Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My Timeline	QUOTE (Helen&Dougie @ Apr 18 2008, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Delicia @ Apr 18 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would definitely call USCIS and see what is going on. Call the 800 number and follow the prompts as if you had received a request for additional information. That will connect you to the Service Center that has your file. You will need your USCIS account number (EAC-##-#######) I will do that on Monday then as I am sure there is no one there on the weekend to answer phones. Thanks for your reply ya definately call them up usin RFE to see what is going on with ur case. hope u get an answer.. please tell us what they say to you... do exactly how delicia told you following the prompts.. i hope u get an answer.. i caled them last week and told me to wait another month for my approval and that they r on aug 19 currently... ? i cant wait to see the new postin for processing times for this month ..	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-18 22:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 21 2008, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In all the excitement with Hyd getting her approval ..... I went a bit bonkers and checked the USCIS website more furiously than ever .... I find I always seem to do this everytime someone announces a touch or an approval \ LOLLL mann i got so stressed after gettin the approval cuz theres so much stuff needed for NVC!! LOL i went to bed... and dreamed of uscis givin more approvals!!!! keep chekin but not that often i got my approval at the WEIRDEST time 445AM mondat mornin?? LOLL	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 20 2008, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MsZ @ Apr 20 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't it "Viva Lost Visa?" Brilliant!! GUYS I HIT THE JACKPOT.. I SEE THE COINS COMIN OUT OF THE SLOT MACHINE .... CHING CHING I GOT MY I130 APPROVED TODAY THIS MORNIN AT 445 AM I RECEIVED A TEXT MESAGE ON MY PHONE, SAYIN I HAVE AN EMAIL FROM CRIS.. GOT OUT OF BED AND CHEKED TO SEE I GOT MY I130 APPROVED!!!! NO I129F THOUGH, ITS OK.. MY HUSBAND IS SO HAPY I CALED HIM RIGHT AWAY... I CANT BELIEVE IT............. SEE MY TIMELINE BELOW.. NO TOUCHES AT ALL EXCEPT FOR APPROVAL 4/21/08 LAST UPDATE BEFORE THAT IT WAS THAT 2/24/08 DATE lol!!!! Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On April 19, 2008, 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. IM SO HAPPPYYYYYY SGR AND LOTO AND SARAHJAYNE I MADE ITTTTTTT	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (MsZ @ Apr 20 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isn't it "Viva Lost Visa?" LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-20 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 20 2008, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 20 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 19 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> noope lotto nothin.. looks like u hit the jackpot!! CHA ching ching $$$ instead of$$$ its an approval , they should open a hotel in vegas VIVA LAS VISA!! LOLLLLLLL LOL darn i did it again TOO!!! 2/24/08 AHHHHHHHHHHH Hyd ..... that's hiliarious ...... a hotel in Vegas called Viva La Visa .... that's just too funny Actually, on second thoughts, I wouldn't want to stay at the Viva La Visa hotel, as to start with they'd put my Husband and I in separate parts of the hotel, making it difficult for us to see each other ..... everytime I call down to the front desk for anything, they'd tell me to wait 6 months, even if it was for room service, it was just be the standard answer ..... plus they'd spell my name wrong in the booking system due to suffering from 'can'tbeasseditis' and it would delay my getting of a room in the first place LOL.. Hello VIVA LAS VISA, front desk can i help you? ya coneect me to laundry services, i need to speak with the officer.. UMMMM (phone hung up) helo helo ?? helo?	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-20 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 19 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 19 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 19 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 19 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is absolutely hilarious Loto .... I cannot stop laughing ..... my sides hurt noope lotto nothin.. looks like u hit the jackpot!! CHA ching ching $$$ instead of$$$ its an approval , they should open a hotel in vegas VIVA LAS VISA!! LOLLLLLLL LOL darn i did it again TOO!!! 2/24/08 AHHHHHHHHHHH Hyd, any feedback from USCIS ? Or still the same old response from them ? It is really a gamble, whoever got the approval early hit the jackpot early	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-19 21:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 19 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 19 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is absolutely hilarious Loto .... I cannot stop laughing ..... my sides hurt LOL darn i did it again TOO!!! 2/24/08 AHHHHHHHHHHH	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-19 21:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vegas Service Centre (Vermont)	Ok so i gues my