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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FILER WHO GOT THEIR NOA2
no offense, but this thread I'd say was a failure!

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HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-03-12 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER FILER WHO GOT THEIR NOA2
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ Feb 8 2008, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Elvis @ Feb 7 2008, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
still waiting for NOA2 ...........................


and so do i... don't worry, we 'll be getting our NOA2's very soon...... yes.gif more more patience to us.. yes.gif



All's I got is a rock.


I got a reciept, but no NOA1 5 months and 2 weeks later.

I can't really be supportive of anyone moving along who filed way after I did. Sorry kids.

hate

Edited by HOHOHO, 08 February 2008 - 02:58 PM.

HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-02-08 14:57:00
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QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 16 2008, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YEEEEAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! I wanna SCREEAAAM because of joy but I can't I am at work in the office smile.gif

MY CHECK IS CASHED TODAY....WE ARE IN THE SYSTEM BABY.......

I HOPE YOU GET YOURS TOO HOHOHO... CHECK YOUR BANK ACCOUNT



nope nothing.

I'm SURE they threw it in the garbage.


While I believe my marriage will last until I croak, I really don't believe I'll ever spend a minute with my spouse in the USA. It's not going to happen.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-16 11:56:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 14 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Jan 14 2008, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They're helping Santa's elves with returns...

OH FFS - fell off the chair lmao good.gif

Suggestion two anyone still lmao.......





QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 14 2008, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (omshantiom @ Jan 14 2008, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 13 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
omshantiom,

i have the same situation.. go to the passport agency close to you in india with your marriage certificate and birth certificate and they will change the name for you, tell them you want to apply for a new one ... now it only take less that a week to get a new passport in india.

in my case i used my wifes maiden name and she just had to endorse that i am her husband in the passport with is a seal and my name and 1st magistrates signature




Thanks for the reply Anish & Jijy & Jeams

i will get it changed soon .


ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR JOURNEY good.gif

OM


Ok heres a question and I dont really want to start another thread as this seems to be my home base.

So for those of us fortunate to have received a NOA1 and whether it be from CSC or VSC (yes we know postemarked Chicago) but heres the question - Looking at USCIS timeframe, and yes bumps head against wall, promised not to do that anymore, but CSC and VSC still show diddly squat for I-130 applications being moved forward - i.e,, sitting on July 2007 for VSC and August 2007 for CSC - this has not changed for months fyi......

So now that we have a NOA1 - what timeline are we looking at- in other words if applications are being scanned, what is actually going on in Vermont and California that there has been no movement whatsoever -

Challenge anyone ???? I promised myself darn I would not even consider their website anymore, but went in to look up NOA1 number and I know its not in system yet till end of month at least, but glanced at CSC and VSC and was just thinking........what are they doing??? mad.gif mad.gif

Cheers

Susie





what they are doing is LEGALLY ending immigration to USA.

This IS the plan. The supervisiors I'm sure encourage longer and longer waits. They want us to move and or give up. And the average american supports this. Hell, joe six pack would probably endorse sending applicants to Guantanamo Bay prison for life or execution.

I have learned to appreciation for living under oppressive regiemes.

Edited by HOHOHO, 15 January 2008 - 09:24 AM.

HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-15 09:24:00
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QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 10 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
susie,

even though you where jocking about the job, i do feel like quiting mine and go work for USCIS lol

I'm quite sure it's a job where you can get paid to do no work, and don't forget the Halloween costume party blowout where you can dress up to mock immigrants!

be sure to laff it up when you toss my paperwork in the toilets! laughing.gif (not really laughing here though)
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-10 15:23:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 10 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Jan 10 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I finally called USCIS.... after a jungle gym of 32094820934723947091283740923874320947239047309487230948723904712934087219048723
498237492134812734098237409127412094723948 phone tree options and waiting on hold I got one rep, who regurgitated the same fn ####### that is on the web site, BOO HOO BOO HOO poor us too many applicaton boo fn hoo, blah blah. Then finally she put me on hold for about 45 minutes and I finally talked to a rep (who had TeRRRibe engreish sskills ) and she finally looked up my name.... because she said I SHOULD have got NOA a long long time ago. Well, no record of me in the system. wonderful.
She suggested putting in a service request which I did.... seemed to think it LIKELY is lost, BUT I'll first have to WAIT about 1 month for them to "LOOK INTO IT". She said afte that (which they are likely to find it was thrown in garbage) I'd have to START OVER FROM SCRATCH and send in brand new check and I-130, and start the whole fcking waiting game all over.

