ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying First Cousin
I dont think you should let them know that he is your cousin because they will think that your relationship is a fake... My situation is similar to yours, im marrying my second cousin but they have no way to find out. GOOD LUCK
Zuli & YanselFemaleCuba2008-01-02 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestracking application moving to NVC?
I received a letter last week with my case number saying that in about a week the case was going to be sent to Havana, and three days ago i called the embassy and made an appoinment for next friday (feb. 8th) so my fiance could go pick up package 3. I think you should call the NVC to find out about your case because i received that letter a week after my NOA 2 arrived.
Zuli & YanselFemaleCuba2008-02-01 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHere are some sample cases of denial and approval for K-1's

Guy didn't have to go to Iraq to meet - was approved.

USCIS admin

Guy was on disability (was getting SSI) - was not approved.

Another USCIS admin


Both cases - evidence (or lack of) dictated which way they decided.


Here is an interesting case where the Muslim petitioner was denied because of not meeting in the 2yr requirement - and the reason USCIS almost always denies this reasoning (Based on Islamic law):
Last USCIS link


Thank you. Very informative. Actually my line of reasoning for the RFE (waiver for not having met face to face) is almost identical to the first case that was approved on appeal. I hope I do not have get to the appeal stage myself and his case set a precedent.


(and remember The burden of proof in these proceedings rests solely with the petitioner. Section 291 of the Act, 8 U.S.C. $ 1361.)


jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHere are some sample cases of denial and approval for K-1's

I think in the first case there is the problem of how she will get to the interview at the Embassy but additionally won't her family prohibit her from traveling even if she does get the Visa?


Basically she has to abscond.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen it's been over 5 months

My I-129F will hit 5 months on Saturday. I'm going to call USCIS on Monday to make an enquiry. I was just wondering, for people who have been in this situation before, does this ever actually make a difference? Were they able to tell you anything of interest? I'm really worried they're just going to give me some vague statement like, 'it's under review' or 'we're working on it.'

If they aren't able to do anything for me, what's the best approach to take from there? Politicians, lawyers? Or is this all a waste of time? My petition is straight forward: no children, criminal convictions, previous spouses, etc. Can't understand why it's taking so long.


I would definitely call. You can get to a higher level of support if you ask. Once there (or sometimes before), they can put in a request to find out what is taking so long and will notify you via email. I did that and get a response back the next day. Also contacting your congressperson is the way to go. Doing something always is better than doing nothing. When you call remember to tell them that your petition will be 5 months and that is the time listed on the VSC for processing of the I-129F. I had a request for evidence and my petition is going on 6 months now. I callled in and got to a higher level of support and they put in a request to find out what was taking so long. I got the response the next day via email: The reason: The investigation into my background continues....And it has nothing to do with my RFE!
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-08 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

Wait. You are a USC, and were required to submit biometrics after receiving an RFE for failure to prove you met in the last two years? Maybe Pushbrk (or someone else) can clear this up, but isn't that particularly unusual?

Did they have you sign a release waiver before doing so? Are you a native or naturalized citizen? Do you have ties to the Middle East yourself? Religious? Family? Financial? Something caused them to drop their investigation of you down a notch.

If you don't mind me asking, what was your rebuttal to the RFE? Additional supporting evidence, or a legitimate waiver based on the war making it unduly difficult to meet? From what I understand, to substantiate that claim you also have to prove that it was equally impossible to meet elsewhere, say, in a neighboring country. Not always the easiest thing to do if you are not within close proximity to Baghdad International Airport -- the roads are still unsafe -- but Iraqi's fly abroad every day. For instance, to Amman, Jordan, which is a direct flight.

Also, are you positive she never worked for the U.S. gov't or military? Or ever was required to get an identification card with a visible chip in it? The reason I ask is because it is not uncommon, it means she is already in AFIS and BATS, and when they inevitably print her at the consulate she'll throw a flag in both systems.