sickness is classified as IMMIGRATION STRESS DISORDER. are their any doctors out here with us stuck at VSC also.. can u prescribe us somethin.. here are my disorder sysmptoms -Log into VJ site and keep myslef logged in check every 10 -30 min to see any updates.. if i go 30 min without checkin VJ site i freak out.. like when i come back from ameeting at work.. i would refresh the page to see whats going on -check my email to see if there is an email FROM CRIS -log into uscis online even though its useless.. jus to see the 2/24/08 date staring right back at me....HAUNTING me - work productions ggoes slow sometimes since im addiced to VJ i have a case of addiction at VJ... KIPSARAHJAYNE we have the same symptoms LOLLLLL nice thread! one more symptom GETTING DREAMS AT NIGHT ABOUT AN APPROVAL NOTICE? BUT YET ITS JUST A DREAM?A NYONE HAVE THAT IVE HAD 3 SO FAR!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-18 13:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ Apr 21 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!!! thanks everyone!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-22 07:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (sgr @ Apr 21 2008, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hurryup @ Apr 21 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats hyd617!! Great news. Mine is still pending, hopefully it will be approved soon. Good luck with NVC process. Let us know if K-3 also gets approved down the line and of so, what you decide to do with it. thanks hurryup . i hope urs gets approved too.. if u past the 6 month line then call them!! it doesnt hurt!! my k3 still says pending.. i am going with i130 though, il keep u posted!! hyd.....did you call VSC??? for status about k3 ?? no i didnt call... i doubt it wil be approved plus i want the Cr1.. i think i was dumb to file the i129f cuz its takin so longg at VSC..... il keep u posted on what happens..	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (hurryup @ Apr 21 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats hyd617!! Great news. Mine is still pending, hopefully it will be approved soon. Good luck with NVC process. Let us know if K-3 also gets approved down the line and of so, what you decide to do with it. thanks hurryup . i hope urs gets approved too.. if u past the 6 month line then call them!! it doesnt hurt!! my k3 still says pending.. i am going with i130 though, il keep u posted!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 19:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ Apr 21 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Darn... I feel like i missed all the party!!!! I really must get in here earlier!! Hyd... When i saw your approval I got so happyyyy.. its been a long journey to get it.. but it certainly has been made better by you and the rest of the VJr's.... Congratulations once again ... shrewdie mrsz, pecky, me, and all the rest of our bunch will be joining u shortly in the nvc thread!!! Jgay..i was also looking out for you cuz our timeline was so close... im happy ur off in nvc.. help Hyd get going on her process.. the rest of us are coming soonnnnn!! hahaha thanks! ya u realy got to get in here early.. i was lookin for ur respoonse.. haha... im sure ill be seein yall soon.. i know its finaly oct ppls turn!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 14:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (CJ Vasani @ Apr 21 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> congratulations hyd!!! i am such an impatient guy....but every time I look at an approval, it gives me more and more patience. pecky, i am looking forward to your approval next! yall are getin real CLOSE to ur approval also!!!! i wana see everyones happy posts soon!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (Arlington @ Apr 21 2008, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations hyd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Funny that you got it at 4 in the morning on a Monday! thanks pecky! thanks arlington.. thanks to everyone who congratulated me!!! im realy amazed.. i am still in shok!! my husband and i are very happy ! iwish we were togehter right now to celebrate.. but its ok soon he will be here QUOTE (jgay80 @ Apr 21 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations...I am so happy to see that you are approve...I'm was always looking out for you, kitty and shrew to get an approval cause I know we are so close in timeline....its about time...don't worry shrew and kitty you guys are next... thanks JGAY and JASON thanks so muchhhhhhhh i couldnt have been patient without yalls support QUOTE (lsma @ Apr 21 2008, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations! ISMA im sure ur next!!! thakns JECA!!! and everyone else... QUOTE (jeffmich2007 @ Apr 21 2008, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GUYSSS i have some awesome news to share with yall... I got an email this morning at 4:45 am... from CRIS!!!!!!!!!!!! that our i130 was approved. we had no touches.. last touch was 2/24/08 and now it is 4/21/08 Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On April 19, 2008, 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. i was sleeping.. i got a TEXT MESSAGE on my phone from yahoo sayin i have an email from CRIS .. my heart started