I hope families of all this bastards die a miserable death.

I have NO idea what I'm going to tell my wife. If she's crying everyday now, what joy will this bring her.



FFS they are cruel and mornic in the same sentence....they will put a trace on you HOHOHO and you will get the famous email stating, in order to find your application please supply your receipt number.... I got this and said FO, sent it to the Omsbdmn for review....just showing him that I was calling because I DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT NUMBER and they would trace down my application - I got this answer back from USCIS for the receipt number in exactly one week. When they say you are not in the system, of course not, neither are we even though we have that elusive NOA! - go figure that on the keyboard.....Totally out of control they are now.

Susie


p.s applied today at USCIS for a job, think I may get kicked out of the system because of pending I-130? Oh wait, no its not in the system yet. All will be good kicking.gif I will get the job because the time that they do background check and such my I-130 will be wandering around the country so I just ordered an "APPROVAL STAMP" actually got two with tons of ink.....



I you get the job, please pee in your head directors coffee cup.


I feel I have NO options now.

Should I start from scratch and file for a generic fiance visa?

How did you get NOA then? Just long wait and they DIDN'T lose your paperwork.

I'm more confused helpless and pissed off than ever.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-10 14:52:00
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I finally called USCIS.... after a jungle gym of 32094820934723947091283740923874320947239047309487230948723904712934087219048723
498237492134812734098237409127412094723948 phone tree options and waiting on hold I got one rep, who regurgitated the same fn ####### that is on the web site, BOO HOO BOO HOO poor us too many applicaton boo fn hoo, blah blah. Then finally she put me on hold for about 45 minutes and I finally talked to a rep (who had TeRRRibe engreish sskills ) and she finally looked up my name.... because she said I SHOULD have got NOA a long long time ago. Well, no record of me in the system. wonderful.
She suggested putting in a service request which I did.... seemed to think it LIKELY is lost, BUT I'll first have to WAIT about 1 month for them to "LOOK INTO IT". She said afte that (which they are likely to find it was thrown in garbage) I'd have to START OVER FROM SCRATCH and send in brand new check and I-130, and start the whole fcking waiting game all over.

I hope families of all this bastards die a miserable death.

I have NO idea what I'm going to tell my wife. If she's crying everyday now, what joy will this bring her.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-10 13:29:00
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QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 9 2008, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anybody else out there who sent their I-130 on August and has not received the NOA1 yet? Because I sent mine on August and haven't received anything yet, and I am worried that my file was lost during transfering all the files from service centers to Chicago Loxbox sad.gif I called the USCIS yesterday and the officer took my information (finally) and sent a letter to VSC for further investigation....


Still haven't got jack squat either.

I now feel un-married, like hoping I can win the lottery and one day have a wife. Cause what I have now is nothing.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-01-09 10:38:00
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sacrcasm scmhrkasm, anyway I was hoping maybe you had mailed in august, but since the answer is no, it's no reason for encouragement.

yay for you gettting NOA anyways
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-21 15:44:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 20 2007, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Elijah @ Dec 20 2007, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Tundra,

You really don't know when you sent it? August, September, November? LOL

Elijah


QUOTE (Tundra @ Dec 19 2007, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there!
I don't remember exactly what day we mailed our I130, but we received a receipt with case number and date when USCIS had reseived our I130 - 24.08. So we have NOA1




Guessestimating here but if they received it on August 24th then you may have sent a few days before, your timeline and would be nice.........wow nice to hear that someone squeaked in...

