ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 Application I got a touch!!!
I am so happy. I know it's just a touch but I have been waiting 247 days, this is GREAT
news for me. That means they haven't lost it. YAY!!!!!





QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 21 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is superb news!!! There has definately been activity on your case
Yeah!!!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-21 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 Application I got a touch!!!
Hello all, I haven't had a touch on my I130 since the receipt number was out on the web site. I was haunted by that 2/24/08 date. I got a touch this morning!!!! YAY!!!!

Do you guys think I should hear something soon?
cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-21 09:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
Hello, My name is Cyndi and I have been reading about your case ont his forum. First pf all congrats!!
I am happy for you and sad at the same time. I sent my I130 on Sep 14, 2007 INS received it Sep 17 and it is still pending. It hasn't been touched since 2/24/08 like your was. I am so frustrated. Why is this
taking so long? I feel like they lost my application or something. Please give me some hope.




name='Helen&Dougie' date='Apr 29 2008, 04:19 PM' post='1799200']
kicking.gif We got approved just a few hours after our touch kicking.gif I'm happier beyond words.


Case Status Information for Receipt Number: EAC
From: CRIS (USCIS-CRIS@dhs.gov)
Sent: Tue 4/29/08 3:45 PM
To:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: EAC
Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On April 29, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
[/quote]
cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDay 200
Today is 242 days for me. I amso tired of waiting. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif
The processing dates should have been updated yesterday but like everything else they are
behind in that too.





QUOTE (jm&mcs @ May 16 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Keep your chins up. I was about 200 days at CSC. You have the advantage of online payment which should help speed things along for you. Wishing all of you a fast approval.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-16 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG! We just got approved! :)
YAY!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!






QUOTE (Davida @ May 16 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just received our approval today sent on email, it was approved May 15! Thank you GOD! kicking.gif
I'm sure the others who's waiting like us are going to get theirs soon too. good.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-16 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone out there waiting MORE than 250 days for NOA2?
It has been 238 days for me at the Vermont Service Center. I have contacted my congressman and Senator. We will see what happens. I can't take this anymore though. I need help. I contacted my congressman a week and a half ago and haven't heard anything from them so today I went to my Senator. I hope something comes of it. Anyone know how long it will take them to contact me about it?



QUOTE (Davida @ May 10 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As of this day, ours is 282 days since NOA1 with no news from USCIS. sad.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-12 14:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
I really hope that you get a reply. I am interested in seeing what they have to say.





QUOTE (SomeGuy4186 @ May 20 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i sent him

SUBJECT: I-129F/K1 priority over 1-130?

"Hi, My name is Daniel, and i'm a U.S. citizen with a currently pending I-130 Petition at the Vermont Service center. I've read your reports on the USCIS and I had a question maybe you could answer for me.

I've been waiting for over 5 months for ANY information about my case, and I've noticed that I-129F/K1 filers seem to get approvals SO much faster than I-130 filers, sometimes within a month.. which seems a bit funny to me, as an I-130 would constitute a an existing family, and a I-129F/K1 filer is people who haven't even married yet. Is there a reason they give Fiance Visa's more attention than Marriage Visas?

Someone called the Vermont center, and the agent actually confirmed that I-130's are given the least priority, even among Tourist and Work Related Visas. That blows my mind.. These are families waiting to be together, and TOURISTS are given more priority? why??

Thank you for your time, i hope i get a reply..

BTW, my case number is **blanked out*** if that helps any.."

if you guys want do the same. i'm probably not as educated as you guys are on the subject, but i hope i got some of the point across..

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-20 16:39:00
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Okay, I have now lost all hope. 246 days in and nothing.




QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ May 19 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 19 2008, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ May 19 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This makes my blood boil that they actually said this.... ranting33va.gif ranting33va.gif ranting33va.gif

Add me to the 'no touches since 2/24 club'.... sad.gif

Pattu, where have you been?, or have I just missed postings form you??? I think I will make run to Algiers in Louisiana, and get some true voo doo dolls and a few potitions from those Voo Doo queens and put them to work.
Paris


Well, I have been busy packing and getting ready to see my hubby in a week!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif I haven't seen him in 11 months.... crying.gif I was hoping once I got back that we would have been approved(according to the timeline that is about right) and we wouldn't have such a long separation again but after seeing how slow VSC has been and reading that the I-130s are last priority, who knows now.... crying.gif

The voodoo sounds like it might work. devil.gif At this point I think I would be willing to try anything, especially for the Oct/Nov people who haven't been approved.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-20 07:52:00
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I hate the fact that they could care less ya know. They dont care what families are going through.






QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 19 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 19 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man that is so frustrating, I haven't even had a touch since 2/24/08. UUUGGHHH. The website
should have updated the processing dates by now, and of course that still isn't done.
I am so FRUSTRATED!!!! mad.gif crying.gif





QUOTE (briff2000 @ May 19 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was part of that group who got two touches in a row at the start of the month. I just got another one today, but no change to my status. As ever I hope its not going to be an RFE...!




I cannot believe this!! Why are some people waiting for som long but others get approved in 3 months? I don't get it!!! I am getting frustrated and I filed in January, I cannot even begin to feel the pain you are cmoncada.... crying.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-19 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Man that is so frustrating, I haven't even had a touch since 2/24/08. UUUGGHHH. The website
should have updated the processing dates by now, and of course that still isn't done.
I am so FRUSTRATED!!!! mad.gif crying.gif





QUOTE (briff2000 @ May 19 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was part of that group who got two touches in a row at the start of the month. I just got another one today, but no change to my status. As ever I hope its not going to be an RFE...!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-19 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Lets keep hope alive, the new processing dates should be updated by Monday. Everyone coss your fingers.





QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 14 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Verbal, they asked me for proof of medical, to which I said I'll have it if get approved ....

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-15 14:28:00
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I mean come on what the heck are they doing over there? How come CSC can process apps but
Vermont can't? Man who did they hire over there?




QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ May 13 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (reehon @ May 13 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pan @ May 13 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are some more approvals with march NOA 1 from CSC and that too they are approving both I130 and 129F.




I'm also thinking that ishoulsd move california and apply again. I really really hope that VSC wakes up start approving all the petitions till today's date. Why we have live apart from our spouses.

I just don't know what to tell to my husband about VSC except it's a piece of ####### organization.

Once a while, he asked me if i hear anything and all i could do is to give him false hopes that it'll be sooner than we think. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif


They must be ODing on maple syrup and the sugar's making them hyperactive -running around and playing office chair basketball instead of working on our apps... laughing.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-13 11:31:00
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I am just not understanding all the ####### they are putting us through. I am one of those poeple who contacted my congressman and Senator but that is becuase I am 239 days into this and know nothing.
I am trying to be positive and hold on to hope but this is crazy. I called immigration AGAIN yesterday and they told me that by Monday the website will be updated with new processing dates and the dates should change dramatically. We will see. It seems like they are refusing to approve anymore cases. Good luck everyone.





QUOTE (MsZ @ May 13 2008, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm divorcing my husband and filing a K1.

If you read the ombudsman's report you'll see that USCIS responds in a way that is deliberately evasive. There's something very rotten in that organization. They behave like guilty parties, obfuscating truth. Double-talk, lies, nonsense.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-13 09:45:00
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I contacted my congressman a week ago and haven't heard anything back. Yes, I was calling the
USCIS information line. Who else can I call? Someone help me. I am going crazy



QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 9 2008, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 9 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am now 235 days into my I130 and when I called yesterday I was told it could be another 2 to 3
months. What a bunch of #######.



Why are you calling the service centre ?
why don't you get your congressman to ask on your behalf ?? or better still, get them to put the pressure on for an approval .... at 235 days, I wouldn't mess around with calling the misinformation line anymore.
They have to reply within 48 hours to your congressperson ..... some are not helpful, and some are, it just depends on who you get.
certainly worth a try

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-09 13:42:00
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I am now 235 days into my I130 and when I called yesterday I was told it could be another 2 to 3
months. What a bunch of #######.





QUOTE (sgr @ May 9 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ May 9 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jeca @ May 9 2008, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You type it in your signature.Go to my controls and edit signature.
I think that they are working on your file and that is why you are getting all those touches.They may be doing some checks, who knows.
I hope your approval comes very soon!


Good luck Dave, remember what I said??, no posting from you unless a approval. "Just kidding, we love hearing from you" I hope your approved today, that would be a great start to your weekend. Keep fingers crossed. And saying prays for us all.
Paris Heart



Paris ...did you call VSC yet...may be i should go and sit on Eiffel tower and cry ....until mine is approved lol rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-09 13:24:00
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Count me in.




QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 8 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kman @ May 8 2008, 10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't there anything we could do to get better information? What if we send a petition to Chair of Immigration Committe in congress to investigate USCIS process.


