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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI JUST CALLED USCIS
QUOTE (jurod16 @ Nov 12 2008, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kelvin_omar25 @ Nov 12 2008, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,

I just called USCIS and asked to be transferred to VSC. After demanding (in a good way devil.gif ) this I was finally transffered. But to my surprised when the transfer was answered I asked if it was VSC... and NOPE... it was some office in Los Angeles. Well anyway, I was attended by a Cuban lady. I asked her to give me more information on my aplication, since it had been already more than 6 months and I had no new information since May. She told me that on November 6, 2008 a transfer notice was sent to me. I asked her where was my application transferred to and she said she did not know. Here she put me on hold and when she came back she said that she was having problems with her system. Well anyways.... I asked her again ... Where is my application being sent to... and she said the same... that it was being sent somewhere else but she did not know... Here I said so ... it should be sent to California because VSC and CSC are the ONLY 2 Service Centers that deal with I-130's.

I wanted to share this information with everybody here... and also ask: How is it possible that this doesn't appear on the USCIS website. I haven't had a touch since May 14. Well I haven't received any notice in the mail either. If this information given to me by this lady is true I should be receiving the notice at least by Friday.

I AM GETTING SO DESPERATE!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!



A lot of IR-1/CR-1 petitions that were originally sent to VSC are being transferred to CSC. I also heard they are having problems with their computers or something at VSC. A lot people being transferred to CSC have been getting their petitions approved pretty quickly also so if you truely did get transferred to CSC, it could mean a really quick approval. Good luck to you and your wife!

jurod16


THANKS JUROD16 A LOT FOR YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK!!!! I really hope in God we get our approval soon... really soon.
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-11-13 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI JUST CALLED USCIS
Hello guys,

I just called USCIS and asked to be transferred to VSC. After demanding (in a good way devil.gif ) this I was finally transffered. But to my surprised when the transfer was answered I asked if it was VSC... and NOPE... it was some office in Los Angeles. Well anyway, I was attended by a Cuban lady. I asked her to give me more information on my aplication, since it had been already more than 6 months and I had no new information since May. She told me that on November 6, 2008 a transfer notice was sent to me. I asked her where was my application transferred to and she said she did not know. Here she put me on hold and when she came back she said that she was having problems with her system. Well anyways.... I asked her again ... Where is my application being sent to... and she said the same... that it was being sent somewhere else but she did not know... Here I said so ... it should be sent to California because VSC and CSC are the ONLY 2 Service Centers that deal with I-130's.

I wanted to share this information with everybody here... and also ask: How is it possible that this doesn't appear on the USCIS website. I haven't had a touch since May 14. Well I haven't received any notice in the mail either. If this information given to me by this lady is true I should be receiving the notice at least by Friday.

I AM GETTING SO DESPERATE!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-11-12 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved
QUOTE (zvs @ Dec 4 2008, 06:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
elo guys,


jst sharing my wonderful news i got today...my I-30 got APPROVED....yehey...cant stop smiling...wow, cant bliv i got my early bday gift....
thankz guys for all help n support........ kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif




CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

How did you find out about the approval? Hardcopy, email, called? Were you transferred to CSC? when?

I really hope you have a smooth journey through NVC and Interview.

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-04 09:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2008 March/April/May Filers
QUOTE (Aman @ Dec 10 2008, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As of now it seems I am the only one who is waiting for NOA2 in the March/April/May filer category. My case is still stuck in VSC. crying.gif

Anyone out there who is still waiting for any movement



Hey AMAN

I was transffered on Nov. 6 to CSC... Already more than 1 month... and still waiting. I am SOOOO DESPERATE.... But can do nothing else than just WAIT............ You are not alone..... We have similar timelines... hopefully we will receive good news soon. I pray to God for all of us that are being kept away from our loved ones, so we can soon be reunited with them.