Cheers and gl on your journey. blink.gif


Elij 0hhhhh Happy Holidays................


yeah without a timeline, knowing when it was mailed in and not knowing which center it was mailed to I can't get encouraged at all...
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-20 11:19:00
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Think we'll still be here bitching for reciepts next year at this time?
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-19 10:16:00
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QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Dec 12 2007, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
@Stefank: you filed for DCF though and have nothing to do with the backlog at the service centers of USCIS. So, in that sense, you're pretty lucky. We all have been waiting for a very long time just to know if they received our petitions at all. Right now they are somewhere between Vermont, California and Chicago. Where they'll go next: who knows?



that's what all the "be patient" crowd does not understand. we all know it's going to take a hell ov a long time... BUT if your packets are LOST or not, we don't know. IF they are lost, we will have to start over, losing months, perhaps a year... At least when you have a reciept you know you EXIST in the system even if it takes 5 years. With nothing, you may as well not have bothered getting married yet.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-12 14:55:00
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QUOTE (Stefank @ Dec 11 2007, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Germanchick, hi guys

we filed in September too and haven't got any reply yet.
Due to my wife's last registered address Vermont is/was our Service Center.
My case number doesn't show up yet in the online system either.



How do you have a case number without a reciept?

just curious,
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-12 10:34:00
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hmmm... after crying everynight for a month my wife went to the embassy again in hopes of some information. They told her timeline is about 2 to 5 years right now to get to the interview.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-10 10:16:00
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QUOTE (Elijah @ Dec 7 2007, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just got off the phone with the uscis second level customer service. He was rude raising his voice and didn't let me ask question, but I forced my way through to asked him if the site is correct with processing times, I told him to answer me yes or no. The jerk said no its not correct. Its been 93 days. I called yesterday and another guy says they are still working on the begining of Augst at the CSC with I-130.

epdoss


I'm sure everyone of those government job lazy aholes is a stupid jerk.

3 to 5 years is likely the time frame if i want to get my wife on the same continent.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-07 10:53:00
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QUOTE (rjp44 @ Dec 4 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Dec 3 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 3 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
seems like the situation might get better ... since the new instrection asked that you file in Chicago Lockbox instead of CSC or VSC .... now i would assume CSC will process everything they have to make room/resources ...



say what??

link? I'm not sure what you mean, man, but hope it's some kind of not completely terrible news.


New rule and addresses for I-130s filed after Dec. 3
http://www.uscis.gov...pdate113007.pdf


I wonder if those sent to Chicago will wind up ahead of the pile still rotting in Vermont?
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-04 16:31:00
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QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Dec 3 2007, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Dec 3 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 3 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
seems like the situation might get better ... since the new instrection asked that you file in Chicago Lockbox instead of CSC or VSC .... now i would assume CSC will process everything they have to make room/resources ...



say what??

link? I'm not sure what you mean, man, but hope it's some kind of not completely terrible news.


When did you apply for I-130 HOHOHO? Hopefully USCIS will update receipt processing dates this Friday. Keepin fingers crossed.


August 20

I'm trying to look into possible immigration myself to a non hostile towards families nation. I'm ok with waiting 2 years but 3 to 5 years is f'in impossibly retarded. My county is FAILING me. Thanks for nothing so far. What course of action should one take if you wait 6 months and do not even get in the system? YOu don't know if you packet has been flushed down the fn toilet or not. I do have a "postal service" reciept.

I'd be shocked if there's anynews at all for the rest of 2007... remember, those lazy workers that drag ####### have 208 holiday parties to go to this month.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-03 15:05:00
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QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 3 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
seems like the situation might get better ... since the new instrection asked that you file in Chicago Lockbox instead of CSC or VSC .... now i would assume CSC will process everything they have to make room/resources ...



say what??

link? I'm not sure what you mean, man, but hope it's some kind of not completely terrible news.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-12-03 14:46:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 28 2007, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Nov 28 2007, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just looking at processing times at the USCIS web site, and both Californa and Vermont are currently completing I-130 applications from May. They should update the page somewhere around Dec 18th.


