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PLEASE VISIT THIS WESITE AND POST YOU STORY ON IMMIGRATION DELAYS

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PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK AND POST YOUR STORIES

http://blogs.usatoda...st_6.html#Close

THANKS

thanks that makes me feel really positive today.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-10-08 15:19:00

Friend of mine gave up her journey

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QUOTE (Immigration Hell @ Sep 25 2007, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Today I got some sad news, a dear friend of mine who has been going through this visa process has decided to give up the journey. I couldn't believe it. She told me her and her husband has agreed to go there seperate ways because she's tired of waiting for a visa to be issued to her husband. She told me this could go on forever and she is not willing to go on like this indefinitely. She has been waiting for two years. I was so sorry to hear this news. I'm wondering does this happen quite a bit during the visa wait??? I can't seem to wrap my brain around this process causing the divorce of two wonderful people. Any thoughts anyone?

Is this America? Aren't we allowed to marry who we want in pusuit of happiness? I mean 2 years if PROOF of a real relationship. Aaaargh!

Sorry, just a rant in sympathy with people stuck in limbo with a dire choice to make.

nope we don't have such to choose to a spouse.

I wish I'd have known better, but I'm glad I didn't. My ignorance allowed me to marry the correct woman. I'll probably have to wait, and fight and fight and wait, and possible leave the USA also.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-07 16:40:00

Friend of mine gave up her journey

QUOTE (Immigration Hell @ Sep 25 2007, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

give a little detail.

I hate to think they get endless denials with out a stitch of an issue to pick with them.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-09-25 14:54:00

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QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 12 2007, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There are many ways to prove bonafide relationship of which what you are thinking just one of many... I certainly would not pizz away money for no reason unless it was my only alternative....

It's really not particularly good evidence and I doubt you have only one time a year to add her. There are many qualifying events. I'd specifically ask if her arrival in the US on her visa would be a qualifying event. If so, no need to put her on the plan now. Use other more compelling evidence of bona fides instead.

my employer has 2 options for enrollment: once a year, or within 1 month of the marriage. So I knew there wasn't any change of her getting a visa in '07, so I opted to wait for Jan open enrollment. But my insurance doesn't care about her immigration status, only if I'm willing to pay the premiums.

Thanks for some useful tips here.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-12 17:24:00

QUOTE (reeses16 @ Nov 12 2007, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As you mentioned thats just a waste of money. And I don't think its necessary, there are lots of people who don't have health insurance. Are you concerned that you lack other evidence, and this is something that can be documented?

I've read on other posts that you can establish a joint bank account at USbank www.usbank.com I think you have to visit a branch to do it.

Another idea, is to maybe start a business in both your names. In Washington State, people who are not US citizenship can own businesses. And everything can be completed online. The fees to get your state business license will most likely be much less than your insurance premium, $15-$200 total depending on the business structure you pick.

the beneficiary change IS a good idea (and needs done anyway eventually)

hmmm.... the obvious snafu to the the bank account bits are that she has NO Social Security number, DUH. But I will look into requirements on that site.

All this shows how retarded that requirement is... if it is a BS relationship any clown can still start those things. I mean seriously what use is a bank account in a country someone has no access in? It's all stupid nonsense; just stupid hoops to get us to jump through.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-12 17:20:00

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 12 2007, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

There are many ways to prove bonafide relationship of which what you are thinking just one of many... I certainly would not pizz away money for no reason unless it was my only alternative....

I'm seeing how much different the added cost will be,.... but I guess, you are saying it IS morsel of evidence that could help a case.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-12 17:04:00

I have to option to add my wife onto my insurance (and only get one chance to do this per year). It would begin in jan. 08.

While it's really clear this is thowing money down a hole, since there's little chance in hell of her visa going through anytime in '08 (and she has her own insurance), hard to argue its needed for the purpose OF insurance.