Lets get the petition started. It doesnt take much. But we need not just 2-3 people we need EVERYONE who is filing on VJ for I-130 @ Vermont!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-08 09:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
I am 234 days in and my application hasn't been touched since 2/24/08. Nothing still. Come on VSC
whats going on?






QUOTE (prashp1 @ May 6 2008, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When USCIS touches your file, do you receive any emails if your signed up on USCIS website? Thanks

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-08 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
How do we edit our timeline? I think I did mine wrong. My NOA1 date is 1/3/08.




QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 6 2008, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How did you get an estimated date?





QUOTE ( @ May 6 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My estimated approval timeline went from May 16th to May 12th so someone else at Vermont got an approval, Congrats to whoever you are. kicking.gif


cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-06 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
How did you get an estimated date?





QUOTE ( @ May 6 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My estimated approval timeline went from May 16th to May 12th so someone else at Vermont got an approval, Congrats to whoever you are. kicking.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-06 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
I just sent copies of everything too. Oh this is frustrating.




QUOTE ( @ May 5 2008, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cornishman @ May 5 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys.
We got an RFE last Wednesday 30th April. Today our lawyer received the letter from USCIS and all they wanted was a certified copy of our marriage certificate. I believe we sent a photocopy of the original. This has already been sent back to them so hopefully we will be back in the game asap. I'll keep you all posted.
Cheers
Dave



I thought that they only needed a photocopy of the marriage certificate, to be honest I thought that they only wanted copies of everything. This worries me a lot because I sent photocopies of everything. crying.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
I agree, I sometimes feel like I can't do this anymore. Working two jobs trying to take care
of our two kids, living with in laws and missing mty husband like crazy. I dont know how
much longer I can hang in there. Everyone says to stay strong and hopeful but it is easier said
than done. I have even thought to myself " Well if we dont make it at least I can bring him here to
be with his kids". I hate that I think like that at times. It just hurts so bad to wait and wait and wait.







QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 5 2008, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE ( @ May 5 2008, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im with you Shrewd, and they bad thing is that no one can do anything, even if someone filed their application on Aug 1st nothing can help it. According to USCIS people are not even allowed to make a service request until 30 days after the posted processing times. Congress men can do nothing until you are current or past their processing times either. The most frustrating thing of all is to see so many people after July-Nov. getting approved. Its very good for them and I am glad that things worked out for them but I cant help but feel like my life is always going to be as it is now, I have gone from 155 pounds to 120 in 3 months so its easy to see im not eating anymore, I dont sleep but maybe 3 hours a night no matter how much I drink, and pretty much I have just given up on life. Sad really that im so weak that I let a process control the way I am but that process is my life right now. I really just cant take it anymore, works out better for my wife if she is a widow really, she gets to be near the person she will marry afterwards and no one in her family will look at her funny because she got a divorce.



sad.gif
I understand.
It is really affecting our marriage. I dont know how it will work out. Everyone says stay hopeful..but that only worked for me up until about a month ago. now I just feel out of control and lost.
I tried to PM you back but it says "taht member does not exist"
Strange.
Hang in there. really. I know it sucks..but we dont really have another choice. Im so sorry that you feel that way and even more sorry that I feel that way too.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 13:57:00
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QUOTE (CJ Vasani @ May 5 2008, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ilya R. @ May 5 2008, 01:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah maybe it was way too easy to just approve it, there is a government mandate that doesn't allow government workers to approve things too easy. U DIDNT KNOW THAT? smile.gif

Hey can you guys give me the number to VSC? I only know the number to the main immigration
customer service line.

tongue.gif


Ilya...your signature is mad funny. speaks true to my feelings as well. smile.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
I guess we dont have any other option. I cannot believe as citizens we have to go through this. Does the government not care what this puts us through? If I get an email with an approval I will CRY from being so happy.

One thing that worries me is that I did not make a copy of the back of my birth certificate. Will I get a RFE? I have known people who did not do it and got an approval. I guess we will see. Did everyone else send a copy of the back of their Birth certificate? I thought I had all t's crossed and all I's dotted. I guess not.




QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 5 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hurryup @ May 5 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ May 5 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hurryup @ May 5 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
225 days and waiting. I will get approved today along with other Sept filers at VSC.




man. this sucks.
i dont know how you do it.
Im about to die over here and Im an Oct. filer.
arent we just the lucky ones??



I am also like everybody else, impatient, frustrated, depressed, angry and helpless.