Thanks Rip, yes I have that page in my favs - I actually have two applications in but as you can see from my rantings from previous post, there are a few of us just looking for confirmation of receipt after 90 days plus. Have USCIS doing a trace now and they were more than happy to proceed with that little request, probably just to keep me happy for another thirty days :-). I am not really worried about the process after that I know that will take time, I just want to make sure that the application has not been blasted off into space somewhere and we will have to reconfig the whole package - oh wait we have a lawyer, they can do that goodie.

Cheers and gl to ya

Susie


can you link me to that page? I thought the updates says they are on July 31...
May? great so three months further beyond schedule.

can't see a visa happening sooner than 3 or 4 years at this pace. Year one is going down the toilet of inefficiency.. we are just guina pigs for the buracracy.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-29 11:54:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 27 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question for you.... How did you manage to mail in the I-129 without the I-130 receipt?

Or do I assume you DID get a reciept.



Is it possible to mail in multiple copies of the same stuff to each center hoping one gets a reciept before 2019?


Our lawyer is pretty much with it omg surprise and did mail both since your receipt on the sending shows proof of delivery to USCIS. Its been discussed in other threads, would I have done it, I would not even had a clue at that time what an I-129 or I-130 was so i hope it helps. It all went to Texas and then its being airlifted to or has been to California sometime before 2020. lol

Spoke with misimmigration today, they are working on September 3rd apps btw.

Cheers


well f'it then I think I'll try the same, I do have my USCIS Delivery comformation and number saying it has been sent and recieved.

I still think its completely unfair people are moving ahead of me in processing just because of where I was "told" to send my packet, Vermont.

I have no confidence anything is going to happen in the next 1 year. Into 4th month of absoulutely didly.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-28 10:27:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 27 2007, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Nov 27 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 25 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Greg and Yasmin @ Nov 25 2007, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My name is Greg and I just joined this forum today. Add me to your gang of USCIS Haters. I mailed my I-130 on Sept 17 and haven't heard didly squat crying.gif ! My wife Yasmin and I are expecting our first baby girl biggrin.gif on March 10th 2008. I've called my congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite and that has become a useless dead end, but I will keep calling her office. I am now contacting Senator Mel Martinez. He's an immigrant so maybe he will be sensative to this issue. But doubtful. I say we all fly our spouses to Mexico at the same time and make a run for the Border? Any Takers? LOL
I will Call USCIS tomorrow and tell them that my I-130 is way over 90 days and I need my reciept number NOW! Even though I mailed it on Sept 17. Because reading this forum it looks like you guys have been waiting for years.
Oh, check this out, I had a USCIS rep tell me to get at B1/B2 visa for my wife so she can get here to deliver our child, can you belive that #######? Anyways, nice to meet everyone and will post my results as I get them, if ever.... sad.gif

Salamant Po



Greg,

God Bless Ya mate and gl,,,,,,I dont know havent been here long tho I seem to post my voice alot. Guess it takes the stress out of this mess and I mean mess.

My husband I spoke the other day about going to Mexico and then hoping the dirt line to visit my family every once inawhile. I mean what the heck, we are probably better off there than here cause no one but people that are in the same boat or have been totally understand what a screwed up mess our government has become.

I am calling USCIS on Friday, yeah I will give them the week to get their act together and tell them exactly what I think about their new fee increase and how they handled it. Dont worry, no names yet. Its just pure bs as far as I can see. No husband, stress waiting for a damn NOA1 - I mean a NOA2 would like Thanksgiving dinner at Camp David.

What has happened to this country btw?

o joy for all this wonderful news on page 8.


sux


lol hun,

Stay tuned for Page Nine that should be a whopper with onions and tomato's

And Jen hear ya on the medical system, I think that USCIS recruits extrra help from there

Cheers xxxx


Question for you.... How did you manage to mail in the I-129 without the I-130 receipt?

Or do I assume you DID get a reciept.



