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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2

Good Morning Family

My Girl's petition was approved 1h ago...TSC is working late...
I will soon be out of the Refugee Camp

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Lidia, that is AWESOME news.......................VERY happy for you!!!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-10 01:20:00
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Seriously dude..... Thank you for the information.... but posting it 3 times is annoying. I was wondering if you had the hiccups :rofl: And..... if you have actually read the 171+ pages on this thread.... you would know that Saylin gives more advice and info than anyone. The only thing that I see from you.. is annoying multi-colored posts, horrible grammar, and nothing nice to say. Please... go find another room to troll.... try Sesame Street.


ROTFLMAO........ :rofl:

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SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-10 00:41:00
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the troll is back...hello Ron!


The weekly "drive by" post........................ :bonk:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-09 20:52:00
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Just got my case # ! woot woot. Party over here! :dance:


Awesome, 'bout time!! :dance:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-08 18:41:00
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Congrats to those who need to be Congratted!!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-08 17:15:00
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Mine is the same congressman as Wade's who is useless.


Dude, I had to piss him off but it worked. Create a Twitter account and Facebook account and tactfully put him on the spot. Worked for me, may work for you.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-08 13:24:00
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Hey guys..I feel so out of touch. LIfe has been pretty hectic. I'm still waiting here for a NVC case#.

Congrats to those who have received approvals and NVC #'s!!

A big congrats goes out to Wade!! Your news is thrilling to read!

For the rest still waiting....hang in there it will be over soon enough. CaliforniaGuy, I hope that you hear something soon! lol @ doing the hanky panky! That would be more than enough proof! :rofl:


Thanks!! The wife sounds so much better now knowing that she and our son will be home soon!!

I just sent a text to the reporter that interviewed me to find out what happened to the article.........................I want the story out there so people really can learn what happens, or should happen when dealing with USCIS.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 07 March 2011 - 08:48 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-07 20:47:00
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Sweeeeet!!


Got my NOA2 in the mail today!!

Also, I called today (Saturday) on the off chance the NVC had received my packet from the TSC. To my surprise they assigned me a case number yesterday.


So nice to be out of Texas.


Congrats!! Chok Dee!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-05 17:12:00
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Got my NVC number :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:I'm half out of TSC


Congrats Lidia!!!

I've been up all night get paperwork in order to send off to the wife...................I hate paperwork!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-05 06:10:00
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congrats wade finally some justice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how did you received the news??????????


Thanks!!

The wife called me first to say the Embassy called her, they told her to check her email for Packet III & IV. She also had an email with the scheduled appt.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-05 01:59:00
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Congrats Wade!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I'm happy for you!!


Thanks Bro, appreciate it!! I am about to delve into the Packet III & IV ####### and get it overnighted tomorrow.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-04 13:03:00
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That's awesome :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:


Thanks!!!

Did you ever get my reply to your message from a few weeks back??
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-04 03:42:00
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They'll be home in a few weeks!!!

Dear Applicant:

Bangkok's Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit is ready to begin final processing of the immigrant visa applicant(s) named below in this case. We have scheduled an appointment for a visa interview at the Immigrant Visa section on the date printed below.

Visa Appointment

Date Time

*****************************

18 Mar 2011 7:00AM


Please read and follow very carefully all of the Appointment Instructions located on the Embassy's web site at:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas/iv_packet4.html

Please pay close attention to the Instructions for Medical Examination required for all intending immigrants and evidence of relationship. Submission of incomplete documents will delay your visa processing. When communicating with this office, please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter.

Upon arrival at the Embassy, the applicant MUST present this e-mail to the receptionist and proceed to Window number 5. Those members of the applicant's family, listed below, must appear at the Embassy on the above appointment date. If the applicant cannot keep the appointment, please notify the Embassy at visasbkk@state.gov as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Ref.C
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-04 03:07:00
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i was told a denied expedite can delay the process.
so im hesitant to try it


That sounds ridiculous..................request the expedite with the assistance of your Senator(s) or Congressman. If the US Govt can grant 55,000 emergency visa's for Haitian's, I don't see how they can not do it for someone in your wife's situation.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-04 00:33:00
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Or should i not even try?


Why wouldn't you try? Go for it..............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-04 00:29:00
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Not that I know of. Wade (SqdnGuns) and one other person's petitions were expedited through NVC and are at their respective Consulate for processing.


Affirmative............no interview date yet.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-03 22:52:00
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do you know when this will be updated approx.?


