ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay 2008 Filer APPROVED!
Congrats! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-08 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober I-130 approvals!!! Onward to NVC!!!
I'd love to join you soon!! Only the gods know though.. innocent.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-10-15 22:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking Sheet(approvals after transfer to CSC)
We got approved on 5th December 2008 smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-06 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe "Lonely blue spouseless Xmas..." thread
I'll be also celebrating christmas without my husband. Just as his birtday, my birthday, out first wedding anniversary and our 3 year anniversary..oh well.. sometimes i'm even afraid how it will be when we meet again..
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-16 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congratulations! Off to NVC! Good luck with your journey!
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-19 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMerry Christmas!
QUOTE (lgg @ Dec 22 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still waiting for marriage certificate and thus, can't really process anything yet but I am going to see Mr. LGG tomorrow for a couple of weeks.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say Merry Holidays to everyone and to thank you for all the help that you've given us so far -- seriously, if it weren't for this site and people willing to answer questions this would be a way harder task to accomplish.

Happy Holidays.

LGG.

Merry Christmas to you as well! I hope your journey goes smooth. Glad to hear you can spend the holidays with your Mr wink.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-22 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMERRY CHRISTMAS!
QUOTE (MrsRowe @ Dec 24 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU.

I want to say that i appreciate all your support throughout the year. I am so glad that i found this site. I wish you all a Merry Christmas. Those of you that are celebrating beside your other half this holiday season, enjoy it, smile, give them an extra hug.

Those of us that are waiting, dont' give up, our time is coming.

Merry Christmas.


Merry Christmas to all from me too! May our time come soon! luv.gif luv.gif luv.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-24 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
We got approved 5th December 2008 smile.gif Thank you for keeping up the good work! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-06 04:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
QUOTE (whisper2me @ Nov 13 2008, 04:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been extremely busy with work changes. I will update as soon as I get home tonight. Thanks for your patience :-)

Of course we're patient. We're all so glad and thankful that you do this for us! Good luck to you! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-13 00:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
We ave been sent to CSC. I believe on November 5th. Good luck to all of you! Happy greetings from Germany smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-12 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
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QUOTE (Brian2511Dini @ Aug 19 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please add me (us) too. Its really a great idea to keep track. I look at it every day!

Many greetings from Germany!
Good luck to everyone, I hope we all get approvals soon!!!

welcome to the group because it is a long journey and it is a difficult and long process. We are all in this together and there for supprt and qestions.



Thank you very much. We were thinking about giving up because we both have been pretty naive and were thinking it would go faster since we're alresdy married. ( He would be able to stay in Germany just because we're married no petition filing needed)
I read through the forums a lot because theres so many things that confuse me,also because of the (for me) sometimes complicated word or phrases they use. But I fight my way through it yes.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-08-19 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
Please add me (us) too. Its really a great idea to keep track. I look at it every day!

Many greetings from Germany!
Good luck to everyone, I hope we all get approvals soon!!!
DiniFemaleGermany2008-08-19 14:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling I 824 for having approved I130 sent to NVC
Did this happen to you guys also??? My husband got a letter stating that we need to file I824 for USCIS to sent our approved I130 to NVC. Since when is that??
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-06 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
QUOTE (Travis & Kim @ Nov 13 2008, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ours was transferred as well on the 5th
touch today to!

Congratulation! smile.gif Now we'll move forward finally! good.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-13 00:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
QUOTE (Ashar978 @ Nov 12 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Are you guys getting touched after the transfer? I ve been touched everyday after the notice of transfer. Just wondering if anyone else was getting the same touches!!

I dint't get any touches, in fact nothing changed on my portfolio. it still shows 4/11/2008 and says pending in Vsc. I was thinking it might take some time to change since they had problems with their computers.
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-12 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
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QUOTE (Brian2511Dini @ Nov 11 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YAY!!!!!!! I got transferd to CSC tooooooooo! I'm crying because I just found new hope to be with my husband soon!! He just send me a message that we got transfered, don't know exactly when though! Good luck to all of you guys!


hey! our timelines are the same - did he say he got mail or saw it online?
our status online hasnt changed - so just curious


He said he got the letter in the mail today. I also checked online but nothing changed- Yet!!
I'm sure you'll get transfered too! I pray for you! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-11 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
YAY!!!!!!! I got transferd to CSC tooooooooo! I'm crying because I just found new hope to be with my husband soon!! He just send me a message that we got transfered, don't know exactly when though! Good luck to all of you guys!
DiniFemaleGermany2008-11-11 13:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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QUOTE (Dini @ Jan 14 2009, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm glad to see you guys moving forward fast ! smile.gif I'm happy for you! smile.gif I hope all of you can be with your loved ones again soon! smile.gif


dini - whats new with your case?