Is it possible to mail in multiple copies of the same stuff to each center hoping one gets a reciept before 2019?
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-27 17:43:00
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QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 25 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Greg and Yasmin @ Nov 25 2007, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My name is Greg and I just joined this forum today. Add me to your gang of USCIS Haters. I mailed my I-130 on Sept 17 and haven't heard didly squat crying.gif ! My wife Yasmin and I are expecting our first baby girl biggrin.gif on March 10th 2008. I've called my congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite and that has become a useless dead end, but I will keep calling her office. I am now contacting Senator Mel Martinez. He's an immigrant so maybe he will be sensative to this issue. But doubtful. I say we all fly our spouses to Mexico at the same time and make a run for the Border? Any Takers? LOL
I will Call USCIS tomorrow and tell them that my I-130 is way over 90 days and I need my reciept number NOW! Even though I mailed it on Sept 17. Because reading this forum it looks like you guys have been waiting for years.
Oh, check this out, I had a USCIS rep tell me to get at B1/B2 visa for my wife so she can get here to deliver our child, can you belive that #######? Anyways, nice to meet everyone and will post my results as I get them, if ever.... sad.gif

Salamant Po



Greg,

God Bless Ya mate and gl,,,,,,I dont know havent been here long tho I seem to post my voice alot. Guess it takes the stress out of this mess and I mean mess.

My husband I spoke the other day about going to Mexico and then hoping the dirt line to visit my family every once inawhile. I mean what the heck, we are probably better off there than here cause no one but people that are in the same boat or have been totally understand what a screwed up mess our government has become.

I am calling USCIS on Friday, yeah I will give them the week to get their act together and tell them exactly what I think about their new fee increase and how they handled it. Dont worry, no names yet. Its just pure bs as far as I can see. No husband, stress waiting for a damn NOA1 - I mean a NOA2 would like Thanksgiving dinner at Camp David.

What has happened to this country btw?

o joy for all this wonderful news on page 8.


sux
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-27 11:31:00
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QUOTE (chemarc @ Nov 21 2007, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kns123,

I was under the impression that the processing will not be affected. For example, if the approximate waiting time is six months, then my countdown started back in August when I sent the application. So I'm going to be hopefully expecting an NOA2 approved by February or March. But who knows? Just trying to stay positive.



I get the opposite vibe. If they imply 6 months I think 6 years.

I have no confidence in these government schleps doing one lousy bit of work efficiently, fairly, or in the most clownfaced definition of a timely manner.

Applied for a job in canada for next year. Thanks USA>.. alien.gif
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-21 16:15:00
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my 90 days has expired since it's been recieved, with no update, no check cashed, no recipt.


Should I be RE-filing all over again to a different service center?


Can I file for K3 anyway? I wasn't going to do that, and I THOUGHT they required the I-130 reciept first, but ?????

I spit on all USCIS employees and buerocrats.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-19 11:28:00
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QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Nov 10 2007, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think this is not about destroying marriages. They have made a mistake, they admitted it, they admit there is a back log. Now all we can do is be patient and wait. This is hard but it is better than not being with my husband at all. I enjoy every day of being married although we can't be together (Physically) right now. All will work out and all will be good in the end.

On the but side: Another week has gone by without any progress.

As of November 9, 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 8/30/2007
N-400 8/09/2007
All Other Forms 10/25/2007


Nebraska Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-131 10/18/2007
I-140 10/18/2007
I-485 Employment
Based 10/18/2007

I-485 Refugee 9/13/2007
I-765 10/18/2007
N-400 7/30/2007
All Other 11/1/2007


Texas Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-131 Current
I-140 Current
I-485 Employment
Based 11/04/2007

I-765 Current

N-400 7/25/2007
All Other 10/04/2007


Vermont Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 7/24/2007
N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms 11/04/2007


USCIS Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

TPS 10/17/2007



Of course its not about destroying marriages, BUT IT IS ABOUT DESTROYING IMMIGRATION TO USA.

