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After POE- Wanting to Prepare

Congrats, My hubby just had his POE Dec 6. We checked off to receive his social security card but was told that we can just apply at the office right away. We did this within the same week and in 2 weeks we got his social security card and welcome letter stating we should get the green card within 30 days.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-12-24 17:05:00

If I decide not to file K3 but noted so on cover letter with I-130

Thanks pushbrk, I notice you answer a great deal of the questions on this forum. I appreciate it and all who gives advice.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-07-22 12:24:00

If I decide not to file K3 but noted so on cover letter with I-130

Hello,

I filed for the I-130 and received my NOA1. With the I-130 package I sent a cover letter stating that I would also file for the K3 visa. I have not sent the K3 as yet, but if I decide not to file the K3 visa, should I notify the service center that I will not proceed or since I haven't file as yet it doesn't matter? I've read on here that if you noter you will file the K3 the service center will wait for the K3 before proceeding? Is this correct? What should I do if I don't file the K3?

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-07-21 23:30:00

What docs do you need to bring to the Medical Examination?

Hello,

I have a friend who resides in Jamaica, she is the beneficiary, and her interview at the Kingston Embassy is Sept 21st of this mth. She wants to know what are all the necessary documents she needs to bring to the Medical Examination and also what size photos does she need to bring. Is it the passport size or Visa size? I'm in the same process of petition for my husband but I haven't reached this far, as my time line shows, so I do not know. Could anyone pls give me some advice on this matter as her appt is near.

Thanks is advance.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-09-04 17:51:00

My Case was approved...

Thanks EVERYONE!!!

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-12 23:28:00

My Case was approved...

Hi Everyone,

I just received an email notification that my case was approved. My NOA2 was mailed out Dec 11, 2007. So I'm here awaiting it's arrival. I'm so excited. The journey continues. Well, I know I will have more questions along the way, but until that time comes I'll just celebrate this joyous moment.

Thanks for all the help. Any everyone awaiting. Have Faith.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-12 00:47:00

July filers

Same here, I was just recently approved Dec 11th..... And Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-12 23:47:00

case complete

Congrats, I'm in the same boat as you. Mines approved on Dec 11th

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-12 23:39:00

Approved!

Contgrats!!! I received my email notification Dec 11th but I haven't received it in the mail as yet. Does anyone know usually how long it takes to get mail from Cali to FL? Been 4 days now.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-16 16:46:00

Case finally complete!!

Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-16 16:49:00

Case completed on December 11

Congrats! My NOA2 was approved on that date.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-12 23:38:00

I-130 approved

Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-21 23:55:00

I-130 approved!!!

Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-22 00:00:00

case complete

Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-21 23:57:00

Haven't received NOA2 in mail as yet

QUOTE (JA Tam @ Dec 24 2007, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have been checking every other day to see if they received my dad's case at the NVC and still no record of it. Tash, you can try to see if they have received yours.
When you call the number (603) 334-0700; the options are 1, 1, 1 after this third 1, you may want to listen for the 3 letters before the numbers. If it is WAC, that is option 4; once you confirm the 3 letters, enter in the 10 digits followed by the # sign. I hope it is finally at NVC. If nothing yet, check back with them in January.

Best of luck to you

Thanks for the NVC number. It's now stored in my phone along with the shortcuts. I checked and there is no record as of yet. I guess because it is the Holiday season, everything is taking longer then usual. Well, I appreciate all the replies from everyone. I will wait patiently and keep checking the automated system.

HAPPY HOLIDAY, SEASON GREETINGS TO ALL.....

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-25 00:20:00

Haven't received NOA2 in mail as yet

Hello,

On Dec 11th, I received an email from CRIS stating my I-130 petition was approved and that a letter was mailed out. It's now going on 2 weeks and I have not yet receive this letter. They have the correct address as when I received my NOA1, everything was correct. Is this normal or maybe it's the holiday and it's taking way longer then usual? Any advice on what to do?

I would appreciate it. Thanks

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2007-12-24 15:21:00

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year to Everyone as well.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-01 21:13:00

Case has arrived at NVC

Thanks

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-10 00:55:00

Case has arrived at NVC

Hi all,

Just got the wonderful news that my case (I-130) has been received at the NVC. I actually got an email from them stating it was received with my assigned NVC case number. The funny thing was that the email was a reply to an inquiry I emailed them about. I wrote them asking if they received my case since it was approved by email on Dec 11, 2007 and it's going on 3 weeks and I haven't received the NOA2 by mail. I was always checking the automated system and I would get the same message that it either has not been received or I input the incorrect case number. Up to yesterday I was still getting this message, but then today the message stated my case was entered January 3, 2008. Hmmmm.....