beating. i almost fell off my BED!! i ran to the compute and checkhed our email acct and WALA!!!!! an email from CRIS.. i checked the case status online and our i130 was apprvoed but NO ACTION on the i129f.. same date 2/24/08... im s thankful to GOD! im sure eveyrone wil be getin their apprvoals soon!! i have no words.. to explain this.. i caled myhusband right away! and told him the good news.. hes so happy..i talked to my inlaws too they were EXCITED!! im so excited i got to work and the first thing i did was wanted to inform yal! i wil post more later... byeeeee... this is an amazing FEELING!! since our i130 gor approved we wil be going the i130 route !!! wOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO Congratulations !!!!! Always Great to see approval We filed for K3 at Vermont also ( i have to go K3) anyways we filed Oct also so maybe i will get approval too Excellent news ! This gives me a little hope Michelle michelle u will get ur approval soon!!! QUOTE (Kennethea @ Apr 21 2008, 07:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow congratulation thats a very good news thanks keenethea!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 09:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (jgay80 @ Apr 21 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations...I am so happy to see that you are approve...I'm was always looking out for you, kitty and shrew to get an approval cause I know we are so close in timeline....its about time...don't worry shrew and kitty you guys are next... THANKS SO MCUH! WE ALL ARE IN THIS TOGETHER....	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kman @ Apr 21 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. I hope your NVC will be short with the online payments system. hyd!! now you get to go a step ahead of us and help us out with whats coming next! hahahah ok. so I called and did get thru to VSC and she looked up my case and was like "oh..you're a USC..so you shouldnt take long at all..." followed by..."well...they are only on july 30...so..maybe 3 or 4 more months" and yes..they have my october date and are honoring that... THEN she said to me "but since you are a us citizen once it is approved and goes on to the NVC you should get your visa after that..." that is not correct... strange. I wish it was!!! hey shrewdie its ok they are def processin dates after july 30.. remeber she tild me shwe was on aug 19 2 weeks ago.. atleast they saw ur oct date!! thank god and now im sure ur file is at the top so keep watchin ur right after me.. good luck!! thats what I am hoping hyd! I am the very very end of october though... maybe some magic was sprinkled. well, I know that I told you that my congressman was practically useless and couldnt care less about my life..well, my senator called him and my senator said that noone is giving up any information at all. that the VSC wasnt giving any to the congressman and the congressman wouldnt give much to my senator (guess b/c they dont know any!) and the lady told my senator "she (me) is just going to have to be patient" and my senator said "well...exactly how much longer is she going to have to be patient" and I thought..shew..finally someone who cares!! he ended it with "if you dont hear something in a couple weeks let me know and I will get on it again" good. atleast someone care for u shrewdie.. be patient for anohter 2 weeks or so.. lets see what april processin times are... im an oct 16 filer.. ur file is prob right after mine... keep prayin.. QUOTE (Jason&Dani @ Apr 21 2008, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats Hyd617!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankssssssssssssss what a long journey.. now im so confused abt NVC stuff i need to start readin lol hahah gosh I know..youd think after 6 months of waiting that we would be ready. hahahah hyd.. I am so happy for you. I really am! clear out your inbox!!! I tried to PM you and it was fullll! lol ok i deleted some messages let me chek shrewdie i dint get ur PM send it again if u can.. i deleted some mesages sory abt that!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 08:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kman @ Apr 21 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. I hope your NVC will be short with the online payments system. hyd!! now you get to go a step ahead of us and help us out with whats coming next! hahahah ok. so I called and did get thru to VSC and she looked up my case and was like "oh..you're a USC..so you shouldnt take long at all..." followed by..."well...they are only on july 30...so..maybe 3 or 4 more months" and yes..they have my october date and are honoring that... THEN she said to me "but since you are a us citizen once it is approved and goes on to the NVC you should get your visa after that..." that is not correct... strange. I wish it was!!! hey shrewdie its ok they are def processin dates after july 30.. remeber she tild me shwe was on aug 19 2 weeks ago.. atleast they saw ur oct date!! thank god and now im sure ur file is at the top so keep watchin ur right after me.. good luck!! thats what I am hoping hyd! I am the very very end of october though... maybe some magic was sprinkled. well, I know that I told you that my congressman was practically useless and couldnt care less about