It's completely clear. It's a way to discourage immigration.

Want to marry an american? think again....do you want to be separtated for YEARS and years with no estimates of when or IF you will be together.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-13 17:09:00
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QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Nov 3 2007, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, what you're really saying is that in your case the outlook is not all too positive. I am sorry to hear that. But please, we all deal with the same slow process here but still each of us is affected differently. There are NO quotas (as far as I know) for spouses or children of US citizens. We are NOT affected by the number of available visa numbers. All we are affected by is the mistake the department of state and USCIS made by allowing thousands of non-immigrant workers to apply for their greencards earlier than usually possible. Meaning they are now prioritizing those cases which is why there is no movement on the I-130 petitions. Plus, we are affected by the larger number of petitions due to the raise of fees at the end of July.

I don't think it is time to panic yet. All the July and August filers are getting closer to the newly set 15 weeks for a NOA1 mark and as we do USCIS may either prepare themselves for a lot of complaints and congressmen getting involved or they will start moving along again. In any case. Once our cases are in the system it should not be much worse than the usual wait. At least it doesn't look that way yet. Lets not panic and keep our hopes up.



Interesting.

Sadly congressmen don't give a flying flip about it. I'd expect that to be a huge waste of time.

My 90 day deadline will come in two weeks. I expect to hear nothing and maybe 2 weeks later I expect them to issue another no answers update saying to wait another 15 weeks.


By the way, I read USCIS were REALLY busy last week: they had Halloween parties to go to and were getting down making hillarious costumes making fun of stupid feriners. wonderful. wacko.gif
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-06 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Oct 31 2007, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Oct 29 2007, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunshine18 @ Oct 26 2007, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Oct 25 2007, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope, no check cashed as of today. It says on USCIS webpage where they post the receipt notices they are working on that it might now take up to 15 (!!!) weeks to receive a NOA1 for I-130 petitions. Therefore I think it will be early November before we hear anything. I am worried though that our check will expire because it is taking them so long. But it's not Friday yet therefore something might still happen.


So shocked to find that as of October 26, Vermont Service Center has only completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for I-130 petitions received on or before 7/24/07. VSC was stuck at 7/29/07 for I-130 NOA1 for over 6 weeks. Now the date fell further behind. Can't believe this!!!!


I'm expecting 6 to 8 months for a reciept , and likely 2 to 5 year wait afterwards.

I see no reason to think things will improve.

The nation does not want legal immigrants of any type and is stamping its food down to stop all immigration. (unless you are illegal and can work picking grapes for $2 an hour).

We are US citizens and we have no rights.


Where did you get the information about 2 to 5 years? As far as I know the process has never taken that long for most nations. A while ago it was over a year but it seemed only in rare cases did it take longer. Why do you have to scare and worry people who are already stressed out about the situation? There is no reason for that. I think we should support each other and not add even more stress to the whole thing. USCIS has already admitted it is going to take them longer. There is no reason to make up stuff about waiting times when there is no proof!



Just basing it on reading these tons of assessments. Timeline is clearly a minimum of 1 year after the case is begun. I still don't even have a case number. Check will have expired and once i resend it's going to be a whole new waiting processs. Since they seem to have quotas now for family visa (I think I read that somewhere) + the extreme amount of new filings, there is no reason to expect things to move as fast (slow!) in the future. It likely will be slower. So factoring in all that, and the likely possiblilty that they will deny for quota reasons (add to the fact my wife is Muslim), and re-applying all over again, perhaps once, perhaps twice... that it can take 5 years.

I've seen the timelines on loads of people here. I've never read so more horror stories.

The USCIS should just say if you married outside the usa, plan to move there, cuz we are going to F with you unmercifully and make it as difficult and expensive as we can to protect merica from your spouse. USA: closed for immigration.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-11-01 14:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (sunshine18 @ Oct 26 2007, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Oct 25 2007, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope, no check cashed as of today. It says on USCIS webpage where they post the receipt notices they are working on that it might now take up to 15 (!!!) weeks to receive a NOA1 for I-130 petitions. Therefore I think it will be early November before we hear anything. I am worried though that our check will expire because it is taking them so long. But it's not Friday yet therefore something might still happen.


