ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?
QUOTE (criandjen @ Nov 15 2008, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?

I think the only time the country makes a difference is after you get you NOA2. when the embassy gets you paperwork I have seen that some process much faster than others
ed gMaleRomania2008-11-16 07:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNovember Approvals!
I have been waiting for over 200 days as well. I have had one touch on October 9th and have not heard anything yet. We were really hoping to be together for Christmas but that is not looking so good now.
ed gMaleRomania2008-11-05 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch 2008 filer here --> I-130 Approved
QUOTE (CescFab @ Nov 19 2008, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received the email this morning...

"Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On November 18, 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)"

congrats!. maybe this is good news for the rest of us. My NOA1 is April 1 so maybe soon.
ed gMaleRomania2008-11-19 09:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhen are they going to start approving CR1's?
QUOTE (Travis & Kim @ Oct 31 2008, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
has anyone had an approval for Cr1 (not K3) lately?
I haven't seen any approvals in weeks?

so drepressing =(

I am waiting since April 1, 2008. I have had one touch on October 9, 2008. that is all
ed gMaleRomania2008-11-03 07:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1
I recieved emails from USCIS on Dec 24. The emails said they needed more info on my case but at least I know they are finally working on it. I have all the info they could ever need so now I just wait for the snail mail to find out what they need. I hope this means my wife and daughter will be here soon. Good luck to everyone in 2009. I hope we all see approvals soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ed gMaleRomania2008-12-25 09:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapplication being processed
I filed my I130 on April 1 of this year. On Christmas eve I got notified that they had started processing my paperwork. They said in the email that they needed more info from me and were sending me more info in the mail. On Dec 26 I recieved mail and it said they needed notorized proof that my previous marraige was legally disolved. ( this was from 20 years ago ) I got that info the same day and sent it back to them. They recieved it yesterday. I hope this means I will be with my wife and daughter soon. I hope the new year brings all of us good news and that we are all with our families soon. Happy New Year
ed gMaleRomania2008-12-31 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescr1
I just wanted to share information with April filers who have not been approved. Just a little bit of hope for all of you.

I filed on April 1 and had nothing happen on my case until Dec 24th. My case has been touched almost every work day since then. I hope this means it will be approved soon. They sent me a letter requseting more info and I overnighted it to them. They acknowledged reciept and my case is working again.

I hope this will make all april filers feel good about getting approved soon.
ed gMaleRomania2009-01-03 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan my wife visit
thank you for your reply. this is the link I have been looking for. good luck with your journey
ed gMaleRomania2009-01-04 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescan my wife visit
Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me if my wife can visit the US while we are waiting for our application to be approved
ed gMaleRomania2009-01-04 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any hope out there?
QUOTE (Moosker @ Jan 3 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just feel so helpless...we filed our I-130 in April 2008, received an NOA1.....and still nothing!

We also sent in our I-129f about June/July, got it back (that was a heart stopper, thankfully only missing a signature...) sent it back, then received a "thank you we got your papers".

We haven't heard a thing! I wish we could at least know a general "time line" of when things are going to get rolling. Ok, I'm venting, any other sufferers out there?

So I know for the future....what happens after the I-130 (or the I-129f) is approved? It goes quickly after that right?

Thanks for listening good.gif

I am an April 1st filer and they are workinh on my papers now. hang in there
ed gMaleRomania2009-01-04 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe are still waiting the I-130 to be approved
QUOTE (xiatian @ Jan 19 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my hubby filed I-130 in early Augest for my son at CSC, It has been so long since we got NOA-1, soon it will be 6 month, I can see that most Augest CSC files got their approval, dont know what is wrong with our case.......feel really bad.......how can we do? how can we do?
mad.gif crying.gif wacko.gif mad.gif mad.gif crying.gif crying.gif

I got my noa1 on April 1st. I am still waiting but they are working on my case now so we both hear something soon. good luck
ed gMaleRomania2009-01-20 08:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaOhmigod! Ohmigod you guys!
QUOTE (babyeshell @ Jul 25 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TARIK IS GETTING HIS VISA ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!! OHMIGOD!!! I am SO HAPPY! He will be here (INSHAALLAH) in two weeks smile.gif It only took 10 days! I am so happy! I am praying for everyone. I hope that everything goes well for all of you smile.gif


Congratulations

Have a Happy Life

you're lucky it was SO quick

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 13:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaANOTHER OMIGOD OMIGOD
QUOTE (zawjatsaid @ Jul 25 2008, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called Said on my lunch break today and he told me the consulate called and told him to bring in his passport on monday!!!!I did email the consulate last night to check on the status of the visa and he got the call today, no return email from casa how ever. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif Now just need an apartment and a plane ticket. kicking.gif kicking.gif Im so exicited I couldnt finish my lunch.