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-10 08:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC TRANSFERRED TO CSC, LOOK HERE PLEASE
Hello MRS ROWE

Please add me to your spread sheet.

Where can I see this spreadsheet?

Thanks,

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-15 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR THE CONGRATS!!!

I've called a few times NVC and they still have not received my application. Hopefully by today they will receive it.

I want to wish everone a very happy MERRY CHRISTMAS... I hope we all are able to be with our spouses very soon.

God bless us....

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-17 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
QUOTE (Aman @ Dec 14 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Kevin

Thats a great news...

Did you get transferred to CSC.....I mean is you got approved at VSC...that means for the rest of us stuck up there....we still have some hope:)



Hello Aman,

Actually I was transferred to CSC on Nov. 6. I was approved on Dec 12 by CSC.

I hope a soon approval for you Aman...


kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-15 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY....

KEEP HOPE....

GOD IS GOOD!!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-13 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 FINALLY APPROVED
AFTER ALMOST 8 LOOOOOONGGGGGGGGGGGGGG MONTHS OF WAITING WE FINALLY GOT APPROVED.... kicking.gif

I WANT TO THANK EVERYBODY HERE FOR SUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED AND FOR ALL THE MORAL SUPPORT. I WISH EVERYBODY HERE A SOON APPROVAL.... GOD IS GOOD.... HAVE FAITH IN HIM AND LET HIM ACT UPON YOU.... THANK YOU GOD... I LOVE YOU...

I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL THIS MORNING:

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 12, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


Sincerely,


The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-13 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill Scheduling!
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Dec 15 2008, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They should've been done scheduling appointments last Friday, but I guess it's their call on when to start and stop making appointments. They usually go over if the first day of the month lands on a Wednesday or Thursday, but they usually stop the last day of the second week. You will need to keep calling to find out.

Diana



How do you find out about your interview date? by letter? by calling (who?) ?

Thanks

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-15 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want No More Touches...Because I got approved
QUOTE (Aman @ Dec 18 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Well thats the best bhangra dance on the newt


I got approved....223 Days after NOA1...But I am not complaining.....Better late than never...Best part...No Transfer to CSC..... Was approved by THE VERMONT SERVICE CENTER


I am so Happy...........

Hope all of you who are waiting for your NOA2, get approved soon.....



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

You see... there is HOPE!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!

This is GREAT news!!!

kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-19 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 FEE BILL
I wanted to know what do I have to send to NVC if I decide to create the I-864 Fee Bill with James Shortcuts? Just the fee bill I create and the payment?

Another question... After I send this payment, do I have to wait until it is received to send the I-864 package?

Thanks in advance!!!

Happy Holidays!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-23 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Dec 23 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kelvin_omar25 @ Dec 23 2008, 07:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FAST REPLY!!!

I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


Kelvin,

Don't forget that you can now get your IIN (Invoice Identification Number), that way you'll be able to pay the AOS and IV Bill fees online and make the process go faster.

You can find all this in Wiki's Loto's Guides

Diana


Diana

It has been IMPOSIBLE for me to obtain the IIN number... NOBODY is willing to give it out... since yesterday I have called like 30 times... and NO luck... headbonk.gif

Has anybody been able to obtain the IIN number from the operators?

Thanks for your replies!!!

Merry Christmas!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-23 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FAST REPLY!!!

I APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-23 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS 3032
When I send the Ds 3032... Do I have to send samething else with it? Or JUST the DS3032?

I am waiting on a reply to go send it next day.....

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-23 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc
QUOTE (kelvin_omar25 @ Dec 26 2008, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cmnb @ Dec 26 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anyone know if NVC is open today?



I SINCERELY DO NOT KNOW... I CALLED AND IT SAID THAT THE LINES WERE BUSY... SO MAYBE THEY ARE....



Ok... I just called again... and yes they are CLOSED!!! They will be back on Monday...
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-26 15:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc
QUOTE (cmnb @ Dec 26 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anyone know if NVC is open today?



