Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	"Oh well." then nothing is wrong to raise a little hell while we wait... Millions have come, millions have gone Millions to come and millions to go Life web that lasts like ebb and flow Nothing lasts for ever that would glow. Rose is a rose as sweet as its smell Oh, no one on the earth knows it well Go to the heaven all 'Senior' could tell For one has to, but, raise a little hell. I dont get it? Always in the wings waiting to jump in	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-20 19:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I think a lot of ppl started calling the number once it was posted here. Looks like we pissed someone off really badly. Now I dont know if we can get any help from that number. Senator's aid is the only option now LOL!!! You might be right JD ... One can sense the negativity here and I am sure it translates well to the phone. Truly hope things begin to come back to earth with regards to USCIS and NVC's performance but I think its wishful thinking more than reality.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-20 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Good Morning my VJ family, To TOMD: You owe me that beer now Again thank you all WHAT!!! I am shattered!!! Damn "T" you dont know me very well at all. One beer will never do!!! We might even need something jumping out of a cake!!! Indigo , They dont know if Anthony is telling the truth or not. I think what might have helped was "I had already spoken to my local legislation to make a congressional inquiry" that might have made at least some difference. But I could be wrong. Join Me & T for a few beverages and maybe some cake then we can discuss further.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-20 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Approval in 5.34 months. That's um... long. Congrats. Now you wait more on NVC. Lol. My VJ timeline moved again. It's August 23rd now instead of August 20th. Haha. Will I ever catch up to that sucker? Hmmm Ever hear of the story of the Donkey and the Carrot, or the little hamster on the treadmill??? Seems like we are living it!!! Even when you FINALLY make it through USCIS your are then smacked with NVC stories of whoa...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-20 08:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	FINALLY GOT APPROVED TODAY. Received and email and text about an hour ago. OMG!!!!!! Finally off to the NVC process TONY, WELL CONGRATS MY MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the NVC waiting room. Your number is 4,032,056,703,008. Please sit until your number is called. We are now serving number 138. Please dont speak to strangers or expect special treatment. THE NVC is a busy place and you just have to wait you turn. At time it may seem like your on a Merry Go Round but that is just you head spining from your recent USCIS experiance. NOW GO SIT DOWN Welcome aboard..	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-19 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Probably, I will be the first client of this "expert" attorney, since it is second GC. I am prepared for any RFE from USCIS/NVC or AP at Consulate Interview. Oh man, the best ones charge $600 per hour!!! But I am ready to pay it, if required. But, for simple matters like what should I fill Q22 of this form, attorney is not needed Loto Wow that's a lot of money per hour to spend. This is for a lawyer who is only processing papers for you and probably giving it off to a aid once your done talking to them. Its not like you're a criminal headed for a trial. This is VISA Application 101, information gathering (Which you will do most of), filling out forms and packaging it. I am assuming there is no guarantee on any level of success. I know some very good criminal lawyers and I dont think their rate are that high. Hopefully you can avoid this insane bill.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-19 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I feel all of your pain but not at your levels. I guess I got lucky and in just under the wire. I am happy for that but it does little to easy your frustration. I wish you all the best and hope the VISA Services get over this unbelievable hump. Its really inexcusable...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-19 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Feast your eyes on this: http://tinyurl.com/26f4jtf GOOD GOD!!! GOT RICE? I didnt know there were that many rice dishes.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-17 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Hi everyone, my NVC journey is now in the hands of the NVC. As of 8/10/2010, the NVC had loaded my IV application into the AVR system. So all forms are finally in. Please update me if anyone within that relative timeframe has gotten their case completed. We are hoping to have my wife home for holloween, target is thanksgiving, likely is my birthday, more likely is christmas, and worst case scenario is exactly new years. Estimates based on recent NVC completion and interview dates. Hi Kevinandangel, Like discotrash ask please join in. If you go to the top middle of this page and click on Immigration Timelines, then click on Add/edit Timeline you can easily establish and update your timeline so everyone can benefit. I just sent my DS230 in and the NVC should be receiving it today hopefully. Then it will take a few days to get it entered into the AVR. Halloween would be nice wouldn't it. If they get your package to the Embassy quickly. I was told that the busy season is almost over and things are expected to speed up at NVC. Lets see what happens. Good Luck to All this week. Edited by TomD, 16 August 2010 - 05:53 AM.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-16 05:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	An immigration attorney knows about as much about when approval times will be, as your US Mail man........ That MUCH hummm. I guess I under estimated them.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-14 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Okay all here is my little update. So Today I called the Customer Service Center and spoke to a lady by the name of Sharon. After I explained my situation to her and advised her that I was a former government employee, she escalated my call to an immigration officer by the name of Gonzales. Now this is the information that I was given to the delay. 1. CSC is on complete overload with I-130 petitions and they have sent out an alert to all customer service agents that anyone calling to wait an additional 20 days before starting a service request for escalation. 