Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Wow, 7 new pages since last night! Congrats to b.i.g, girl from saudi (our first of two September filers!), and rachelsharma!! I want today the same thing that happened last night: a big ton of approvals to keep me busy updating the spreadsheet! Fermat, you asked the approval rate in %. Just checked the spreadsheet, there's been 44 approvals out of 135 transferred. So, about 33%. But of course, this only reflects those approved/transferred from this thread. I don't have the % for all 36,000 cases	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-10 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	New thread just posted: http://www.visajourn...dec-applicants/ I'm sure this will be interesting once more people reply..	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Yes you did Party's on for this thread FINALLY!!! Hey, free drinks for Saylin!!! If only I drank I'll take money though!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Friends, USCIS case update for me at 8pm today: On February 7, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION Grats! Holy smokes, 19 updates today for the spreadsheet, hoping for more! Edited by Saylin, 09 February 2011 - 11:18 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Awww..Thanks to you, Saylin!! You will be working overtime tonight. THANKS! I posted here first before I called my boys, cause I want to bring hope. HOPE IS ALIVE!!! God bless everyone! No problem. I've wanted to work this hard months ago. Mass approval!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Just few minutes ago. dated the 9th. Wait up, guys! Dont sleep yet! I think they are giving out a lot tonight. We all deserve this! Thanks ezzie, just wanted to be sure on the date for the spreadsheet!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	I knew it!!!! Just now!!! We have been approved too!!! My 2 boys have to be with me!! I love you sooo much, my VJ CSC-TSC family! You guys kept me sane all these months. I really, really dunno how I could have survived this without faith in the Lord Almighty, and the love I felt in this thread. Now, keep it coming, TSC! I want ALL of us to join the other thread! I sooooo love you, guys!!! Thank you all of you! Special thanks to Wade. I know in my heart YOU made a lot of difference in the way they are moving now. And Val and Gary, your love is so pure, I love it whenever I listen to your songs. And Rachel, we have been praying for you, too. My case involves kids, too. I am a mother, and I know how it is. Grats to you! Was the approval dated today? Or the 7th?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Approved! got text and email. On February 9, 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. Yeah! Now next step. Can I start the next paper work or wait for the letter and follow the instructions. Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Still no touch since 11/30! Don't forget, touches don't mean much. I got NO touches at all from when I sent my I-130 to it getting approved.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	more like July 6th LOL There were 6 approvals then in the first week for July filers.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	and How many early July filers? What would you consider the cut-off date for "early"?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Good Night VJ family we have waited months for a night like this one!!! Congrats to all approvals, I'm an august filler and I checked that only july and june are being approved but this is fair Let's pray for more approvals 2 people got emails tonight with an approval notice that were August filers. And there have been no June filers approved so far. Only July and August filers have gotten approved so far. Edited by Saylin, 09 February 2011 - 10:17 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Anyone else get transferred back to CSC? Seems too ridiculous to be true.... Yes, 4 others have gotten transferred back to CSC as well. Check the spreadsheet!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 22:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	You need some help?! If you reach a % settlement $ with the uscis I won't take much ;P I wish you were actually working at uscis! Most of us would of been done before the 5 months! Haha. And definitely everyone would have been approved before 5 months! Just looked at my spreadsheet, I made 14 updates today between approvals and transfers. That's an all time record for one day!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	TSC's attack plan: WIPE OUT THE VJ CSC to CSC THREAD in one night!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Yeah, Feb. 7. I`m hoping there is some kind of hidden message behind it, any insight? Feb 7 has had a lot of activity between transfers to CSC and a hell of a lot of approvals.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Post Decision Activity On February 9, 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. 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. Just in!!!!!!! Congrats! CONGRATS!! Saylin will have a seizure soon.... Omg, you should see me. I don't know if seizure is the right word	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	I got an email saying I was transferred back to CSC... CSC -> TSC -> CSC ........? Did anyone else get this? In the email, what's the date listed for when you were transferred? Feb 7?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Hell... you should be on uscis payroll ;D They are finally working, and you get to do overtime! If I were working for USCIS, you'd all have been approved back in November though!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Saylin, you ok in there?! Can you keep up with this? Yes, yes, lol. Everytime I get an email notification, I refresh this page. So far, so good. Keep em coming, I want to be busy all night! It's a good evening, and one we've all been waiting for - for a long time. Congratulations to all those who have received good news, and a word of encouragement to those who have received confusing messages. Now that we FINALLY have their attention, I am hopeful that they will correct the information in those letters. Nevertheless, we have all learned the hard way at TSC that hope wihtout evidence is empty hope, and it may be worth it to follow up with whatever advocates (congressmen, lawyers, ombudsman, etc.) you can so that you don't end up in another TSC morass. I wish you all strength, peace and good news tonight and in the coming days. I also want to thank Saylin for the database - you've done a great job and it brings peace of mind to see how our cohort is faring -- (even when our own situation is disappointing). Thanks. Thanks a lot.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	people slow down with the post lol I have been reading for the last hour trying to catch up anf finaly did CONGRATS TO ALL APPROVALS!!! Transfers to CSC I hope everyone who does get it has a speedy adjucidation. I haven't gotten an e-mail yet but I will post it if I get it. Saylin you're working overtime tonight Oh yes, full time job here keeping up with all the posts about approvals and transfers	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we're approved!!!!!!!!! Post Decision Activity On February 7, 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. 