biggish data

Where is everyone???

i need some good news right now

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-25 09:37:00

SO HARD

QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Jun 25 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

its been 1 year and 5 months since the last time i saw my husband... We spent our 1st wedding anniversary alone and looking to each other thru the computer... You are not alone my dear, time will come that you and your husband will be together. Just submit all the additional documents and just keep on praying that the USEM will process the papers as soon as possible.

GOD bless.

i can only imagine how filled with emotion you will be when you two eventually reunite
i wish you a happy life

to the original poster: chin up girl, i know ALL TOO WELL how you feel
the journey is almost over, everyday takes you one step closer, that's what i tell myself
all the best

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-25 13:33:00

JUST MARRIED

congrats gordons!

make yourself comfortable on this ride

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-25 13:35:00

only sent in one page of g325A per person

ah ok
well maybe you can do what parisheart suggested and avoid it

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-01 16:34:00

only sent in one page of g325A per person

QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Jul 1 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know I made some mistakes on my 129F that will result in RFE for sure (copies not originals and minor issues on 325A) ... I am going to address them as stated above and see if it makes a difference by being proactive... with luck they will match it and say what the hell while I have the file out I might as well run it through... If they dont match up and I still get the RFE I have extra originals to submit..

what kind of issues did u have on the 325A to expect an RFE
i'm curious

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-01 16:20:00

Fellow CR/IR-1s

....waiting....i can't beleive its almost the middle of july and approvals have not picked up

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-09 10:46:00

approved!

QUOTE (worried @ Jul 20 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thank you for the above responses..I will enter my timelines..but I have a quick question, How do I know which class my hubby belongs to CR-1 or IR-1?

if you have been married for 2 or more years, it's an IR1, otherwise it's a CR1 and you will adjust to the IR1 eventually

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-20 11:20:00

Interview Review

that's great!
congrats
you had a relatively short wait

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-09 19:35:00

Stupid Question

QUOTE (Malrothien @ Jul 19 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

To give you an idea of how varied USCIS is - my I130 for our IR1 visa was approved in 9 days. Others are upwards of 300.

congrats on your speedy approval!
looks like vermont might be picking up again or maybe you're just very blessed

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-20 16:27:00

RFE on the I129F

what was the rfe for?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-22 15:14:00

May filers- Has anyone got Noa 2

still waiting..................and waiting some more.............

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-22 14:19:00

Think there is a chance?

why don't you try for an expedite? so that they hurry up and approve
but then i suppose at this stage, you're almost at your 5 month mark so it makes no sense
hopefully you will get your approval soon

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-24 06:55:00

Interview Today in Kingston Jamaica

JNR what took so long for your I130 to be approved?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-21 13:49:00

Interview Today in Kingston Jamaica

congrats!!!

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-21 10:55:00

people waiting for the noa2

california has got to do better than this

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-30 09:43:00

people waiting for the noa2

me!!! but then i started in May
but still count me in

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-08 08:23:00

NOA2 APPROVED!

many many congrats
you are blessed

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-07-31 18:05:00

How did you meet?

QUOTE (itzallgood @ Aug 2 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Philippines, not a problem for Aunty to introduce you. However,

The Vietnamese Embassy is really tough. Petitioners going thru HCMC can find trouble by stating that an Aunt introduced them.

And then, if you have a huge wedding/reception, that further can cause HCMC to think Visa Fraud is going on.....

how would having a large wedding reception lead them to beleive visa fraud?
i would think it would be the opposite

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-02 21:34:00

here is a link for an I129F cover letter
you can tailor it to your needs
http://www.visajourn..._for_I-129F.doc

P.S. come join us in the yardie thread ---> http://www.visajourn...howtopic=211526

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-08 20:55:00

Hi MsSheka

yes it is advised that you include a cover letter summarising the information you are submitting in the order it is arranged
there is a sample cover letter here but i don't remember where it is
but here is a link for general guidelines for putting together your package ---> http://www.visajourn...p;page=assembly

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-08 20:51:00

I-130 documents for nwelywed

QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Aug 9 2009, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

ok if u plan to do this just take a min and go to your job and do it, then you will have the copies, all my insurances were thru my work and savings, that didnt take long. I doubt u can add to bank at this time, for the insurances it may ask for SS number all you have to say is (i think if was refused) then when here you go back and add the number. I did not put him on my health insurance at the beginning mostly because of the cost and would he be able to use it there, but the first week here i did add there also

They can probably try opening an account in her country

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-09 10:29:00

130 approval timeline

if i knew their rationale, i'd be a gambling woman
it varies, no rhyme or reason to it
not a very predictable set of ppl
you just have to be patient......hard as that is

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-10 21:22:00

QUOTE (vip1 @ Aug 12 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Aug 12 2009, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (gundas @ Aug 12 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Aug 12 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

she's gonna have to send her birth certificate
so either way its gonna be inconsistent
you should just go ahead and put her correct birth date on her DS230

sounds good, my wife will have to send her mothers birth certificate????