So long as there is no derogatory information, that would potentially work in her favor as it would establish some sort of credible history. A good example is an Iraqi man working as an Interpreter for six years with the U.S. military, and then successfully being granted a visa to relocate. Doesn't happen all the time, but it's not unheard of.

If I sounded demeaning about the nature of your relationship, I apologize. I met my fiancée while we both worked in Iraq -- that's a story in itself -- so stranger things have happened. Nevertheless, we clearly do not need to remind you of the difficulties it poses in your situation. Even a single meeting would substantiate things considerably for you.

In any case, I unexpectedly received assistance from my Senator, so it does happen. Of course, my situation is remarkably simpler, and doesn't resemble yours one bit. Not to deflate your hopes, but I'd think there are not too many politicians that would be willing to stick their neck out on this one. With the national security aspect of the case in full-view, there may not be much they can do. It'll just have to go through the process, and let's hope they don't let it time out on you.

Is there absolutely no way you two could meet abroad?


Yes, I am a native USC. They sent me an appointment for biometrics several months after I sent in the RFE having to prove why we cannot have a face to face meeting. I don't recall signing any waivers when I went to the biometrics appointment. I have no ties to the middle east nor have I ever been there. The RFE was a letter I wrote submitted with documentation that was almost identical to the post with the link to the appeal that was approved for the USC who also was never able to meet his iraqi fiancee. My fiancee has never worked directly with the US Gov't or military. You did not sound demeaning about the nature of our relationship. In fact, I cannot express enough appreciation for all of the comments, thoughts, questions and ideas you have communicated. I am reassured now with the USCIS decision that was reversed on appeal. Not sure if you had a chance to read it. The good thing is that it sets a precedent that I can use to fall back upon in the worst case scenario of a denial. Then there is a course the DoS to deal with. They deny visas after petitions are approved even when the people have met fact to face. So go figure. Actually I am thinking of a way to be in Baghad when and if she ever has her interview. As dangerous as that might be, I am willing to risk it. And I would never be seen with her. If you have been in Iraq, you must know how dangerous that is. You might want to give me some pointers if you choose to do so in a private message on how I can safely get into Baghdad. I am also curious as to learning more about how you met your fiancee. Is this something you share with others?
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay
For a local national (Iraqi) to simply gain access to a coalition base for employment it required a screening and interrogation, biometrics which were bounced off of AFIS (finger and hand-print database used by the FBI, CIA, NCIS and other federal and local agencies) as well as Iraqi criminal records gathered up after the invasion, retinal scans and an array of photos were taken, personal data was compared to a regional law enforcement database for hits from elsewhere in the country, and all of this boiled down to a smartcard that had to be verified by fingerprint at every entry control point. And this card had to be renewed on a regular basis.

They don't have her fingerprints or any kind of biometrics (yet). The biometrics appointment was for me! I thought that this kind of background check would take place at the level of the DOS - when she get to the point of the interview for the visa at the embassy....And all of the thousands of questions they are going to ask her....I have heard of cases of many NOA2 being issued effortlessly but when it comes time to getting the actual visa, they go into AP and then are outright denied.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

I spent 4+ years in Iraq -- Victory Base Complex, Baghdad, the International Zone, Balad, Al Taqaddum, Taji, Tikrit, Mosul, etc.

For a local national (Iraqi) to simply gain access to a coalition base for employment it required a screening and interrogation, biometrics which were bounced off of AFIS (finger and hand-print database used by the FBI, CIA, NCIS and other federal and local agencies) as well as Iraqi criminal records gathered up after the invasion, retinal scans and an array of photos were taken, personal data was compared to a regional law enforcement database for hits from elsewhere in the country, and all of this boiled down to a smartcard that had to be verified by fingerprint at every entry control point. And this card had to be renewed on a regular basis.

If any derogatory or questionable material appeared, or if deceit was detected, the individual was stripped of his privileges and either banned from that particular location or all Coalition bases in-country.

