ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHey come on ...
verde rose.gif i'm sorry you're in so much pain. the process is already difficult as is but you can't take everything you read her too personal
sometimes how a person wants to convey something and how it comes across when you read it are two different things
there are lots of supportive ppl in here, have you tried posting in the MENA forum?
when you do feel like someone is being unkind, just keep it moving, ignore them
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-11-18 05:34:00
CanadaWhich dress would you choose for a beach wedding?
it depends
if u have a pear shape, then number 2 would be best
if u are more evenly proportioned, then my choice would be number 3, number one is a little too simple

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-05 15:19:00
CanadaHave to look for the silver lining, right?
lmao
i like the dry humor
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-11-27 23:03:00
CanadaOMG... And she thought I was lying!!! **You're SO gonna laugh!**
QUOTE (jundp @ May 1 2009, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just start speaking in another language. If you don't speak another language...make one up.



BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-29 19:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot my one year extention letter 2 day
hello?
can someone answer my question?

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-30 15:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot my one year extention letter 2 day
congrats bailey
question: what does the one yr extension mean? i was under the impression that when you remove conditions you automatically get a 10 yr green card. what's this one yr thing about?
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-26 19:26:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGUESS WHAT!!!.....
congrats!!!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-09-21 15:06:00
PhilippinesNo Heartbeat
i know this thread is dedicated to the Philippines but i just happened to click it from the main page and i am very saddened rose.gif my heart goes out to you
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-03 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo K-1's approved for a week??
QUOTE (mari joe @ May 28 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
apparently every year at this time USCIS begins to process H-1B petitions as a prority over k visas
This is from their web site...

USCIS Updates Information on FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced information on the number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program.
USCIS has received approximately 45,500 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap.
Additionally, the agency has received approximately 20,000 petitions for aliens with advanced degrees; however, we continue to accept advanced degree petitions since experience has shown that not all petitions received are approvable. Congress mandated that the first 20,000 of these types of petitions are exempt from any fiscal year cap on available H-1B visas.
For cases filed for premium processing during the initial five-day filing window, the 15-day premium processing period began April 7. For cases filed for premium processing after the filing window, the premium processing period begins on the date USCIS takes physical possession of the petition.

USCIS will provide regular updates on the processing of FY2010 H-1B petitions. The updates can be found on the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/h-1b_count.

related Files
USCIS Updates Information on FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings (26KB PDF)


now my question is how long does it take them to process 65000 applications?

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-29 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED
congrats
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-07-20 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't talk with my sweetie
reading this broke my heart rose.gif
i'm so sorry you're going through this

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-07-18 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGive me a break!!
i thought with 6 and 7 ppl getting approved per day, K1 filers would be less disgruntled
at least you see CSC is doing something which is more than i can say for the occasional approvals for I130's
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-07-27 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 received
congrats! luv.gif
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-12 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsImmigration Lawyers NOT NEEDED!!!
yes you certainly can do it yourself
it's very painful and draining but it makes you appreciate each other more after all that #######
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-09-09 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG WE GOT IT WE GOT IT
hearty congrats!!!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-31 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember Yardies Link Up
WOW is a whole heap a onoo have november interview man!
BEST WISHES!
msmorgan mi cyaan find yuh pon fb
mi haffi go look again
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-11-13 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2009 filers -- post here!!!
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Aug 16 2009, 01:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


haha i LOVE that smiley
sorry ppl i don't mean to crash your thread but i'm also a may filer .... just not the same visa
but all the best to everyone!
mwah!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-08-17 11:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaGuess its my turn to share my bad news
your circumstances are unfortunate but you will come out better
you have to choose to make yourself stronger, not weaker from this rose.gif

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-07-10 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving for Abu Dhabi tomorrow!
all the best!!!

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-16 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTIMELINES!!
QUOTE (chrissiemissie @ May 21 2009, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ May 21 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm guessing its because there are not enough ppl getting approvals so they are unable to give an estimate anymore

and i was informed that there is normally a slow down at this time because they focus on work visas so that might be the reason so many ppl are not getting approved ..... just a guess


*gasp* really?? does anyone know about how long this slow period might take?
(though we haven't filed yet, i was hoping the fast CR-1 processing times would last as we'll begin filing in june. crying.gif )


yea i filed this month and i was hoping the fast processing will last
still holding out for it
maybe we'll hear different from someone else