2. This is a myth-buster. The applications for Haitian and Chilean nationals is not affecting the process of I-130 applications. This is because USCIS has set up a completely different section to handle only those applications. 3. Immigration Officer confirmed that the online site is a piece of Junk!!!!! And should not be used as a sole purpose of checking. 4. This was interesting to hear. That they often will pull applications for quality assurance and that will slow the process down for that applicant. (LUCK OF THE DRAW FOR THAT UNLUCKY SOUL). 5. Here is another interesting fact. Immigration Officer says that the USCIS timeline does follow CSC actual processing timeline as of today. Also stated that CSC will be on overload until around October 2010. 6. He advised that anyone that has passed the 5 month mark and 20 days should start calling so a service request can be placed. 7. (Local offices) Immigration officer stated that not much can be done from a local office. All they will do is the same thing that he did for me over the phone. 8. New information. When you call the 1-800-375-5283 number. All that person does on the phone is the same thing we do, which is check the online status board . The only difference is that they can attempt to place the service request before sending to an immigration officer for escalation. Well I am still going to make my appointment on Monday, just to see if what he told me was the gospel truth. But he did tell me that my application was updated as of July 22. Which the online status board does not show. So I hope this gives all of you some insight to what the heck is going on with the CSC office. Nice work Tony. You can go to the head of the class.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-13 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Well my VJ family my appointment with USCIS local office is this monday at 1:45 pm. We are now at 152 days and still going without any word from our beloved USCIS. I will post what happen at my appointment when I get done on Monday. Have a good weekend everyone and God Bless. GOOD FOR YOU "T". Don't forget to bring a peace offering(Small irresistible pastry treat) It will be interesting to see what is discussed and how they can or are willing help you with your situation... Remember friendly is better than agressive and everyone like to show how smart they are. GOOD LUCK... I would love to be the fly on the wall. One day hopefully we will discuss all of this over libations...haha	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-13 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Has anyone who is passed the 'normal' processing time for their NOA2 called USCIS?? And if so what did they tell you assuming you actually got connected to someone?? Others have called asking and they were told WAIT. That what you are calling normal is not the case. It all depends on volume. But you should call yourself so you can hear it from the horsed mouth... It seems like I just queaked through. Rumor has it that Haiti and perhaps Chile has been affecting the workload.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-12 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Your right Tom, I guess I was reading too much into your other comment. I think I just need to step back and take a deep breathe of fresh air . Considering I of all people should know how to deal with government employees . Well let's see what happens when I meet with them. Be certain that I will have all of my ducks in a row Like all things in life. The better prepared you are the better the outcome will be. Good luck my friend... may the spirits of Balbo, Desoto and Cortez be with you...haha	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 20:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I agree with that but my question is how can you give them any of the other people here on VJ approval without knowing there receipt number for them to validate it. especially for people that have been approved around your time frame. Tony, JD, Look here I didn't say go in there screaming!!! You need to be calm and collective. You're a victim in all of this. You know its not deliberate. You are not accusing the person your speaking with so keep your emotions out of it. You need to shame them into it. Your the ones who are suffering not them. Negotiation skills... With regards to supporting documentation. This is not a court of law. You dont need certified, objective evidence or proof beyond a reasonable doubt. What you see on here should be good enough. Don't tell me they think we set up a website just to make them look bad..haha Just print out some peoples posts. Be selective your only looking for those that support what ever point your trying to make. ALso some of the charts. I think what we have here is certainly a good random sampling of the general public. Look at opinion polls and voting polls ...Your trying to show things that support your concerns and know body can fault you for that. I dont think they will put a FO on your file for asking reasonable and educated questions. You guys know the process now ... You understand Haiti and perhaps Chile have slowed things down. You just want fair treatment. Right. Edited by TomD, 11 August 2010 - 06:32 PM.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 18:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	hey JD12 have you figured out what to ask them when you have your appointment. I am still thinking of what to ask them when I get there and what to take to the appointment. I wouldn't cancel the appointment even if you get your NOA2. I think you deserve some of their time and should get reasonable responses to questions you may or should have. First off I would got there with some supporting documentation regarding other peoples time frames for going through the process. I would also bring a copy of the package you submitted to the USCIS along with your proof of payment. The questions I would be asking is for them to justify why your case is so far out of time with other similar cases. Take the offensive give them the facts as you know them and ask them to justify your having to wait longer. Go to there site and take their words with you regarding first come first serve. Families having priority and so on . Once you do a little looking and thinking I am sure you could find legitimate things to ask. Then I would be asking them to expedite your case at least to the point where others who had you same time frame are. Of course if your not into it then you get what you get. I am not saying it will make any difference but it might and should. Remember they are their to serve you and you deserve fair and equal treatment. Edited by TomD, 11 August 2010 - 06:02 PM.