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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresre-applying after visa denial
Got to

www.immigrate2us.net

for info....
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-12-08 06:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho signs DS-3032 for 1-year old beneficiary?
QUOTE (TVN @ Jul 22 2008, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Who signs the DS-3032 (choice of address and agent) for 1-year old beneficiary?
I got the DS-3032 for my son in which it's required him to sign. He is only 1 year old.
He's too young to sign it. By common sense, should I (the petitioner) sign for him?
Can his mother (another beneficiary) sign for him?
I don't want to make a mistake. I need your advice. Thanks


If you're emailing a response - what does it matter? When the time comes, I intend to set up an email account in my son's name and email it from that account. As long as you include correct #'s and details, I don't think they will be worried. I do like the CYA abbrev - gonna use that....lol
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-21 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa in hand
QUOTE (andywv @ Jul 23 2008, 01:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everybody ... my visa is in my hand at last !! after all the aggro we can finally go home !! thanks to everybody for all the support and advice ..and good luck to all the others with similar problems ! dont give up is all i can say ...thanks again , Andy and family good.gif


Holy Cow Congrats!!! All the best to you and your family!!!
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-24 20:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDid not realize was suppose to send original marriage certificate along with the translated one!
We sent in the wrong title on the cheques and it was easier to wait for them to return the package to us so we could resend, than to send in new cheques and HOPE they matched them.

I would wait for them to request the additional information. I know it is a waste of time but at least you can keep your paperwork together.

Edited by whisper2me, 25 July 2008 - 09:41 PM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-25 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 Approved
QUOTE (LuLu @ Jul 26 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you God!!

I logged in to check the petition status a few minutes ago for the 1983476375 time today. Honestly I wasn't expecting much of a change from the dreaded May 25 touch date I've grown to hate. And I saw today's date on there. Nervously I clicked on the case number as I expected a silly RFE....but I saw the word Approved...and went crazy!!! I called my wife and woke her up. I told her to make sure she was sitting down and then I broke the great news to her. I have been going crazy for the past 15 minutes.

NVC here I come!

For all those waiting and especially those who have waited a long time, let me tell you I know what you are going through. This is my second petiton as I filed for my ex-wife few years back. That first one was selected for additional processing and it was pure H3LL waiting for that one to get approved. It took 16 months from start to finish only to end up being cancelled days before the interview.

I sincerely hope each and every one of you will get the approval notice soon. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Big Congrats to you! Please update your timeline so that I can throw your happy news up on the spreadsheet smile.gif

Cheers
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-25 21:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help
Don't fix it if it isn't broken!

I would not touch Question 23 - besides its not that relevant. I would imagine they are more interested in your secondary and tertiary qualifications.
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-27 05:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the US while waiting
Bottom line is whether or not you are prepared to take a gamble. At least you live relatively close to the U.S A return ticket from here is around $2300. I would also take a copy of your initial petition and have the original NOA1 with you so that you can show that you are following protocol and say you were visiting your loved one while waiting for your interview.
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-27 05:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS230 QUESTION
QUOTE (babes_jen24 @ Jul 16 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hELLO,
Need help? Q2 Other Names Used or Aliases (If married woman, give maiden name). Since i was married already and i'm using my husband's name do i need to put my name using my single name. Q 33b do i need to check yes and Q34 do i need to put my husband for assisting to complete this form? And 1 more Q19 list all the children since i was 6 months pregnant for my second baby do i need to put her name since she's not born yet?

Thank you.


Your status says you are applying for a IR1/CR1 visa. Which form do your questions relate to? There is no Q33b on the I-130 form.
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-16 05:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting Part... Visa Process
Ok, here come my sentimental but true thoughts....

I really don't think many couples' relationship can survive this kind of separation - it simply isn't natural to love someone so deeply and not be able to express it fully. Something has to give. There may seem like a lot of us in here but we are the minority and we may think we have it hard right now - and in reality we really do, this #### is painful!

BUT...

Our marriages and relationships have something others in "normal" or "regular" relationships will never have. It takes a special kind of extra "something" to make it through this process, as we all rely on extremely innovative communication through a phone line and infrequent visits. I doubt anyone who has gone through this madness will ever take their spouse for granted once they are together, simply because of what we have to go through to be together.

Honestly, as much as I want to rebel against this prccess, it has also become a testimony of my love, trust, level of committment and PATIENCE!
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-05 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInflux of VSC to CSC
Some of the content in this thread just reminded me that in the end, people only give a damn about themselves. As much as I appreciate honesty, some of the selfishness is disturbing. We all want to be approved, but I get the feeling some of us wouldn't think twice about stepping on the heads of others to get it.