However, I started thinking perhaps it IS a good idea and can be used in the "proof of relationship" stuff where they want shared bank accounts, etc... since we obviously don't have that. Figure it doesn't look bad that the wife will have insurance upon arrival as far as further demonstrating ability to support her (my salary is well above the minimum requirements..)

anyway, any opinions are welcomed.... has anyone used this in his/her arsenal of proof?

(btw, I've already checked and they can still cover her even without social security number)

Edited by HOHOHO, 12 November 2007 - 04:57 PM.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-12 16:56:00

So I emailed the USCIS complaint address

and guess what...

IT IS CLOSED.

Or else they are taking a full one week holiday for Thanksgiving. Hope they choke on a turkey gizzard.

I got this response:

You have emailed an inactive account.

If you are inquiring about the status of documentation you have filed with USCIS, or have a complaint relating generally to the nature of the customer service you have been provided by USCIS, please use our National Customer Service phone number 1-800-375-5283 or visit our website at www.uscis.gov.

If you are a CIS employee and wish to file a complaint regarding credible allegations of criminal misconduct or of very serious misconduct by a USCIS employee, guidance can be found online at htttp://osi.uscis.dhs.gov/. Credible allegations of minor but significant misconduct should be reported directly to the office where you believe they may have occured.

HOHOHO

Male

Indonesia

2007-11-19 16:30:00

Not living together, will it cause a problem?

Where do you live now? And where is your spouse? Just explain more please.

Where would your interview take place? If your interview will be in your country of origin then im sure they know of this culture and they wouldnt be surprised. However, since you are married, they expect you to be together under the same roof unless there is a reasonable reason like working in different cities or something like that.

I would say, they will also ask for wedding pictures. Do you have any? If the wedding is so private and you guys are not living together then they might suspect fraud ( wedding for the sake of GC). Good luck

MochaMichou

Male

2013-09-28 11:22:00

My Congresswoman offered to help...should I take it?

Filipinos are getting processed quick because of a natural disaster. Its just humanitarian to process their cases quickly before they die in a flood. even with the help of your congressman, your application wont be processed in less than 5 months.

Be patient and Good luck.

MochaMichou

Male

2013-12-19 21:43:00

need urgent help pls :crying: :crying:

if you have a pending i-130 immigrant petition, don't try a B1/B2 visa, unless you are a special case in the sense that you'll go back to your country after your visit in the US.

the embassy will say that you are not disqualified right away if you have a pending i-130,... but in reality you will be rejected right away at the interview, so you have maybe a 0.1% chance of getting it.

The Beekeeper

Male

Albania

2013-10-11 15:31:00

thinking ahead on things

I guess we will cross that bridge when and if we get there. Another question, my husbands passport style photo is not 2x2 its 1x2 and every place he goes to take a 2x2 they tell him they only can do 1x2 wth! Will they still accept it?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-25 11:28:00

thinking ahead on things

So just thinking ahead on things that we my husband and I may be questioned on in interview...

- On my hubby's birth certificate his uncle is listed as his father because his real father was not in the picture. Furthermore, in order for my husband to be able to enter kindergarten in DR he had to have a "father" designated on birth certificate. As a gesture of kindness and to allow my husband the opportunity to enter school my husbands uncle (mothers brother) signed as his father on birth certificate. So now my husbands surname is the same last name twice (e.g. Martinez Martinez ). His biological father passed away a while ago. Im wondering if they will ask why he has the same surname twice and if his parents are related or siblings. If so, my husband and I plan to answer honestly and advise them of why his uncle had to claim him as his son. Do you think this will be a problem?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-22 13:47:00

I submitted visa to chicago lockbox tuesday morning, and attached the email notification form. How long does it take to typically get that notification saying it was receive dand they will start processing?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-30 11:30:00

so i have done it , I submitted the big I-130!!!!!!!!!!!! Now the wait begins, just looking for some insight , I made an appointment and met with an immigration officer this morning before i mailed petitions. He ran through my documents and supporting documents and confirmed I had all required information and good evidence but obviously couldnt say yay or nay to the visa. He did say oh I see you haven't lived together and I advised him of the reason. Can that just be a reason for a decline

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-26 21:48:00

as part of the evidence of bona fide marriage I was going to include copies of receipts of funds transfers. Im wondering if I should include the receipts of win I sent money to my husband to deposit in the joint account we have in dr. Should I also include the receipts of money he has sent me (sends me money when I need it from joint account because its a savings and I have no atm card to take out myself). Should I not show when he sends me funds and just show me sending funds to him.

