Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IMBRA Special Topics	QUESTION: FOR USCIS I129F FROM MARCH1 TO JUNE 15	My NOA1 is march 27th, they received my IMBRA RFE on July 17th, since then my file has been used as a coaster by the immigration official.	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-18 17:22:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	We are all in the same boat my friend, let's hope we get out of this mess soon...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-26 13:50:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	It does not seem like this week was very good regarding approvals...I'll keep praying	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-25 16:58:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	I did not know that Jobster!!! i do not have that problem though, I have double nationality (venezuelan/american), the problem I have is the fortune I am spending each time i go. Are they really asking for the visa when you get to Venezuela? I have seen several american just present their passport and go...In any case, yes, that is the problem with nasty international politics.. LEO Hi Ivasquez. As far as I know you don't need a tourist visa to get into Venezuela. My problem was that since I've been in Venezuela so long waiting for my husband's visa, I've used up the amount of days I'm allowed to be in Venezuela as a tourist (which is 180 days). I got an extension while I was here, so I can stay 270 days, but that is running out quickly. If I leave to visit home for a couple of weeks and try to get back into Venezuela they'll deny me entry because I can't enter as a tourist again. I'd have to enter on visa de transeunte. The problem is that I can't get that visa anywhere, even though that is my right by being married to a Venezuelan citizen. I even tried to go through the Venezuelan consulate in Brazil and in New York City and they both said that they couldn't give it to me either! Anyway, since you're a Venezuelan citizen too, are you going to apply for your fiancee's immigrant visa, once you're married, directly at the US embassy in Caracas? This is another reason I've been trying to get my visa de transeunte. If you can prove your US citizenship and your Venezuelan residency you can apply for the I-130 directly at the embassy and it only takes two months to get the immigrant visa, where as if you are planning on applying for Adjustment of Status in the US, I think it's approximately a 6 month wait. What part of Venezuela are you from? I will not file an immigrant visa, she will come here with the k-1 and we will get married in the US (at least that is the plan...). I was told that the k-1 was the better option, with this whole IMBRA fiasco i agree with you that the I-130 sounds like a better idea. At this point I have no choice but to wait for the K-1 approval.... I am from Caracas...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-22 21:48:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	I did not know that Jobster!!! i do not have that problem though, I have double nationality (venezuelan/american), the problem I have is the fortune I am spending each time i go. Are they really asking for the visa when you get to Venezuela? I have seen several american just present their passport and go...In any case, yes, that is the problem with nasty international politics.. LEO	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-18 17:09:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	Go ahead and sue them, somebody has to pay for all this ####### they have put us through!!! Hey Jobster, Venezuelan fiancees rule...jejje I will be down there in october unless they approve the damn thing once in for all... No news from today, still nothing after a month of waiting	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-17 18:31:00
IMBRA Special Topics	Any CSC filers with IMBRA RFE received in July that are still waiting for a NOA2?	I am sick of waiting!! I filed in March and they have not even touched me since july 17th (IMBRA RFE receipt) Anybody still out there in my situation?? I am getting worried.... Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-15 18:29:00
IMBRA Special Topics	NEW POLL for CSC - MARCH - Post IMBRA ONLY	Great list!! hope we all get approved soon	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-21 19:18:00
IMBRA Special Topics	NEW POLL for CSC - MARCH - Post IMBRA ONLY	I am in there also, her eis my timeline: NOA1: march 27 th RFE was issued: June 23rd RFE received by CSC: July 17th Still waiting an answer as of: 8/4/06	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-04 20:56:00
USCIS Service Centers	Are you pissed off at USCIS?	I agree, I think it's time to do something. At least if it appears on TV for at least a minute, it will scare the s**t of the service center directors and they might get their act together. Another idea, we could send the same letter we sent our congressman/woman to Larry King with the timelines we have from VJ as proof. LETS DO IT i am sick of waiting without doing nothing...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-30 21:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Gente de Venezuela	Una pregunta. Para la forma I-134 (affidavit of support), los tax transcripts tienen que ser notariados? Gracias...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-16 11:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Gente de Venezuela	Gracias por la respuesta a la pregunta que coloque el ayer...despues les cuento como me vaya en la entrevista. Saludos...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-13 18:31:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Gente de Venezuela	Perdonen la intromision en este foro, pero una pregunta: me podrian dar algun consejo para la entrevista de K-1 en Caracas? piden algo en especial que no pidan en todos lados? me acaban de aprobar la K-1 en USCIS y ahora el caso va para la embajada... Muchas gracias...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-12 22:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	How long until case reaches NVC after NOA2?	