Silly me for thinking that regardless of the statistics of each service centre, people who have been waiting the longest DESERVE to be approved first...

p.s. the optimism of those already approved, amuses me.

Edited by whisper2me, 08 August 2008 - 02:19 AM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-08 02:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE, I-130 documents
If I were you I would just hang tight even though the waiting is a killer. It may be something simple they are requesting and in the meantime, you cannot preempt it. At least you know once they get this additional info from you, your approval won't be too far away.

Edited by whisper2me, 12 August 2008 - 06:09 PM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-12 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC seems to be dead
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ Aug 13 2008, 06:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Check this out I called the Director of Immigration, and they couldnt locate my file. They told me to call VSC and asked me to ask them to physically pull it. I did, VSC guy told me "SIR I was instructed, not to speak with you anymore"
BYE!
lol

cocksucker!



lol #######!
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-12 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow many people are USCIS sick patient?
Lmao! I think its even worse when you check the darn thing knowing that there is probably 1% chance there will be a touch (which I do daily). I am with VSC and filed in May so what are the odds........lol. Sometimes I'll be tempted to check it more than once a day, telling myself that I might be surprised or something rolleyes.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-18 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMore I-130 Questions
QUOTE (ao_cons @ Aug 17 2008, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First, thanks to everybody in this forum. You've all been very helpful. We're almost done with the forms. Just a few more questions.

I-130 Questions:

Section C, Question 15 - "Name and present address of employer"

Is this to be filled out regardless of wife being in the US or not? She currently has a job as a web content writer for a company based in her native country. We live in Thailand and wonder if it'd be an issue (keeping an internet-based job in the Philippines).

Section C, Question 18 - "Address in the US where your relative intends to live"

No space for zip code. Do I put it in anyway?


G-325a Questions:

"File Number"

What is this? It says "A". Do I leave it just like this?

"Place of Marriage"

OK to put just city and country? Not district?

"Last address outside the US for more than one year"

Living in Thailand for less than a year. But may be one year when I-130 application arrives, or at some point during the visa process (NVC, interview, etc.). Do I fill this in with present address or leave blank?

"Alien Registration Number"

This is the last black box at the bottom. Do I put "N/A" for myself (natural-born citizen) and "None" for wife?

General form question:

If I type in pdf file and answer doesn't fit, is it okay to abbreviate text (e.g. address)?

Evidence:

Is it necessary to include wedding photos and pictures with relatives? We had only a civil wedding here in Thailand and no photographs were allowed inside the district office.

We can provide receipts of money transfers and package shipments, between us and to our parents. Would this be helpful proofs of a bona fide marriage?

What about hospital registration record? We're both registered in a Bangkok hospital and I think the record shows whom the hospital should contact/reveal information to. Would it help?

We can also send copies of shipment receipts from husband to wife from years ago. Is evidence of long acquaintance needed, or not since we're already married?

1-130 questions....

1. Yes, put spouses' employment even if not in the U.S. Obviously if spouse is still in her native country, he/she is mostly likely employed there.
2. Yep, put zip code in anyway.

G325A quesitons...

1. You can't fill in Alien Reg. Number coz you haven't been given one yet - type NONE.
2. City and Country of Marriage is sufficient.
3. I wouldn't include residence of more than 12 months if you hadn't lived outside of the U.S at that address - AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING PETITION

General question...

1. I abbreviated some things, but only if they were obvious eg. AUS = Australia

Evidence....

1. I would send a few photos if you have them, even if they aren't wedding pics. In your situation you have been living together married for such a length of time so I would expect they want proof. Howeve, more indepth evidence of evidence is needed at interview stage. Just send enough to support the petition. Affidavits from friends and family would be good.
2. Yes, I would show financial proof, bank transfers etc.


What do you need hospital record for? Don't you have birth certificates?

Given that you have been married a while, I would show bits of pieces of long-term evidence. Your affidavit from a friend who has known you since the beginning of your marriage, would be very useful.
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-17 05:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalling everyone from VSC who had recent touches
Nada - only thing touched are the letters on my keybooard, checking the damn USCIS site daily! dry.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-07-27 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me about this form!!!!
I just realised you are probably DCF so you will deal directly with the embassy in China and not through the National Visa Centres. You will therefore need original documents for that process. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Edited by whisper2me, 17 August 2008 - 05:21 AM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-17 05:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me about this form!!!!
QUOTE (hnwda @ Aug 17 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please help me about this form, I'm applying the CR1 in China.
crying.gif


1. we need to send the original thing? Do u return the original things back later? Notarial certificate of birth means just the birth, or the birth report.
2. Notarial certificate of marriage or marriage certificate?
3. can’t find the Notarial certificate of marriage certificate, do u take it already.
4. in the second page, request for the i-130 evidence, we need to send all the things by mail? Like all the photos? How heavy it is! Statement, financial record? So if we send all this things, does it mean we don’t need aninterview?
5. im a student, can I use my mom’s as an sponsorship?
6. we live with family, how can we have bills? They pay for it, but we do have the record of registering living in the same house.
7. form no.? yellow highlighted? A-Number should be printed in the back of photo?
8. why our process is so different to what I heard from other people or the cases in the internet?