QUOTE (FinnLove @ Aug 12 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, I'm confused too. Why would you have to send your spouse's parents' BCs in?

no not her mother's birth certificate, her own birth certificate
i was saying they should just put his wife's correct birth date because she will have to send in her birth certificate so it has to be consistent

You got confused bunzarelli, the wifes birthday is correct, her mom's birthday is not. I don't think you'll have a problem because of that, i think they barely look at that stuff. On my co-sponsor form I mistakenly put the year as 2099, and i got approved no problem.

oooooh my bad
i re-read it, i initially thought he meant he put his mother-in law's birthday as his wife's birthday
sorry if i startled you gundas

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 15:52:00

oooooh my bad
i re-read it, i initially thought he meant he put his mother-in law's birthday as his wife's birthday
sorry if i startled you gundas

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 15:52:00

QUOTE (gundas @ Aug 12 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Aug 12 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

she's gonna have to send her birth certificate
so either way its gonna be inconsistent
you should just go ahead and put her correct birth date on her DS230

sounds good, my wife will have to send her mothers birth certificate????

QUOTE (FinnLove @ Aug 12 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, I'm confused too. Why would you have to send your spouse's parents' BCs in?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 15:03:00

she's gonna have to send her birth certificate
so either way its gonna be inconsistent
you should just go ahead and put her correct birth date on her DS230

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 12:03:00

QUOTE (Dini @ Aug 12 2009, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We messed up question 22 also.
I'm not completely sure what we answered there, but because we failed, CSC never send our papers to NVC after the approval. We had to file An I-824 to get it forwarded. We filed in January and never heard back of them. I hope they will do anything soon, because I'm sick of waiting any longer.
So I Guess worst case would be for you that you approved I130 doesn't get forwarded and you have to file an I924 and pay the fee for having them "release" and sent to NVC.
I hope the best for you!

are you sure that's the only reason your case wasn't forwarded to NVC?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 11:44:00

i've seen ppl not answer it and they got through
but i'm not 100% certain
someone else should clarify

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-12 10:53:00

I-130 sitting on adjusters desk

QUOTE (John & Nan @ Aug 13 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bunzarelli @ Aug 13 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congrats John but how did you manage to get your congressman involved before the 5 mth mark?

All I did was email and ask then to look into the status. I told them "I see others getting there now that are the same time frame as mine on VisaJourney getting theirs approved". She call back and said it was sitting on a desk as of 7/31 to be check and it should be less then 1 month to get approved.

I guess it does help to just have a congressman ask about it. Try emailing your congressman and see what happens. your in the time frame now.

thanks John
sdw this advice could help you
maybe you should start pursuing your congressman from now rather than wait till its past the 5 mth mark

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-13 20:40:00

I-130 sitting on adjusters desk

congrats John but how did you manage to get your congressman involved before the 5 mth mark?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-13 19:55:00

her husband was approved but blue slipped for some forms
so they're in the clear
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=213760

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-19 12:19:00

QUOTE (MsSheka @ Aug 15 2009, 07:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (JaEnglishGirl @ Aug 15 2009, 06:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (MsSheka @ Aug 14 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

WOW! well he said he does not smoke so we'll see

Make sure he remains FIRMLY to that!!! The doctors may press him to admit he used to smoke or tried ganja in the past, if he says he did, they'll deny him.

Good luck!!!

i did not even know that it mattered, that's JAMAICA! who really doesn't there these days on my last trip there i was shocked to see some KIDS! maybe 10 or 12 years old smoking on the street corner.

not EVERYBODY there does it

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-15 16:07:00

there have been a couple ppl who have had good and bad experiences with that issue
a couple ppl are still paying the consequences
i don't remember the specific consequences but they're pretty stiff

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-14 20:32:00

these is a test for drugs and from what i have heard from other ppl, yes they test for weed

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-14 20:10:00

QUOTE (justcheckin @ Aug 26 2009, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They could see the details of the petition in their system (such as an overseas address) but they can't physically send the petition to NVC.
According to a USCIS rep (800 number) they shipped my application in a crate with thousands of others to some sort of facility. In order to send it to NVC they will have to receive it there and pull it out. This is why nothing can be done at this point until the file physically gets out of that crate.
And yes the explanation was that since my daughter's address is abroad and she's not in the US she is not going to adjust status and this should have been captured by USCIS before deciding about the adjustment of status.
The form is poorly designed and it should have a separte field to select what you want to do and not lump the adjustment of status and consular processing together in one question.
The attorney should have known better which is why I'm firing him.

i completely agree

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-26 10:36:00

bumping

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-26 08:53:00

QUOTE (justcheckin @ Aug 25 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It has just happened to my daughter's approved petition. They said her I-130 indicated adjustment of status which is not true because she's outside of the US and we didn't specify adjustment of status elsewhere. In any case the petition is now in limbo and USCIS is saying they will change it to NVC on their own but who knows if they will. Obviously a foreign address should be a good enough indication of consular processing. I'm supposed to call them again in 2 weeks.

did they give that as the specific reason?

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-25 17:59:00

i did a search and found this:
http://www.visajourn...uestion 22 I130

it's a frequently debated issue on vj
maybe some ppl have some recent experiences they can share with us because i am interested in knowing as well

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-08-25 17:13:00

I 130 May approvals --Still waiting for NOA 2

saloni have you tried calling them?
give it a try and see if you can get any info
and check your mail everyday, alot of ppl have gotten their noa2's without any online notice

BunzTheMagicSnail

Female

Jamaica

2009-09-02 17:34:00