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. WWOOOOOOOOHHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grats! TSC was very very very busy on February 7th, holy #######.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	WHAT??!? Hang on, you're Aug. originally CSC, right?! Where you at anytime transferred?! I don't get it.... They were transferred to TSC back in November with everyone else.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Thank God we are Approved........thank you everyone...... Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On February 7, 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!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Parallell Universes? Interesting, interesting	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	So, according to my spreadsheet, CarlJessica, who just posted they got transferred to TSC were already in TSC. I am completely confused. How do you get transferred to a place you're already at?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	You keeping up with all this Saylin? Trying to There's like 10 posts every minute. When I get through reading and updating the spreadsheet, another 10 email notifications. Thank goodness I have nothing else to do tonight	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Hi all .. I just got this email : Your Case Status: Initial Review > > On February 7, 2011, we transferred this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. > > > During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators You just got transferred TO TSC?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	*** 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 7, 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. 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. *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) ------------------------------------------------------ I will still be doing the interview tomorrow, my family is not home yet and I will hold USCIS accountable. Super glad you finally got the email! And good luck at the interview tomorrow.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	omg i'm approved. i feel so sick and anxious i can't stop crying. Congrats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 20:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Here's a GREAT song I heard, and decided to record for all those missing their loved ones. 6 tracks of vocals, guitar, bass, synth drums and piano. This is for VAL, and I am coming home soon honey... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2pKfyamZK0 Absolutely beautiful Gary! I got goosebumps.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	I think the spreadsheet queen may be in for a busy week.... I really hope so! My fingers are ready to input NOA2 dates Everytime I get an email notification for this thread, I instantly refresh this page hoping to see "I'm approved!"	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 14:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Nice changes to the spreadsheet! I'm a spreadsheet nerd as well, and I love the color coding. Thanks! I think the colors definitely make it easier to see who's gotten an NOA2, an NVC case number, etc. Thanks for the update Saylin, it seems so far that I'm the only one who got transferred back to CSC. No problem. And yes, so far, you're the only one.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 13:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Congratulations to Foreverandever and xelance!! So, changed the spreadsheet a bit. I took away the 'Country' column as it wasn't important. Then added a new column (right before NOA2) with date of transfer back to CSC. So far, only one person here has been transferred, but I'm sure more of you will be transferred soon as well. I ended up messing a bit of the spreadsheet up. Some NOA1s mysteriously disappeared. Thank goodness I had a back-up! Anyways, hope a bucketload of approvals come in today! I want to be kept busy all day updating!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-09 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	I just had a thought, the TSC BACK to CSC transfers will totally screw up Saylins spreadsheet. It could make interesting reading once we have done. Oh god, you're right, lol. I'm gonna have like 20 columns by the time everyone is approved Well, Saylin is master of spreadsheets, I'm sure she'll figure this out Hehe, I'll figure something out!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-08 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Also, the following Monday, the 22nd is a holiday. SO if they don't approve all those that got the "Feb 18th" email, we won't be able to complain until the 23rd! Fingers crossed that lot's of approvals come our way by the 18th! It's the 21st that is Monday. So you won't be able to do anything until Tuesday the 22nd.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-07 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	For those of you getting email alerts whenever a post in this thread, I can hear you know, "Damn that SqdnGuns, not again!!" Well, my persistence paid off, I just got an email from the Director of the Texas Service Center, this is a reply to one that I sent to her 20 minutes before getting this reply. Mr. Grant, Thank you for your email. I had received one over the weekend from you and your case was approved this morning. You should be able to see it on the case status online tomorrow or Wednesday. I would have to agree with you that the process was temporarily broken, but we have taken steps to correct this and we will have all cases processed within the next weeks. Hopefully your future experiences with USCIS and with TSC will be more positive. My apologies for your wait, and I hope that your son recovers soon and fully. Regards, Angela K. Barrows I truly hope that hey have fixed their errors for the sake of the rest of you. I am waiting to hear back from her whether our case will be expedited @ NVC and the Embassy. Congratulations! I'm so so so happy to finally add an NOA2 date on the spreadsheet next to your name!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-07 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	How many (if any) approvals have there been since Friday? I took a break from the site these past few days... Just checked the spreadsheet, looks like there's only been 4 approvals the past 7 days, 3 last Thursday and 1 on Friday.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-07 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	Sweet! Friday at 8:15PM I received an email saying that my I130 was approved and on the website it shows that it's in the post decision activity status. 216 days or 7 months and 1 day after my receipt date. Maybe fasting did make a difference. Congratulations! Finally, another approval I can add on the spreadsheet!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-06 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California Service Center To Texas Service Center	HOLY COW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just checked the USCIS site. We were approved Feb 3!!!!!!!!!! Thank you GOD!!!! And thanks to all my VJ family. Thanks for getting me thru this mess. Now I want to see the rest of my VJ family approved. Good Luck everyone. Im praying for you !!!!!!!!! Congrats! Updated the spreadsheet	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-02-04 16:51:00