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-18 17:31:00

Can I write the month and year on back of photos in pencil?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-17 07:39:00

I guess I should say that the calls I am trying to print the history for are Video Calls, not phone calls.

They do not retain a history of video calls, I believe mine are retained because I pay per call from a skype subscription.

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-15 19:37:00

I do not have a mac but if your going to skype.com and selecting usage history at the bottom of page it says export into file. At least it does on my pc

I am able to see all the history, but have not found out how to download it to any format. Could you maybe elaborate a little more how you got it into excel. This is on a MAC not a PC. Thanks.

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-15 19:34:00

You can log in at skype.com and go to your usage history and it shows each call made you can then download it in excel format.

How did you make copies of your Skype call history? The only method I have found is to use a screen capture and that will be well over 200 pages. I use Skype on an iMac.

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-15 19:07:00

You can print them off on normal paper. You could try laminating but it's a very hot process and could ruin the photos. Or you could do the self laminating strips. Or just put them in a baggie.

I just stopped at office depot and found the self laminating sheets and think i will do that. Right now I have them in photo sleeves but they line up right at the top of the page so wit acco fasteners they would be whole punched right thru. Great suggestion

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-14 19:27:00

I also need to know if laminating pictures so I can fasten them with acco fasteners is ok. Is there a specific order I should place the documents?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-14 18:49:00

So i reside in Buffalo NY and am not sure where to file my standalone I-130 form and documents. The instructions say and address in chicago , il but I Have noticed that it is not listed as a filing center. Where do I send it and I also noticed a post about the I-130 being filed jointly with the adjustment status form. Can I not file the form jointly because my husband still resides in DR.

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-13 21:38:00

Thanks for the tips, yes I have 95 pages of call history on Skype and some Viber chat transcripts.

The petitioner needs to establish US citizenship via photocopies of birth certificate, entire passport or naturalization certificate. You do not need to send in both photocopies of your birth certificate and passport. It's a good idea to send a photocopy of the beneficiary's birth certificate but they really do not need his a photocopy of his passport. You also do not need proof of no criminal records at this point.

(remember that everything is photocopies (not originals)

I wouldn't bother with the binder because they're going to take everything out of it and put it how they want. Best idea is paper clips and binder clips with coloured sheets (if desired) between sections. Or ACCO fastened. We just put it all in a big pile, with a binder clip, slipped it in the envelope and off she went.

They really do use folders with the two holes at the top for everything (I saw my file at my interview.)

Do you have anymore evidence like emails, chats, skype etc?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-13 20:40:00

Hello Everyone,

I am writing looking for some last minute tips or insight anyone may have. I am finalizing my husband and I's documentation and supporting documents for the spouse visa with the I-130 form. I will be including in my packet the following:

I-130 form

Birth Certificates (mine and his)

Passport Copies (mine and his)

2 x 2 Photos (mine and his)

G-325 A Biographic forms (mine and his)

email notification form

Marriage certificate

Proof of no criminal records (husband)

Joint Account Documents

Hotel and Flight Itinerary (for each trip I have made to DR)

Boarding Passes

Western Union funds transfer receipts

Photos

Letters of Testimony (from close family and friends)

Passport entry stamps

So far that is what I have and it is quite a substantial packet and I currently have it compiled in a rather neat binder with tabs on the side and all photos in photo sleeves. I was wondering if anyone knows if the preferred method to compiling packet is to use ACCO fasteners or is the binder fine. It is a 3 ring binder so pretty easy to disassemble. Please also let me know any tips you have after reviewing the above list of documents being submitted. I appreciate all the help

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-08-13 19:58:00

Finances!

