Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	no approvals today? they only have 4 working days left. They have five days left: 22,23,24,25, and 28 of February.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-19 00:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Can not add beneficiary to checking acct.,I tried,they are asking social security number and they don't have yet. That makes sense. I'm not on my husband's bank account yet, so I didn't know they require an SSN. Hi Saylin:) Would like to ask if IIN is only for EP only, or even for us who's country not qualified for EP will be needing IIN? Also once you have NVC number, can you call NVC right after and give your email add and get IIN? and can you email the DS3032 without instructions? Once you have IIN even no instructions from NVC can you pay the AOS and IV bill once its already generated? Am sorry for the questions, my cousin's friend got their NVC number last night and when they tried to get the IIN the operator told them they cant have it because they are not qualified for EP coz their from Philippines. SO because of what happened they don't want to call again at NVC and email the DS3032 thinking that it may cause another delay to them. And the NVc emailed them to wait for 6-8 weeks for instructions, arrrrgggghhh Me myself still waiting for my NVC number so i can't answer them. thanks IIN is not just for EP, it's for everyone. You need this number to sign in the payment portal. And yes, as soon as you have your case number, you can call NVC right away and give your email addresses and get the IIN from the operator. And yes, you can email the DS-3032 without waiting for NVC to send instructions. Again, yes, you can pay the AOS and IV bills once they're generated. You won't get any prompt from NVC to pay them. What happened to your friend is ridiculous. IIN is required by EVERYONE. You cannot sign onto the payment portal without it. Tell them to call an operator again and ask for the "Invoice Identification Number", don't say "IIN", the operator might get confused. Tell them to email the DS-3032 asap because they're allowed to and it won't cause delays. Edited by Saylin, 18 February 2011 - 11:31 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	oh yeah I forgot I had sent the plane tickets too from maybe 5-6 trips either my wife visiting me or me visiting her,,, I am thinking of filing tax papers with her name on it and maybe add her to my cheking out,,, wow this cought me off guard,, I wasn't expecting this The tax returns would be a good idea as well as adding her to your checking account. Hopefully that and your affidavits will appease the officers.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I just received the RFE in the mail today and they want me to submit evidence to establish the marriage is bona fide. I am furious!!!!! I sent 2 dozen pictures from several different cities with me and my wife. I send cell phone bills showing all the phone calls between us. I sent my marriage certificate. What else do they need??? I am not living with my wife helloooo!! How am I suppose to have the following? *Documentation showing joint ownership or property *A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence *Birth certificate of children born *Affidavit sworn to by 3rd parties *Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital relationship I am not living with my wife! Helllooooooo How am I suppose to have a lease or property??? We don't have children yet! So I am now freaked out!!! I will get 2 affidavits from 2 people (relative or friends) does it matter who I get it from? What else can I include??? I thought the telephone statements and the pictures from several different trips would have been enough. I can't even prove that my marriage is bona fide! Please help people I don't know what to send. I HATE OFFICER # XM 1117 !!!!! Um, wow. It's really ridiculous that they want proof when you're not even living together. All my husband and I sent were a few pictures, plane tickets, and of course the marriage certificate. Absolutely ridiculous RFE. I don't know what to suggest for you besides the affidavits. I'd send more phone bills if you have any, and other records if you have of your communication (IM, Skype, texts, etc). This might help to show your marriage is still on-going. If you have any more recent pictures since you sent in the I-130... I really don't know what else you can send...	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	congrats to everyone who is getting approved. I got my approved notice and it says now it has sent to NVC. NVC will contact the petitioning(beneficiary) concerning further processing. it also says...the approval of this visa application does not itself grant any immigration status and does not guarantee that the alien beneficiary will subsequently be found to be eligible for a visa, for admission to the US or an extension change or adjustment of status. ( should I be worried about this last paragraph) Don't be worried, it's standard in all NOAs. They just want you to understand that this approval doesn't guarantee anything in the future.