That scrutiny was only to gain access to installations within their own country; your fiancée is attempting to gain entry to the continental U.S. with the aim of permanent legal residency --

If your fiancée is in Iraq, and going to be working with the new U.S. embassy in the International Zone, it is precisely that environment that she is applying for a visa in. It is not a slight to her character or yours, but rather a necessity of the times and circumstances with which you are faced.

I don't think any of us can exactly be certain how the USCIS and DoS approach these situations where a USC is petitioning for the immigration of a foreign national originating in a combat zone, but it would be a safe bet to speculate that considerable investigation occurs on both sides of the fence. And that the process more than likely will be lengthy.

Your background check will be lengthy, hers will exceed yours, and they'll explore every nook and cranny of your case for fraud, deception, and/or relationships with persons of interest or groups opposed to the U.S. Government's presence there. Period.

None of us know the details of your relationship, but you face the secondary hurdle of waiving the "met once in the last two years" rule. I'm completely unfamiliar with how that has panned out in the past with other petitioners, but it would be interesting to hear any anecdotal evidence anyone has. I by all means believe that a war constitutes a barrier and hardship to meeting, but one is left to wonder how a bona fide relationship can be borne from the separation. If that is my first thought, it will be on the mind of those adjudicating your case as well.

I think what everyone is trying to say -- and will say -- is that your petition is complex, difficult, and extraordinarily fragile. All you can do is cross your T's and dot your I's, provide all of the supporting evidence that you can muster, and then keep your bearings and wait it out. But you're going to have to be strong for this one.

Please keep us posted as things evolve, and be sure to inform her of the true nature of her situation. If she is there, she probably is already familiar with the scenario I've described and will be less surprised than you by any difficulty you two face. Unless you're military or have been there yourself, of course.

Good luck.


Thank for again for you interest and sincere, frank and open thoughts and comments. I find it fascinating that you have been in the middle east. I myself am not military and have not visited. How can a bona fide relationship exist? Well, through the course of emails, chatting online with and without video and telephone calls, emailing pictures of where we live and our daily routines...you get the idea.

Thank you also for the tip on the freedom of information act/release form. I had written my congresswoman but did not know about this form. I found it, filled it out, faxed and emailed it to her again today. Let's hope they get to it. Somebody else posted they had a similar situation with an extended background check and once they got the congressperson involved the situation miraculously resolved itself within 72 hours.

I will keep you posted.

Thanks again.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay
Yes, I already contacted my congresswoman. I had to write her a request for assistance in this matter. When I called to follow-up, they advised it will take 4-8 weeks to "process" my request. What a joke. Oh well at least I have my bases covered. Regarding the background checks, I think they have to do more with me, the US citizen, rather than my fiancee. What would make you think they are running background checks on her? I mean, I guess it is possible but with such limited information; I was really thinking that they are running the background checks on me...
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 00:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay
Hello, thank you for your reply.

My fiancee currently resides in Iraq. The RFE was about explaining why we have not had a face to face meeting. As far as the background checks go, I think they have more to do with me than with her. Her background checks will most likely take place when and if we ever get to the DOS level and she gets an interview for the visa. Then what they like to do is invoke the "AP" rule -additional processing -and once that happens, well, it takes quite a long time. In any case we knew it would be like this so it is not a surprise.

Thank you again for your interest and comments.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-06 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay
I filed 10/14/2009. Got RFE that was sent and received by USCIS on 11/17/2009. Had biometics 01/17/2010. Called today to inquire why this petition is going on 6 months now. Told over the phone that altough the VSC lists 5 months processing time for the I-129F, times as long as 6-8 months are not uncommon. Received a more detailed email that states the following:

The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required investigation into your background remains open.

Until the background investigation is completed, we cannot move forward on your case. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. We will make every effort to make a decision on this case as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact customer service at the number provided below.

Anybody else in this same boat? The part that gets me is that apparently they are saying ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO WAIT before calling in again! Incredible. Let me also ask another question, anybody ever had their fiancee come in on a J1 visa while waiting for K1 visa in order to facilitate a face to face meeting? Will they issuse a J1 visa in light of a pending I-129F? J1 is strictly non-immigrant visa and if the embassy/consulate gets even a whiff that there is a chance the person is going to stay in the USA and not return to their country of origin, they will deny it; this is my understanding.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-05 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the best K1 visa lawyer?