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-21 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTIMELINES!!
and i notice its just for the cali ppl
vermont timelines still show
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-21 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTIMELINES!!
i'm guessing its because there are not enough ppl getting approvals so they are unable to give an estimate anymore

and i was informed that there is normally a slow down at this time because they focus on work visas so that might be the reason so many ppl are not getting approved ..... just a guess
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-21 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview today 5/21/09
congrats!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-21 11:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestime line info
"Date of wedding" is towards the bottom of the template, right above "Comments"
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-30 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines
http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/
sweetcity u can click that link and select "edit/add my timeline"
and fill out the respective fields


BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-31 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines
capt ewok fixed it!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-31 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimelines
yep i'm in the same boat this morning
i was so disappointed lol
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-31 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Estimates/Stats
yaaaaaaaaaaay
the timelines have returned for cali!!
i don't know why but that makes me feel so much better
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-30 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Estimates/Stats

the link reference is being made to is http://www.visajourn...view=getnewpost
its not just k1's
its all cali
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-05-30 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust submitted DS-230 Packet IV
timeline.gif

*i can't beleive i just did that
this is proof that this process is consuming me
lol
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-09 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk-3 DS230
QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Jun 10 2009, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bunz, at the interview they give the orginals back to you. So make sure you take phtocopies to the interview. Bunz, this is another reason I am against anyone doing the K3 at the Kingston embassy. This case was sent to Kingston in March, and they are just getting around to assigning an interview date. If they had followed thru with the CR1 at NVC, they would be getting an interview date around about now, but also when he arrived in the Usa HE WOULD ALSO HAVE HIS GC.

After, they arrive in the USA, they will still have to adjust status at a cost of 1050.00 vs just paying the extra 470.00. If they just do the EAD card, that is still 360.00. They will still have to adjust staus before the 2 years are up, and that is 1050.00.


yep that right there is why i just made up my mind and went the CR1 route
much less drama in the end
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk-3 DS230
QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Jun 10 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tatyanah @ Jun 10 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to everyone on their Visa Journeys!!!! I have searched and searched google, yahoo, and other visa websites. The US Embassy in Kingston wrote me an email today saying that I can submit the DS230 on my husbands behalf. I have already shipped the papers to JA for his signature. I would just like to know if ANYONE knows if we MUST submit a police report for him (he has no record) and if we must include my ORIG Birth Certificate with his application.
He does have his original BC and Marriage certificate, receipt number whistling.gif . cant wait for all this ####### to be over. any correspondance on this would be greatly appreciate. Thank you!!!!



Yes, your husband MUST obtain a Police Cert, he will need two passport ID's inorder to obtain a Police Cert in Jamaica. You will need to fill out the I-134 for Financial verfication. Your husband will need his Orig BC, Orginal Cert Marriage Cert. Your husband will need six passport Photo's for the medical aswell.


roxie do they keep the original bc and mc?
i'm wondering if i'm gonna have to order extra copies
i already have two original bc's
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-10 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch I-130 Petition Approved, finally
congratulations!
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-12 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you who have recieved a RFE form VCS
ah ok
i wish you a speedy process and a successful interview
thank God you didn't have to wait ridiculously long
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-17 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you who have recieved a RFE form VCS
QUOTE (Bocajr27 @ Jun 17 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They requested proof that our Marriage was a Bonafide one.


ok i don't mean to be nosy
i'm asking for my own good
did u send any evidence at all when u first submitted your I130? what kind did u submit?
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-17 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFor those of you who have recieved a RFE form VCS
QUOTE (Bocajr27 @ Jun 17 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys;

Although it took the maximum allotted time stated on the RFE that I received from VCS, we got our approval. I'm attaching a couple of pictures of the packet I prepared for VCS. I'm doing this so that those of you who have gotten RFE's understand that the more proof you send, the better. In my opinion (and that's all it is) if you create a user friendly file for VCS, you insure yourself that the proof's sent will not be lost, or misplaced and you're approval may come that much quicker.

Good Luck to all of you.


what exactly did you get an rfe for?
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-17 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstarting again
wishing you all the best
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-21 21:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 and I129 both approved
QUOTE (michguy @ Jun 22 2009, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jamall @ Jun 22 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can you please tell us your story why it take you that long to get approved?

In a nut shell, I filed I130 when I was a premanent resident right after my marriage in july 2005. I became a USC in dec 2008. Upgraded my petition and now after 6.5 months I130 is approved.


oooooooooooh that explains it
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-22 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 and I129 both approved
QUOTE (michguy @ Jun 22 2009, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif I130 and I129 both approved!!!!!! Now i want to proceed with IR1/CR1 route ... what to do with I129F application wacko.gif

wow.gif @ your timeline
why did it take so long?

BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-22 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is everyone???
i need some good news right now
BunzTheMagicSnailFemaleJamaica2009-06-25 09:37:00