biggish data

"On November 23, 2010, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it." This is the part that doesn't make sense to me. At this stage of the process, USCIS should not be getting anything from the State Department. Guess we will have to wait and see if others get the same message for approvals. Good luck to all of us.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-24 22:03:00

Congrats!!! Looks like the "post decision activity" they refer to is the notification of NVC of your approved petition.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-24 18:51:00

Does anyone know if the Service Centers process petitions based on Priority Date or on Received Date? My Priority date is 07/15, but the Received Date is 07/27.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-24 13:25:00

Just got ANOTHER touch. (11/03, 11/10, 11/19, 11/22, 11/24). They are either getting ready to send my NOA2 or a 5 page RFE. The 11/10 touch was the one that said my case was "being processed". COME ON TSC - quit teasing us with all these "touches". TOUCH the APPROVED button!!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-24 12:55:00

My petition xfrd to TSC on 11/03. Touched on 11/10, 11/19, and 11/22. Seems like a lot of activity around my petition. Hoping for NOA2 soon. 120 days today from my receipt date. Still well within the advertised 5 month processing time, but the closer I get, the harder the waiting!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-24 10:40:00

Same here with the updates! Either an approval or RFE coming soon! I was updated on 11/10, 11/19, and 11/22 since being transferred to TSC on 11/3. Wonder if other IR-1 petitions that were xfrd to TSC are getting touches, OR has anyone been approved yet??

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-23 08:34:00

Another touch when I checked the USCIS website last night. Updated 11/22/2010. Got me kinda worried. They must be really going over my petition with a fine toothed comb. July filer (27th receipt date). Hope it is the NOA2 coming, and not a RFE. I somehow wish they would not touch and update my petition so much.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-23 06:34:00

Got another "touch" yesterday (11/19/2010). Third one since my case was transferred to TSC on 11/03/2010. Anybody else get touched yesterday???

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-20 17:47:00

Just received e-mail from USCIS. Says my petition was transferred and is now being processed. I have already received the hardcopy 797C (transfer notice to TSC). Hope this latest e-mail means they are ACTUALLY processing my petition.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-10 15:51:00

Looks like (so far) only IR-1/CR-1/K3's being xfrd.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-03 16:06:00

Mine also xfrd to Texas. I filed in July. CSC probably trying to get rid of their backlog.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-03 15:39:00

Confused (or tired)

Don't have a clue about other embassies, but U.S. embassy in Manila will ONLY ACCEPT NSO copies of civil documents.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-15 01:18:00

I have been reading this forum for months now and I finally decided to join. My story is the same as others. Filed in july 2010, got transfered from CSC to TSC and was last touched on 29 november 2010. No updates since then Will the TSC ever approve our i130?????

Join the California to Texas forum so SAYLIN can add you to the spreadsheet. It helps all of us keep track of who and when......

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-01-29 02:21:00

Mine was approved 13 days after I received the same message. Received the hard copy NOA2 in the mail 6 days after that on 11/29. Hang in there.......Your approval is coming!!!!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-12-02 06:56:00

THANK YOU ALL!!! I thought for sure I was getting a RFE after all the "touches". I still don't know why it was touched twice after the approval date??? Now on to the NVC stage. Now I believe that getting transferred from CSC to TSC was a GOOD thing. Again, thank all of you for your support, I am looking for MANY approvals THIS WEEK!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-29 20:35:00

I had a very nice surprise waiting in my mailbox today......I-797C APPROVAL NOTICE!!! My case on the USCIS website still says "initial review". The letter was from the Texas Service Center. The Notice Date is November 23, 2010........wonder why I got touched on the 24th and 26th? Now on to the NVC stage. Thank God, and hoping all June and July filers receive their approvals THIS WEEK!!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-11-29 20:00:00

NVC STAGE

Birth Certificates, etc are for the beneficiary(ies). NVC does NOT require petitioner's birth certificate, divorce papers, passport, etc....BUT, they WILL be needed at the consular stage for the interview.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-15 13:19:00

Interview Preparation

The OP is a CR-1 (immigrant).

She does not have to do the AOS after she arrives here in the US, therefore she need the I-864 not the I-134.

CORRECT!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-16 11:04:00

Interview Preparation

Confused as to why melissa_endrie has both I-864 AND I-134 for IR-1/CR-1 visa.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-16 08:06:00

Do you need all W-2's or Transcripts are enough

Hi All,

Quick Question on I-864 filing for my Wife.

Do we need to submit 3 years Tax Returns and 3 years W-2 and Transcripts ?

Can we do 3 years transcripts. Is that enough ?

Please Help Out.