I SINCERELY DO NOT KNOW... I CALLED AND IT SAID THAT THE LINES WERE BUSY... SO MAYBE THEY ARE....
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-26 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc
QUOTE (kace @ Dec 26 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Dec 26 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kace @ Dec 26 2008, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do i use the same reciept number issued by uscis to call nvc to follow up on my case? or once approved a new case number will be assigned? pls let me know......


nvc will give you a number

tnx! but will the new case number be written at the approval notice?



NO... You will have to call NVC at 603-340-0700... You can go through the AVR(Automated Voice Response) system or talk to an operator. I suggest you talk to an operator. You give them your USCIS case number and if they have received your case they will give you the new NVC case number.
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-26 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPossible RFE....HELPPPPPP!!!!!
Trailmix and Ling Ling,

Thanks for your replies, I will certainly overnight a corrected form tommorrow.... this way they will receive it (monday) at the same time they receive the original package...

Kelvin
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2009-01-01 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPossible RFE....HELPPPPPP!!!!!
HAppy new year to ALL

I have a question in regards to the I-864... Question #25:

I put only the federal income for 2007.... I did not put 2006 and 2005.... Also I just sent 2007 tax returns... is this going to cause me an RFE????

Is there any way I can fix this? by email? or by phone? or should I just wait and see what happens?

Thanks!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2009-01-01 12:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking
QUOTE (whisper2me @ Dec 1 2008, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
UPDATED

Congrats to those approved. Please let me know if I've missed anyone. I have too much going on right now and will soon be looking for someone to carry on this spreadsheet as per Delicia's wishes. It would be great if someone with a recent IR1/CR1 NOA1 was interested.

Cheers!



Hello,

I just noticed that I am on this spreadsheet... I was approved on 12/12/08

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-26 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
APPROVED Dec. 12
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-12-17 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
QUOTE (CescFab @ Nov 19 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beniecenvet @ Nov 19 2008, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!! Hope you have a smooth ride to the end. Has your status changed on the USCIS website?

Yes, received email notification and status update on the USCIS website.



Congratulations!!!
kelvin_omar25MaleColombia2008-11-19 10:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat is the stupidest thing you have heard because your with a MENA SO ?
QUOTE (Courtney n Ahmad @ Dec 22 2008, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lets see...........

Today alone I was asked

1. Do you lay down like in the movies when you pray ?
2 Why did you write Xmas, are you trying to take Christ out of Christmas ?
(which if you know X stands for Christ **i believe it is the greek way to write it** to many languages)
I wanna hear some of yours come on people MAKE ME LAUGH rofl.gif
I have a few more but they were from a while back.

SHARE PLEASE IT WAS A ROUGH NIGHT I NEED PLEASURE !~~!

The only thing that comes to mind right now is something that was said to my friend, during Eid,

someone said Happy Eidster to her, people say the craziest things,

I know for sure people always ask about the 72 virgins,

at work when I walk in the room people say DUCK, as if I carry bombs

my husband is a shoemaker and they asked if he made the shoes for Richard Reid, the guy who tried to light the dynamite he had in his shoe, while he was on an airplane

one guy at work says my husbands currency is Frankenscense and Muhr, and little gold bits
so as a joke , for his wedding I bought him a bottle of Frankinscense, and chocolate gold coins, and put that in a separate bag for him, his wife was so confused

if i think of something else i will write to you

Happy waiting

KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-12-22 02:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaI lost my husband today
I'm so sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences to you and his family
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-27 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
Hello everyone, hoping you are all doing well,

just an update, my husband had his medical last Thursday, and he will have his interview in 11 days, wooohooooooo

take care

Kat
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-11-29 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
QUOTE (Ring Ring @ Nov 18 2008, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Nov 17 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
22 days until his interview..... reading.gif what else do i do?



biggrin.gif make sure alarm clock works not to oversleep on interview day.
actually, I set three... regular alarm, cellphone, and lil alarm... wink.gif