I have kept up with your case and know you are very frustrated but at this point all an attorney can do is request updates on your case. If it is in background checks (either for yourself or your SO) there is nothing an attorney can do to speed up the process. Attorney's can really only help if there is something tricky (red flags) about your case which I have not really seen. You made it through the RFE quite well, I think a lot of people are impressed with this, and now you are just stuck.

You would probably be better off contacting your congressman and requesting they make an inquiry. I know it is very hard waiting while your case is in the black hole but there is not much anyone can do. We were in AP for 17 months and I thought I would lose my mind.

Good luck and never give up hope.


Thank you for your comments and kind words of reassurance. I have already proceeded to contact senators/congressman. AP for 17 months is an awfully long time. How in the world did you manage it? I always like to have many options open on how to proceed as well as back up and contingency plans in worse case scenarios. Do you have any posts of your prolonged AP ordeal? I would like to know/read about it.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-11 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the best K1 visa lawyer?

I'll suggest a coupla things, maybe (maybe...) help you to decide whether you need an attorney or not.

1. read the VJ guides. map the steps out on paper and pencil. See if anything doesn't make sense to you.
2. Read the USCIS web portal about the forms. Map out the steps on paper and pencil. See if anything doesn't make sense to you.
3. Practice filling out the forms, at least 5 times. See if anything still doesn't make sense to you.
4. Have any red flags? Practice writing up attestation letters about each red flag.

Now, after doing (with major emphasis on DOING ) all of the above, if you do NOT understand the forms and the process and potential red flags for your petition,

then I'd suggest getting a good lawyer.

As for 'personal suggestions' for an attorney specializing in K-1 petitions - I'm a fan of Marc Ellis. If you google 'Marc Ellis Immigration' you'll find his web page.

Good Luck !


Oh, I have done all of that already. I have already filed. My petition is also in its 6 month. It is being delayed due to an open investigation into my background. I just want to make absolutely certain that I have smooth sailing from this point forward and in particular for the interview when and if my fiancee and I ever get to that point....Thank you for the recommendation I am going to look him up.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-10 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore emails from CRIS and USCIS TODAY!!
I'm concerned. I mailed my I-129F on April 25, 2006 and have not received an e-mail.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-06-15 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill no RFE from CSC - 3 months untouched!!!
My NOA1 is dated May 5th from CSC and I haven't been touched since May 9th. Of course because that's the day they deposited my check. No more touches. :crying:
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-06-26 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F approval language


GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!! Really hope it is approval for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!


After a tense half hour, groving to the CSC muzak :whistle: , I finally reached a Service Center Representative who did indeed confirm that the above mentioned language in question does indeed mean that the afore mentioned application has been APPROVED!!!

I'll resume breathing when the letter arrives...



Congrats! But could you please update your timeline?
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-10 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC Updated Processing Time
On July 11th they were processing March 3rd applications. As of July 19th they are processing March 6th applications. (First batch of IMBRA applications.) According to my calculations, if they keep moving at this rate which is 3 application dates for every 8 days, they won't be getting to mine until December 18th. :crying: I sure hope they pick up some speed.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-20 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will CSC K1 Visas approvals begin?

We may have a gleam of hope with another CSC approval. Keep your fingers crossed!


I just checked the timelines. Another CSC approval came in. :dance:
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-25 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval from CSC for me yahoo


Hi all,
Just checked the USCIS web site and saw i was touched again today...when i clicked for the update this is what i saw....
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On July 24, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.

