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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

If I got mine, I'm certain that the people who got transferred around me are going to be dealt with. They know they're butting up against the 60 days.  If you guys still need help, please let me know. I'll send you the email lists, and ideas I was working on. :)


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-03 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Thank you guys! We're all really happy over here!


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-03 10:23:00
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Everyone is is waiting just around the same time as me, at 9:45am this morning, I just got APPROVED!

 

*HAPPY DANCE*


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-03 10:20:00
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Congrats Gator.  As for the states that they're coming from, that's weird. I'm from NJ. Any other people in the tri-state area still stuck after being transferred around the same time?


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-02 21:41:00
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9 1/2 for me, and 60 days since transfer as of Sunday. 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-02 16:14:00
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Ok, but ####### is with them losing all of these vital documents that were already sent to them.  Seriously. Again, I know that the Ombudsman compiles information about the RFE's including whether or not they're being used appropriately. If you've gotten an RFE for something that wasn't originally asked for (like your spouse's birth certificate) or for something that you already sent to them, I urge you to shoot off an email to the ombudsman with your information and what happened. 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-01-02 10:22:00
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*sigh* I think my 4 year old is depressed. She's been moping around the house for the past week, listless. Randomly crying.  They really need to speed this the hell up. 

 

 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-31 12:32:00
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I'm looking at another 8 months after NOA2. I'd like to think it would go faster.. but I have to look at it realistically. 

 

I sent you a PM the other day.. That subject of that message really eats me alive.  That is adding to my stress.

Oof, yeah, that's horrible.  My mother's friend's neighbor was telling me at a party the one night how he got his wife here in a month on a tourist visa to marry her and that his lawyer said she'd be able to get her citizenship in 2 years. I told him that his lawyer was full of ######, and what he just told me was that him and his wife had committed immigration fraud. He told him that his lawyer had advised him to take this route, and obviously I should have gotten a lawyer with connections. He'd paid big bucks, that's why he got his mail-order bride here so fast.  There were other immigrants at the party, who'd gone through the system who were just as pissed off at this guy as I was.  I wanted to punch him right in his self-righteous face.  

 

Instead I told him there was no way that his wife was going to get her citizenship 2 years after entry. Maybe she'll get her AOS by then, but definitely not citizenship. (And the other immigrants backed me up there.) And good luck with that, because if immigration found out what he'd done to get her in the country, was going to be screwed. 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-27 14:01:00
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That's 4-6 months after you get your NOA2. :(


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-27 13:14:00
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Yup, losing hope is putting it mildly. I am on the verge of tears today..cray5ol.gif  I just can't believe how broken this system is.protest6wz.gif  My poor husband has to put up with me being all emotional.crying.gif   I'm out of words. I just don't know what to think anymore.  I just want to cry. cray5ol.gif

 

8.5 months since our NOA1 and 1 month today since we were transferred to the TSC.  I know the Marchies have been hanging longer than us .. I am sad for all of us. This all could have been avoided and it is all so unnecessary.   

 

 

I had the same breakdown at about 8.5 months. I was just so exhausted from having to fight for every crumb of information, and trying to stay positive for my kids. So I had my depressed day(s), where I spent the day sobbing and sick. And the next day I got up and started fighting again. 

 

This situation is horrible. I think if I don't get an answer shortly, I'm going to file an FOIA request with them and see what's been done on my case. And I'm going to request my file from the FBI as well.  If I go over a year, I'll be consulting with a lawyer about filing a Writ of Mandamus. I've got enough proof that I've gone through all available channels for answers. Been studying up on it just in case the past few days in between Xmas stuff.

 

I'm so sorry that we're all going through this. All this needless suffering. Terrible. 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-27 12:45:00
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maybe hes a democrat

I don't see what that has to with anything. BOTH parties seem pretty incompetent to me, at this point.


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-26 16:43:00
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Working on it!

 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-24 21:53:00
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Oh, well, at least you know it's not just you. I'm also having horrible insomnia. I'm getting gray streaks in my hair, and it's also started falling out.  Yay. 

 

We were transferred at about the same time as you. I know that it's stupid, but I am hoping for an approval by year's end. If we go past 60 days since transfer, I'm going to be on them like white on rice.  

 

And yes, it's unconscionable to have us wait this long and then process people who applied after us and remove any recourse available to us.  


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2013-12-24 21:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2014 Interviews

Since a couple of people have received interview dates today, could it be that round 2 of scheduling has started?

 

 

I just called and nothing yet.  This time that I called they said they are still not done with June interviews.


