26 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre they listening?
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 17 2008, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ May 16 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd rather they do actual work instead of reading message board comments.


They are not doing much anyways, and if they can read these posts and other people have access to view them, it may spark attention to the subject. Who knows it could go either way. I just pray that someone important is paying attention...



I don't think there IS anyone important there.

No one gives a damn. As long as less dang feriners (that's presidential lingo) enter the country 99.9% of the population feels safer.

This isn't a random or a backlog of cases anymore.

Its a systematic attempt to end legal immigration. But those in our unaccountable shadow government.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-27 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre they listening?
I'd rather they do actual work instead of reading message board comments.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-16 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC: State of the Mess
insert cricket noise here
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-27 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for tourist or visitor visa while I-130 is pending
QUOTE (julietom @ May 27 2008, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (prashp1 @ May 27 2008, 03:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello. I have applied for I-130 for my wife who is in India. Can she apply for tourist or visitor visa while I-130 is pending? What proof does she need to let the embassy know she will go back to India. What are the chances of the visa getting denied or approved? Thanks


I applied for a tourist visa when my I-130 was pending. I got approved right away. As long as you can convince them that you're not gonna overstay your visit. I had an employment letter with me, saying that I was going to be on leave for a specific date to visit the US. I showed my pay slip and then I was done.

As long as she can prove her ties back to her home country then she should have no problem.



you know this is the inconsistancies that peeves me the hail off.... we were told by USCIS point blank tourist visa for spouse are VERBOTEN. That's nazi lingo for NOT PERMITTED.

I wonder if we should waste money on another try for that.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-27 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThese "Touches" you people speaketh of....
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ May 28 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rajaa @ May 28 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for asking... was curious myself.


thanks all ladies, fish, and gentlemen... now I get it..will check this later.

I was expecting to see a "TOUCH" and date like reported by folks here.

wow I made a semi-useful thread.




and I'd get excited that I found it did have a touch, but the touch was in February.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-28 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThese "Touches" you people speaketh of....
QUOTE (Rajaa @ May 28 2008, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for asking... was curious myself.


thanks all ladies, fish, and gentlemen... now I get it..will check this later.

I was expecting to see a "TOUCH" and date like reported by folks here.

wow I made a semi-useful thread.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-28 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThese "Touches" you people speaketh of....
QUOTE (Eresh @ May 28 2008, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When your last updated date has changed on the USCIS website, it means you have had a touch.



Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On January 18, 2008,


So other than that it's never been touched?


meaning NOA2 is no where on the horizon because they've never even picked the mutha up.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-27 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThese "Touches" you people speaketh of....
Where do you see these?

I'm assuming from either the USCIS website login, or the auto email option..


OR


???


If that's the case, my friggin case hasn't even been TOUCHED ever.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-27 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTRIED THE RFE TRICK!
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ May 28 2008, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you stress the fact that the 6 months deadline is up and that still nothing has happened. To explain: USCIS says that they will do everything possible in order to get cases approved within 6 months. And even though there is all this back up emphasizing this did help my hubby and I when our 6 months deadline was up in February. We called on the day of the 6 months deadline and just kept on pressing that matter. BUT we were very polite about it while still being persistent that the regulations still apply and that we were very surprised what was going on. About 2 days later we had a touch and about another 2 days later we were approved. But there are no guarantees. And especially we did file after the date that USCIS still has posted on their website.



I think the PRE 8/1 world and post 8/1/07 world are 180 degree differences.

They've abandoned that timeline. The don't look into your case and they are more unwilling to even speak to you.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-28 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ Human Rights ~
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Jun 2 2008, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Jun 2 2008, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow, there was certainly a little discention on this subject yesterday .... but I think the point of the thread was lost amongst tanks and war conversation ..... the reason I posted this thread was

"(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State."

I'm sorry guys, but yes, that does cover the fact that families are split apart by an unjust immigration system .... the voice of the I-130 applicants has actually been very quiet (oddly enough), to the right people.
Sure, I see lots of discussion about it on this website and the odd fax going to Senators and the White House .... but really, not much else.

Migrant workers are protected from unjust immigration systems .... i.e. H1-B's, who are able to bring their families to join them very fast.
The situation that is happening at VSC currently could very well be viewed as a violation to this section of Universal Human Rights. Family petitions are being ignored.

Those with children could at least fall under this and have the system sped up for them ..... it must be horrible having a child cry for its Daddy or Mommy every night for a year or so, just because Vermont are constatly working on Fiance visas ..... a lot of which are applied for by guys who have literally 'purchased' their brides off the internet.... before I'm jumped on, not all of them are, but there is more than a fair few.

So, yes, there is perspective .... a lot of it!
My view of the bigger picture, is obviously a little broader than the miserable people on here who think that it's acceptable for children to feel so much pain.
Whether a tank drives down the street of the child ..... or the child cries itself to sleep every night because Vermont has decided to ignore family petitions ..... to me is very much of a muchness.


Sarah Jane.....

Your hue and cry though hasn't a thing to do with children. It has to do with the fact that YOUR petition is taking what you think is too long.

It's true the family immigration process in the US is too long and drawn out. But the fact of the matter is that you and the posters to this thread have suffered no injustice compared to a true human rights violation. Look to Myanmar and other countries where their governments are so unkempt they can't even help their citizens if you need proof of that.

Lets up the ante in riddiclous arguments:

YAY YAY I"M HAPPY CUZ things beTTER than MyANmar!!!

what a great attitude! I'll just whistle zippeddeedooda for the next 23 years! HORRAY! Things better than in Congo and better than steppng on a land mine!

YES its a form of human rights violation, but NO the UN isn't going to do anything about it.


The UN, isn't so keen on stopping Genocides or Tanks either. Just Posering like they give a rats ####### about the world.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-06-02 20:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ Human Rights ~
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 26 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been wizzing around on the United Nations website.

The member states can be found on this link:

http://www.un.org/members/list.shtml

This website also took me to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html


"Article 16.

(1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.

(2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses.

(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State."



Not sure at this stage if these guys can help, but I thought it was worth a try .... maybe you'd like to mail/call/email them at:

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais Wilson
52 rue des Pâquis
CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland

Telephone: +41 22 917 90 00
Email: InfoDesk@ohchr.org

This the office which apparently covers the U.S.

Migrant workers (the H1-B's) are protected under Human Rights Law and are therefore able to speed through the system due to the allowance of expedite under family reunification ..... with them, it's just a given.

I know that family is not something that the Human Rights people have done a lot of work on, but if enough of you contact them, there may be something they can do to ensure that I-130 petitioners are treated at least equally with the other visa types.

They're also pretty hot on discrimination .... and if you look at the timeframe between a family under I-130 or I-129F (CR1/IR1 or K3) being together compared to I-129F (K1) or the H1-B's there is a massive discrepancy ..... and if there's children involved in your case, then they should be willing to listen .... I hope.



nice idea

but the USA, while a token member doesn't adhere to any standards of the UN. Especially matters of Human rights! wacko.gif
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-05-31 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI WROTE TO THE VICE-PRESIDEND!
This thread really made me laugh. ####### Cheney.....help?



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HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-06-02 19:47:00