BR,

Babaa

You DO NOT send both. Either tax transcripts (which include W2 or 1099 info), or actual returns with W2 or 1099. NOT BOTH

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-18 19:54:00

DS-230

My daughters (both USC) will be "flying" on the same plane as my wife, but will they "accompany" her in immigration terms for question 31a? I think NOT, but would like comments.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-19 11:12:00

NVC steps for I130 CR1

Thank you Darnell--I was getting so frustrated with Raj that I was going to say the same thing, but without the grace and humor

I like to reach out to others if I can be of some help (if they really need help), but sometimes I think some people post on VJ just to mess with us. If RAJ is sincere, and is unable to understand the DIY process, then, perhaps he needs to obtain the services of an immigration attorney.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-20 12:26:00

please help me in filling ds 230

Dear friends..
please help me in filling ds 230 form . i m confused about few questions

3. Full name in native alphabet ......
31 a) person named in 14 and 29 who will accompany you to united states now.

friends please reply me fast so that i can fill and send it quickly

thanx to all

If you name contains any letters other than Roman Letters (a,b,c.........etc) then you would write your name in your "native alphabet".

Persons who will accompany you means who will immigrate with you. If your sponsor and/or U.S. Citizen children (if any) are "on the same plane" with you; they do NOT count. For example, if you are flying with your sponsor and a U.S. citizen child, you would put NONE for 31a.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-20 11:03:00

How long for a wait?

If you wait for NVC to request the documents; you are wasting time!! When the AOS and the IV are PAID; print the barcoded cover document, and mail them in.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 16:13:00

How long for a wait?

My husband submitted I130 packet and got our NOA1 last November 1, 2010. I'd like to know if there is any paper we could start doing while waiting or are we just suppose to keep on wait? If so, for how long?

Start getting ready NOW for the NVC stage. Once you receive your NOA2, and your case gets to the NVC, you will find it moves quickly from there. You will kick yourself later if you don't get all the NVC documents together NOW.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 14:57:00

costs

well good the IV is 330 i didnt know about the sur-charge oh well whats a extra 74, heheheeh.it will probably cost more than that just to go to her medical.....sorry for the over look...

Medical at St. Luke's is 313.35 (payable in PHP). That includes shots, x-rays, pregnancy test, blood work, etc.....

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 18:12:00

Question about example form I-130

Should we put in my information instead of my husband's, as I'm the "alien"?

YES!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 12:58:00

after getting the nvc # what's next?

Once you have your NVC case number, its ok to send the DS 3032, no need to wait for anything from NVC first.

I second that! DO NOT WAIT for snail mail from NVC. Once you have your case #, you can send in your DS-3032. Use the email template. Get your Invoice I.D. # from the human. Then you can log on to the payment portal and pay your AOS and IV fees. Once the fees are marked PAID, you can print the bar-coded Document Cover Sheet(s), and send in your AOS and your IV packages. Things can move very quickly at NVC. It all depends on how fast you want them to move. Once you have submitted your AOS and IV packages, SIF and CC could be within a few days depending on whether or not you receive RFE(s). Send your AOS and IV via certified mail (return receipt requested). GOOD LUCK!!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 07:32:00

police certificate??

If you have never lived outside the Philippines, all you need is an NBI clearance.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 10:44:00

Cashing Tax Return

My wife is a joint owner on all my accounts, and she was also able to open a checking and savings account with my U.S. bank using her ITIN along with a form W8BEN.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-09 16:34:00

I130 approved, but still not at National Visa Center

Thousands of I-130 petitions were mishandled by TSC, due to "unforeseen circumstances". My I-130 was approved on 11/23, but did not reach the NVC for 80 days!! Hang in there until the end of this month. USCIS is trying to clean up their mess by the end of February (according to their press release).

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-22 14:23:00

IR-1/CR-1 Visa first step

Hi dantes!Yea i just read the GUIDE there and it is said that on the first step we need to pass the documents including our marriage contract and a visa type photo of petitioner and beneficiary. But my husband already filed last october and we have now NOA1 but they didnt tell us that we are lack of documents they just inform us that our petition is "on the process".I am worried maybe lacking of documents on our first step can cause any delays on our NOA2 Anyway thanks a million to ur reply dantes.

This is the first step in a long journey. You will be fine as long as your husband submitted all the required documents. Even IF something is missing, USCIS will let you know, and your husband can send in what they request. Don't spend your time worrying about WHAT IF! Take the time NOW to start preparing for the next stage - NVC. Above all, read the guides, and you will be prepared for a smoother journey. You will have ups and downs all throughout this process, but KEEP BUSY with upcoming paperwork you are going to need. A lot of people here on VJ will help you if you run into a snag.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-22 08:37:00

IR-1/CR-1 Visa first step

Need help,advice,comment,suggestions are very much appreciated.Guys,my problem is this.I ask my husband on what did he do on his 1st step filing our (IR-1.CR-1)petition.He said he includes the form I 130,photocopy of his passport and naturalization.Is that enough for filing the first step?