So shocked to find that as of October 26, Vermont Service Center has only completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for I-130 petitions received on or before 7/24/07. VSC was stuck at 7/29/07 for I-130 NOA1 for over 6 weeks. Now the date fell further behind. Can't believe this!!!!


I'm expecting 6 to 8 months for a reciept , and likely 2 to 5 year wait afterwards.

I see no reason to think things will improve.

The nation does not want legal immigrants of any type and is stamping its food down to stop all immigration. (unless you are illegal and can work picking grapes for $2 an hour).

We are US citizens and we have no rights.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-29 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (biazo @ Oct 23 2007, 04:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we sent to the texas (it was before they left only California and Vermont centres to get wife`s petitions)

I think they gave your application the death penalty by accident.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-23 16:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
Q : Will my application be rejected if my check expires? NEW

No. When USCIS receives notice that your check has expired, we will notify you and suspend processing on your case. You will be given an opportunity to send a new check at the original filing rate and filing date to resume processing of your application. USCIS will contact you if your check has been returned to us because it is beyond the expiration date.


wonderful... That means when the time finally comes, it'll be an extra go-round at mail-tag with these idiots and take another 393 years for them to open up the envelope again...
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2007-10-22 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest Breakfast on Interview day?

I just meant if she isn't a breakfast eater don;t go loading up and feeling heavy and lethargic. Hunger can be a good motivator. A good cup of coffee (heck a red bull and vodka) and you are good to go.

 

I would be in the bathroom with nervous knots if I loaded up on all that. But ohhhhhhh after the interview it is on.

 

I'm hungry now. :luv:

 

Me too! Damn you!  :lol:


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2014-09-26 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest Breakfast on Interview day?

Honestly she should not stray away from something she normally doesn't eat regularly. Nerves will be at a all time high and don't want to upset the tummy.

 

Gosh now I am singing "Eye of the Tiger".

 

Romania's food isn't THAT much different than ours. They just wouldn't eat those foods at the same time of day or in the way we'd prepare them. Most of America's foods are a mish-mash of European dishes. :)


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2014-09-26 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBest Breakfast on Interview day?

I'd say #4, but go easy on the bacon/sausage. OJ is good, but let her be the judge of how she's feeling. If her tummy is in knots you might be better off with French Toast or Waffles or Pancakes!


d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2014-09-26 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWorth mistake I ever made!

Having been in an abusive marriage but having stayed in it, I can say this... there is no magic way to walk the middle ground.  What you really want, I'm pretty sure, is for him to change.  It's very hard to realize that's not going to happen.  You can't say "Sweetheart, I love you, but if you don't change I will not file your ROC" and have him say "Oh Darling, I want my green card so much, suddenly I want you so much."  You probably tried, as I did, to "get along by going along" but there's going to come a certain point where you may have to do things that will antagonize him beyond the point of no return.

 

This person is correct he won't change.

 

His abuse is not your fault. My ex-husband was extremely abusive as well, so I know the story. You two get in a fight, he gets physical (I got physical back, thanks to a decade of MMA training). The next day you're shaken, bruised and terrified it will happen again, trying to figure out how to get out, but he's price charming; doing everything for you, and treating you how he did when you fell in love with him. You continue to be nervous, but eventually he wears you down with his good behavior and your walls lower again, and that escape plan slowly becomes less important. You make excuses for him, it was only that once, and he swears it'll never happen again... so you decide to stay (for me, it was for our children). Then it happens again... sometimes it's not for years, other times months. Sometimes they threaten you and your loved ones if you leave, or don't do what they want. 

 

Manipulating you gives them a sense of power, as they feel they have no control over themselves or their lives. Leaving you always jumping, and wondering when the ax will fall, is easier than putting forth real effort in a relationship. They never have to take responsibility because they shoulder it all on you. If you start to think for yourself again? They just jar you with another outburst, so you're too terrified to fight, and just walking on eggshells to keep the peace.