No
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-02 20:42:00
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is this the latest status? does anyone know?

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD



http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD


Bottom right:

Last updated:02/23/2011
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-02 20:37:00
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I haven't emailed either of them yet as I thought that my petition may have been transferred back to CSC, but today I received a response from the TSC I-130 inquiries email address stating that our petition is still at TSC, so I think I will try emailing Mr. Badger. Honestly I feel a bit uncomfortable emailing an address that hadn't been published publicly by the recipient, but I'll just politely and sincerely ask for whatever help or information can be provided; the worst that can happen is that we get ignored, which is pretty much already happening.


With all do respect, if I took that route, my wife's petition would not have been expedited and at the embassy now. The only way to get anything done is to raise some Hell. Yes, it is unfortunate but it will get results.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-02 20:16:00
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noa 1 8/25/2010
noa 2 3/1/2011


This timeline..............

http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=99777
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-02 16:16:00
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CaliforniaDude, you should be approved soon with all that you provided.

Good Luck!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-03-01 15:23:00
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This is my life through USCIS:

Transfered to from CSC to TSC to CSC now to TSC ..Now iam in the lost HELL Hole /

And everyone . I have cantected Senators' Congressman, They have to useless..Never a response from them. Alao many times to Ms Barrows And Mr. Badger

.. Of course Contacted Ms Barrows. And Mr Badger as well..They have answered me rhwt would look into my petition .. Even to tell me it was at a peron desk .,..

I think i have found the lost hole in USCSIS
And I can now mentioned a few other things. I have a medical exdedite [Oct.] that was given to them in Oct. of 2010.. They cant answer for that at all.. Hoplessly lost I am sure..
Like I said let them answer now and explain to my wife how all is going backwards..
So I have not said much in this blog // But I do see what people have to fight for ..
We figth its a given right as far as I am concern in my country .Unless you are a shithead ,moron..
which we are not..
I want a true explanation and direct expedite all the way though to the Embassy..Anything else to me is unexceptable..
Share your feelings please ..
This is only my opinion..
But I bet I am not alone..


Send an email to this reporter, Cindy Carcamo ( ccarcamo@ocregister.com ), write it in Spanish, that will get her attention. Also, in the Subject line, put <NOT SPAM>, she'll be sure to see it.

Good Luck
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-28 22:22:00
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I wished i would get one of those emails to pass on to my Congressman, reporter and add to my blog.

Total f**k story...........

Just imagine those who have not found VJ and they are getting this #######.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-28 21:34:00
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I just got the following email and text:

*** 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: Initial Review

On February 17, 2011, we transferred this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action.
Really, if I hadn't received my hard copy NOA2s for my I130 and I129F today, I'd be completely furious.




Groundhog Day...........

http://en.wikipedia...._Day_%28film%29
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-28 21:18:00
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i got this email today

On February 17, 2011, we transferred this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to our TEXAS SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

what's the hell??????? my case was transferred from TCS to CSC and now back to TSC again???????? :crying: :crying: :crying:


Groundhog Day...........

http://en.wikipedia....dhog_Day_(film)
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-28 21:17:00
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Saylin you are an angle !!! :) :)


Angle? LOL Angel............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-28 20:49:00
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Congrats to the recent approvals...............

I fired off an email to the Visa Unit at the US Embassy in Bangkok to get some clarification on what my next step is. To me this isn't clear? Has our petition been forwarded to the Embassy or just a request? From the Congressional Liaison at NVC:

Thank you for your email dated February 22, 2011. The National Visa Center (NVC) received the immigrant visa petition filed by Wade Scott Grant on behalf of Kampong Pinongram and assigned case number BNK**********. The attached expedite request was forwarded to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for review. Mr. Grant will be notified when a response is received.

I hate this whole damn process, such a cluster f**k.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-27 17:44:00
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I believe I've come to the conclusion that TSC is run by a bunch of monkeys who press random buttons that make some people's cases go backwards on the USCIS website. Posted Image

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Thanks, I have added this to my blog.............USCIS Sr Staff Meeting
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-27 17:38:00
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I just got off the phone with a very polite and helpful NVC operator; maybe this info will help some of you.