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I'm back guys. I see no approvals. I am sad I was hoping to be busy filling the spreadsheet with pink and purple colors. Congratulations to all USCIS approvals, NVC shimpments and case numbers. Just received email with IIN, BIN, AOS bill and DS-3032. Paid AOS fee and emailed DS-3032. So, this question is for anyone that has used the email template for the DS-3032. Are we still required to send in the actual form in addition to the email? Thanks in advance! You don't have to attach or send in the actual form. Just fill out the information in the body of the email and that's it.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Alright guys, going out for supper with my dad. Last time this happened, I came back to like 10 approvals in this thread. I want the same thing to happen again	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	OK guys.....I am really in happy tears and freaking out.......WE JUST GOT OUR NVC CASE NUMBER....aggghhhhhhhhh ok...trying to calm....I am here with my hubby and we are out of our minds with relief and happiness. PLEase god let evERY ONE have the best of luck !!!! jUST SHAKING HERE,.....WE ARE OUT OF TEXAS.......\HAPPY HAPPY HAppy......excuse the typ o's......so happy peace and love to everyone Congrats! So happy for you two! You're now the epic purple on the spreadsheet!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Wow, lots of approvals tonight! Congrats to dvs98, TheSahlis, I&M, guyrock, Never_lose_hope, jituusa, and AndyNSteph! And a special thank you to Saylin, whose spreadsheet made it easy for me to go back and see who was approved today. Haha, you're very welcome	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 01:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks Saylin !!! approved on 17/2/2011 Update please Already did awhile ago	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grats! Because canucks don't lie, the rest of the world (apparently) does. Haha!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-18 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Who knew? USCIS = Match.com Haha	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 23:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	TSC making a mistake left and right.I just received RFE letter from them and guess what guys,they have somebody else's name as a beneficiary.I included a letter and told them,that name is not my beneficiary's name.Maybe I didn't even needen RFE.They are mixing Couples Um, wow, that's ridiculous APPROVED ,OMG, finally *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: WAC......... Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On February 17, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283. Grats!! Hello everyone, So I had emailed Angela Barrows a week ago regarding my case and I had no reply at all untill today. I got a wonderful response I HAVE BEEN APPROVED today, however I have not received any text/email alert. Also my case status online shows INITIAL REVIEW still, has this happened to anyone here???? Here is the email she sent: Good afternoon, Your petition was approved today. It will be shipped to the NVC by Monday. Regards, Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	The greatest day ever!!! 1st i got response from Angela, Hello Mr.------, I am sorry I am late in reply. It is taking me a bit of time to get through my emails right now. You case is at the CSC, so you will have an action taken soon. Regards, 2nd couple hours later i got APPROVAL email, *** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: WAC######## Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On February 17, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283. Grats!! *goes to update spreadsheet and make your line pink*	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Hello everyone.......WooooooHooooo My wifes case was just approved On February 17, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283. only thing is my step sons is still not approved hope that will be later tonight or tomorrow but at leas my color can change on saylin'a spreadsheet.....best thing of all is my wife is sitting right next to me when it came in....she doesnt go back to Oz till next week......i should be able to be with her in 90 days I hope.....that would be just in time for our 1 year annaversary......bring on Carlton Im ready to dance...... Grats! You're now a wonderful pink color on the spreadsheet! On February 17, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283. YAY we got approved!!!! Grats!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Approval?? I already let all of my family know about it! Got too excited, I hope they don't say the status was changed by mistake! Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	night time def. seems like the best time to call NVC...I called yesterday at about 1030 ET and spoke to an operator within 1 minute. Congrats! I called at 5:17pm EST today and was less than a minute. I was shocked. Fastest time ever. I've been calling around 5:10pm all week and it's taking about 5 minutes. But today surprised me. I barely had time to register I was on hold before an operator came on. Edited by Saylin, 17 February 2011 - 07:17 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Why were you denied? First time was my own damn fault. I wasn't a member of VJ at the time and knew nothing about visas. I had just spent the summer with my husband in the USA and came back to Canada for a week. I thought that I could just go back to the USA and adjust my status there to get a green card. The officer kindly told me that was not legal and that I had to apply for a spousal visa. I also remember him telling me it would