Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	approved in 41 days!!!!!!	QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Feb 24 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> today i finally was able to check my status online and was really chocked to find an approval, i'm so happy Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On February 24, 2009, 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. Thats just great girl... yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.... i have your timeline approximately.... but at CSC.... hopefully i get lucky too!! im so happy for you !!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-02-24 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	approval in 6 weeks from VSC!!!	im still waiting... i filed in january 09.... but im in california which was faster before lol... good luck and congrats!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-02-27 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Getting IIN	QUOTE (cmnb @ Mar 4 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 4 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so if the choice of agent is the beneficiary and not the petitioner... will the petitioner still receive the IIN? thanks a billon guys and dolls if the choice of agent is the beneficiary, all the correspondence will go to the beneficiary directly. i hope that helps. thanks.... thats what i thought too.... and so how you know that the bills are generated and ready to pay if one doesnt have the IIN number to login? thanks again Edited by His_Wifey, 04 March 2009 - 11:54 PM.	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-04 23:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Getting IIN	so if the choice of agent is the beneficiary and not the petitioner... will the petitioner still receive the IIN? thanks a billon guys and dolls	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-04 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Getting IIN	hi everyone.... is the IIN sent to the beneficiary? thanks a lot	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-04 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Case Complete in 55 days! Thank You For All Your Help!	Congrats and good luck!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-05 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center	QUOTE (PK and PK @ Mar 6 2009, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looking at everyone else's cases.....i did prepare myself that it would take atleast 4-5 months to get NOA2. but after looking at the recent updates.....getting a little impatient. Now you all understand dont you'll its true though... there was this thread about going through the whole process in just 55 days!! and people that sent their I-130 after we did got already their NOA2 already... its stressful! Good luck to All of us that are still waiting.... May God be with us and helps us out to be with Our loved ones!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-06 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Who pays the IV Fee Bill?	so if the Choice of Agent is the beneficiary... the petitioner can still pay online anyways since it has to be with a bank account? Visas and master cards are not good for that? Thanks	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-02-24 02:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Who pays the IV Fee Bill?	QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 19 2009, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for confirming! Just verified it online and the IIN is correct. Both are ready to be paid. My husband is going to take care of it now. if the choice of agent is the beneficiary but the bill is paid by the petitioner since it has to be paid from a US bank... is that possible? and how can it be paid if one cannot pay from a US bank? Thaks a lot just asking for now...	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-02-19 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approved	Congrats and good luck!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-14 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Received!	Congrats and good luck with the rest of the process!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-13 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	are you getting through NVC telephone lines?	QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 23 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi sweety, i've just talked to an operator and she told me that our 2 packages were reviewed today and they are just waiting to be completed i'm so happy , i was really scared to get an RFE Thats great princess!!! did your husband send the tax transcripts for I-864 package or tax returns? you re nearly finished and im just getting started hehe!! Best of luck!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	are you getting through NVC telephone lines?	just got through to an operator and he asked for our email addresses as you said champi!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 09:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	are you getting through NVC telephone lines?	QUOTE (champi @ Mar 23 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cool thanks!! I was just thinking about hanging up me too... but im gonna wait some more	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	are you getting through NVC telephone lines?	QUOTE (champi @ Mar 23 2009, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am currently on hold to talk to an operator right now... it's been couple minutes now... on hold too... just got through now... i think its gonna take forever lol	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	are you getting through NVC telephone lines?	hello all good morning are you managing to get through to NVC coz im trying just now and im not even getting AVR... any help?	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How did you receive your NOA2?	I didnt get any email from uscis and on web it still shows case received and pending.... i happened to call NVC AVR just coz i was getting upset and more anxious and to my surprise i got NVC case number....the day i got my last touch we got approved... still didnt get NoA2	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-23 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	All approved in February	QUOTE (Princess In Love @ Mar 24 2009, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (dekagunda @ Mar 24 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would call and bug them everyday...its their fault...you gotta light a match under their behinds and things will get done...don't sit for 2 days like the operator said...just keep calling...atleast everyday...not 10 times a day though...lol i'll call them everyday until they say it's case completed Good luck princess!!! ive read that this happened before so you shouldnt worry but i would call everyday too if i was in your position!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-24 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Send I-864 now or wait for DS-230?	