1. No just send in photocopies at this stage so do not worry about about how things will get returned.
2. Photocopy of marriage certificate.
3. You don't need a notarized copy of marriage cerficate, photocopy sufficient at this stage in the process.
3. Some people submit about 5 photos of the wedding and affidavits by family. I didn't since this is more for those who have been living together married and not in separate countries. Marriage certificate is therefore proof of that. You haven't given enough information about your circumstances.
4. You don't send financial records at this stage.
5. You may be able to use mother as sponsor if she is in the united states. Is your spouse already living in the U.S???
6. Don't stress the financial part at this stage - get the petition in. There is other proof of relationship besides bills.
7. You can't put an A# on the back of the photo if you haven't been given it. Just write full name.
8. I have no idea.....need more info....
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-16 23:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresonly 2 touches since transfer on aug 6
QUOTE (us2canada @ Aug 24 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey friends, my case has been progressing very...very ..slow. it was transferred from VSC to CSC on Aug.6,2008; since then touched on Aug12 and Aug21....thatz it....online status shows "your case is pending standard processing....and so on" .... whats happening?


You will probably be approved soon but in the meantime, please fill in your timeline.
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-23 19:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHoly Black Jesus, We're APPROVED
QUOTE (Kathassane @ Aug 28 2008, 11:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We were approved today, my husband called me at work and told me real quietly baby we are approved, I think I made him deaf I yelled and laughed, he then called my house and told my kids, my 16 year old daughter answered the phone, when she heard the news she cried

so sweet there dad will be coming home soon

Thank GOD

good luck to everyone, oh btw it took 21 days from the day I found out my case was going to be transfered from VSC to CSC, until the approval


lmao @ Holy Black Jesus........Congrats! I've updated you..... good.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-27 23:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-130 for stepkids while husband's I-130 is still processing?
QUOTE (positivity @ Aug 29 2008, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

We just realized that to bring my husband's kids to the U.S. we need to file individual I-130s for them. My husband has a lifetime bar with a waiver available after 10 years (which will be up in August 2009). In the I-130 process for hubby, we have received NOA1 and a transfer notice to local office for interview, so I am waiting to receive notice of interview appointment for me at the local office.

MY QUESTION is, if we file I-130s for the kids now, will they

1. process faster than hubby's I-130 and be allowed in before him?
2. get put together with hubby's I-130 and process together?
3. something else?

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated! Thank you!



I don't know the answer to your question but I would certainly get the kids' petitions submitted now so that there may be a chance they can connect them. If the waiver is only availabel August 2009, wouldn't you need to wait until then anyway?
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSTILL NO APPROVAL!
It's on the horizon - I smell it!!!! energy.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny approvals today from anyone or any transfers???
QUOTE (Shpat_Argjira @ Aug 30 2008, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Give it 15-20 days from your transfter date to get approved.

Dont go crazy like I did.


lol Shpat......at least you admit it biggrin.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 NOA1 to NOA2 21 days!!! A little help?
QUOTE (evijack @ Aug 29 2008, 10:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Every time I read one of these threads I want to kill someone. Boorai I know its not your fault but I have been waiting for 211 days for my NOA2 so I am seriously going to go postal on someone.



timeline.gif Which centre are you with?
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 07:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 NOA1 to NOA2 21 days!!! A little help?
You will be able to speed up or slow down the process (to suit your step-daughter's school schedule) depending on how fast you return requested information to NVC. Have a good read and you will be able to determine how long you need with each stage.

Please change profile status to CR1/IR1 visa......
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 07:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures130 is approved,what should we do next?
QUOTE (loy @ Aug 29 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
our I-130 is approved last august 13, but we still mailed our I-129f.Now the CSC return our paper back all of it, because they cant process our I-129f anymore since I130 is approved,
So what we should do now? call NVC?,its been 2 weeks since the approval of I130 and we didnt hear anything from NVC.
Can anybody help us what to do next?

Loy



Please change profile status to IR1/CR1 visa since you going with that visa and you have now made that your timeline. It makes it easier for people to interpret for the sake of time frames.