only take about 4 months. If that were true, I should have been in the USA at Christmas	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	question to everyone here...Is it possible to fill out the NVC forms for my wife with her married name, even if it has not been legally changed in her country nor in the US AND all I-130 paperwork was filled out under her maiden name? Would that ensure that her greencard would be under my last name or would it do nothing because her passport still shows her maiden name? To change her name in Colombia, it is rather long and it would not be my last name...it would be "DE *mylastnamehere*" so not my last name because of the DE part..anyone have any ideas on this? My two cents: Honestly, I'd keep filing out the paperwork in her maiden name. When I got denied last August, the immigration officer explained to me what visa I had to apply for, and one thing I remember, he suggested and highly recommended that I stay consistent with all my forms for my last name. Don't switch it up now. NVC might get confused that suddenly your wife has a different last name and there will be no documents to support it her new change. Plus, I'm not sure if what you're suggesting is legal since your wife hasn't legally changed her last name. What I'm going to do, I'm waiting until I apply for US citizenship to legally change my last name in the US. I hear that the best time to legally change your last name to your married one is when getting naturalized. But of course, this depends if your wife wants to be a US citizen and if you and her want to wait that long. I received an email saying that I got transferred to an USCIS office for a second time.. my signature below explains it all. On a positive note, I guess someone is messing with my file. You're being transferred all over the place	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Hi Saylin - Another question from me... I've now paid the $88 and the $404 bills, completed the DS-261 and waiting for my DS-260 to appear so I can complete that. I did the optin email already as well. How about the 864 form though? You completed it and emailed all the info for the AOS already... will I receive the 864 and be prompted to complete it, or do I just complete it without being asked and email the form and all AOS documentation at this point? Grats on your progress! Once the IV bill appears as paid, the DS-260 will become available. While you're waiting, I highly suggest checking out some screenshots: http://www.docstoc.c...60-screen-shots. More information is asked then on the DS-230. It took me a few hours to gather the additional information. For the I-864, I have yet to receive any I-864 documents from NVC. And it's been almost 2 weeks since our AOS bill appeared as PAID. My husband just filled out the form from USCIS's website. Don't wait for NVC to send you anything. Stay proactive. If the AOS bill has appeared as PAID, then send your AOS package by email if it's complete. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask Edited by Saylin, 17 February 2011 - 04:51 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I"m surprised. NVC makes such a big deal about receiving the "originals" but they accept your scans. Yeah, I know. I do have to bring the originals/certified copies with me to the interview for them to check it.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Hahaha, love it. Does Saylin's bear count? My bear doesn't look so ferocious though while holding a heart that says 'I love you'. Just reading your signature. You emailed your supporting docs for I-864 and IV package to NVC? Everything? Yes, but I signed up for electronic processing. Otherwise you have to snail mail them.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanks Saylin, you can call me Lidia, my hubby never comes VJ I meant to VJ Alright, Lidia And my hubby rarely comes to VJ either. Have you got any update on your daughter's case yet?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 14:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Jeez so much happened while I was away from this thread! Congrats on the approvals: txant, carty, and bookcat1! And rpratt, congrats on finally getting an NVC case number! As for taylormadecouple, I couldn't believe that your cases were separated and that your daughter was classified as an alien worker I hope you can get everything fixed with that cause that is absolutely ridiculous!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-17 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	hey saylin i got the choice of agent by email how would i return it completed to them and do i the petitioner fill it out or does my wife the beneficiary fills it out. cuz i know she has to sign it and would she have to mail it through regular snail mail or can she scan it and email it to them? Follow the instructions here: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form This is what I would have done.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	yeah got my IIN today!!!!!!!! later on the day i got email from nvc for choice of agent and to pay for aos!!!!!!!!! what's wierd that i got an beneficiary id number? what's that about? Grats on the IIN! The beneficiary ID number is for those doing online forms. But El Salvador isn't eligible for that, so you don't have to worry about that number.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 21:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Sweet, I'm officially a VJ Gold Member. Woot!