 

Now that I'm married again to a very loving, affectionate, man in a healthy relationship... I can tell you this. You can find love again, you deserve it, and what he's doing is NOT okay, and will NEVER be okay. He's not a man, he's an overgrown child throwing a temper tantrum and blaming you for it.

 

Contact a woman's shelter, they will be your biggest asset when defending yourself in court for a divorce and for immigration. The police reports and the pictures is very helpful. Start seeing a therapist, that can also be used in court/immigration to prove abuse, and that you're seeking treatment. I also personally recommend it as it can help a TON.

 

Move out right away, go stay with someone where he cannot get to you, friends, family, women's shelter, a hotel, anything; things will only get worse from here - not better. If you own a home together (i.e. your name is also on the mortgage), continue to the pay the mortgage, if you lease/rent have the landlord remove your name from the lease. Shut off any utilities in your name, remove your name from any and all joint accounts, any joint loans you'll need to continue to pay for your credit's sake. File for divorce immediately. He legally cannot sell/give away a THING once you file for divorce... marital assets are to be split evenly if sold, and cannot be done without your permission. Get a divorce lawyer who is familiar with immigration. If you have children, remove them from the home with you. File for temporary emergency custody if he's the biological or custodial father. The police report and abuse case should be enough to grant that. Get a restraining order.... trust me.

 

Gather as much physical evidence that committed immigration fraud, any emails, voice-mails, IMs or texts he sent where he stated that he entered the marriage for a green card. Record with video ANY INTERACTIONS between himself and yourself. Encourage your family do so as well. Video is admissible in court as evidence. Voice recordings can be altered, video is much more difficult. If you catch him on video claiming this it is fantastic evidence.

 

You don't have to worry about the RoC, he can file it himself, but you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. 

 

This is how I managed to do so with my mentally unstable ex. Any evidence you can gather of him admitting to visa and GC fraud, pass along to immigration. They will investigate the matter and will likely deny him an RoC if not remove him from the country as soon as they get their hands on him.

 

Good luck, and I hope you nail the wanker to the tree for doing this to you. Your love is not expendable, and you deserve the happiness he so hollowly promised.


Edited by d3adc0d3, 14 October 2014 - 11:35 AM.

d3adc0d3Not TellingArgentina2014-10-14 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Process time for Vermont Center
I've been in limbo for 1 year now, with nothing.

At present time there is no immigration. So there is nothing to wait for.

Maybe an overhaul in the department next few years may mean VSC is open for business.

There's no course of action either. Sucks.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-07-14 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Notice Sent From VSC
actually now that I hear it was expedited, I take back my congratulations. mad.gif
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-07-29 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Notice Sent From VSC
QUOTE (Leedah @ Jul 29 2008, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all. Leedah here.

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

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

Hope this news helps someone.

Thanks,
Leedah



congrats... since I sent in mine a month earlier I hope I'm not tremendously far behind.
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-07-29 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhen WIll VSC approve spouse petitions???
July 2017

Edited by HOHOHO, 28 July 2008 - 10:34 AM.

HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-07-28 10:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswill VSC dates change on August 15?
New date:


Nov. 1, 1985
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-08-11 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! One year and still pending and no updates!
QUOTE (memyselfandi @ Aug 21 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I got married in Agusut 2007. Sent my I-130 in August and still havent been approved, touched or anything. I didnt file the 129f, I dont have ann attorney and i have no clue what to do??? I have contacted USCIS so many times and they just tell me Im still in my normal processing times but the vermont website says they are already working on the september files. I know of people who sent theres in august and have been approved long long ago and touched etc etc. Please help. What should I do? Should I hire an attorney or I dont know Im clueless right now sad.gif .
Thanks for your help



same story

1 year later and thumbs up VSCs holes have not been removed.

no progress
no time estimates
no possibility of visa 2009
HOHOHOMaleIndonesia2008-08-22 10:35:00