Nothing new. My husband sent out a letter to his congressman office asking for help on our case ( we were asked to file I824 to have our case sent to NVC and we're both not sure if it's our fault, duh!) We hope they can help us somehow.
I love watching you guys getting all excited. smile.gif It's so good to know your're going to be with your SO soon smile.gif I'm very happy for you smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-14 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
I'm glad to see you guys moving forward fast ! smile.gif I'm happy for you! smile.gif I hope all of you can be with your loved ones again soon! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-14 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
OK so we will write an email to a congressman and ask for help. they have to help us.. so I got i little more hope.. wink.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-07 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.



i dont understand...form I-824 is not meant to correct mistakes. if there is an error in approval on part of USCIS, you have the right to request expedite processing...you are missing details here..please share details so we can help...quiting is not going to help..you have to find a solution to the problem...it should not take 6 months...i highly doubt it...unless your case is in AP at NVC then it may take a few weeks not months...thanks!


Well from what I read on the forums here is ,that we might have answered something about question number 22 wrong and this is why they keep our approved I 130 at uscis till we sent the I 824 and money to reqest them sending our I130 to NVC. I tried calling them and asking about it but I can't even get a someone on the phone. I was hoping i could tell them our mistakes and they'd say, "ok, we'll just sent it to NVC". Te timelines say that the processing time is 6 months for sent I 824. Another 6 month of wasted life and waiting. Sorry but thats all I know.

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guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.



i am soo sorry!!! hopefully they will be able to clear it up faster, it would be horrible if you had to wait another 6 months!!!


Thank you. I guess it's our own fault for not answering their questions right. I hope it wont take 6 months but for now the processing time says so.



how did you answer question 22? if USCIS approved your petition without making sure the guidlines for the NVC then its their fault. if you put in that your spouse is in the country (when they are not) and will adjust status then it is your fault and you will have to file I-824. regardless, call your congressman and ask for assistance. good luck!


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LingLing - DS3032 hasnt been generated yet for me...when do you think it will happen? my case is moving awefully slow sad.gif i am going to india next month and want to be done with NVC before i leave.


1 to 2 weeks is normal. Just keep calling everyday...once in the morning, once in the evening.
As soon as you hear that it's been generated, you can send your response letter with COA.
I believe you have everything else ready to go...right?
For India, I believe the PCC must have been issued within 6 months.


I have everything ready. the PCC is valid for one year from the date of issue and must be valid on the date of the interview. i verified this both on mumbai consulate website and delhi embassy website.

LingLing - can you please update your guide section 11 b with the photo requirement to be sent to NVC. i dont see it there. you also mentioned that there are two photos required for the medical. not sure why it is part of your guide. can you please let me know if u put that on there on purpose? thanks!


Good catch CMNB.
For some reason, I can't get to ANY .gov sites
I think it has to do with my "hot-wired" cable modem. I'm getting like 26mb down...but that's another story.
Anyway, CMNB, feel free to update the Wiki as needed.
As for pix for the medical...my understanding is THAT'S how they can know that the doctor examined the correct person.


ya but my wife doesnt have to submit the medical pics with the DS-230? or does she? thats what i am confused about.


i don't think my husband will contact anyone. I guess we'll just pay for the mistake. I don't know how we answered the question...

DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-07 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.


Sorry about your delay. Is it possible it might be cleared up sooner? Good luck.



i have no idea.. i tried calling uscis but i cant get through to talk to an operator. but i guess it wouldnt have much effect anyways..i just cant do this anymore...i just want it to stop crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif



Just take a deep breath - you have come so far already. I know it is hard when you think you are finally getting to the end of this madness but you will eventually get there. Just hang in - get through today, then tomorrow. Just one day at a time. Everyone here on VJ feels your frustration and has at some point thought about just giving up. We are all here for you. rose.gif


Thank you. i already lived day by day and it makes me frustrated. I just want to start life already. I've waited for over 3 years (My husband was in the Army, and then being apart for waiting on approval) I'm just so tired of it.
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-06 23:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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QUOTE (Dini @ Jan 6 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.



i dont understand...form I-824 is not meant to correct mistakes. if there is an error in approval on part of USCIS, you have the right to request expedite processing...you are missing details here..please share details so we can help...quiting is not going to help..you have to find a solution to the problem...it should not take 6 months...i highly doubt it...unless your case is in AP at NVC then it may take a few weeks not months...thanks!


Well from what I read on the forums here is ,that we might have answered something about question number 22 wrong and this is why they keep our approved I 130 at uscis till we sent the I 824 and money to reqest them sending our I130 to NVC. I tried calling them and asking about it but I can't even get a someone on the phone. I was hoping i could tell them our mistakes and they'd say, "ok, we'll just sent it to NVC". Te timelines say that the processing time is 6 months for sent I 824. Another 6 month of wasted life and waiting. Sorry but thats all I know.

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guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.



i am soo sorry!!! hopefully they will be able to clear it up faster, it would be horrible if you had to wait another 6 months!!!


Thank you. I guess it's our own fault for not answering their questions right. I hope it wont take 6 months but for now the processing time says so.
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-06 23:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.