QUOTE (champi @ Mar 25 2009, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 25 2009, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> .... i think you shall wait and send them altogether champi i know i might sound stupid and ignorant... but when one pay the bills and have to print that cover sheet that shows as paid...one just logs in and finds it there? ready to be printed? i still didnt do any of that since wheni talked to the operator she told me its still early and i will receive email from them when to do next step....thanks for your help and good luck Champi... you re nearly done!!! When your payment status changes to PAID, you'll get an option ( buttons on the page) which you can click to either print or email. Here are the options I see when I look at AOS bill as PAID: Print Receipt Email Receipt Print Document Cover Sheet Email Document Cover Sheet Thanks champi... cant wait to start something!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-26 02:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Send I-864 now or wait for DS-230?	QUOTE (champi @ Mar 25 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (turbo2253 @ Mar 25 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The four digit zip ending is different, same day is fine, but the addresses ARE slightly different! Mike & Yizhen One package is ok, but with separate envelopes inside! Yep. I may just spend the money twice... the shower answer is, waiting and sending them on same day or together is preferred way to go .... i think you shall wait and send them altogether champi i know i might sound stupid and ignorant... but when one pay the bills and have to print that cover sheet that shows as paid...one just logs in and finds it there? ready to be printed? i still didnt do any of that since wheni talked to the operator she told me its still early and i will receive email from them when to do next step....thanks for your help and good luck Champi... you re nearly done!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-25 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Happiest day of my life....	Congrats!!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-26 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved.	QUOTE (Leedah @ Mar 27 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> good luck to all. Finally no immigration for a few years. woo hoo. Congrats!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-27 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally!!!!	Congrats!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Damimit, please help.	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 28 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 28 2009, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 28 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ao_cons @ Mar 27 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you. Big sigh of relief. hehehe Yeah, I'm thankful for people like I Miss Her, OBX and others who lead the way and guide us all. We are all here to help each other. I wear eyeglasses but had my photos done without. The photographer had difficulty taking one without glare with the glasses on. More importantly I seem to collect eyeglasses like shoes Who knows what pair I will decide to wear to the interview! I think it's best to take the photos without, which is what I did. His_Wifey. They can be picky about the size, 2x 2 is the best bet. Good luck! Seems like i have to retake the pics then!! thanks OBX USCIS is generally not picky about the size of passport pictures, so for petition filing, I wouldn't bother getting new ones. The Consulates almost always require the right size though, so get the right ones taken before the interview. thanks... yep i ll have to make sure they give me the right size then!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Damimit, please help.	QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 28 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ao_cons @ Mar 27 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you. Big sigh of relief. hehehe Yeah, I'm thankful for people like I Miss Her, OBX and others who lead the way and guide us all. We are all here to help each other. I wear eyeglasses but had my photos done without. The photographer had difficulty taking one without glare with the glasses on. More importantly I seem to collect eyeglasses like shoes Who knows what pair I will decide to wear to the interview! I think it's best to take the photos without, which is what I did. His_Wifey. They can be picky about the size, 2x 2 is the best bet. Good luck! Seems like i have to retake the pics then!! thanks OBX	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Damimit, please help.	if the passport picture is a bit smaller as width (1.5 inches x 2 inches) is it still good?? coz i told the photographer that i needed passport pictures and didnt know the size exactly.... will it still be good?? please advise	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	WooHoo! Everyone call NVC to get and Interview date	Congrats to all those that got their inteview assigned and good luck to those still waiting!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 06:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	varricella shot	QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 29 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 29 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks OBX... can you please give me the link for the immunization requirements if it is possible for you? and thanks a lot for your reply This is the link for the panel physician in Toronto. The link for immunizations will tell you what you need for your particular age group. http://www.panelphys...munizations.htm i guess its the same for all the panel physicians right... thanks again	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-29 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	varricella shot	QUOTE (OBX @ Mar 29 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Mar 29 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello my people... how did the weekend go? well i would like to ask if one still has to take the varricella shot (re: medical) even if i had the chickenpox when younger... doctor told me that i do not nee to take the shot since i had the chickenpox but he told me to ask if i still need it... where can i call to check about it? any help appreciated... thanks alot If you had chickenpox when younger you are okay. See Immunization Requirements for varicella below: A verbal declaration of chickenpox. or Proof of immunization against chickenpox. Normally two immunizations 4 to 8 weeks apart or the first of the two within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical examination. or An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to chickenpox (varicella). Thanks OBX... can you please give me the link for the immunization requirements if it is possible for you? and thanks a lot for your reply	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-29 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	varricella