my life..well, my senator called him and my senator said that noone is giving up any information at all. that the VSC wasnt giving any to the congressman and the congressman wouldnt give much to my senator (guess b/c they dont know any!) and the lady told my senator "she (me) is just going to have to be patient" and my senator said "well...exactly how much longer is she going to have to be patient" and I thought..shew..finally someone who cares!! he ended it with "if you dont hear something in a couple weeks let me know and I will get on it again" good. atleast someone care for u shrewdie.. be patient for anohter 2 weeks or so.. lets see what april processin times are... im an oct 16 filer.. ur file is prob right after mine... keep prayin.. QUOTE (Jason&Dani @ Apr 21 2008, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats Hyd617!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankssssssssssssss what a long journey.. now im so confused abt NVC stuff i need to start readin lol	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 08:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Apr 21 2008, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kman @ Apr 21 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats. I hope your NVC will be short with the online payments system. hyd!! now you get to go a step ahead of us and help us out with whats coming next! hahahah ok. so I called and did get thru to VSC and she looked up my case and was like "oh..you're a USC..so you shouldnt take long at all..." followed by..."well...they are only on july 30...so..maybe 3 or 4 more months" and yes..they have my october date and are honoring that... THEN she said to me "but since you are a us citizen once it is approved and goes on to the NVC you should get your visa after that..." that is not correct... strange. I wish it was!!! hey shrewdie its ok they are def processin dates after july 30.. remeber she tild me shwe was on aug 19 2 weeks ago.. atleast they saw ur oct date!! thank god and now im sure ur file is at the top so keep watchin ur right after me.. good luck!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	thanks guys!! ya no more wondering to see teh 2/24/08 date now its 4/21 LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL thanks .. i know yal wil be next... i waited exactly 6 months... if yall are hitin 6 month mark..make sure u call..it wont hurt.. i feel like pullin the slot machine bar !! LOL instead of 7 7 7 i wana see VISA VISA VISA LOL	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	thanks guys.. it means alot to me! i am very happy.. and i know yall will be next.. for those who are waiting patinetly dont foget god is with those who are patient! it truly is amazin i cant concentrate at work!!!!!!!!! LOLLL	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	GUYSSS i have some awesome news to share with yall... I got an email this morning at 4:45 am... from CRIS!!!!!!!!!!!! that our i130 was approved. we had no touches.. last touch was 2/24/08 and now it is 4/21/08 Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On April 19, 2008, 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. i was sleeping.. i got a TEXT MESSAGE on my phone from yahoo sayin i have an email from CRIS .. my heart started beating. i almost fell off my BED!! i ran to the compute and checkhed our email acct and WALA!!!!! an email from CRIS.. i checked the case status online and our i130 was apprvoed but NO ACTION on the i129f.. same date 2/24/08... im s thankful to GOD! im sure eveyrone wil be getin their apprvoals soon!! i have no words.. to explain this.. i caled myhusband right away! and told him the good news.. hes so happy..i talked to my inlaws too they were EXCITED!! im so excited i got to work and the first thing i did was wanted to inform yal! i wil post more later... byeeeee... this is an amazing FEELING!! since our i130 gor approved we wil be going the i130 route !!! wOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 06:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	rfe lines	QUOTE (ines @ Apr 21 2008, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can somebody explain to me about that rfe line how is works? THANKS call up the 1800 number and then press the prompts i think its 2 4 2 1 1 1 some one plz corect me if im wrong basicaly listen to the prompts that ask u to enter ur case number as if u have misin documents.. good luck! it wil conect u to the SErivce center where ur petition is... ask the officer wat u want	hyd617	Female	India	2008-04-21 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Filers in Nov-Dec 2007, Still Waiting...	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 2 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would like to tell you that I am going to visit my wife in May to break the long wait into 2 pieces... Ticket is already booked, though it is just 2 weeks vacation. I know she would be able to come over here in Sep/Oct timeframe only due to USCIS visa processing efficiency, that prompted me for this trip. Good luck to all of you who are still waiting ! Nothing is impossible, impossible takes little longer time... My wife asked me whether you would bring the visa with me, I just joked, of course, I will. Then she asked me how come so fast ? I replied I have a visa card in my wallet... Enjoy your trip lotofpatience...........Give your "visa" card to her when u meet her ....until she gets real VISA......