OCD is an understatement but I think that comes in handy with things like this. My ocd already kicked in so I already have the tax transcripts from '10-'12. Thanks for the tip

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-09-16 17:43:00

Finances!

Hi! I submitted the I-130 packet on 8/26 and received my first notification on 9/3. I would like to be proactive and get started on what's next. From my understanding the financial aspect comes next in the process. Any tips or recommendations on what documents I should begin to gather ? I also am going to create monthly folders and keep track of all te communications, money xfers, activity between my husband and I following the i130 submittal to provide at time of interview. Any suggestions ?

acevce19

Not Telling

Dominican Republic

2013-09-16 16:05:00

Difficult RFE Situation at CR-1 Interview (Please help)

Dont change anything on ds230 keep it as is..so you are saying they havnt accepted birth certifi from Saudi right? so i think all you gotta do is to provide them an additional explanation letter saying even though the original hospital certificate is from saudi but KSA rule doesnt allow an expat to becaome thier citizenship therefore by nationality as per her parents nationality from PK shes PK national wrigth sumthng like this..but shes pk national there fore she has a NADRA issued offical birth certificate from PK ..now shes gona go thru a round of AP for sure just a name check n finger prints check migth end in 6 months time hopefully. Also contact NADRA i think they have some sort of NOC that even though birth is from saudi but shes now PK national with a PK birth registration..

for example my son is US national and born..now i have registered his birth here from NADRA AS WELL AND GOT A birth registration letter from them..

dont make it complex for them just provide them simple explanation in simple words with confidence..

Good information friend, I will try what you suggested however NVC keep isnisting me try to get original birth certificate from KSA. Check this out KSA foreign affairs have a procedure for non saudi nationals birth certifcates process. ( Also when you said you might end in 6 months time, I am bit lost there, what is that mean, will this delay my case ?? )

http://www.moi.gov.s...l/civilaffairs/!ut/p/b1/xZA7D8IwDIR_EbLTBFSP6SNJB1pFqYBmQR0qVKmPBfH7aUUZCWx4s_Sd787goYm5wJg4EVzAT-2jv7X3fp7aYd394arLk-PacKbLJMPCUiriyqHm0QI0C5Ag5pQwiUgrYFRtIyc45vibHj-MDOtr9l_9kv8MPmwhNgCr6Jgxm0qF1ohsT-ZtsgGhH74uBEJ-q1maeezAdROMflBKUdEXO_kEpxQxDA!!/dl4/d5/L0lDU0lKSWdrbUEhIS9JRFJBQUlpQ2dBek15cXchLzRKQ2lEb01OdEJqdEJIZmxDRUEhL1o3X0dOVlMzR0gzMUdOQkQwSVE5QzQ4T1MwR0IxLzA!/?WCM_PORTLET=PC_Z7_GNVS3GH31GNBD0IQ9C48OS0GB1025245_WCM&WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/Civil+Affairs/Civil+Affairs/Services+1/

Non-Saudis requirements for obtaining Birth Certificate:

Original Birth Report by the relevant hospital.
Parents' original passports and a copy of each.
Parents' original Residence Permits and a copy of each.
All documents provided must be valid.
The specified # (87)-application form duly filled.

A provisional Birth Certificate valid for one year will be issued for the newborn. The original Birth Certificate is issued after a year having required medical vaccinations are completed

Edited by jj2013, 07 August 2013 - 03:34 PM.

jj2013

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-08-07 15:33:00

Difficult RFE Situation at CR-1 Interview (Please help)

Huge Mistake..for delays in visa issuance...all you needed is a Pakistani Birth Certificate regardless of the fact she was born in Saudi..for PK birth certificates all you need is her mom n dads pk id card copies...all know that Saudi dont neutralize anyone for their citizenship. She has PK passport? and a PK id card? if yes all you gotta do is to provide an explanation letter with PK birth certificate..let me know if you need more info

Yes she has Pakistani passport and Pakistani ID card (in card NADRA written my name as husband)

Problem is in I-130 and DS230 and related application has her birth location listed as KSA. If I listed Pakistan it become false info and can be subject to rejcted.

