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USCIS Service CentersWhere do you locate your priority date?

Where do you locate your priority date, is it the date that the I-797C was issued or is it the date that your case was updated regarding the A-number change(even though no A-# actually exists)  ???


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-10 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Both my I-130 and I-129F cases were transferred to California earlier this month.  My I-129F case got updated for RFE two days ago.  

 

Is this normal for the I-129F case to get looked at first, because I don't understand why a "temporary approval" would be more worth the USCIS time when the I-130 case packet is right there with it.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-02-06 08:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

PD 7/3 got the letter in the mail transferred to CA.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-27 18:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Shortly after your reply I sent an copy of same email to my senator.  Hopefully some headway will be made.

 

Praise God, got a message less than a minute ago stating that our case was transferred.  Awaiting the supplemental emails to determine where.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-22 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Not congressman, Id recommend senator.

 

There are some cases where some senatorial liaisons have done good work. 

Your case definitely merits some attention. 

 

Shortly after your reply I sent an copy of same email to my senator.  Hopefully some headway will be made.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-22 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

 

They are screwing over all filers between July 26-July 30th too. 

 

You should contact your senator. 

 

Super sorry to hear about this. 

 

This is absurd..

 

 

I have never been more disappointed in any system more than immigration.  After waiting the 2 hours hold time for contacting a Tier 2, they provided me no more information than the tier 1.  "Oh July filers may have to wait up to four more months to be approved"

 

Why???

 

Other July packages have been either transferred or approved but they can't tell me a damn thing about mine.  This process is so corrupted.

 

I sent an email to my congressman last night, I dont know if this will have any effect, I hope it might, but never sure. 

I also scheduled an appointment at the local USCIS closest to me but earliest date available was the 3rd of February.  


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-22 05:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

I have never been more disappointed in any system more than immigration.  After waiting the 2 hours hold time for contacting a Tier 2, they provided me no more information than the tier 1.  "Oh July filers may have to wait up to four more months to be approved"

 

Why???

 

Other July packages have been either transferred or approved but they can't tell me a damn thing about mine.  This process is so corrupted.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-22 05:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Currently on hold with immigration, average wait time of 102 minutes...

 

 

Go f'ng figure.  I was on hold for 90+ minutes and my call dropped...I hate this #######


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-21 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

PD 7/1/2013 and still nothing.
 

 

Currently on hold with immigration, average wait time of 102 minutes...


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-21 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

 

Your NOA1 (for I-130 or /and for I-129) is from Overland Park or Lee's Summit?

 

http://www.visajourn...nsferred-cases/

Unsure,  I am out of the country for work and my copy of NOA 1 is back in the US.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-21 07:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Anybody else PD close to 7/3/2013 who still has not gotten transferred?


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-21 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Spoke to generic representative at the USCIS #, she could only provide me the same status as what my online status states as well as what NBC had previously reported as of October, that they were on February at that time.  If they were on February in October they should be on June by now, right?

 

Been seeing several with PD after ours(7/3/13) and am pondering if NBC will be our approving site or if we will be in the stack of applicants to transfer whenever they get to our package.

 

If no change by next week I think I'm going to have to end up making an appointment at the Dallas office to speak to a rep face-to-face.  Maybe I could get a warmy/fuzzy status then.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-15 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Did you file from abroad?


No

stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-15 02:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Still waiting pd is 7/1/13,transfer date 12/31/13 ..long wait !


At least you were transferred. 7/3 PD and application has no transfer nor an approval

Still waiting pd is 7/1/13,transfer date 12/31/13 ..long wait !


At least you were transferred. 7/3 PD and application has no transfer nor an approval


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-14 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Feeling left out PD July 13th (MSC139144****) and haven't received anything yet....continuing to hold out...


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-14 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

  . yes via email but i think not all ppl get that by email .. R u transferred ??

No still waiting


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-10 16:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

For those receiving transfers are you receiving notice via text, email, uscis site or snail mail?

I have updates via text/email selected on my case online but alas have no updates from either.


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-10 16:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

Obviously it's up to the luck of which stack a particular package is in, but should I expect any transfer/updates any time soon(NOA1 12Jul2013).


stvnmjonesNot TellingBrazil2014-01-10 14:28:00
CanadaAny fellow Calgarians/Albertans?
Hiya! I'm from Calgary :)

We first filed our petition I-129F in October at the Dallas Texas Lockbox and it was transfered over to the Vermont center. Got approved for that on February 1st, 2012. I Received my letter for packet 3 on February 15th and gathered all my documents, had the fiance send over his affadavit of support and submitted the checklist (for the medical I checked the box that I would have it done in vancouver while there for my interview) on March 15, March 17th Vancouver sent me instructions on booking my interview I booked the interview the same day and I will be headed there for my medical April 18th and my interview on April 19th!

The wait... well it sucks LOL. BUT definitely worth it. I didn't find any issues visiting after we had filed but I made sure to have proof of my ties to Canada (ie. Letter from HR, utility bills etc). Keep your chin up :) It'll be over before you know it :)
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2012-03-22 16:15:00
CanadaMy Overdue Vancouver Consulate Review
CONGRATS!!!!!! That's wonderful news!

Thanks so much for posting this! I'm so nervous and excited about this!!!! This post definitely made me feel a bit more at ease. :)
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2012-03-22 16:07:00
CanadaInterview Questions

You have the medical the DAY BEFORE your Interview?


Yes, I do the medical the day before. The results are made available same day.
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2012-03-22 15:46:00
CanadaInterview Questions
Hi there!

I'm super excited as my medical has been scheduled for April 18th and my interview for April 19th (both in Vancouver, BC). What sort of questions do they ask? I'm so nervous, excited and scared all at the same time!
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2012-03-22 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual Citizenship
hi everyone,... my fiance lives in Texas and I live in Canada... we've been looking at all this K-1 visa stuff... will I have to surrender my dual citizenship with Germany/Canada?

Edited by CdnBelle, 03 October 2010 - 11:33 PM.

CdnBelleFemaleCanada2010-10-03 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally confused????
Hi all,

My name is Sarah and I'm 25 yo and I live in Canada, my significant other lives in Texas... how do we know what the best and easiest way for me to get to Texas is??? I tried to go to the US embassy here in my city to talk to someone about the different visa options but they won't see me in person until I pay an application fee, but I don't know what to apply for??? Would it be easier to file for the fiance visa or to try and get a work visa?? We both want me to be out there as soon as possible. If anyone has any advice on the best course of action for us please let me know.

Thanks so much,

Sarah
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2011-03-08 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the US while applying for K1
It is possible. I did so in December. I just made sure that I had a letter from HR with my vacation dates and that I would be returning to work at my permanent job on this day, copies of 6 months worth of pay stubs, and utility bills still in my name with my address. I expected to have a ton of questions, but when asked my purpose for the visit i replied "Visiting my fiance and his family for Christmas" He said and when will you be returning? "January 4th" He said, alright have a nice trip. It's always possible but ultimately up to the boarder agent. Be sure to always purchase cancellation insurance for your flight...
CdnBelleFemaleCanada2012-03-22 16:00:00