(just kidding......). Hope you get touched by USCIS before your may trip ....lol	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-02 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Filers in Nov-Dec 2007, Still Waiting...	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Mar 17 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Service Centers (VSC and CSC) are getting accelarated to approve I-130 petitions. Please do not ask me the source of information (it is like insider trading) So come on guys who filed their I-130 in Nov-Dec 2007 and still waiting... Patience reduced little bit Timeline: USCIS received I-130: 12/26/2007 I-130 NOA1: 02/04/2008 USCIS received I-129F: 02/15/2008 I-129F NOA1: 02/15/2008 Loto .........check thread "CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ............ON K3 FORUM " ....ONE JAN FILER GOT APPROVED ......guess you need to check with your service center ........ooook	sgr	Male	India	2008-03-17 16:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Expedite Denied	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 16 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm just beginning to get my head around it now, and thought I'd post about an expedite denial. My Husband sadly lost his Grandmother a couple of weeks ago, which happens as we all know, but she was more like his mother. I loved her dearly, but obviously didn't attend the funeral due to being stuck in England waiting for this laborious process to end (not enough documented ties to risk POE). This being hard enough to deal with, his Aunt who is also very close has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has a couple of months to live. Obviously, we tried to expedite .... internally via the USCIS Military Helpline .... we didn't think it was possible, but the USCIS officer who dealt with us personally put together the request immediately and said it shouldn't be an issue and that we'd hear within 5 working days .... well, we did ..... VSC said no. Neither his Grandmother or Aunt saw us get married as we married unexpectedly on the fly at Christmas when I was over there (it was the right time for us) ..... but we had planned to renew our vows and have a big party when I return .... I guess this won't be happening now. I'm quite blown away, and understand that it's obviously because the latest bereavement and the next one that will happen in a couple of months are not my Husbands parents .... but I still think it stinks that they can belittle the requests of a family in need and pain like this. And to think, we were originally planning to get married this summer with all the family following a possible application for a K1 .... but had no idea as to the difference in time for approval ..... if we'd done it that way, I'd more than likely be there by now Just want you guys to know, incase something similar happens. Plus, if anyone from USCIS happens to read these posts, please have a heart (and read up on karma) ..... there are a lot of people suffering on this website ..... if they weren't, they wouldn't be on here in the beginning. I am sorry to hear sarah...tough news though .........Any have we are all on sameboat (BROKEN USCIS BOAT) ...Only god knows when we get to our destination ......I wish you good luck in this process .I guess we need to develop "LOT OF PATIENCE" as loto ..said to his wife .. lol	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-16 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Making Good Progress?	QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 18 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jeca @ Apr 18 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, you didn't upset me, I was also being sarcastic.I'm past upset, I'm really because their behavior with us mortals!You're right, it has to happen and it has to happen soon!!! Fingers crossed Jeca, I know what you mean by your past upset, Im so far past it, there is not a word invented for the way I feel. I know a few dirty words in Spanish, Arabic, French, Germany and Italian, Polish and Russian, but even that is too weak for what Im feeing. I sure hope ya'll are right, that January's filers will be processed soon. I pray for all of us. Take care, keep your chin up!. Paris Heart ....paris.you got it right .....I guess USCIS is immune to all those words in all languages lol....may be you need to find a word that USCIS understands it better ........	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-18 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Making Good Progress?	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 17 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 17 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey dont forget the 2 march i130 filers from iraq got approved ... rocketa and fsusome So VSC is LIFO (Stack) - Last In First Out and CSC is FIFO (Queue) - First In First Out LOL ...............loto What about in the middle ppl lol.........they belong to TSFE .(They Stay For Ever) ...lol ...crazy USCIS..	