Thanks I'll be sure to tell Hassane to do that, he won't even sleep I am sure of it

he will travel to Casablanca the day before the interview and stay at a hotel there, then have the interview bright and early the next morning,

I will call him bright and early too, I will not let him miss this appointment, not as hard as we worked and as long as we waited

this process is very trying and tiring
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-11-18 02:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
QUOTE (nimche @ Nov 14 2008, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hallo from Berlin,

Well, I have to talk long for the whole thing and what has happened to us. Visa got rejected due to short amount of years we have been married. Consular said you should have at least 10 years to get approval devil.gif

I am kidding.

Lets see, I am trying to be detailed (architectural explanation)

I flew with Delta. from San Diego to JFK and JFK to Rome. Since I have been flying with them for long time I am a premium member. They upgraded both of my flights to business class. (That was one of the best parts)
I got to Rome at 8 A.M. and Mimche at 11 A.M. and we were going to fly at 5 P.M. to Naples but because of the strike for AlItalia everything was cancelled and we didn't know till 7 P.M. and then we took the train with two other American Guy and Gal and came to Naples and arrived at Midnight. (This was all Monday)
On Tuesday, She had Medical at 8:15 A.M. and we got there around 8 and everything was done by 11. X-ray and measurements (She had all the Vaccines in Iran) and 180 Euro of our money.
On Wednesday Interview appointment was at 9 A.M. and we managed to meet the 8:45.
Front door and Security and all that and then we sat and saw all the people from medical day.
There was this guy had his desk in the lobby and was checking applicants documents. After couple of people we met with him and he said where are you documents. I told him that I have submitted everything and embassy should have all of them and he had this question mark on top of his head.

We sat again and we were called for her fingerprints. She looked at the file and went through everything and asked for original birth certificate and the rest was fine till she said “go pay this $400 and have a sit” my turn to have a big question mark.
I told here that I have paid the $400 and NVC has received it but she said there is no record of it what so ever therefore I have to pay it again. She said if you have already paid the fee we can email NVC and ask them to email us back your record of payment.
I told her that I am not willing to stay in this city for another day and I will give her the website for payment. I didn’t have it with me and I went back to Hotel and got it and then went back to embassy and she logged on in my account and said, there is no other problems and wait for consular to call you.
Consular (SHE) called us and then flip thru documents page and ask couple questions and told us to pick up your visa today at 5 PM.

That was it. Visa in Passport and is valid for one year.

Congratulations everyone (Specially to Nimche and Mimche) (Thank you)

Any questions are welcome.

Peace


CONGRATULATIONS
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-11-18 02:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
23 days until my husbands interview,

on Thursday he should receive via DHL all info from my side, providing all sorts of proof, 16 lbs of proof, hehehe, so many phone bills, emails, receipts, all types of things

he has all pics of us, plus receipts, emails and letters, I hope we have enough proof, I can't imagine that it won't be enough, there are some things that I don't have like receipts for our wedding rings, but i never thought to have that,

well good luck to everyone out there, that is about to have there interview, and for those who are still waiting to be approved, hang in there, its a long process, but be patient, when you feel like you are about to lose it log on here and you'll see you are not alone

thank you everyone, for every step of the way all the help and support, thank you RIchard and Aida for the endless help, Richard you are a sweet man and helped me while you were deep in the process on your own case, you are truly wonderful, if it weren't for you I don't think I would be where we are at this point, thank you Sasha for the hours of conversations, to help keep us going, Sasha your sweet words kept me going for days when there seemed to be no hope

Shpat thanks for being you and sharing with us, your one of a kind

I will try to keep you all up to date on whats happening, oh my Husband Hassane will have his medical on this Friday, wow its all falling in line
this is happening so fast, we are praying to be together for Christmas

take good care everyone

Kathleen and Hassane
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-11-18 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
QUOTE (nimche @ Sep 2 2008, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still waiting for AOS bill to be invoiced online whistling.gif