OMG there is hope for all of as as the CSC is approving the petitions .They recieved my IMBRA RFE on July 7th and I got my approval today July 25th...and it just so happens that i am leaving today to go visit my baby in the Philippine today also..wow THANK YOU GOD FOR THIS BLESSING.
So all the rest of you it is just a matter of a few more weeks i would think since they recieved my petition on 5-30-06 and it transfered to the CSC on June 7th..wow i cant believe it..so hang in there guys I know yours will be comming soon,
Keith & Irish Forever

I received the exact same e-mail today!! Congrats Keith. This is the best and biggest news thus far in your process........for me too. Craig


Can you please update your timeline?
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-25 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Date

I believe they want the date on the NOA1 itself


Thanks. I just changed my timeline.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-28 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Date
I have a stupid question. What date are you supposed to fill in on your timeline? The date you received the NOA1 via snail mail or the receipt date on the actual NOA1? I would appreciate your opinions because I would like to keep an accurate timeline. Thanks.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-28 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother CSC Approval!!!


OMG! I can't believe it. My hands are shaking as I type this message. This is what I found when I checked my status. :dance: :dancing:

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On July 28, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.


Colio! Did you get an email too?


I have to wait until Monday to check to see if I got an e-mail because they would have sent it to my e-mail at work. They way I found out was by checking my status online.

Congratulations!!!! Keep them coming, maybe they will get to the rest of us.

It definitely appears that the return RFE date is the processing que in the CSC Mayhem.

It is frustrating for those of us in March seeing later dates approved, but nonetheless are glad some of our teammembers are getting through the process. Sorry to say that, but we are human and have been waiting too long. I am at 124 days and my e-mail stated they received my RFE 7-19 but it was mailed and received by them on 7-11. I guess there is no real ordering other than whose file received the RFE first.

Anyway enough of that.

CONGRATS!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Hang in there. One more approval means that they are one more approval closer to yours.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-29 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother CSC Approval!!!
OMG! I can't believe it. My hands are shaking as I type this message. This is what I found when I checked my status. :dance: :dancing:

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On July 28, 2006, an approval notice was mailed. If 30 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please speak to an Immigration Information Officer during business hours.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-29 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyay touches

I agree. I think it's all on RFE date. To me it seems everyone being touched today and yesterday was around a 07/03-07/07 received date. My RFE email was dated 07/03. Hopefully, we'll get a batch approval email sent out soon...


From your mouth to God's ears. :goofy:
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-28 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyay touches



touch me... please :(


OMG! I just got touched for the first time since July 6th. I am soooooo excited. :dancing:


No no, I asked you to touch me, not tell me you were touched :lol: :P


Hey it's only fair. You've been touched three times since you sent the RFE back. :lol:
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-28 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresyay touches

touch me... please :(


OMG! I just got touched for the first time since July 6th. I am soooooo excited. :dancing:
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-28 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresList of approved CSC K1 Visa

My petition was approved today at CSC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance:


Congratulations! But you made a mistake in your timeline and put June 24th in stead of July 25th. Can you please fix it? Thanks.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-07-25 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp...How Do I track my case from NVC

Yep, been calling the 603-334-0700 for NVC information and getting either busy signals or hearing that they are all busy and to try calling back later. BTW, that number supposedly allows you to speak to someone from 7:30am to 12:30am daily. Don't remember what time zone it was tho.


I would suggest calling the NVC as late as possible. I was able to get through at about 10:00 p.m. eastern standard time. Ask them when they received your NOA2 and when they sent it out to the Embassy. As you can see from my timeline, the turnaround time is pretty quick.

I was wondering the same. The only thing I could find was that the embassy in Colombia has a web site that will show the appointment time, but not much else.

Perhaps for the Netherlands, there is something at:

http://netherlands.usembassy.gov/


To track the package from NVC to the Embassy in Bogota, you would go to the DHL website and track by reference. The reference is "correspondence." For the range of date sent you would plug in the day the NVC told you they sent it out.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-08-14 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParents signing IMBRA RFE?

I am awaiting my IMBRA RFE which will get sent to my permanent address which is in the states. But since I currently am in Nicaragua and wont be back until I go back with my fiance, I am going to have my parents forge the papers for me and send them back. It will take a month for them to get down here and back and I dont want to wait for that extra time. What do you guys think? Will they notice the forgery?