I just want to know if anyone has have their case received at NVC but still haven't received the NOA2 by mail yet? I'm giving them until 30 business days from the approval notice before I contact them again as I was advise to do so. Also is this notice relevant? Does the beneficiary have to bring this to the interview?

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-09 02:18:00

Just sharing news....

Welcome aboard, and good luck.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-09 23:40:00

Visa Arrived TODAY

That's wonderful. CONGRATS

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-09 23:35:00

Inspection

QUOTE (Marvsgirl @ Jan 20 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This happened in the US. My friend's cousin married a guy from Morrocco who was in the US but his visa expired. The marriage was a fraud becuase she was going to get paid. I don't know all the details but agents did go to her mother's house because that was the address they listed as living there. My friend's cousin has not been heard from in 3 months because she knows that immigrations is looking for her. I'm not sure what initiated that visit but it could possibly happen.

Bridget

Ok thanks, I assume if they expect it is a fraud or under certain conditions they would. Well, I don't have a prob I just wanted to know if it was a part of the process.

Thanks ALL for your responses.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-20 12:57:00

Inspection

Ok, Thanks Everyone!

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-16 20:53:00

Inspection

Hello,

I’m just wondering does someone actually comes to your house to see if you actually live there while you’re filing for your CR-1 petition. I’ve only heard of cases once you’re living together I guess someone might come to inspect. Anyone experience this?

Also, since it’s now 2008, should I send my W2 for 2007? I already have my tax transcript for the years of 2004-2006. I did this last year. My job doesn’t issue out our W2 until Jan 31st and I hope I don’t have to wait until then to send it off. Any advice would be appreciated.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-16 15:55:00

I-864, Affidavit of Support

QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Jan 21 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Tash,

As long as ur 125% above the poverty line I think you should be fine, but u can do a co-sponsor if u want peace of mind

Ok thanks, plus my 2007 tax is def over the poverty line, so I'm planning to use that.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-22 00:37:00

I-864, Affidavit of Support

If I'm over the poverty line by $200 will they consider me ok. Or it's best i get a co- sponsor to be safe. This goes along with my first post.

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-20 22:20:00

I-864, Affidavit of Support

Hello,

Come to find out I will need a co-sponsor. My question is, I now have to send in 2 forms of the I-864, (one from me and the other from the joint sponsor) also a I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member) along 3 most current tax records/employment letter with pay stubs.

Is that correct? Also each I-864 have to be notarized?

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-01-20 21:46:00

NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats

Tash

Female

Jamaica

2008-02-02 22:08:00

QUOTE (~kiyah~ @ May 20 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am so sorry this has happened to you. I don't know any specifics of your case, but the topic pinned at the top of the MENA forum does have information that can be helpful to you.

This is however not a "hard denial" it is a visa refusal by the consulate (DOS)...the consulate is returning the file to the original approving USCIS office for review. The USCIS (DHS) will review the returned petition/application and then send you an NOIR (Notice of Intent to Revoke) or NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) giving you a specific amount of time to rebut the consular findings.

There is a very short window in which a petitioner has a slight chance in stopping the file from being returned. It does require you to contact your senator/congressman and provide them with all necessary information on the case, and why it is so important to try and turn this around before the file is actually returned. Your government rep has a better chance of getting this reviewed by consular management before it is returned...if you know the reason(s) why they want to return the file, it may be possible for you to provide evidence to them. Not all consulates allow this, but there are a few cases I know of where the petitioner was able to get the file reviewed by consular management and a visa was actually issued without having to go through the return process. It is definitely worth trying.

Here is a direct link to the page with steps involved in the return process, as well as other links in my signature that contain helpful information on this subject. I absolutely recommend reading this documentation so you have an idea of what will happen and what your options might be. Someone mentioned something about a waiver...is this something your case requires?

~ Returns & Refusals...What They Don't Tell You ~

Send me a PM if you have any questions about the documentation. I also know of a great family immigration attorney who specializes in this specific area if you would like his contact information, just let me know. Good luck to you.

~kiyah~

Thank you so much this is so good but what is this?copy of the 221(g) issued.?

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-05-20 16:42:00

QUOTE (Krissy! @ May 20 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am so sorry to hear of the news. Again, what is the reason for denial? Did they give him a paper explaining?

the reason they said our marriage is fake , the officer ask questions and answer herself, she ask how many times i been married my husband said 2 and he said is not true, he argument because i married twice, so i don't know what is going on, I already spoke 2 attorneys one told me to submit a reconsideration request as soon is possible and if they denied wait until the case is back and after that we have the chance to fight, I am so lost but I will keep fighting

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-05-20 15:23:00

QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ May 20 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh Zarqa, Im so sorry to hear. I came on this morning just to get your news, I was hoping it was good.

Werent you planning on maybe having to file waivers? They didnt even give you a chance to do that? They just denied?

