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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
Why I can't help feeling so bad... fooling myself that soon enough my husband and I will be together soon.. crying.gif
And I know it's bad to feel envious but I can't help it too everytime I'm gonna see couples here in Vj are finally reunited... I want to feel the same way they are feeling. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif
I'm terribly missing my husband so much and I'm indeed crying right now.
I just want to vent a little... sorry.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-29 02:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
QUOTE (nimche @ Oct 24 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mommy @ Oct 23 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We talk on the phone everyday and we do webcam once a week so my husband and our daughter can see and talk to each other. It is not really easy to be apart but at least I have our daughter to get busy with. It is pretty sad sometimes to see other kids play with their own father but my daughter can't have that at the moment but eventually our time will come. We all will be together again finally. smile.gif



Beyond all retardedness from immigration rules, I don't understand why people with infants and young children have to live seperate for such a long time.

I just don't... mad.gif


I guess by the time Immigration people realized that every couple who has a kid should be process much quicker than the lightning... The only solution we all have here is to make spouses pregnant... yes.gif

wah, sometimes I just cry at night thinking I could have been with my husband if only it's not as hell going through this process. mad.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-28 00:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
QUOTE (hichoufy @ Oct 21 2008, 08:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's not easy for both of us. I'm reading some people being apart for couple months and a year. I have been away from him almost 2 years and I tried to bring him in tourist visa but the US consulat wouldn't issue him a visa because of visa immigration pending. Guys I'm going cazy right now I can't focus and I can't wait for him to be here. I wish if I can go with him to the interview. I reallt don't want to hear and negative staff and now I'm getting all the evidence together include a lot of pictures when we were dating I hope everything goes well for him. We have enough sadness and I can't anymore being away from him. He is such a wonderful person very carring, loving me my family etc and I want all the best of the best for him. My husband wrote me many beautiful poeme on his own it's amazing. Please guys pray for us ot be together and to be a happy family. I wish to all of you to be happy like everyone else. Can anyone tell me how is the interview in casablanca


You guys indeed love each other!. I am so happy for both of you!.
Never give up to this test to your marriage, cos this means there's
something in the end of the road that is so much worthier than this wait.

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Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 04:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
QUOTE (trinket @ Oct 19 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That’s because you are actually applying for a Green card.

I am not saying you are doing it, but this is the main purpose of CR-1/IR-1 visa, to give permanent residency aka green card to the spouse of American Citizen.

With k-1 or k-3 visa, case is different; SO of American citizen receives their permanent residency after a while of their arrival to US.



Ok I will stop my sorry story, back to having fun people, enjoy your freedom as much as you can and also try to know each others annoying little habits tongue.gif



I got you...smile.gif we can just always look at the bright side that no matter how long we wait, we have a lot more strikes than others. In another way around, I'm happy for everyone who gets their visas so quick so they can be reunited to their partners.

cheers!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-19 05:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMissing your spouses
I just don't understand why it's just so easy for them to issue visas left and right so other Visa Category who doesn't have ties yet. I know all of us doesn't wanted to be apart from our loves ones for so long, regardless of what category it is, I just wish there is more vindication for spouses.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-19 01:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSSN Received
BAKLAAAA.... When God was showering blessings, you went out and took shower!

Congratulations for the coming baby!
Congratulations for blazing 5.5 months of I-130 process.!
Congratulations for easy POE!
Congratulations for the receiving the SSN in just split seconds!

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I'm so so exceedingly happy for you and Roy!

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 14 November 2008 - 04:09 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 04:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone called VSC?
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QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 13 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been trying to get through a live operator but there wasn't any good chance..
Im trying to call Vermont's number... 1-800-375-5283 through skype, but I never get through a live operator.
Does anyone knows a trick? or a way? on how can I talk to a live operator?
coz it's driving me nuts now not getting a NOA after 1 week they received our papers.


has your check been cashed? keep an eye on your check. you will get your NOA in about a week after the check is cashed. looking at your timeline, i doubt you will get your NOA tihs week. I am looking at somewhere next week. good luck!


Actually, my husband paid through a money order.. As for me, I am not so familiar how many order
works.

in our case we have our NOA1
So, what should we do??

Can someone tell me what to do now since my hubby paid the processing fee to a money order??



it took several weeks before we found out our NOA1, when hubby called for the first time they told him to call again if its past 30 days after submitting our I-130,
my MIL received the NOA1 hardcopy after like 3 weeks..

if its a USPS money order, then it should have a tracking number on it..