I ask my question again, anyone know working hours for NVC case workers?

isn't it 7am-12am, I think thats what I remember hearing
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-09-05 00:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Sep 4 2008, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathassane @ Sep 4 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got my case number NVC, they received my case on Sept 2, 2008

oh man this is going quick

I want to continue to be quick

anyone out there with any kind of info please help me I am desperate,

I am really not understanding how to make this quick

so please give me all your advice,

thank you ol' wise ones

Kathleen



Kathleen...be very quiet around here. There's some guy from someplace called Kosova that's been waiting for his NVC number. You don't wanna piss him off.
Welcome and congrats. Have a look at the link at the top of my signature...post #293.
After you've read that, and updated your timeline, do EVERYTHING Nimche says do. Even if he says put your right foot on the red circle...do it.
Again, welcome...this is a fast paced place...read some of our pitfalls, and then avoid them. You'll be fine.


QUOTE (nimche @ Sep 4 2008, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
O, I know you are the "good guy" probably but I meant it is available to DL from the net.
Someone just ripped the DVD


PM Me the URL...or are you gonna say it's a Torrent? I hate Torrents....but send it anyway.
I am a "good guy" but since I'm in the biz, it's just "research", I promise not to enjoy it. :-)

thanks, and thank GOD Kosovo got his case number today too, hehehe,
ya gotta love Shpat
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-09-05 00:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
I just got my case number NVC, they received my case on Sept 2, 2008

oh man this is going quick

I want to continue to be quick

anyone out there with any kind of info please help me I am desperate,

I am really not understanding how to make this quick

so please give me all your advice,

thank you ol' wise ones

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-09-04 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
QUOTE (nimche @ Aug 30 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, NVC doesn't have your case from USCIS. There is nothing that you can do till Tuesday and start calling the NVC number and find out when they will receive it.

What you can do for yourself is to make sure you have prepared all necessary documents requiered and they are ready to be shipped out when their time come. Fill out all the forms and have them signed. You can make a folder for every form and all supporting documents and then you should be ready to file as soon as they start your process and generate your paper work.

Good Luck


Thanks for the advice

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-08-31 19:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.
Hello everyone,

OK I need HELP

truly I am lost, well I think I am please someone who knows about NVC please help me, I have read things over and over again, but I am still confused

NVC hasn't received my case yet, so what is it that can be done now?

please if someone can help me I will so appreciate it

thanks so very much

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-08-30 19:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou wanted and Not Getting...
QUOTE (PatiencePaidOff @ Jul 25 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Jul 25 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am feeling really down about the visa process today - my heart sinks every day when I log into the USCIS website and see that 2/24/08 date. I really feel as though they have lost my case under a desk somewhere.

And just for all those people who seem to think that cases that take a long time are due to some problem or 'issue' with the application - I can't think of anything which would cause this for us. I'm a highly educated professional woman from the UK - no previous marriages, no criminal history - we haven't had any RFEs so it's not because we have filled the form out badly. I really believe they haven't even picked it up yet. So being told "some cases just take longer than others" is absolute rubbish. I really don't understand how applicants after us are getting approved when we haven't even had one touch since the case went into the system.

Sorry - vent over - but I am at the end of my patience and feeling really stressed about this today.


I see you're an Oct 2007 filer, you will have to worry about now... why don't you mail a request letter (Overnight delivery) direct to the USCIS explaining your case with receipt# to approve your case since it is very well passed the timeline ??? Who knows what piece of ####### brings the approval...