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-17 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Excellent News - I-130 Approved (VSC)	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 15 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jeca @ Apr 15 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know that but if I-129F is filed I think they should approve it too.I mean if I didn't want K3 visa I wouldn't have filed for one.The question is why they are approving I-130 first and only I-130.CSC is approving both.I know that no one here can give me an answer to that.I guess I'll just have to wait and see if something is going to change. Now since I-130 and I-129F take same time to get approved, I-129F is NOT required. But this was not the case last year and the past years... I also filed I-129F hoping it might come first, but it didn't happen. Moreover, I-129F filing is free with pending I-130 Why I-130 approves first depends on the officer who handles your case. LOTO .........it looks like you got a promotion and job in DEPT OF STATE ...lol (NVC forum ) left USCIS forum suddenly after giving us an excellent news ....I donot see you in USCIS forums lol	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-16 16:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Excellent News - I-130 Approved (VSC)	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 14 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ Apr 14 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 14 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 14 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jeca @ Apr 14 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations!!! CONGRATULATIONS LOTSOFPATIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome back Sarah, we missed you!!!!!!!!! Paris Heart Thanks Paris ! We had missed Sarah, but now she is back and active Lotof... did you get thru to your wife to give her the good news??? Ohh I'm even excited for her to know it Update us on this Not yet... She is on a holiday trip in Malaysia and Singapore with her parents and sister. They moved from Malaysia to Singapore yesterday night. And their cell's SIM card is done in Malaysia. Now she will call me after getting a new SIM card in Singapore. Tomorrow is her birthday... wow ....I am sure she will be happier as if she won big lottery .......getting TWO VISA CARDS from loto ...Sooner ans faster...one to enter USA another VISA card to spend watever she wants as a BIRTHDAY GIFT/OTHER... .from LOTO..............lol May be its a big hammer for LOTO with 2 nd VISA lol I am really happy for you like your sense of humor ....loto wishing once again good luck in next step.	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-14 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Excellent News - I-130 Approved (VSC)	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 14 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello guys, I want to share an excellent news today with all you guys who are waiting for their I-130 in Vermont Service Center. Good luck to everybody and I am really sorry to jump ahead of those who are still waiting in the queue. God bless you and you'll be approved soon. Our I-130 has been approved on 04/12/2008. I got an email, but couldn't believe my eyes. Then checked USCIS website, it showed my case is approved on 04/12/2008. Again, I couldn't believe it, then called USCIS. The representative confirmed that my I-130 is approved and will automatically transfer to NVC and I-129F will be invalidated. I am really delighted today This is the normal I-130 processing, no expedited and no DCF. Guys, you are next in line !!! Marriage - 11/15/2007 Citizenship - 12/21/2007 I-130 Received - 12/26/2007 I-130 Notice Date - 02/11/2008 I-130 Approval Date - 04/12/2008 Future things - Don't know Congrats ...............loto I am really very very happy for you .......may be they have gone through your VJ postings /frustration man (just kidding)....good luck to you next step.... by the way you got any touches ..................before approval??	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-14 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Las Vegas New Promotional offer !!!	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 21 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Las Vegas (VSC) announces a new promotional offer... First 100 new (only new) applicants will get 0% interest rate for their balance transfers (files) from CSC This offer is good through 04/30/2008 ! Please enter your promotional code (CSC Case#) when you apply Sorry, current VSC customers are NOT qualified However, we offer another offer for them. They will get reduced rate from 12% to 3.99% APR. What it means, some guys already in VSC might hit jackpots soon LOL.... I love that ...What about CVSC Customers .........lol If you apply for both k3 on east ...k1 on the west ..	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-21 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hurryup @ Apr 21 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats hyd617!! Great news. Mine is still pending, hopefully it will be approved soon. Good luck with NVC process. Let us know if K-3 also gets approved down the line and of so, what you decide to do with it. thanks hurryup . i hope urs gets approved too.. if u past the 6 month line then call them!! it doesnt hurt!! my k3 still says pending.. i am going with i130 though, il keep u posted!! hyd.....did you call VSC??? for status about k3 ??	