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 14:43:00
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I think it depends on the country. For Mexico I know you just show up a couple of days early and get it done.

Thanks!!!


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 12:02:00
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Another random question, do they book the medical date for us or can my husband just show up whenever?


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 11:27:00
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Likewise. Are you planning on calling today?

 

YESSSSS. I call 2-3 times a day lol .Once all this is over, I'm not going to know what to do with myself

 

I haven't heard a thing about DR yet. Was hoping someone would say something hear something sorry.
 

 

Thanks DWheels! I'm just gonna keep asking when I call until I get something consistent.


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 11:17:00
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Thank you! I'm going crazy waiting for a date.

 

I have a April 30th CC date too.  I'll let you know if I hear anything.


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 10:54:00
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My package is finally in transit!!!! Yay!! :)

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-07 10:30:00
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Does anybody know if they are still doing June interviews for Santo Domingo? I called NVC twice and I got 2 different answers, one said  no and then another said yes.

 

Thanks!


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-06 23:42:00
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My husband's bday is May 11th, mine is May 13th. BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER WOULD BE...............................INTERVIEW DATE!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO COMEEEE ONNNNN SANTO DOMINGO GIMME THAT INTERVIEW DATE!


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-06 10:01:00
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I thought for DR interviews it was almost required for petitioner to be there?


 

Congratulations fill out the case complete to interview form so you can be added to spreadsheet. Welcome to the group.


We're not sure yet, we haven't received the interview date yet. I was planning on going though. After reading Chris' news about his approval and how he went by himself I thought it might be easier for my husband to go by my himself.  My husband and I are just super nervous and I don't know why.  I can't wait to get all this done. DWheels are you coming to the Six Flags reunion in August/Sept?


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-02 09:47:00
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When we have the interview, is it better for both of us to be there or would it better for just my husband to go by himself?


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-05-02 08:49:00
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Hey All,

 

So happy to finally be on this step.

 

2 questions.

 

1.  Does NVC or the embassy send the medical/interview letter to the applicant and how? Email or regular mail?

 

2.  I keep reading we should bring originals of birth certificates and wedding certificates.  Since the interview is in Dominican Republic, do I still have to translate the documents and if so to english or spanish? Also, would my birth certificate have to be apostilled?

 

 

Sorry just real nervous. We've gotten this far and I would kick myself if for something petty, the embassy wouldn't approve a visa.

 

Thank you!!!!!


GodisMyGuideNot TellingDominican Republic2014-04-30 22:53:00
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They didn't tell us to bring an envelope; they just said to bring a postage stamp (Post.nl aangetekende brief sticker...about 7e?) for them to stick on their envelope. 

You are correct. I misread the instructions on the consulate website. :P (Might be a bit more than 7 euros to Limburg, I'll have to check it out.)


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-21 18:37:00
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I believe that for the interview in Paris we must also bring a pre-paid envelope. Haven't reached that stage yet since I am only waiting now for them to review my packages and complete my case. So when I am relieved that my case is complete I can start looking into those details.

The Netherlands also requires a pre-paid envelope. :)


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-21 10:19:00
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lol.

 

she said that your case might lost again if you keep calling them.

Every time you called to NVC, Rep has to pull up your case. :oops:

That's not how databases work.  If we were still back in 1990, then she might be correct. But even then, even on the old AS/400 systems, that's really not how a database works.  


Edited by Kaylara, 21 April 2014 - 10:20 AM.

KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-21 10:17:00
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My revised AOS was received at the NV today.  Only 3 days after the original package. Alan told me they have up to 30 days to process the packages but he said it is taking around 20 business days.  But it looks like 2 weeks according to VJ... so lets see what happens 

Looks like it's about 2 weeks from the receipt of each package to me. :) Here's hoping you get CC before the June scheduling is done! 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-18 21:34:00
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* she warned me not to call NVC everyday :rofl:

 

Why not? That's what they're there for.  Mel last week joked that I was just calling for the witty repartee. :P 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-18 21:30:00
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WOW! You're awesome sauce yerself, keeping track like this!

I used to work in customer service. Keeping track of phone calls and whom you talk to can be super important. :P


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-18 21:12:00
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I keep a call log that looks kinda like this:

 

Date:                               

Time:

Agent:

Info: 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-18 10:57:00
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   Hahahahahaaa sweet please share with who is nice and who is not.  :D

Ok, here goes:

 

Lexi - Days - Very nice

Kerry - Days - Good

Reese - Days - Meh

Waldo - Days - Very nice

Todd - Days - Awesome Sauce

Joy - Days - Not well named

Lisa - Nights - Okay (And funny)

Brady - Nights - Okay

Andre -  Nights - Borderline incomprehensible. Possibly a new guy.