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 17:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Because they just want to prove that NO WE CAN DO IT.....DON'T WORRY if you have to wait ... for 5 months....plz wait....but yes.....WE WILL BE WINNING THIS GAME.....AND REACH THE GOALS....it's a game for them....that's all Maybe but I was thinking more along the lines of Job Security... Its probably the largest office with the most people so they need to show that they are over worked ... haha	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	That's really a good question........I wish that our's could have gone to Texas insteado of CA. Yeah Really. We are both a lot closer to TX than CA... I wonder what determines who goes where. I was surprised to be sent to CA based upon where I live.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 08:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I am not sure what to say at this point. Prior to filing for a VISA I was walking around totally unaware of the suffering that was occurring everyday as a result of USCIS and NVC poor job performance... OH the INHUMANITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-11 06:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	i think its everyones turn now. i am seeing a lot of SIF from people which is telling me that NVC is speeding up now. i wouldn't be surprised if we don't start going now. I am ready ... Lets gooooo Bye the way what is SIF? I hate Acronyms JK	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-10 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	ok another week another update nothing different got the mail nothing omg this is crazy.....i just keep hoping sooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn omg....soonnnnnnnnnn anyway have a godo day Seems real slow everywhere. Kind of a ghost town with only the wind blowing tubble weeds through...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-10 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Thank you! I am afraid that Boxer and Feinstein have many more important things to do than bother with my I-130 application, but I guess it is the only option left. I know its a pain but Get your thoughs together. Make a list of questions and facts to discuss with them.. You see the timelines for the people here. Your way out of the normal time line so call everyday speak to supervisors and ask why... What do they need for you to do. WHy have they singled you out and so on... Squeaking wheel gets the grease... GOOD LUCK	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-10 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	well may i ask a question? how do you get in touch with your senator anyway? i am from florida. i have never done it but in the future if this keeps up i would like to know how to do it. You will not speak directly to him/her. They all have web sites now so type in their name in Google and you should be able to find their web site and it will provide you with contact information. Good luck	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-10 06:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I am not contradicting, you may try for all the options. But even the first lady is also helpless in immigration matters. I personally don't like this big delay by USCIS to bring our spouses to the U.S. At least they should make it faster to bring US citizen's spouses. A brand new H1B guy can bring his/her spouse along with him/her immediately in H4 dependent visa. Sorry if I hurt you any ways! Loto Im with you Loto... Take care of USC families first. I can't even believe there is a question about that.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-09 23:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	i took this off the beacon. the uscis gov blog.We've heard a number of rumors circulating about the help USCIS is providing to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Three of the most common rumors are listed below and followed by the facts: Rumor #1 - People may fly to Haiti to bring back one adult and one child. The facts: Only those who are otherwise eligible to be admitted in a valid immigration status or have been granted humanitarian parole will be allowed to enter the United States lawfully from Haiti. Anyone traveling to Haiti to bring family to the United States should confirm that their relative falls within one of these categories before making the difficult journey. Rumor #2 - You can pay someone $5000 (or any amount) to get a visa for your family in Haiti. The facts: People may seek to take advantage of visa applicants by offering to obtain the visa for $5000 or some other sum of money. No one can guarantee that paying $5000 (or any amount) for their assistance will result in the granting of a visa for a family member in Haiti. To protect yourself from becoming a victim of immigration fraud, please see our "Don't Be a Victim of Immigration Fraud" webpage. Rumor #3 - USCIS will delay adjudication of any non-Haitian applications and petitions. The facts: USCIS had taken steps to allocate all available resources to handle the influx of Haiti TPS/earthquake relief-related applications while continuing to process its pre-existing workload. There may be some delays due to the increased workload generated by the Haiti relief efforts, but USCIS is processing applications received from all applicants and petitioners Well I dont want to sound heartless but what a bunch of bull. There are natural disasters every year in many places on this planet. Haiti's biggest problems have nothing to do with the earthquake...JMO	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-09 16:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	You have to wait until the invoice is posted on the Auto payment page. Then pay by using your checking account info online or you can use the mail in option. Remember to email or send in your DS 3032.. I am still waiting on their acknowledging receipt of that one. Edited by TomD, 09 August 2010 - 03:40 PM.