30 days!!! holy s##t!! so after 155 days of waiting I they have 30 days to drop the thing in the mail!! man these guys really need to get their act together..unbelievable..	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-19 18:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	How long until case reaches NVC after NOA2?	My case was approved on August 31st, i have called NVC and they still have not received my case. Is this normal or should I be worried? Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-19 18:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Out of the last 100 k1 petitions....	Well maybe I should stop bitching so much...Guys good news i received a letter from NVC saying that they received my case on september 22nd. The strange thing is that if I call NVC automated service it says they have not received anything. Perhaps your letters are coming soon!!! Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-25 18:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Out of the last 100 k1 petitions....	Well here we go again !!!! its been 25 days since NOA2 and nothing!! how hard is it to mail something!! these people are horrible, I have never experienced anything so innefficient, unbelievable. I think it is time to write to our congressman/women once again....	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-25 17:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of support	Finally I am able to pose questions and not b**ich on why has CSC not approved my petition yet... So, for the affidavit of support: What needs to be notarized? is it the actual affidavit form, bank statements, pay stubs, IRS transcripts, or all of the above?? Also, any tips while assembling this? Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-05 18:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Tax transcripts, what is needed?	Here is another question: the affidavit says you have to provide "in duplicate, eveidence of resources and income". Does this mean that i have to provide 2 original documents for each requirement or can I provide one original and just make a copy? Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-10 14:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Tax transcripts, what is needed?	I am confused about the tax transcripts needed for the I-134. On the IRS site you can ask for "Copies"of your tax return (form 4506) or "transcripts" of your tax returns (form 4506-T). Which one is the right one?? Also, once I have this, do I have to notarize the "transcript" or "copy"? Thanks,	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-10 13:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Certified Tax Return	My understanding also is that they require a tax transcript not the copy. I would call and find out, in any case embassies can pretty much do what they want and require what they please, so defenitely listen to them...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-15 17:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 question (life insurance)	Thanks for the answers guys, helpful as always!!!	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-16 18:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 question (life insurance)	Where it says: life insurance, cash surrender value of , what is that? is it the total amount of the insurance if I die?	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-09-16 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	who is left that filed in march???	Me also, NOA1: March 27th RFE at CSC: June 17th Touched: June 18th and nothing since then	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-08 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is it possible to get approved in one week?	I have no criminal record, I started this "process" (it seems more like they throw the files in the air, pick one, flip a coin and ...well you get the picture) on March 27th and I am still waiting for the damn NOA2. The worse thing is, I am pretty sure nobody has even bothered to open the file at this time. October wedding date? are you kidding me!!! If I were you I'd plan at least for next year	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-12 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	YYYYUUUUPPPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Good for you!!! hopefully that means we are all getting approved soon...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-17 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Were there any CSC approvals Aug 15 or 16?	Nothing here... (RFE receipt July 17th)	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-19 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm in shock...and loving it	Good news...go CSC march' ers!!!	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-18 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1- with RFE reply received on July 17 by CSC/USCIS	I filed march 17th, they received the RFE on July 17th and still nothing...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-19 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	B2 visa or K1 visa	Is B2 a tourist visa? I have talked to two lawayers and they tell me that if she stays in the US for 60 days after she came in and she can prove that she came to visit and changed her mind, she can just apply to a change of status and get it over with. I know a case that went like this. He came to the US on a tourist visa, got married with his ameriacan fiancee and lived happily ever after... (I wish I had known this before filing the damn k-1) Don't take my word on it though, ask a lawyer , but if you can avoid the hassle of the k-1 thing good for you...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-22 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	ALRIGHT THIS PISSES ME OFF!!	I would not say they (USCIS) are racist, I think they offer everyone the same level of incompetence...