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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I threw a bit of a fit after the Tier 1 guy told me that I received a notice on 1/27(which i didn't get) and that I could call back in another 2 months. RIGHT! That would make 9 months at USCIS, and my application was filled out perfectly, tons of info to prove my 12 year relationship, but 9 months, that makes sense.

Got transferred to a Tier 2 Officer and she said she was expediting my case, BUT considering most people that had a dire situation with an expedited case still had to wait 6 months, I'm not going to hold my breath.

So, you guys think this means my case wasn't transferred back to CSC?


Email Angela Barrows, reference the alert and tell her the Custom Support still has no clue, the are mis-informing customer still. According to her, that was rectified.............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-10 12:23:00
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Same here, only 1 or 2 a day. Which is fine.... I couldn't imagine getting one for everytime someone posted LOL


HaHa..........I get a notice for each new post. It makes it easier for me to pick up where i left off.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-10 01:26:00
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Best of luck with everything. Let me know what happens. I hope they get her here super fast. Your little boy is adorable, really! I looked at all of your photos.


Thanks Rachel, he is awesome!! He looks like his older brother (23 now). Yup, old man here, lol. His other brother (20) can't wait for him to get home.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-10 00:58:00
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Now that I have the OFFICIAL notice from USCIS, I sent an email to the US Ambassador in Bangkok. She has followed me on Twitter and we have exchanged messages via Facebook. She is probably not aware of the ALERT that USCIS posted yesterday so I provided a link for her. I have asked her if she could have the head of the Visa unit personally take care of my wifes processing once her package arrives. (fingers crossed) I also asked her if she could possibly make an appearance at the Visa Unit when my wife is there for her interview to meet them. That would really make my wife feel good and give my wife an idea of what I have been doing to get her and my son home!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-10 00:33:00
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ok did it!



Good, that makes only about 5 of you to take advantage of it today.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 23:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Just got home from dinner.........Some had asked about 20 pages back (?), my priority date was August 26th. I filed initially on July 20th and it was rejected due to administrative error on my part so I had to re-submit.

CONGRATS TO ALL!! :dance:

For those still waiting, I have said it before but it may have been missed because of all the activity in this thread tonight. Go to my blog (see signature below) and make a comment with your story. The blog is getting media attention, I have an interview tomorrow at noon with a reporter, although I have been approved as of tonight, my family is not home yet. I will be speaking about my specific problem with USCIS and definitely be speaking for all of you.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 22:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
What timing, I just received my IRS Tax Transcripts.

The wife is heading down to Bangkok, 6 hour train ride, next Wednesday, to get her physical, birth certificate translated and police check.

During the K-1, she took the translated birth certificate and police check to the interview. I am trying to confirm that it is still that same process. Some of the guides say it has to be sent to NVC which would be a waste of time, money and resources.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:25:00
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I'm getting really paranoid thoughts now. If I receive an RFE after all this time I think I'll slide into a coma.


An RFE can be good or bad. We had one during our K-1 processing, I had the requested info gathered up for them in one day and overnighted it. The K-1 was approved a week after they got it.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Thanks Kathryn41, I like that reporting feature.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I still urge the rest of you to comment on my blog with your stories. IT IS BEING READ BY THE MEDIA. I have an interview tomorrow with the Orange County Register.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:14:00
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CONGRATULATIONS!Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image
They DID deliver for you...I'm now praying for Rachel.


Thanks!! I will speaking for Rachel during the interview tomorrow as well as the rest of you.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:11:00
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omg i'm approved. i feel so sick and anxious i can't stop crying. :dance:


Congrats!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC************

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On February 7, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

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 Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

------------------------------------------------------

I will still be doing the interview tomorrow, my family is not home yet and I will hold USCIS accountable.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

when I go to your blog.. how do I put my story? as a comment? pardon my ignorance


Add a comment.......
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Xelance.. how do I email Angela Barrows... I have been waiting for 7 months now and I am truly desperate. My daughter needs her therapies or she will be kicked out of the EI program. she is down syndrome. Plz can you forward the email address.. thanks

anybody how can I write to Mrs. Barrows in TSC.. plz help



angela.barrows@dhs.gov

Good Luck, it appears that the sense of compassion has dissipated.

Please post your story on my blog too, your situation merits some attention.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 19:03:00
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Hey Guys <sigh>

I am wore out.......but I did just get a call from the Orange County Register and they scheduled an interview with me tomorrow at noon. The reporter read my blog and felt the story was very compelling.