My case was shipped to NVC on February 16. She said they have received it but it is still being "sorted" and to call back on Monday. I also asked her if my approved expedite from USCIS carries any weight at NVC. After a short period on hold she told me this..... She said that the USCIS expedite is different and does no good at NVC. She said that once I receive my NVC case number that I needed to call back (talk to an operator) and request another expedite. She also told me... "IF" the expedite is approved, they (NVC) will send the petition straight to the Consulate and they (consulate) will continue/finish the process. So.... in a nutshell.... if you have an "approved expedite" from NVC.... they will send it directly to the consulate and you will either send all of your documents to the consulate, or hold on to them and take them with you to the interview. I don't know how many of us can get an expedite at NVC but, we can always throw THIS in their face... especially the part where it says "Additionally, we have briefed the Department of State’s National Visa Center about these cases." Hopefully this helps some of you (us).

:bonk:


Erick,

This is the info i was looking for!!. According to the last email from Mr. Badger (not fermat, lol) today, he forwarded me the email from the Congressional Liaison at NVC that our petition is being expedited to the Embassy.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 22:19:00
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We encourage you to continue monitoring the progress of your case by accessing My Case Status online. 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

OK, My Case Status is USELESS.

I-130Inquiries.TSC@dhs.gov will get you a canned response...............

USCIS needs an enema STAT!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 19:15:00
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! just got the email....i'm in total shock...


Congrats................
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 14:08:00
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congrats Wade...


Thanks!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 14:07:00
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congrats on getting your nvc number sqdnguns, best of luck to you


Thanks, it's a damn shame you have to raise he11 and pi$$ off people to get anything done.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 13:58:00
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Got a RFE on 02/15/2011. Responded with certified documents next day. Papers already been delievered to TSC. I do not know how long do i have to wait for APPROVAL?.


Turn around time for RFE's are USUALLY pretty fast once they receive the requested evidence. It could be just a matter of a few days.

Good Luck

Wade.. did you have any news on the article?


Nothing yet, sending her another text today.............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 13:53:00
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David Badger is Supervisory Immigration Services Officer @ Texas Service Center.

That is the $65,000 question. I am making payment when I get home tonight. I am going to find out if NVC will waive the required documents be sent to them since my wife has them in Thailand. Why send them back and forth?????


Just wanted to add that during the K-1 process, it was required that my wife take the documents to her interview; Police Check, Translations of birth cert, etc.......
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 13:42:00
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I have a question after i wrote to DAVID BADGER...WHO IS THIS GUY?

AND HOW HE CAN EXPEDITE YOUR CASE TO THE CONSULATE WITHOUT NVC COLLECT ALL THE DOCUMENTS THEY NEED FROM YOU, I JUST WONDERING?


David Badger is Supervisory Immigration Services Officer @ Texas Service Center.

That is the $65,000 question. I am making payment when I get home tonight. I am going to find out if NVC will waive the required documents be sent to them since my wife has them in Thailand. Why send them back and forth?????
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 13:18:00
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And just received another email from Mr. Badger:

David:

Thank you for your email dated February 22, 2011. The National Visa Center (NVC) received the immigrant visa petition filed by Wade Scott Grant on behalf of Kampong Pinongram and assigned case number BNK***********. The attached expedite request was forwarded to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for review. Mr. Grant will be notified when a response is received.

The National Visa Center (NVC), Congressional Unit, is committed to providing you and your constituents the best possible customer service. Upon review of our current procedures we believe the following modifications will be beneficial in improving our responses to your written inquiries.

* The subject line should be the NVC case number or CIS receipt number.

* Please refer to only one case per inquiry.

* Include the Beneficiary’s complete name and DOB in correspondence.

I hope this information is helpful.

Regards,

Congressional Liaison



The ball is rolling now!! :thumbs:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 12:56:00
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Got a reply from Mr. Badger today:

Mr. Grant

The approved I-130 is currently in the NVC.

The assigned NVC case number is BNK**************.

We will also reach out to the NVC manager and ask that the case be expedited from the NVC to the Consulate.

David Badger

OK, that is a sigh of relief knowing that it has been assigned a case number.

Thank you DAVID BADGER :thumbs:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 12:27:00
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How long did you have to wait for?


Timeline says I-130 approved 2011-02-03.................approx 19 days?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 11:05:00
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I just called the USCIS to see if the have shipped my case to the NVC and they told me that because it has been approved, they are no longer responsible .. that my case is handled by the NVC and to wait 90 days.... what?????


We are going to see a lot of passing the buck now. No one with balls is willing to step in and say "Hey, USCIS screwed up, because of that and the hardships that we have put petitioners through, we will make sure that they are all processed immediately at NVC as well as the Embassy/Consulate."

We are minions to them..............
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2011-02-23 10:53:00