One thought that keeps me going is, if my wife doen't come here, then I will go to her. My wife and I have given ourselves until Dec 31, 2008 for her to come here. If that doesn't happen, then bye bye USA!!



Its rediculous isnt it?
I dont understand why this is happening to us. I am so sorry for you and me and everyone else that is waiting through this mess.
We dont really have another option, do we??

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
You really think you will get approved today? If you do I should. So I really hope you think that. =)
Wouldnt it be GREAT!!!!




QUOTE (hurryup @ May 5 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
225 days and waiting. I will get approved today along with other Sept filers at VSC.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 10:29:00
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Should we go help out VCS? Man I keep checking my inbox every 5 minutes like something is going to be there. The sad thing is I really believed that by this morning I would have had at least a touch. But
nothing yet. Did they work this weekend?




QUOTE (MsZ @ May 5 2008, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you blow on the dice before you rolled, cmoncada? It works better that way I hear.

I did notice though, Vermont is a little stingy on the free drinks.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 10:19:00
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I am with you, COME ON VSC PLEAAASSSSEEEE!!! GET THOSE I130 APPROVALS OUT!!!



QUOTE (MsZ @ May 5 2008, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want to see anymore K-3s. I want to see only I-130s for CR-1s and IR-1s.

C'mon Vermont!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 09:25:00
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God I hope they dom open, I am so tired of seeing that 2/24/08 date. I need an approval to keep me sane. lol....

Good luck everyone, here goes another week. I am 231 days in this mess.




QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ May 4 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
eb0dfafc.gif Let's pray for the floodgates to open up tomorrow morning!!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-05 08:19:00
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Thanks Sarah, your right. I wrote a letter to my congress man for help. I will do anything I can.
I call immigration everyday and every day I am told something different. It's so frustrating. I olnt do it
to see what they will come up with that day. I will be okay. I can't wait for this all to be over.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!





QUOTE (Catt @ May 2 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are definately doing this by NOA1, that's why it's not going by first come first served.


You are right of course, Sarah. I agree that the timelines suggest they are going by NOA1 dates (though why can't they just say that on the phone?), and that we'll see more approvals in the next weeks. Fingers crossed.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-02 13:39:00
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My NOA is from January 3rd and my case hasn't been touched since 2/24/08. I called INS today
and they told me that the cases are not going in order from first come first serve. I filled 228 days ago
and haven't been touched since 2/24/08. Man, the vermont service center has a bunch of idiots working for them. Do they really earn a paycheck?




QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Arlington @ May 2 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ May 2 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Arlington @ May 2 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Catt @ May 2 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Arlington @ May 2 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got a touch today too!!!! Wow!! good.gif


Arlington, if I may ask, what got touched: your I-130 or your I-129F?

Cat


Just I-130. Went from 2-24-08 to 5-02-08.


Arlington, thanks for posting this information .... it looks like thay are definately working on your file ..... looks like there's a race here .... could it be Cornishman? ..... Briff? ..... or Arlington? ... who will be the next to post approval?
If you guys have a December or January NOA1 ... it's time to put some cash on the roulette table as it looks like your numbers are going to come up very soon.
How absolutely bloody exciting!


Don't forget jonbless! He got touched recently too and he's been waiting even looonger! star_smile.gif


Good point ... we now have 4 horses in the race .... could it be Cornishman? ..... Briff? ..... Arlington? .... or Jonbless? ... who will be the next to post approval?
This could be a photo finish kicking.gif kicking.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-02 12:28:00
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Thanks I feel alot better seeing that spread sheet. I am waiting on the approval but what paperwork should I have ready in case I receive the approval soon? I am sorry for all the questions I just have been alone in this whole thing.








QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 30 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ Apr 30 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to the tracking number when I mailed the application INS received it 9/17/07 but I didnt get a NOA until 1/03/2008 and it was put on the websire to veiw 2/24/08 and hasn't been touched since.
I am getting scared. I am already 226 days into this and know nothing. Am I considered to be a January filer since that is when I got the NOA or am I am Sep filer since they received the app in Sep?


Do you think something is wrong with my case? crying.gif


Loto is right, there's nothing wrong with your case .... your NOA1 date is good as you're in the group they appear to have started approving. Please look at the spreadsheet I left earlier and look for yourself .... it will help you feel very positive yes.gif .... no time for tears, is all your paperwork ready for NVC??