Why don't you have your parents fax or e-mail the RFE to you? That way you can print it out, sign it and send it back.
AudrieFemaleColombia2006-08-22 15:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I'm in Paris and my TaylorMade Man is in Alabama :star:

Alabama- I've been to Birmingham once, had the best fried catfish there :yes:

FL represent!! :lol:

South Florida- one of the warmest places in the States!! B-)
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-22 07:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

thanks guys, it's okay! i'm just acknowledging the "congrats!" while thinking "ugh! why not me?!" bc i've been there too. we have such a great group of supportive people here, and i love that. once all of us are in the US, we should have a party and get to meet each other. :yes: it's like a little family.

Party sounds grande- I wonder where most of the folks are from on here... I know at least three of us are in Florida (myself, Jenny, and Val/Gary)...
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-22 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Yeah!! And we'll call it "The TSC Survivors' Party" :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

lol yeah totally! At the least we should all be rewarded t-shirts that read "I survived the TSC" B-)
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-22 07:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Thanks celldoc. Taylormade... approval date is 1/21. it's bittersweet because 1) you feel guilty that so many others are still waiting and you know everyone is saying "congrats!!" and thinking "you suck!"... i know... that's me over the last few months! also, 2) i think only one of us has actually made it to nvc... so as others have said, you get this approval which is cool, but it doesn't do much good if your file doesn't make it to nvc. :) so just remaining hopeful that the kinks in the system are getting worked out so we all can have a smooth ride from tsc to nvc. (L)

Taylormade's right! I'm sure everyone without approvals would agree that neither you nor the other approved folks suck :) To the contrary, the situation sucks!! :lol:
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-22 06:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Hi all - Just got an email... approved as of today!! NOA1 July 8th, NOA2 Jan 21st. Transfer CSC to TSC on 11/2 and last touched 11/29. Got an expedite on 12/17 and have been working patiently with my awesome congressional liaison.

Once again I'm late to the party- CONGRATS Jellybelly!!! :dance:

Wishing you a speedy transition through the next phase :)
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-22 05:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Press release: January, 2041


Happy couple finally receives I-130 after 30 year wait! Relatives say they never gave up...


Posted Image


LOL that pic is priceless! :rofl:
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-21 21:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Well, he did study criminal justice, and he does live in Texas!

Whatever, it's light relief from the stress we're all going through. I bet the guy has never had so many hits on his MySpace profile!Posted Image

LOL
I hadn't thought of that- he must be thinking "it's gotta be the uniform" :rofl:
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-21 19:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Could this REALLY be our hero? Posted Image Posted Image

http://www.myspace.com/claudiogarza

Wow Val/Gary- that would be CRAZY if this is our Officer Garzo!! If it is, GREAT JOB finding this out! lol perhaps YOU guys should be hired by the USCIS to check peoples' backgrounds :D
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-21 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

At the time being we've got nothing to loose :dance:

...and a WHOLE lot to gain :) I think you guys are totally spot-on. And being well over my 5 month mark, I'm hoping my email won't be ignored. And for what it's worth, I hope our ally Garza sends me a reply :D
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-21 16:50:00
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Gooooooood afternoon and Happy Friday from Miami, Florida gang! Just got caught up with the day's posts... eagerly looking forward to ALL of us getting approved starting this evening.

Also, after having read about how much faith some of you guys have in the Legend of Garza, I too shall write to her/him this weekend. Like Gary/Val said, nothing ventured, nothing gained :)


Llllllllllllet's go TSC!!!

Cheers :thumbs:
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-21 16:39:00
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Thank God I found this thread. My petition was received on July 8th. It was transferred to TSC from California in November. Now I have been told repeatedly that it is being held for further review and is therefore taking more time. It seems I have found a group here with similar experiences. I have been watching August I-130s approved while ours collect dust. The last communication I had with USCIS asked me to wait another 6 months before inquiring again!!! I am a USC with a very straightforward I-130 petition.

Welcome to the family OuterX :thumbs:
celldocMaleIndia2011-01-20 21:10:00