Oh!, thanks ruby_jade. Yeah, its a USPS money order.
My husband too told me that he'll start to call USCIS if its more than a month since they received our papers.
However, Its me who really worries when we'll be hit by that comet NOA1.

So, all we need to do is to check from the USPS if the money order is received? cashed? (sorry, I really don't know how this thing works.) My husband prefer money order coz he told me that it doesn't need to be in cashed from his bank. It would be there right away.


the only way you can track USPS money order is to go to the post office or call them and inquire if its encashed..

in our case we have NOA1 first then they cashed our check, so dont worry too much about the money order


TVM ruby_jade... May we all have progressive development in our cases!
God bless!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 05:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone called VSC?
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Nov 14 2008, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 14 2008, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmnb @ Nov 14 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 13 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been trying to get through a live operator but there wasn't any good chance..
Im trying to call Vermont's number... 1-800-375-5283 through skype, but I never get through a live operator.
Does anyone knows a trick? or a way? on how can I talk to a live operator?
coz it's driving me nuts now not getting a NOA after 1 week they received our papers.


has your check been cashed? keep an eye on your check. you will get your NOA in about a week after the check is cashed. looking at your timeline, i doubt you will get your NOA tihs week. I am looking at somewhere next week. good luck!


Actually, my husband paid through a money order.. As for me, I am not so familiar how many order works.
So, what should we do??

Can someone tell me what to do now since my hubby paid the processing fee to a money order??



it took several weeks before we found out our NOA1, when hubby called for the first time they told him to call again if its past 30 days after submitting our I-130,
my MIL received the NOA1 hardcopy after like 3 weeks..

if its a USPS money order, then it should have a tracking number on it..


Oh!, thanks ruby_jade. Yeah, its a USPS money order.
My husband too told me that he'll start to call USCIS if its more than a month since they received our papers.
However, Its me who really worries when we'll be hit by that comet NOA1.

So, all we need to do is to check from the USPS if the money order is received? cashed? (sorry, I really don't know how this thing works.) My husband prefer money order coz he told me that it doesn't need to be in cashed from his bank. It would be there right away.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 04:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone called VSC?
QUOTE (cmnb @ Nov 14 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Nov 13 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been trying to get through a live operator but there wasn't any good chance..
Im trying to call Vermont's number... 1-800-375-5283 through skype, but I never get through a live operator.
Does anyone knows a trick? or a way? on how can I talk to a live operator?
coz it's driving me nuts now not getting a NOA after 1 week they received our papers.


has your check been cashed? keep an eye on your check. you will get your NOA in about a week after the check is cashed. looking at your timeline, i doubt you will get your NOA tihs week. I am looking at somewhere next week. good luck!


Actually, my husband paid through a money order.. As for me, I am not so familiar how many order works.
So, what should we do??

Can someone tell me what to do now since my hubby paid the processing fee to a money order??
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 03:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone called VSC?
I've been trying to get through a live operator but there wasn't any good chance..
Im trying to call Vermont's number... 1-800-375-5283 through skype, but I never get through a live operator.
Does anyone knows a trick? or a way? on how can I talk to a live operator?
coz it's driving me nuts now not getting a NOA after 1 week they received our papers.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 13 November 2008 - 07:26 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-13 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Visa granted
Congratulations! Have a great life ahead.. smile.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 23:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill waiting for noa 1
You're not alone... No NOA1 yet...
This process is keeling me softly.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-16 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 and I130 guidance and counsel needed, help!
rose.gif ... I feel the pain as what Kath is feeling right now.
I was just talking with her past hour, and she indeed told me what's goin on.
As couples, we indeed have misunderstanding due this stoning to death process, but just hang on guys, we will have our time soon. You should let her feel that no matter what happen, that you are with her in this process. Show some effort that you indeed care what will be the next step after NOA1 and so on and so forth, don't let her do all the work. Read with her, discuss things with her, ask and find out the answer together.

My husband and I haven't gotten that $%#$%^$& NOA1... and we are looking forward to it this week.
If your papers wasn't deliver it will be sent back to you, but it was received, so let's all be patient... and I'm getting good at it.

My prayers are all with us!

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-17 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReady to go...
Congratulations!!! have a safe trip smile.gif God bless !!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally! My son's crba and passport is with me
greatest news ever!