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 15:40:00
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Thanks so much, I feel a little bit better. It's just I have two kids with my husband and like many of you my life is on hold. This is so stressful. I am so glad I found this forum I felt so alone and confused about everything. Do you guys honestly think I am close to an approval??





QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 30 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ Apr 30 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
According to the tracking number when I mailed the application INS received it 9/17/07 but I didnt get a NOA until 1/03/2008 and it was put on the websire to veiw 2/24/08 and hasn't been touched since.
I am getting scared. I am already 226 days into this and know nothing. Am I considered to be a January filer since that is when I got the NOA or am I am Sep filer since they received the app in Sep?


Do you think something is wrong with my case? crying.gif


You're still Sep filer. There was a huge backlog to generate NOA1 for those who filed between July and December 2007 due to the tremendous no of applications because of the fee increase. Nothing wrong in your case. Now they are approving the cases in random. So you never know when you'll get the approval ! I pity on you due to your 226 days wait... USCIS is totally useless !!!

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 15:29:00
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According to the tracking number when I mailed the application INS received it 9/17/07 but I didnt get a NOA until 1/03/2008 and it was put on the websire to veiw 2/24/08 and hasn't been touched since.
I am getting scared. I am already 226 days into this and know nothing. Am I considered to be a January filer since that is when I got the NOA or am I am Sep filer since they received the app in Sep?


Do you think something is wrong with my case? crying.gif




QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 30 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 30 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Keep on mudding them, and one day (sooner) you will have surprise as NOA2 star_smile.gif I am going to charge heavy penalty for you by not being in NVC club star_smile.gif

BTW, I got a touch today also (there was one yesterday too) on my I-129F, but the status is same. "Your case received and still pending, and reviewed by a donkey soon..." rofl.gif


Oh trust me Loto, I can't help it now .... mudding VSC has become a bit of a habit rofl.gif and can be quite fun.
How funny, that VSc is still touching you, maybe they like you so much they're going to give you the K3 aswell .... rofl.gif or maybe the dyslexic with your file thinks it's a fiance visa ..... MUST..... APPROVE .... FIANCE ..... VISA wacko.gif

Heavy charge penalty for not being in the NVC club? .... after this wonderfully enjoyable trip with USCIS I'm used to it rofl.gif


QUOTE (cmoncada @ Apr 30 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh okay, thanks!!! good.gif Man I am lossing hope. unsure.gif App hasn't been touched since 2/24/08 and I filed Sep 17, 2007. I feel like this will never be over.


Cmoncada, your NOA1 date doesn't seem possible on your timeline, are you sure it's correct? All the other September filers have December/January NOA1 dates and are being processed currently ....
http://spreadsheets....RR7hdWQYg3KbwRg

Your NOA1 date seems to be really important if you look at Delicia's spreadsheet above ..... by the way, I think we should all thank Delicia for some tremendous work there star_smile.gif star_smile.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 15:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Oh okay, thanks!!! good.gif Man I am lossing hope. unsure.gif App hasn't been touched since 2/24/08 and I filed Sep 17, 2007. I feel like this will never be over.





QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 30 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ Apr 30 2008, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry this might be a dumb question but what is an RFE???


RFE is Request for Evidence. If you miss any necessary docs, or application is incomplete, the agency can send you a letter as an RFE.

If it is RFE line you are talking about, it is fooling their phone system to get into a "meaningful" live operator. Because front desk guys are donkeys laughing.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Approvals
Sorry this might be a dumb question but what is an RFE???




QUOTE (sgr @ Apr 30 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 30 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello fellow VSC filers,

As we've noticed there has been a slight trickle of approvals coming from VSC, which is superb .... well done VSC and a pat on the back for you good.gif

.... however, I just wanted to ask, as Pushbrk pointed it out last night, has anyone noticed that they may be going by the NOA1 dates ???? Pushbrk specifically said they do, and appears at times to not only know what he is talking about, but seems to know so much that I'm thinking he may work for USCIS eb0dfafc.gif obviously, I'm only basing my presumption on his input on this website.

This is an interesting point though, as a lot of those left from 2007 have NOA1's from December/January time, and that's what seems to be getting approved .... if you look at the NOA1 dates.

But most importantly, what I have noticed is, CSC K1 approvals are pretty much at a standstill, and yet CSC are pumping out the I-130 approvals .... and guess what ??? ..... VSC are beginning the slowdown by the looks of it on the K1's too .... don't want to get you all over excited, but are the floodgates about to open ??

Or am I just trying to over analyze a totally illogical situation ??