Vanessa - Days - Okay

Mel - Nights - Okay

Lee - Days - Okay

Ariel - Days - Meh

Casey - Nights - Okay

Gus - Nights - Awesome Sauce

Oliva - Days (?) - okay

Abby - Days - Good

Jean - Days - Okay

Jack - Nights - Very Good

Jim - Nights - Awesome Sauce

Kelly - Days - Okay

Sam - Nights - okay

May - Days (?) Okay

Nikki - Days - Okay

Jenny - Days - Okay

Rose - Days - Very Meh

Shelly - Days - Okay

Evette - Days - Okay

JR - Nights (?) - Very Good

Sharlene - Days - eh

Cindy - Days - Okay

Nikki - Days - Okay

Gina - Days - Okay

Heather - Days - Okay

Angela - Days - Okay

 

I might have some people on the wrong shift, as I call when I get a chance with the kids. Usually I call in the morning, but I've also called late at night, and in the afternoon occasionally. 


Edited by Kaylara, 18 April 2014 - 10:55 AM.

KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-18 10:54:00
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From the timing of the emails, our friend "Joy" is on the early shift.  Maybe it's better to call late at night!  When does Agent "Gus" seem to answer the phone????

 

Sukie

Gus is on at night. So is Jim. Todd is days, as is Joy, Rose, Waldo. I actually have a list, if you want me to share it.


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-17 18:47:00
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Congrats, bkghosh!
KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-17 00:50:00
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Perhaps you will be one of the first interviews in June!  Here's hoping!  Do you think you'll have to wait until the first week of May before they start scheduling June?  Not sure how that works....

 

Sukie
 

She told me that I should call back on May 13th to find out my interview date. So I'm assuming that she figures that is when they will finish which June Scheduling. 

I'm hoping we get one at the beginning of June. I'm so over this ####### today.  I am missing my husband a lot today. This sucks. 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-16 12:49:00
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I just spoke to Agent Reese, who told me that they just finished up their scheduling for May, and I didn't get a May interview date.  I has a sad. :(


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-16 12:15:00
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Also the lines, I'm willing to bet. Nothing says fun day out like waiting in interminable lines, right? Not that we're not used to that from the visa process... :lol:

 

Kaylara, you're probably following the May interview thread, but thought of you just now because a Netherlands filer announced a visa approval :) Maybe they'll write a review/share experiences with you. Can't wait to see your husband get his date, you guys have been waiting much longer than long enough! 

I'm not worried at all about the consulate there. :) We've dealt with them quite a few times in the past 10 years, and have never had an issue. We're expecting a fairly easy interview, given our previous experiences with them. Heck, the security guards recognize us at this point. :P


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-15 12:26:00
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Six Flags gang, we should get together and crowdsource funding for Saylin's vacation to NJ since she can't have a PayPal button :D

 

Congrats to everyone with good news last night, there was a ton of action around here  :joy: Here's hoping it continues through the week!

Saylin, you want to come before or after the summer, otherwise the prices here are nuts. :) 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-15 09:32:00
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It just feels like there are so few VJ members up here! Plenty in PA/NY, tons down in TX, but New Englanders seem few and far between. At least in our little visa "generation" ^_^

 

I'm down in NJ. :) 


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-14 10:10:00
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Just spoke to JOY at the NVC.. She either needs a new line of work or another cup of coffee.  She is not a happy girl today. 

 

She told me it takes 30 days to review the DS260 and another 30 days to review the IV and AOS packages. ( full of ####### )

and she did not understand what I was asking. She just kept saying I cannot submit another DS260.. And I kept saying that is not what I asked and I don't want to submit another one... OMG  thick headed woman..   I explained that my lawyer did not sign the AOS package, she said they will not hold up my package for that. My signature is the one they need.   and if I suspect a mistake on the income, she suggests I wait for a checklist and she would not send in a correction unless asked for one.   

 

SO, I have to beg my lawyer to verify the amount he used on the package. I know the original package they sent to me is definitely incorrect.  I just need to find out what they actually sent.  Getting a reply from this lawyer is worse than pulling teeth. I still want to know what I paid him for.

Joy is never a happy one. And she'll always tell you it takes about 30 days to review.


KaylaraFemaleNetherlands2014-04-14 10:07:00