And we already received our NOA1 but they didnt tell us that we our lack of requirements.They just inform us that they already received the petition form.Seriously need advice guys :/

Click on the GUIDES at the top of the page, and you will see the steps for filing an IR-1/CR-1 petition to USCIS. Quite a bit more paperwork involved than just the I-130, and photocopy of his passport. If you still have questions AFTER reading the guide, please feel free to ask questions. Someone is always here on VJ to help you out.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-22 01:13:00

NOA2 Timelime

I am struggling here a little. Is it 150 or 180 and is it a goal or a law? Are there 150 or 180 days of processing or just dust collecting? What is 11 months? And what USCIS average is 20.08 months? If it really takes that long, I think I would rather just sellout a move to Venezuela. Are all of these numbers and statements about goals and laws just venting driven by a very frustrating process operated by seemingly incompetent government employees?

And while I am on a roll here, the whole USCIS thing is scary. Lost paper work, conflicting answers, astounding ignorance and punitive processes all from USCIS. How is it possible that an RFE can be generated asking for documents that are already in the possession of USCIS? How do I know that the documents I sent to USCIS will be in the folder that an adjudication officer looks at? How do I know that someone is not going to have a bad day and just drop my entire package into the circular file. How do I know that USCIS ever sent me anything. If a piece of paper is lost, why does it cost so much to replace it? Why should I have to just hope and pray that the person who looks at my file is having a good day, is competent, has everything I submitted and will not get distracted or just plain check the wrong box.

In case you are wondering what "venting driven by a very frustrating process" looks like, just read again.

WOW!!! You hit the nail on the head!!!

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-12-21 12:06:00

Middle name confusion

I would go with what is on your birth certificate. Both my U.S. Citizen daughters have two first names. That was not my intention, but when the Philippine birth certificates were registered NSO listed their first and middle names as their first name, then my wife's maiden name, and then my last name. So, that is what is on their U.S. Passports, Social Security cards, Philippine Passports, etc.......SO, I would suggest being consistent with what is on your birth certificate.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2010-12-17 05:41:00

K-1 expedite request

Question: has anyone ever asked the Embassy for help in expediting a K-1 application from the start? My finace is in the Philippines, in a very poor purok, nowhere near an urban section or town. To get to her village, you have to cross a river on a raft. I emailed the embassy requesting help while I am finishing my paperwork to file this week. I am in hte process of writing the cover letter now requesting expedition based on humanitarian, and extreme emergent situations. I am also planning on contacting my senators/state representatives requesting assistance. I thought I knew poverty until I saw the village. The village made a campground look good. It was very much off the beaten path for anyone but pinoys.

Cheers,

Darren

TRY IT! Nothing ventured; nothing gained. I think the chances though are slim and none, and slim's out of town.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-02-21 16:47:00

dual citizen trying to file for k-1

Hello everyone. I'm in the process of sending my I-129F package and i'm on the last leg of finishing the package. My question is, I'm a dual citizen. I'm a filipino Citizen and an American Citizen. I was born here in the United States but since i went to school over there in the Philippines, i became a dual citizen. Will this by any way affect my petition? I'm basically using my American Citizenship all the time but i do have a philippine passport. And i have about 3 stamps on my philippine passport. should i include that in my proof of being together or will it just jeopordize my filing? All i have is my philippine passport and nothing else to support my dual citizenship. (i don't have the certificate of naturalization because it was lost in a flood.) Thanks.

If you were born in the U.S., then you are a U.S. citizen. Your U.S. birth certificate is all you need. You can obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate from the vital statistics bureau in the State where you were born.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-03-24 15:31:00

Documents

Not sure about the K1, but when my wife went to her interview in Manila, she did NOT have to provide any paperwork to the Embassy. She took a suitcase full of certified copies and supporting evidence, but did not have to show any of it. The Embassy had all the originals I supplied to the NVC (even her 2x2 pictures). This was a complete shock to me, as even the Embassy website says to have originals, certified copies, etc at the interview. She was asked to show a few photos of us together along with our kids. Other than that the CO had what I had supplied to USCIS and NVC. That is what happened in our case. I still think it is better to bring all your paperwork to the interview. Better safe than sorry. Good luck with the rest of your journey.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-05-18 06:40:00

TB treatment and waiver form?

I should add we are applying for a K1 visa, my fiance has possible tb, the interview is next week, and the results won't be back for 4 weeks. What on earth should we do? Is there a form saying that we choose to treat it in the states? Could this result in a possible denial? Please help help help

I don't think it will be denied, but IF he is positive for TB, the visa will more than likely be delayed until such time he has completed treatment in his home country. I don't think he will be admitted to the U.S. with active TB. My wife's 2 month sputum culture was negative, and she was given a waiver, but had to report to the local health department here in the States for follow-up testing. It did not hold up the processing of her green card though.

DanTes

Male

Philippines

2011-07-14 12:18:00