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 21:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** The last processing action taken on your case Receipt Number: WAC********** Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On February 16, 2011, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly. For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 375-5283 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 375-5283 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 375-5283 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. *Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times. *** Please do not respond to this e-mail message. Sincerely, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Thank the Lord.... Just got the good news we got approved. Praying for everyone. Grats to both of you!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I Believe those numbers aren't too far off from Saylin's spreadsheet. Our pool is a lot smaller but still accurate. Congratulations Saylin for being a bigger help than USCIS. Haha. If only I worked for USCIS. I swear, you guys would all have been approved within a week, not months later.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	*pokes head in* Is it safe to come back yet? Not completely. The troll has become Norwegian now.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Thanx! Is it really faster to do it this way? Or do u think it takes longer for them to respond 2 emails? do u think it would be faster to just do speedy mail( next day dilivery)? I would think it's faster since NVC receives your packages immediately by email, and not the next day, 2 days, or 3 days later if you send it by mail. Plus, if you get an RFE, you can instantly send it by email. They do take awhile to respond to the optin email for EP though. I sent mine on the 1st and I still haven't received an acceptance. But if you're going through the Cuidad Juarez consulate, you actually don't have a choice if you want to do EP or not, it's required according to NVC.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Saylin u have been doing EP right? how effective is that and how long is it taking you? I remember i said before something about direct filing with councel... i think i was wrong and my lawyer meant to say EP... sorry for the confusion guys. Im really upset with her because it seems as if shes not p much effort into my case. she said it could take up 2 3 more months 2 get my interview... when it shouldnt be that long anymore should it? i mean, not if we get our case number from NVC this week right? Yes, I've been doing EP and the online forms which are required in Canada. I had all my documents sent within one week of getting a case number. I'm still waiting for SIF and CC, so I can't really comment on how fast/effective it is. I'm currently at 15 days in NVC so far. I remember when you mentioned your lawyer saying something about that and I immediately thought EP, but wasn't sure. Check this table at the bottom: http://travel.state..../info_5165.html If your consulate is Cuidad Juarez, then you're REQUIRED to do EP and it looks like you're also REQUIRED to do the online forms.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Dear God, If I get an approval tonight I promise I will never say anything bad about my mother-in-law ever again. Promise. Love, Me Dear God, If I get an approval tonight I promise I will quit smoking and never gonna start. Promise.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 16:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	another funny troll picture, promise this is my last one haha..but you all will appreciate this one, even the troll himself! Best. Picture. Ever. I love it! Thanks for posting it	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Saylin would you please change my NOA1 date in your spreadsheet to 8/11 I received the hard copy in the mail on 8/19 Thanks in advance Tom Oh, sorry! Fixed it up. Thanks for pointing it out!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Just checked the percent of people approved. We've passed 50%! TSC is definitely working faster than before. In November, there were 4 approvals. In December, only 3. In January, 20 approvals. And in February, 47 so far, and we're only halfway through the month. Go TSC go!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	I am APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you all for your support and prayers I would never have gotten by without you guys. I pray for all of you and your approvals!!! I am crying!!!! So happy!!!! Congrats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Why is it that people that people who harass us on this thread overuse the smileys? I noticed that as well. I wonder what it could mean...	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	yes I guess so... but how long from CSC to ship your file to NVC.. any ideas? I was from CSC and I got approved on a Tuesday. Within one week, by the next Tuesday, I had a case number. Edited by Saylin, 15 February 2011 - 10:53 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-15 22:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2	Sorry My Mistake i mean Phone number. Sorry Oh! The number is 603-334-0700. You'll have this number memorized soon, I assure you	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-15 22:40:00