Now if the rest of you would start posting your stories in the comments of my blog, it may help the chances of the story getting picked up nationally. Think about it.......I've greased the skids for you guys.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 17:54:00
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can somebody bring me up to speed plz my friends


Please go back about 15 pages and read up, most of us are to angry to provide a snapshot for you.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 16:49:00
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Tonight I will do it. Wade i hope good news comes your way


I am not counting on it. I will go fvcking ballistic tonight if the our status does not change on the USCIS website, as promised. There will be hell to pay, not a threat, a promise.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

There is nothing left to do. She emailed me and told me they are closed for the rest of the day and maybe tomorrow. Stop emailing her so my file can actually get adjudicated, apparently it has not been yet. I give up. We are just pieces of paper - not people


Rachel, PLEASE go to my blog and post your story.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 16:39:00
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It has been confirmed that my file was completely lost. The senators office found out and thank g-d my attorney had a copy. Ready to explode


This is the very reason why I have been skeptical from the moment I got an email from Ms. Barrows on Monday.

If they keep this goddamn emotional roller coaster going, someone is going to snap and it won't be pretty.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 15:58:00
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I still have not received a reply from Ms. Barrows form my email on Monday afternoon and this morning.

Status at USCIS is

Attached Files


Edited by SqdnGuns, 09 February 2011 - 02:22 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 14:21:00
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APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Hi! This was approved yesterday. We should have it out to the NVC on Friday after we thaw.

Regards,
Kristi Barrows
*sent from blackberry


Congrats!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 12:33:00
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Kristie Kenney was the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines from 2006 to 2009. She is the consummate politician.


Yup, knew that, did some research on her before I even contacted her. At least I have a paper trail, politicians don't like paper trails. LOL
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 12:22:00
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Wade,

Regardless of what happens, or how long it takes, its really nice that someone is finally listening to you. Any updates on your son? You are in my thoughts and prayers.


Thanks, our son was released from the hospital yesterday with a ton of prescriptions. I cannot wait to get him back here, as soon as I have their flight scheduled, I will have an doctor's appointment set for him the following day.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 11:48:00
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Wade, did you receive any official approval notice yet?


Nope, I am giving it until tonight. Angela said that I should see it on the USCIS website either yesterday or today. If nothing tonight, I will be raising hell again.

I did get a message from the US Ambassador, Krisite Kenney, in Thailand today through her Facebook account this morning. She is on her way to Chang Mai and will be returning to Bangkok by Friday. She said that she would personally look into it for me. She just took over the post a few months ago and has not familiarized herself with the Visa Unit protocols, I guess this is a great time to get familiar with it. So far I am impressed with her, the State Department had a write up about her recently on how she has been using Social Media. She has "Tweeted" and now communicated with me via "Facebook." I am confident that she has our best interest in mind although it is not much of a help to any of you outside of Thailand.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Congrats Foreverandever!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I understand your thought process.... supposedly they will have all applications approved before March 1st.... but, I wouldn't hold my breath. I would be raising all kinds of hell.


They need to be held accountable, if not, nothing will be done to prevent it in the future.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 02:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

This I have found on another topic.

WE recieved a Text and E-Mail from USCIS on 2-8-11 saying that our case was sebt the the National Benefits center..It has been 6 months since we sent it the I-485 AOS pak...Has this happened to anyone recently? If so what was the outcome??


You need to start raising some hell!! You filed July 6th...........incredible.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 02:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Check this out, have came to my e-mail. Another 30 days from relocation.

The status of this service request is:

Records show that your I-130 petition was relocated from the Texas Service Center (TSC) back to the California Service Center (CSC) on February 8, 2011 for processing. You should receive a relocation notice within 14 days.

Please allow 30 days from the relocation date for the process to take place prior to contacting the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 for case status.

Additionally, please note that the petitioner's name is listed as ..... and the beneficiary's name is listed as ....

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services



It is truly amazing at how badly they screwed this up. I "Tweeted" out the link of the announcement from USICS website to everybody, including my Congressman who has not followed up with me, added it to my Facebook page and included it in the comments of my blog.