Let me know if you can help any further

jj2013

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-08-07 14:57:00

Difficult RFE Situation at CR-1 Interview (Please help)

Hello I am in need of percise help for my diffcult situation. Not sure how to proceed, please help if you have experienced similar problem or knows proper solution to my problem.

NVC just issued Sept 27th interview date for my wife CR-1 visa to local US consulate / Embassy in Pakistan. In check list they have mentioned all docs are OK however they listed A (obtain the original document ) next to my wife's birth certificate requirement.

My problem is that my wife was born in Saudi Arabia, when her father was on posted in PIA position in Saudia Arabia. Then later she moved back to Pakistan 2 months after her birth, she is now Pakistani national, at the time of NVC processing when they requested original birth certificate I did sent original hopistal issued birth certificate however it was not accepted as a original document and now they want to get offical birth certificate from Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs. I have looked on the Saudi site, there is a process out there for foreign national birth certificate however they do ask for many things including original hospital issued birth certificate. But that certificate is with NVC and may go to the US counslate, I called NVC and asked them if there is a way I can get that document back and they have not yet provided me any conclusive answer like if I can get back, all they said try US counslate later when we transfers these items to them, no other information was provided.

I am bit worried if they loose this document or if they don't give me back this document or if saudi foreign affair does not issue me a needed birth certificate what will happen next , what would be a way to come out of this strange situation, when I asked NVC they don't have any answer for me, just said then you might have to get letter indicating that this document is not obtainable however they also said it is not true in my situation because it is obtainable for my wife as she is borth after 1968.

Can someone help me please I am very concerned here

Edited by jj2013, 07 August 2013 - 02:09 PM.

jj2013

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-08-07 14:03:00

Difficult Birth Certificate Struggle Please help

My wife's CR-1 interview is scheduled for next month, checklist I have received from NVC states that I must acquire original birth certificate of wife during interview.

It is strange situation as my wife was born in Saudi Arabia while her father was posted on PIA job in Jeddah. She moved to Pakistan 3-4 months after birth, she have KSA hospital issued birth certificate ( which I then submitted to NVC), now even NVC have original they still stating gets the original document from different authority but they are not returning me hospital issued certificate, neither they know process how to get it back they keep telling me contact local US consulate, but also they are not telling me any time frame when these documents will be transferred to them (US consulate), if I have to get anything from KSA as official, which I doubt would be possible anyways, but I still need this document issued by hospital but NVC has no defined process to return back me that document as I am stuck here.

I already wrote to NVC and US Consulate seeking additional help but no response from both parties, it is over 2 weeks now. My father in law tried to contact KSA consualte in Pak and they did not helped either.

My question is what is the alternative option I can use so my wife still get visa.

She has Pakistani NOIC NADRA issues card, with my name listed as husband

She had Pakistani passport

She has metric certificate from Pakistan

Her hospital certificate by attested by Pak Embassy in KSA

Any guidance would be appreciated as we are running near time of interview it is now near less than month and I would like to avoid any delays if possible.

PLEASE HELP

Edited by jj2013, 20 August 2013 - 09:42 PM.

jj2013

Not Telling

Pakistan

2013-08-20 21:40:00

Change of name after filing I-130

Thanks for the replies everyone! I think i'm just going to stay the course and keep things as is for now. It's easier for me anyway

tt83

Female

Canada

2013-10-01 09:29:00

Change of name after filing I-130

Hi all,

I filed my I-130 for my spouse back in May, and I used my maiden name as I had not changed my name yet. I was considering going through the name change process now, but I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the issue. Will it slow down or affect the processing of my husband's visa in any way? Or would it be wise to just wait until the visa is processed and approved before making any changes? Thanks in advance!

tt83

Female

Canada

2013-07-09 08:30:00