Cheers....
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
Phillip2 - Birch-Beer had an excellent explanation in the K3 section......so I'm pasting for your information:

Please folks, too many people have K-3's listed and are Cr-1's,
and CR-1's are K-3's and then there are those who dont have a clue with N/A's...

heres how to fix it:

go to the top where it says "my Assistant"....put the little pointy arrow thing on it and click with your index finger.
(thats your point finger, if ya didnt know)

The second line down say "Edit / Add my Timeline ", please repeat with the little pointy thingy and click on it.

Put your email address in the little box and the little gray button that says, "Add / Edit my Timeline ".
Please repeat with the little arrow pointy thingy

the fourth (4) box down is a drop down box. click on the arrow and select your correct visa type. If you look on the left side, it will even say "Visa Type:" PLEASE choose the right one and alllllll the way down at the bottom,

click with the little pointy thingy on submit changes.

ahhhhhhhh, see? not that bad.....

(This tongue in cheek description was a result of working to many long hours on the help desk)

Please return to your regularly scheduled program
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-01 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
QUOTE (Alex @ Sep 1 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you aren't the boss of me. My wife is.


lmao! Good for her. rolleyes.gif

Edited by whisper2me, 31 August 2008 - 04:28 PM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-31 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
Noone knows???
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-31 06:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Aug 30 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree and mine I keep trying to change on the profile page. But it won't update to the CR-1 like I need it to. I thought I was a K3 when I first come to this site and can not get it to change for some reason when I keep trying to update it.

Thanks a million for all your hard working on doing this Whisper2me. You have been a hugh relief for 100's here. You should be working at VSC because I know you got it going on and would straighten them out. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


I see what you're saying Phillip2. When you go your profile page, then MY ASSISTANT, then use your email address to validate your identity to get into your timeline, it only allows you to view or edit the information but not change the type of visa.

Does anyone know how to change timeline visa types???

Cheers
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 18:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
And again for Good Luck! Ok.....its midnight here, off to bed.... sleepy.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-29 09:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDiscrepancy between TIMELINES & PROFILES
It is starting to become very tedius & time-consuming to maintain accurate information when people have K3 visa in their profile, only to find they are pursuing the IR1/CR1 visa (and vice versa). I understand some are new and still finding their way around this site and others may have originally sent off their I-129f petitions and have since changed to the IR1/CR1.

For the sake of all, could everyone please ensure timelines and profile information is in sync as each time there is a discrepancy, I have to go through each and every profile and try to piece the puzzle together based on posts.

Much appreciated.....
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-28 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStep Son
Where in Texas are you Phillip2?
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-01 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreceived NOA2 notice of approval
QUOTE (jelolito @ Aug 25 2008, 02:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys!! my wife received the NOA2 notice of approval of her I-130 petition last August 12, 2008, I just wanna ask how long will I wait for the NVC to send me ah packet? pls. help..thanks innocent.gif


Congrats on approval! I just wanted to quickly check to see if your timeline dates are correct. You have there that you submitted your petition on 2/15/2006 and NOA1 on 2/25/2006. Is that supposed to be 2008???

Cheers
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-26 04:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congrats! You must be soooo excited!!! Can finally get on with living a "normal" marriage! :-)
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-02 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOOD MORNING PEOPLE!
Very excited for you!!!! kicking.gif You'll be in one another's arms before you know it!!!!

Edited by whisper2me, 05 September 2008 - 03:24 AM.

whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-05 03:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
The suspense is killing me and I'm not even transferred......lol
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-01 20:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
QUOTE (waitingforever @ Sep 1 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whistling.gif


lol @ whistling.gif ......Hang in there transferees....won't be long now!
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-09-01 03:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
QUOTE (santijs @ Aug 28 2008, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-130 Timeline
02/09/2008- Sent I-130
02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante
02/21/2008- Check cashed
02/25/2008- NOA1 Received [Shows 02/20/2008 receive date], Case status showing online
02/26/2008- Touched
08/26/2008- Transfered to CSC (received email, online)


santijs - please fill out your timeline when you get a chance.

Congrats on the approvals!!!
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-27 16:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ Aug 22 2008, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MsZ @ Aug 21 2008, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, no touch today. Guess I'll have to make due with my husband. luv.gif



LOL you naughty naughty girl!



I wish! lol
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-22 01:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCALLING ALL TRANSFERRED APPLICANTS!
QUOTE (KIMF @ Aug 20 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone wacko.gif

Well I am sane again. My last post was a little out there, but as I said I am sane again, it must be all these extra pregnancy hormones that sometimes make me climb the walls waiting for some action with this visa.

But I am grateful that we have seen some movement in the last weeks. This is a good sign and I am very happy for all of those who have been approved.
I will pray for all of us tonight.

Good Night


Nothing wrong with a post that is "a little out there" - it keeps things interesting in here while we all wait tongue_ss.gif
whisper2meFemaleAustralia2008-08-19 23:41:00