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-09 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Well hope everyone had a great weekend. Going to have my weekly date night with my wife online in about 3 hours. Good luck to all of you this week and I will keep you all in my prayers for an approval this week. 4 more days until I have reached 150 days waiting for my NOA2. Good CHATTING TONY	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-08 20:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Not sure where that picture came from. It was a stock photo. Might have to go out there and check it out. (the photo location and CSC!) I think thats where it is. I tried to look for a picture I took but I think the ex might have gotten them... Such is life. Guess I have to go take it again...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-08 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Something must be up with CSC for having to wait so long for NOA2. I did have the experience a few years ago, in the business world, of trying to contact a vendor in California. For three days, all my calls went to voicemail without a response. Finally got a call back and found out that the "surf was up" and everyone went surfing. Maybe that's what is happening. The "surf has been up" for the last four weeks! I keep looking at Igor's list. I don't like to be towards the end of any list, but somebody has to do it. Let's go CSC!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to flood the NVC mailbox with emails! HAHA Maybe... Is your avitar Carmel/17 mile drive?	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-08 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Every thing is wrong at their end........they just don't want to work.......sit laugh and enjoy govt. money...... Yes all of that is true enough and more... But to be fair and having said that, I must also say every other countries government that I have dealt with was much much worse... SO better the devil you know I guess... Time to load up my Kayak and hit the road!!! Have a good Weekend and enjoy!!!	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-07 04:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I-130 Approved!!! NOA1 March 18 RFE July 28 Approved August 5th. (posted online today) CONGRATS Ravens... This should put you in a mood for a super weekend... Dont forget to get those other ducks in a row...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-06 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	I am still on vacation. But I still want to stop by n say thank u all. I am getting all the paper I need from my husband b4 I leave. N sorry about not filling out my timeline I will do so b4 I get off the net thanks again YEAH enough of that Huggy and Kissy... Get busy Tena	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 22:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Hey Tom if that is the case you owe me a few drinks. I am a Corona Man But thanks for keeping me in mind Tom. I really think it could be Karma that is keeping me from getting approved Hey Tom am I invited to this happy hour with JD Heck Yeah You, JD and me, as a matter of fact I think we should all meet up at the Gas Lamp District and Party!!!! We could be the UN. HHHAAA Wouldnt be the first time that a for sure... Guys I really do feel for you and wish you all the best. I wish I could do something other than being a smart a$$ but thats all I got... Gods Speed...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 21:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Tom - I am already at 123 days as of today. So i already saw that 120 days. Hoping no one else has to see that. Well then JD belly up to the bar... Your ripe it will happen soon... I know not soon enough. Hang in there buddy...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 17:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Come on guys. I understand that know body like to watch the clock but I was at 120 days by the time I got my NOA2... I think you just started watching too soon so it seems longer. Look at poor Tony He is way over due for some reason. Karma maybe? You still have some time to wait. I remember my sister always though I was the favorite child when we were growing up. Even to this day but she is the one who got the horse, car and way more clothing that I did. The good new is I could beat her up... but I didn't... With regards to Ramadhan I lived in the Mideast for a while but am not a Muslim. I did watch them practice it but I dont think I could make it... I can barely make it through grace... Well mark my words I dont think you guys will go over 120... Lets see... If you do the drinks are on me... Edited by TomD, 05 August 2010 - 05:00 PM.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Ouch Tom. Ouch. Sorry Teya... I will provide him with earplugs that should make a difference. Also sorry you can not find a sponsor. Perhaps you husband has a skill and you can find him a job where the employer would promise to hire him. I know how sometimes the helpless feelings can be difficult to deal with. I was helpless the first 7 years of my first marriage. For real... The NVC told me I might have a problem also because I am not working. I hope that's not going to be the case. IF it is I will deal with it at that time. It will not be quietly though...	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 11:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Thanks Tom. I appreciate the kind words but to be honest it is wearing on me now. like i have said before if they would approve one april filer i would be ok. but we are still waiting and waiting for the april filers. I hear you but you know as well as I do that once they approve one it will not be OK. We want more!!! I really think the Haiti thing is swamping the USCIS & NVC... I just hope they do give away the farm and only allow temp short term immigration. I feel for the suffering but not to the point that I am willing to suffer for them.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Teya are you almost done with your NVC process because you have been approved almost two months ago. WOW the perfect example of the pot calling the kettle black... Oh when you hubby get here I bet he will never sleep...from all the noise...hahaha	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	Anybody here have any good news? this is getting very depressing. at least let's see one april filer get approved. this is agonizing... I have some good News... My ex-wife doesn't call me anymore!!! Oh you mean VJ news dont you... The good new for VJ is that regardless of how long it will take us to do this, the fact that we found this site has surely reduced the time it would take doing this in the blind... Just hang in there and hope the lines in Haiti run out soon.	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	March 2010 CR1 filers	man..is this for real?!! NO it is way out of date by now!!!	TomD	Male	Philippines	2010-08-05 10:20:00