Sorry about your delay. Is it possible it might be cleared up sooner? Good luck.



i have no idea.. i tried calling uscis but i cant get through to talk to an operator. but i guess it wouldnt have much effect anyways..i just cant do this anymore...i just want it to stop crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-06 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
guess we made a mistake at the I 130.. we have to file i 824.. another 6 month of waiting. this kills me. i just want to quit.
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-06 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
QUOTE (cmnb @ Jan 5 2009, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
anyone having trouble getting through NVC?

ja line is busy for about 30 min for me. I'm calling from germany.

DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-05 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
NVC still didn't get our papers. What the #%&**! Wait for 90 day from the date approved and the call again. Are you kidding me?
I guess they lost our files..
DiniFemaleGermany2009-01-05 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
Just called NVC and the operater told me to wait 90 days for my case to recieve there. wow. i don't know what to do anymore... crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-31 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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finally sent off our AOS and DS-230 today
they should have it Monday - then if all is good - hopefully be approved in the next week smile.gif

Congratulations on moving fast! I wish you all the best! smile.gif


Thanks! how is your progress going?

nothing is going. my husband didn't do anything so far and i guess he waits for everything to arrive by mail. he has all the time in the world. I don't. crying.gif


sorry to hear that sad.gif
I had to get after my husband at first to get some of his paper work together - only to have ME hold it up a bit waiting for my birth certificate =p

I think even if you wait for the hard copies it should only be 2 months, not as long as the VSC that's for sure!!!
good luck to you smile.gif


Ja, if it would take another 8 month i'd make him move to Germany! yes.gif
I already finished and sent off all my paperwork and copies,translations,certificates to him. He only needs to put a date on it and sent it when they're requested. We'll see how long it'll take.. The AVR still says no record though..
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-28 16:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
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finally sent off our AOS and DS-230 today
they should have it Monday - then if all is good - hopefully be approved in the next week smile.gif

Congratulations on moving fast! I wish you all the best! smile.gif


Thanks! how is your progress going?

nothing is going. my husband didn't do anything so far and i guess he waits for everything to arrive by mail. he has all the time in the world. I don't. crying.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-28 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
QUOTE (Travis & Kim @ Dec 27 2008, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
finally sent off our AOS and DS-230 today
they should have it Monday - then if all is good - hopefully be approved in the next week smile.gif

Congratulations on moving fast! I wish you all the best! smile.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-28 05:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
My I-130 was approved december 5th. My husband received the NOA2 on december 15th. I called the AVR but it still says "No record of your case". I'm afraid they wont tell me anything about the case since I'm not the USC.
DiniFemaleGermany2008-12-22 04:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNever recieved noa for recieveng I 824
My husband send the I824 application in january to have our I130 send to NVC. We never recieved a paper saying they received it at CSC. What should I do? Should i wait till the timeline date is gone + 90 days?
I'm losing hope to be honest. wacko.gif
DiniFemaleGermany2009-08-08 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP..JUSt realized we made a mistake on I-130!!!
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QUOTE (Dini @ Aug 12 2009, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We messed up question 22 also.
I'm not completely sure what we answered there, but because we failed, CSC never send our papers to NVC after the approval. We had to file An I-824 to get it forwarded. We filed in January and never heard back of them. I hope they will do anything soon, because I'm sick of waiting any longer.
So I Guess worst case would be for you that you approved I130 doesn't get forwarded and you have to file an I924 and pay the fee for having them "release" and sent to NVC.
I hope the best for you!


are you sure that's the only reason your case wasn't forwarded to NVC?



Well I wouldn't know why else they would not send it to NVC. It got approved and they said if we want them to have it sent to NVC we have to file an I824
DiniFemaleGermany2009-08-12 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP..JUSt realized we made a mistake on I-130!!!
We messed up question 22 also.
I'm not completely sure what we answered there, but because we failed, CSC never send our papers to NVC after the approval. We had to file An I-824 to get it forwarded. We filed in January and never heard back of them. I hope they will do anything soon, because I'm sick of waiting any longer.
So I Guess worst case would be for you that you approved I130 doesn't get forwarded and you have to file an I924 and pay the fee for having them "release" and sent to NVC.
I hope the best for you!
DiniFemaleGermany2009-08-12 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa waiving for 88 days,..bad for the k1 ?
QUOTE (Morales @ Aug 17 2008, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys,
I wanna go for like 3 months ( until somehow next to the 90 days limit) to visit my baby in the States.
It will be December until February..
Now is it maybe bad to be really close to the 90 day limit ? Like 88 days ???



Last time i was with my husband i left exactly on the 90th day. there was no problem. I think as long as you leave on the 90th or in your case 88th day it should be fine. just dont overstay the date stamped in your pasport (you get the stamp when you arrive, it says within what tome you have to leave again.)
DiniFemaleGermany2008-08-17 06:51:00