Congratulations....
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 07:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC "under final revew"
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Oct 18 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok i've asked in my normal thread but wanted to see if anyone had any other take on the statement the operator said.

background, called last week found out my ds230 question 20 got an RFE instead of waiting for the rfe paperwork i sent in a new ds230 with the corrections.

thursday it was in the system and i called friday and the operator "dee" stated my case was under "final review" I asked her if my rfe was accepted and she said yes if my case was in "final review" I asked did that mean a case closed? she said to call back next week for more information on that.

how obsure can you be? blink.gif but at the same time she did offer more information than most.... I am betting it's good news anyone else have feed back?
~Rajaa


Hi rajaa,

Can I just ask why you got an RFE on DS230 Question number 20?
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-19 01:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa issued ....
Congratulations!!! smile.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 08:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Visa!!!
Congratulations!!!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 08:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview passed!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! Have a safe trip to USA.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-14 21:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED
Congratulations!! star_smile.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 04:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approved
Congratulations!!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 04:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 finally
Congratulations!! that was quick huh, after 2 mons from filing date. It's prolly bcoz your husband is in Military
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 04:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy VSC is so slow?
hmm... how bout doing this again.. and lining up outside in VSC? headbonk.gif innocent.gif whistling.gif
I believe VSC is aware about their shortcomings, and the more we, people making them feel how obsolete
they are, somehow it's gonna reach their brains to do something about it.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-19 07:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy VSC is so slow?
lol, it's not only possible... all these answers lives on.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-18 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnbi clearance
yeah, use what's in your passport.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-21 07:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPresident Obama says he will fix our problem! Come and help please.
Thank you Soloenta for posting this. I'm grateful that you are giving us this way on how can we relay our unstoppable pain that we've been feeling since all of us started the process. Coz, I, would definitely encourage my husband to do this.

It's almost 3 hours now since you posted and only 3 of us here care to even commented, a lot of us been ranting that hey VSC sucks,etc however I just feel that.. others are complaining but they don't want to do something to at least transport a plead to whoever is concerned, just like this.. writing a letter to Pres. elect Obama. others are complaining, but just bearing with the piss until a process is over... yeah, it might be just a letter from a single person, but if a lot of us writes... it will be a huge volume of letters that would flood Pres.Obama's office. He might not be able to come out.

Just a thought.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-20 02:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThread for November 2008 filers?
ORIGINAL THREAD NOVEMBER FILERS 2008
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-23 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 November Filers.....
I made a thread for November CR1 filers.. We gather here...
NOVEMBER CR1 FILERS
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-23 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm having a hard time
(((((((((HUgs))))))))) (((((((((HUgs))))))))) (((((((((HUgs))))))))) (((((((((HUgs))))))))) (((((((((HUgs))))))))) rose.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-11-23 19:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally I'm here in US
That's very nice. Finally!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-01 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthey accepted my DS-3032 thru email
Its always nice to read, it gives us more idea on what to do next, so we will always be equipped with working knowledge.

Congrats for speedy process.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 22:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGreen Slip
I see... Well, here in the Philippines, Green slip is something that we would never wanted to received.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-08 05:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGreen Slip
I think noone wants to say a word as it is indeed frustrating.. Someone needs to correct me if I'm wrong, that
GREEN SLIP , means DENIAL...

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 07 December 2008 - 04:55 PM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-07 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congratulations!
I hope they are working on June filers now even without transfers... so that means, we are 5 months behind...

haha! Dreaming is free.

Edited by my_panacea = Greg, 12 December 2008 - 09:56 AM.

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-12 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHire a lawyer or do it yourself?
There are certain cases that really needs an attorney. But above all, if you know that you are your wife will be fine, there's no need of hiring one.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got my baby's CRBA and passport!finally&surprisingly!
Good news sis xylide.. Hopefully your case is next.
Merry Christmas!
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-13 17:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval
Congratulations!, this is very good news.
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-12 09:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe "Lonely blue spouseless Xmas..." thread
Joining the club...sad.gif
I'm spending my Christmas again without my husband.


Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-17 06:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want No More Touches...Because I got approved
Congratulations dancin5hr.gif
Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-19 04:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens after 10 years?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Dec 25 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ponyespresso @ Dec 24 2008, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife and I have been married for 13 years, and we have just started the DCF process for getting a IR-1 Visa for her (I'm the USC)

We have just had our I-130 approved, so it seems to be going well so far. From what I've read, the IR-1 Visa will be a 10 Year visa.

My question is, what happens AFTER the 10 years are up? Will she have to become a USC, or would we have to apply for another 10 year extension?

Many thanks in advance for your help and advise!




Since citizenship can be applied for three years after LPR status is granted, many choose that route, making LPR status and Green Card moot.



After she applied for the citizenship and got approved, and already a USC? does she still need to renew her green card? (pls correct me if I'm wrong).

Cutie_PatootieFemalePhilippines2008-12-25 00:18:00