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-21 19:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GUYSSS i have some awesome news to share with yall... I got an email this morning at 4:45 am... from CRIS!!!!!!!!!!!! that our i130 was approved. we had no touches.. last touch was 2/24/08 and now it is 4/21/08 Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On April 19, 2008, 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. i was sleeping.. i got a TEXT MESSAGE on my phone from yahoo sayin i have an email from CRIS .. my heart started beating. i almost fell off my BED!! i ran to the compute and checkhed our email acct and WALA!!!!! an email from CRIS.. i checked the case status online and our i130 was apprvoed but NO ACTION on the i129f.. same date 2/24/08... im s thankful to GOD! im sure eveyrone wil be getin their apprvoals soon!! i have no words.. to explain this.. i caled myhusband right away! and told him the good news.. hes so happy..i talked to my inlaws too they were EXCITED!! im so excited i got to work and the first thing i did was wanted to inform yal! i wil post more later... byeeeee... this is an amazing FEELING!! since our i130 gor approved we wil be going the i130 route !!! wOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO LOL ..hyd Congratulations . .i told ya you are next in line .I really wish you good luck next NVC BOAT.....Which i think anot as tough , painful and frustarting journey in broken USCIS boat lol I guess its time for you to pray for us .....lol just kidding	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-21 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS morning meeting conversation	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Apr 21 2008, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Breakdown of tomorrows meeting for you guys .... thought you may appreciate it. USCIS Teamleader : "Morning team .... so, who has this months report on the reaction to our crappy made up dates by the I-130 petitioners on VJ?" USCIS computer guy : "Um, sir ? .... I do" USCIS Teamleader : "Well? .... tell me! .... did they get upset?" USCIS computer guy : "Oh yes sir .... I screwed with their heads really well ..... teased them a bit .... now you see the crappy dates .... now you don't kind of thing" USCIS Teamleader : "Oh, I like that, nice touch, we've never used that trick before" USCIS computer guy : "Yes, I thought it may help us to totally screw up a few people, so that they may cancel their petitions, therefore we'll have less work to do" USCIS Teamleader : "Wonderful forward thinking there .... I like that!" USCIS computer guy : "Yes, I thought it would be good, now that we don't have a backlog anymore due to sorting it 2 months ago with the extra staff we took on .... but if we let them think that we have, we'll be able to REALLY mess with their heads with some random approvals which don't even fit into the timelines .... therefore also giving us a little bit of fun during the day" USCIS Teamleader : "I like it .... so, do you know what crappy dates we're giving out next month?" USCIS computer guy : "Yes sir, I thought we could go for January 2006 for CSC and April 2005 for VSC .... this should hopefully send them all into a frenzy, and hopefully they'll all ####### off and move to the spouses country" USCIS Teamleader : "Wonderful, that will also help sort out the small recession we have going on here too. Nice work boy, have a raise ... we've got tons of cash, due to the fee raises" Lol .........thats is great .....made me get out of ISD ..sarah .lol	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-21 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	W-7 FORM FOR INDIA	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Mar 24 2008, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nutty @ Mar 24 2008, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You call the IRS and get ask to be helped with Non-resident alian status filing. They will take you through a series questions to determine if your foreign spouse is eligible to file a W-7. If so, then follow the instructions on the W-7 and attach that form with supporting documents verifying (indentity verification of the foreigner) to your 1040 and send it in to Austin, TX (the address on the back of the W-7. Here are some caveats to remember: 1) Your spouse needs to sign the 1040 also if you are filing jointly. 2) Your foreign spouse needs to declare their world wide earned income on the 1040 if they have any. 3) You must attach a signed declaration to all your tax papers stating both of you (spouse and non resident alien) want to be considered a resident alien for all of tax year 2007. These are the instructions the IRS has given me after long tedious calls. Good luck. I have never done item# 3. With items# 1 and 2, my wife completed and signed W-7, then I mailed all docs to Autin, Texas address, 4 weeks back. Not yet received any reply. They told me it would take 4 to 10 weeks because of the peak tax filing season. Also, notarized her passport copies by the state (in India) recognized notary. Do I need my wife passport to be notarized by US consulate notary or Any recognized notary person in india???	