I just included your email into the comments of my blog as well.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 09 February 2011 - 02:08 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 02:05:00
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THIS JUST IN:

Hi Rachel,

Sorry this is so late – I have been trying to get through my emails, but there hasn’t been enough time in the day. Unfortunately, I can’t find a response from my staff on your case, so I asked the supervisor to check ASAP. If I run across it tonight as I try to finish my emails, I will forward.

Regards,


Awesome, they're working overtime........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-09 00:19:00
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Don't know why it posted twice.


Don't know why it posted twice.


Damn, quoted twice.......... :whistle:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 21:48:00
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I just tlked to my lawyer n she said that they just started a new program for immediate relatives where we dont have to go threw NVC anymore! We can file straight with the council which is a million times faster! she said if i got my approval by the 18th i could be home nxt month or early April! Im so freakin excited! :dance:


Can you get your attorney to provide a source for this? Something we can touch and feel?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 21:45:00
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An expedite straight to consulate will do.Posted Image


If I do not get an expedite to NVC and Embassy, I want $355 back plus 19.9% interest.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 21:06:00
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Doing a quick little bit of math for everyone here to get an idea of the scale of this operation and how much we have invested in this process:

$355 application fee x 36,000 applications = $12,780,000


Can I get a refund?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 21:00:00
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Felt like repeating myself.............. :devil:


OK folks, many of you have read my blog, I know, I see the stats of what sites are directing traffic to it. I am surprised that MANY more of you have NOT commented with your OWN story. Why? The blog is getting a lot of traffic, it is getting visibility. Don't let it just sit their looking like ONE person complaining, be heard for crying out loud.

I hear a lot of complaining, yes, some of you have contacted media, elected officials and emailed USCIS but not taking advantage of the medium that I did for all of us in this situation.

Here is a list of some of the domains that have been identified linking to the blog:

www.visajourney.com
www.facebook.com
www.ocregister.com
www.stumbleupon.com
www.exoticdancernet.com (LOL, I have some interesting friends)
www.dancingmokey.com
m.facebook.com
twitter.com
iconfactory.com
translate.googleusercontent.com

As you can see, the social media sites are generating a lot of traffic. The message is getting heard, so start making comments of YOUR story.

The link to the blog is in my signature.

The tool is there, please use it.

I have nothing to gain from this, supposedly, I am approved but I'll believe it when I see it.


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 20:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I'm on board with going back to CSC also,,,,, who knows how many more snow-days TSC may have before winter is over!


But rainy season is coming to SoCal...........when it sprinkles, people can't drive here.................SERIOUSLY
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 20:48:00
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I, for one, would love to be sent back to California Service Center...also, to be expedited due to USCIS error at the NVC level would be amazing, but I doubt that is going to happen. Just send me back :thumbs:

I also agree that our collective voices were heard, and without us...this probably never would have been acknowledged. Good job my fellow TSC hostages, we are breaking free!


I'm working on that............I, hopefully WE will be loud.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 20:44:00
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Real curious about this line.....


Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances at our Texas Service Center


The "unforeseen circumstances" are that USCIS is run by some incompetent arseholes..........TSC just figured it out.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 20:28:00
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OK folks, many of you have read my blog, I know, I see the stats of what sites are directing traffic to it. I am surprised that MANY more of you have NOT commented with your OWN story. Why? The blog is getting a lot of traffic, it is getting visibility. Don't let it just sit their looking like ONE person complaining, be heard for crying out loud.

I hear a lot of complaining, yes, some of you have contacted media, elected officials and emailed USCIS but not taking advantage of the medium that I did for all of us in this situation.

Here is a list of some of the domains that have been identified linking to the blog:

www.visajourney.com
www.facebook.com
www.ocregister.com
www.stumbleupon.com
www.exoticdancernet.com (LOL, I have some interesting friends)
www.dancingmokey.com
m.facebook.com
twitter.com
iconfactory.com
translate.googleusercontent.com

As you can see, the social media sites are generating a lot of traffic. The message is getting heard, so start making comments of YOUR story.

The link to the blog is in my signature.

The tool is there, please use it.

I have nothing to gain from this, supposedly, I am approved but I'll believe it when I see it.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 08 February 2011 - 08:18 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 20:14:00
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If i am TSC i wouldn't even activate this e-mail address as of now because in the announcement it says "If you do not see any action on your case, such as an approval, denial or an RFE, by March 1, 2011 you may contact USCIS at: I-130Inquiries.Tsc@dhs.gov"


agree with u


Tested it and it was not kicked back..............LOL
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-08 18:53:00