LOL ....sarah ..is VSC opening floodgates .... unsure.gif unsure.gif ...damn but I donot have floodinsurance though.. rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif i guess i need to stay in upstairs... rofl.gif


Just to let you know guys ...I spoke to one of VSC officers yesterday ..by using RFE...first of all he does not know what he is talking about ..He told me he cannot give any info on my case ...call same number but donot enter receipt number ...or check on online ....blah blah ..etc

Secondly he told me they donot have enough staff....hiring more ppl and training them at another facility ...bringing them back to work ...this process is going to take 2-3 months ...then things may get better...etc

Sarah and LOTO ...etc...here is an idea I think we need to suggest USCIS(VSC etc) ...we can do volunteer work (without pay ) for a week or so ...rotating all VJ'ers every week at service centers ...that way gov save money and it reduces ISD symptoms lol rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif ....I am ready for volunteer work lol

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-04-30 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fees
I wish I new the web address, I just know you can because I have heard people say that. Does anyone know where we have to go to pay that on line???





QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 21 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great, thanks a bunch!!!




QUOTE (jgay80 @ May 21 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you need $70 for the Affidavit of support bill and $400 for the Immigration visa bill....


cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-21 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fees
Great, thanks a bunch!!!




QUOTE (jgay80 @ May 21 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you need $70 for the Affidavit of support bill and $400 for the Immigration visa bill....

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-21 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fees
Hello, can anyone tell me how much I will have to pay to the National Visa Center once my case is
approved. I know you can pay it on line but can someone give me some info on how much so I can have the money ready?
cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-21 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYAY, APPROVED OCTOBER VSC FILER - TODAY!!!!!
I am so happy for you but I just dont understand. I filed in September. Well they are just going at
random I guess. CONGRATS!!! and GOOD LUCK!!!




QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ May 15 2008, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEY EVERYONE WE GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!! THANK GOD kicking.gif

I dont know the PC dance yet, but if I was doing something resembling a dance rofl.gif

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-15 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting prepared to mail DS230 & have Questions about this Coversheet received.
QUOTE (xuemei @ May 23 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmoncada @ May 23 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello, how long does it take to get your packet from NVC after receiving your approval notice? I was just approved on 5/21. Also, what is the difference in the CR1 and the IR1?


Thabnks so much for clearing that up for me. Also, how can I pay online before receiving my packet?
Have you already received your appointment date? How long after turning in the packet does it take to get your appointment? Sorry for all the questions I just want my husband.



QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ May 10 2008, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Afternoon everybody,

Today, I went to the mail and there was our checklist for missing documents. Which that would be our DS230 with supporting documents, that we have not sent out yet. My husband is working on getting them to me, so don't have them in hand just yet.

My question is......since I received this checklist for missing documents, would I be getting another coversheet for the DS230 or is this the one?? helpsmilie.gif I have no clue and most VJr's use the shortcuts and we didn't, so I am confused about this issue.


Our cover sheet says>>> (Checklist Letter Response) and has my husbands name and CR1 at the bottom of the page. I know that we have to send it in with the ds230 but would we be getting another Coversheet for the DS230 itself, since this one is just a checklist??

Any feedback would be great.

thanks
Aisha


It took me about 1 month to receive my packet... I had already paid it online a few days earlier.

CR1 is for a person married less that 2 years and they receive a 2 year green card.
IR1 is for individuals married 2 years or more, IR1 recipients receive a 10 year green card.

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-23 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGetting prepared to mail DS230 & have Questions about this Coversheet received.
Hello, how long does it take to get your packet from NVC after receiving your approval notice? I was just approved on 5/21. Also, what is the difference in the CR1 and the IR1?






QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ May 10 2008, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Afternoon everybody,

Today, I went to the mail and there was our checklist for missing documents. Which that would be our DS230 with supporting documents, that we have not sent out yet. My husband is working on getting them to me, so don't have them in hand just yet.

My question is......since I received this checklist for missing documents, would I be getting another coversheet for the DS230 or is this the one?? helpsmilie.gif I have no clue and most VJr's use the shortcuts and we didn't, so I am confused about this issue.


Our cover sheet says>>> (Checklist Letter Response) and has my husbands name and CR1 at the bottom of the page. I know that we have to send it in with the ds230 but would we be getting another Coversheet for the DS230 itself, since this one is just a checklist??

Any feedback would be great.

thanks
Aisha

cmoncadaFemaleMexico2008-05-23 09:18:00