shot	hello my people... how did the weekend go? well i would like to ask if one still has to take the varricella shot (re: medical) even if i had the chickenpox when younger... doctor told me that i do not nee to take the shot since i had the chickenpox but he told me to ask if i still need it... where can i call to check about it? any help appreciated... thanks alot	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-29 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Mar 30 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Mar 30 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In the section for the General information for CR-1 stuff, there's no mention of this particular form -- I searched online and it's something about choice of address and agent. So, if we don't have an 'agent' we appoint ourselves, i imagine. So... do we send this for in as well? If so, when -- along with which package of information. And also What is the IV payment? For the life of me, I cannot find what that means. Thanks guys... just trying to prep myself for all the other stuff ahead. Best. LGG Go and read the WIKI about NVC National Visa Center, it will explain all. and yes DS-2030 is the Appointed agent form, best that the Beneficiary appoints the Petitoner to be agent. But read now, then come back and ask away with further questions. Good Luck yes you can appoint yourself as the Agent.... it is one of the choices as well.. wait for NVC to send you emails with all the forms	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-30 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NVC CASE COMPLETE 27 days (sort of)!!	QUOTE (EricN @ Mar 30 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I made my daily call to NVC today and received the best news, "CASE COMPLETE!" No RFE for not saying "Present" on line 20 of DS230. No RFE for using married name on DS-230 and maiden name on all previous forms. Still waiting for payment verification of IV Fee bill before they will release the package to Manila. Just a step away.... - Eric Congrats Eric and good luck with your last step!!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-31 03:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Biographic Page of beneficiary passport for DS-230	QUOTE (champi @ Mar 31 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hmm... then I guess I add another line to DS-230 cover letter saying "Photocopy of passport page with PCC stamp" to send the page with PCC copy. What do you guys suggest? if your husband has a page on his passport with a PCC stamp i think i would add it with the rest of the package...and as you said, add it on covering letter as well... good luck champi!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-31 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approved at CSC, but USCIS shows case status still pending	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 1 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (laogongandlaopo @ Apr 1 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our I-130 was approved on March 17th and I received the hard copy from the CSC on March 24, 2009. Our case status on the USCIS website is still showing that our case is "received and pending". I have not recieved a case number from the NVC as of yet. Has anyone else seen it take so long for the case status to be updated on the USCIS website? Will it be updated only after the NVC assigns a case number? That is not surprising, many been approved with no change of status within the Case Status on line with USCIS. Some never even receives a email of a approval. May never be updated on the Case Status website. But Congrats on the approval!!! As long as you have a hard copy of Approval, that is all that counts. same thing happened to me... got noa2 on 11th march and uscis website still showing same... i would like to ask.... is there any A number on NOA2?	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-01 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just to make sure....	QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Apr 1 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Apr 2 2009, 03:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Apr 1 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> would it be ok if we could submit only the W-2, Employment Letter and Pay stabs for the past 3 years? i dont think you can submit the W-2 on its own jiskat.... a tax return have to be endorsed as well... so it means, we have to submit the TAX TRANSCRIPTS and W-7? I thought W7 for 2006 - 2008 is enough? if im not wrong - tax transcripts on its own... no need of W-2s... but if you file tax returns you have to endorse W-2s as well anyone who went through all this already it would be great if you hop in this thread as well	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-01 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just to make sure....	QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Apr 1 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> would it be ok if we could submit only the W-2, Employment Letter and Pay stabs for the past 3 years? i dont think you can submit the W-2 on its own jiskat.... a tax return have to be endorsed as well...	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-01 14:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just to make sure....	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 1 2009, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (His_Wifey @ Apr 1 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would like to ask if last year's (2008) tax return and W-2 will be enough for AOS (I-864) package?? Please advice.... all help is appreciated..... thanks a lot and good luck to all! Yes, but for safety sake, go ahead and enclose the other previous 2 year. Cant hurt. Dont forget your Employment Letter. Im going ot give them all when its our turn. Good Luck. Thanks Paris Heart.... husband is deployed and its so difficult to receive mail while hes on the ship.....it takes forever!! Anyone who sent the previous year transcript or tax return only and made it through without any problems?	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-01 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Just to make sure....	I would like to ask if last year's (2008) tax return and W-2 will be enough for AOS (I-864) package?? Please advice.... all help is appreciated..... thanks a lot and good luck to all! Edited by His_Wifey, 01 April 2009 - 12:22 PM.	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-01 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally I-130 Approved!	Congrats and good luck!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-04-02 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Falling in Love	These stories are so sweet.... i met my hubby on myspace.... 3 years ago... and since then hes been everything I ever wanted and i feel so blessed! This immigration thing is the only thing keeping us apart.... and also the military! lol Good luck to all and lets pray we will be with our loved ones REAL soon!!	His_Wifey	Female	Malta	2009-03-28 04:29:00