Im so sorry. ((((Zarqa))))

You will find many ladies with experience here to ehlp you along the way.

Lisa

oh my god am destroy, since the beginning she don't like my husband, she told him why you look to me over my head? and she said if I denied the visa you will bring your wife here? he said of course and she told my husband this is a fake marriage just like that she don't look pic or anything, I call my congressman they willl call me back and see if they can reschedule new interview I'm keep waiting

I know was case like that before in Jordan someone remember what she did?

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-05-20 08:03:00

please someone tell me what i have to do, my husband visa in madrid was denied and they send our case back to USA I keep calling the Embassy but they only answer mondays, thursday, what i have to do to have another interview i know was cases like mine before please help me

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-05-20 07:22:00

Where is everyone located??

Hi am Salma in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. I will be in the summer time in NJ and NY our family are there.......someone from there? am leaving this Friday.

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-11 00:14:00

What's that you say??? An approval??

Amanda congratulations

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-18 02:00:00

I just stop to say hi everyone, I been in NY with my husband family and now am back in Florida just to pick up my stuff and return to NY to be ready for my trip to Jordan I will be arriving Aug. 22 just on time for Ramadan, am arriving in Delta at 7:15pm and my husband is arriving from Spain around the same time

I will see my husband after 6 months and am so happy. updates about my case: nothing new until now,

my case still in Spain and the Attorney is taking care everything we just need to wait. one more time thank you so much for the support

Amanda how are you doing? how is you hubby? .... what about you Beth, you finish with the RFE?

(((((Lisa))))))

((((((Jackie))))))

now I have to go finish packing

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-07-12 16:52:00

Hello everyone, Amanda))))))) congratulations for the visa

I'm so happy for you.

update about my case: still in Madrid, my attorney is preparing a rebutted, I called department of state (almost everyday) told me is no notes wrote by the CO, what they have is my husband never show for the interview.

the visa specialist gave me the fax number from Madrid embassy, told me to send a letter with all my evidences and ask what is my status, also I got an email with the I-130 my brother in law filed for my husband, the case was transferred doesn't said where,this email was in June 10 and was touch in June 15. I called today to know where was transferred but because am not the petitioner I was no able to have any information, tomorrow I will call with my brother in law, this is the email

The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.
The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done, counting from when USCIS received it. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. To receive e-mail updates, follow the link below to register. 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)

I'm in NJ with my husband family if any of the VJ girl who live around like to go for a coffee will be nice send me a PM

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-18 01:53:00

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Jun 3 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ZARQA @ Jun 3 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Amanda_Raad @ Jun 3 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Lisa!!! How are things?

I haven't seen Zarqa lately...don't know what's going on. I hope everything got resolved for her.

We are all still keeping the couch warm.

Hi Amanda, Lisa, Jackie, Kiyah and everyone who support me until now, I was so busy calling the Embassy, Lawyers, Congressman, Representatives........ I hired an Attorney Marc Ellis, he interview my husband, he is preparing the rebuttal if my case is back to USA, still in Madrid, so far one of my Senators told me I will need to wait until my case is back to USA because is not denied, my other Congressman still sending emails because he call the department of state and my case is not there still in Madrid, so again he send another email requesting another interview, we waiting for the reply .... I just keep my fingers cross, what about you Amanda, I know this month is your interview, good luck inshallah everything will be fine.

Zarqa,
I pray you get some positive news soon. This process is so difficult at times, downright un-bareable.
So much heartache in this process. You are in my prays.
Beth

Hi Beth, thank you for you prayers, and yes all this process is getting me sick, I'm still fighting I know will take time I know won't be 2 months, 6 months maybe will be more but inshallah later this will be a dream,

my case is back to USCIS just half hour ago I got the email, I don't know exactly how long I will have to wait but thanks to kiyah i have a good lawyer who is guiding me and we're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Lisa I like you new pic, you guys look great.

Amanda))))))))))) good luck to you honey I know everything will be fine.

Jackie))))) Congratulations finally your husband have the visa

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-10 23:52:00

QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Jun 3 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ZARQA @ Jun 3 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Amanda_Raad @ Jun 3 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Lisa!!! How are things?

I haven't seen Zarqa lately...don't know what's going on. I hope everything got resolved for her.

We are all still keeping the couch warm.

Zarqa,
I pray you get some positive news soon. This process is so difficult at times, downright un-bareable.
So much heartache in this process. You are in my prays.
Beth

Thank you Beth, everyone here is amazing, thank you very much to all in VJ

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-03 17:25:00

QUOTE (Amanda_Raad @ Jun 3 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Lisa!!! How are things?

I haven't seen Zarqa lately...don't know what's going on. I hope everything got resolved for her.

We are all still keeping the couch warm.

ZARQA

Female

Jordan

2009-06-03 14:34:00