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-22 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Here is the latest from USCIS regarding processing times...read it	I would wait the 180 days before complaining. This way you have a valid point. They said 180 days, its day 181 and they haven't touched the thing, I'd say that a congressman should be able to do more once that 180 day mark is passed.	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-23 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Here is the latest from USCIS regarding processing times...read it	This is the latest info the USCIS website regarding processing times. In a nutshell: we are still incompetent and unable to provide a better service. Thus from now on, we will just give the maximum procesing time so we don't complain for six months, once you do complain they will just change the times as they please. Again, unbelievable!!!!! Improved Procedure for Reporting USCIS Processing Time of Immigration Benefit Applications on the USCIS Website U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has improved the reporting procedure for processing times of immigration benefit applications located at the USCIS website: www.uscis.gov. In the past, USCIS benefit processing reports indicated the specific type of applications or petitions that were being processed and the date the cases were received. However, the date the case was received did not provide a clear indication of when USCIS expected to complete the case, nor did it provide a clear indication of USCIS’ commitment to process cases within a certain cycle time. It also did not align with the processing times and cycle times the agency reports in other contexts. This improved reporting procedure is an effort to give our customers more accurate information that better reflects current processing time and USCIS service level commitments. Effective immediately, when we are completing applications and petitions within our service goal levels we will report that as the processing time. For example, when our service level goal is to process a particular kind of case within six months, then if our processing time is six months or less, we will show a processing time consistent with our service level goal because that reflects our commitment. Similarly, where our service level goal is 3 month processing, we will show a processing time reflecting that commitment if we are meeting that service level goal. When we are not meeting our service level goal, the date posted will reflect the filing date of cases that are being completed. It should be noted that while in some instances reported processing dates may appear to have regressed due to this change, they do not reflect a lengthening of USCIS processing times, but simply the change in reporting. Our goal is to provide accurate projections and thus give customers clear expectations as to what they can expect as a processing time. -USCIS-	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-23 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do for k-1?	Also, if you are going there, save plane tickets and take a few pictures with you her and her family. This will help you prove you have met in the last two years.	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-23 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Boooo!!!!!!!!	I am really frustrated too at this point (CSC march 27th, IMBRA RFE july17th). I cannot believe that we are being subjected to this while there are 1000 jumping the border everyday. For me it's basic logic: if people are trying to do things legally chances are they are honest about the relationship (hence the reason you do not see many denials), if we were really croked (a terrorist, thief, whatever) why bother?? just go to mexico, pay a couple of bucks and sure enough you'll be here in no time!!! It seems to me that the whole process is ridiculous, from start to finish given the reality of immigration in the USA at this time. Why prove we have met? honestly who cares? is that their business? do we as tax payers really want to spend money in finding out if two people met or not? do a background check on both applicant and benificiary and get it over with...Proof on intent? are you kidding me I have been waiting for 150+ days and they still doubt my "intent". Sorry for venting but this honestly is RIDICULOUS!!!!	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-22 22:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Another End of the Road	That really sucks!!! but again, I think it was good that it ended they way it did and you guys did not get married, had children, etc...I am sure you'll find someone...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-23 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS Knows Nothing....Not even the USCIS Director's Name!	I defenitely think it might be worth getting someone to at least hold a sign at the service centers. Does anybody know anybody that works for a TV station? Newspaper? c'mon there has got to be a VJer with connections somewhere...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-24 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What do I do at the meantime after receiving NOA1?	Well by day 150 after NOA1 (like so many of us) you'll be addicted to this site in hopes for fiding some information on when will they approve your application.	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-24 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Complete view of March to June timelines for CSC	Great work !!!! thanks	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-26 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Complete view of March to June timelines for CSC	I think this is the time when all of us affected should wirte toour congressman/woman. They ahve just changed their timelines for the K-1 to Feb 23rd!!! this will make it appear as if they are doing their job with marchers and aprilers...which we know they are not. I think this is the time for all of us to fight back... also, it would be nice to have the approval list of those that filed after the whole IMBRA mess, it would show how fast they are approving the post Imbra applications and the unfairness of it all...	lvasquez	Not Telling	Venezuela	2006-08-26 09:54:00