sgr	Male	India	2008-03-24 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Enjoy guys - from loto	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Apr 22 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A conversation between an illiterate I-130 petitioner (P) and Forum Moderator (M): P) I am new to this forum thread. I need help on my I-130 filed. M) Time will make you old P) Where should I send my I-130 application ? M) From the Post Office P) No, I mean which Service Center ? M) It is some lock box now, send it asap before it get locked P) Am I the petitioner and is my spouse beneficiary ? M) Yes, you are the petitioner. But your child(ren) with your wife will become beneficiaries since it takes long time for the approval. By the time, your to-be-born children will become U.S citizens since you're U.S citizen, so they will be benefited. P) After I-130, what are the steps ? M) Sleep very well. If you drink, get a glass of wine everyday. If you're a habitual drunkard, get 18 years old blue label. P) Somebody told me there is a huge delay in USCIS, id that right ? M) I am normally driving in front of USCIS to get to my office from home. Until yesterday evening, there was no delay. Probably, there may be some accident today morning over there. P) Do I type the application or hand-written it ? M) Please use an old fashioned type-writer. P) Which is the easy route - IR1 or K-3 ? M) Use a navigation system P) I miss my honey so much. Is there any way can I bring my spouse soon in the U.S ? M) There are penty of cargo ships are coming to the U.S every day. Please use one of the containers in it. P) Can I take police clearance certificate for my spouse? It is easy for her now. M) Is she under the bars ? P) When she completes medical, won't she get lot of pain due to vaccinations ? M) Yes, first one will be painful. There are another 10+ after that. So, she'll be used to it. P) What documents are needed from her ? M) Her arrests and convictions record Drug use certificate Deportation records Her parents' passports Her neighbor's birth certificate Her cousin's marriage certificate P) Who will arrange the ticket for her ? M) Airlines P) I started decorating my home to receive her. Is it a good idea ? M) (Whispers), you're wasting money. Enjoy... LOL .........loto its funny I guess we should delete USCIS (b/c it makes me sad , old looking , frustration ...etc ) start reading VJIS (visa journey immigration services ) lol which makes me young looking , happy , may be i live longer lol ......Hey LOTO and SARAH let us transfer all files from USCIS to VJIS	sgr	Male	India	2008-04-22 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	both petitions approved	Congratulations!!! VERY VERY GOOD NEWS!!!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-03-12 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Service Center	QUOTE (KipandSarahJayne @ Mar 13 2008, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (hyd617 @ Mar 13 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kalaks @ Mar 13 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all......Have you noticed that VSC have not approved I-130 and I-129F (K3) for a while now? It looks from other posts and timelines that they are focusing their resources on K1 visas instead. Maybe they are waiting for CSC to catch up with them since CSC has been approving many I-130's and K3 lately!!! Your thoughts?? hey guys i knowwww VSC has been approving k1's onlY!!!! im soo anxious to see something for me.. havent heard anything.. i think after they r thru with cathcin up on k1's our approvals will come fast, one after another! I like this idea of VSC (when they're ready) giving our approvals fast, one after another, and I think that too ..... have you noticed that a lot of us going through VSC were all visible on the system on the same day ..... when I saw that, I envisioned mass approvals, when the time comes. ya and most of us got noa1 right after another and were visible the same exact day and our k3 apps and i130s were paired the same day the 24th!! of feb!!! ihope they catch up soon.. every day is like a journey with uscis..	hyd617	Female	India	2008-03-13 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Service Center	QUOTE (kalaks @ Mar 13 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all......Have you noticed that VSC have not approved I-130 and I-129F (K3) for a while now? It looks from other posts and timelines that they are focusing their resources on K1 visas instead. Maybe they are waiting for CSC to catch up with them since CSC has been approving many I-130's and K3 lately!!! Your thoughts?? hey guys i knowwww VSC has been approving k1's onlY!!!! im soo anxious to see something for me.. havent heard anything.. i think after they r thru with cathcin up on k1's our approvals will come fast, one after another!	hyd617	Female	India	2008-03-13 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Goose bumps!	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Mar 19 2008, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you get goose bumps when anybody including USCIS touches you ??? Only funny answers, please... lol if i had an update maybe i would know what goosee bumps feel like lol jk	hyd617	Female	India	2008-03-19 19:57:00