You may add a foot note - "If my file is missed, please inform me, so that I want to re-file it"


Loto my case is almost exactly like Isma's case, we were married on the same day and our other dates are just two days apart from each other, than my case is passed the timeline, but in Vermont they say its not past the timeline, i just got off the phone with them

maybe i just don't know the right thing to say to them to get them to give me a better answer than call the 1- 800 number

and if we do send a letter to USCIS than what address do we send it to , should it be VSC where our applications are?

thanks for your help
kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-25 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYou wanted and Not Getting...
QUOTE (PatiencePaidOff @ Jul 25 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SraCastillo @ Jul 25 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Lotto you are my Hero here! i feel like i know you in person! smile.gif i'm not complaining because i knew that was going to be hard but i really want that wedding and it seems like is not going to happen anytime soon sad.gif my civil ceremony was nice though everybody was like if this is the civil wedding what should we expect from the religious one.


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Past is past, however, I wanted to say this, probably one who reads this may benefited.

If you could have postponed your religious ceremony, you could have postponed the civil cermoney too and apply for K-1 (Finance/ee) visa which is the fastest and the beneficiary could be in the U.S within 2-3 months time.

I know in India, most of the families will not agree my above opinion since they are scared to give their daughter to an "unknown" person. I had suggested it to my wife and got a negative response. But later, after couple of months of I-130 filing, my wife herself told me we didn't listen you... I was the happiest man in the world when I heard that star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif


Hey loto I was told the same thing years ago that the fiance visa only took a short time, and i see it too, but not for us, our case was approved and our case was sent back to the US and was lost and not found until after it expired. so we had to start the process over again, but we were told by a state officials office that once the application didn't succeed then we can't file it again, so we got married and we wait,
its so hard to wait , but its harder to wait when you see people from other countries getting approved so quickly
and they have the nerve to post and complain that there cases are moving slowly
I was just on the phone with my husband, opened my email and found nothing from CRIS, then opened the USCIS site and still no approval , no touches, nothing at all
and with each page opened I became more sad, my husband says if our GOD wants it now it will happen now, which I understand, and I understand that because we have waited we have grown even closer, also I know its in GOD's hands if we are to be together in life, but to be together now is in the hands of immigration and for some reason they are taking forever in our case, it doesn't make any sense,

Loto about something else, have you seen the post on here where there are a bunch of us with a last touch of 2/24/08 that was the last any of us have heard from VCS, do you think they could have lost our files and what should we do, do you have any idea?

Loto like someone else posted its like I know you in person, I am sure all my questions have driven you crazy, so I apologize

I really hope your trip to Canada this weekend will be wonderful for you both

Take care
Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-25 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Jul 26 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sounds good

Your not too far behind me sister

good luck to you

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-27 02:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched
QUOTE (Amy and Adrian @ Jul 26 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my first and only touch yesterday on my husband's case- I was thrilled too just to see a touch- it turned out to be a totally unexpected approval ! I thought the approval was a ways off yet- hang in there -- I'm sure your approval will be soon. smile.gif


Great news, Congratulations

I know you're excited, I was breathless when I saw the touch, I was too happy

good luck to you both

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Jul 26 2008, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathassane @ Jul 25 2008, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there usually an approval after a touch?

fill me in, please

Kathleen


If you have a history of 'touches' then yes, a touch often leads to approval.

I hope so! Good luck!


This is the first touch since they put our case in the system, I called the VSC yesterday, but I have called them before and never a touch, but also I have someone here in Orlando , from my congressmen's office working on the case, so maybe she has done something

thanks for your well wishes
Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched
QUOTE (cmnb @ Jul 26 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathassane @ Jul 25 2008, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Finally our case has been touched, its been since 2/24/08 so I hope the others who have been stuck in the black hole of that date will be moving soon too

I know a touch may be nothing but at this point it was wonderful to see a different date on my case

Is there usually an approval after a touch?

fill me in, please

Kathleen


from lookin at ur timeline, it could very well b that ur case is in its final stages...b prepared to hear good news soon smile.gif...did u get ur paperwork together for NVC? if not, get on it now..

I hope this is it, and yes i've been getting together the paperwork, but I need to really get a move on, Thanks for your words and advice
Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 13:21:00