Congratulations

Good Luck on your life together

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 13:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaFlying within Morocco
QUOTE (thkcmp @ Jul 26 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Virtual wife @ Jul 26 2008, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a home in Agadir. He won't need anything other than his ID to fly within Morocco. Have a fun trip!




Thanks for the info. Any suggestions on where to stay and what to do during the month of October in Agadir?


Agadir is nice, I stayed at a hotel right across the street from the beach, I can't think of the name of the hotel right now, It was near where the Mc Donalds, KFC , and Pizza Hut are on the beach, pretty sad huh

There is a Club Med there, but it looked a little shabby from the outside. have you been to Ifrane its amazing, and Fes , I stayed in Agadir three days i had enough at that time,

Where my husband lives is really nice too, El Jadida, it has a wonderful beach Sidi Bouzide, any way I don't know about in country flights, we always travleed by train and bus

Good luck to you
I am hoping to go in October as well
Have you found any good deals? contact me, if you like

Kathleen
KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-07-26 20:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat is the stupidest thing you have heard because your with a MENA SO ?
QUOTE (Y_habibitk @ Dec 22 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (antiwaiting @ Dec 22 2008, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so, Lisa, r u going to wear that thing on yr head?

enjoy life,
Andreea

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QUOTE (Nawal @ Dec 22 2008, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (antiwaiting @ Dec 22 2008, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so, Lisa, r u going to wear that thing on yr head?

enjoy life,
Andreea


Okay...don't laugh at me...

I swear I saw Courtney's photo and saw her hubby's hand on her head...then I read Lisa's comment about wearing that thing on her head! (okay so i completely forgot the title of the post). I was thinking...why would she ask that! tongue.gif Then I realized DUH...Sorry, Blonde moment! devil.gif


you're so silly! tongue.gif






oh oh oh, how can I forget this one?!!?!


"have you seen that movie, not without my daughter?"

rofl.gif

I can't tell you how many times people have referred to that movie, Damn Sally Fields hehehe,

Every time I go to Morocco, or when a family member hears that my husband is Moroccan I have to hear about this movie, even If I say oh yes I saw it , they have to tell me all the details of it,

people are crazy

oh and my brother asked the Turkey question this Thanksgiving, I told him my husband doesn't celebrate T DAY I said to him, YOu do realize this is an American Holiday, he said well I thought everyone celebrates our Holidays, as if thats not adding insult to injury,

He could have just Duh'd his way out of it, but opted for an even dumber response, but truly he thought this, pretty damn sad, thats Jersey education for you

well I hope you all have had a good laugh, while I hide my head in shame

KathassaneFemaleMorocco2008-12-28 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC to NVC... still waiting
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 15 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aww - will prolly find mine is the same and that I have been tracking something completely random! laughing.gif


Maybe, or maybe it was shipped out already. I am hoping for an interview for Andrew by mid-March - think that might happen? smile.gif
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-15 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC to NVC... still waiting
QUOTE (SSAH @ Jan 15 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 15 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It arrived and left on the same day like mine?! I couldn't believe it - I am tracking mine now biggrin.gif Did you find it to track yet? I am guessing yours will be in the same bunch and the number I have found may or may not be it but!!


When I saw yours got there, I thought I would see if mine had too. I finally got through last night and he indicated that it did leave, saying to give it a week or two to get to the embassy. I am going to call again tonight to make sure that it has left.



I got through a few mins ago - it has not left them yet and she said to check back on Friday. She gave me my case number, too.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-15 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC to NVC... still waiting
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 15 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It arrived and left on the same day like mine?! I couldn't believe it - I am tracking mine now biggrin.gif Did you find it to track yet? I am guessing yours will be in the same bunch and the number I have found may or may not be it but!!


When I saw yours got there, I thought I would see if mine had too. I finally got through last night and he indicated that it did leave, saying to give it a week or two to get to the embassy. I am going to call again tonight to make sure that it has left.

I haven't figured out how to track it with DHL yet - if we are in the same bunch, we must have the same number right? I'm not too sure how that works.

I'm actually heading to London tomorrow. I'm so glad it made it to the NVC before I left! I am carrying a lot of precious cargo - forms, evidence, etc. Hopefully, everything Andrew will need for the next last few steps.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-15 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC to NVC... still waiting
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 14 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Apparently it arrived and was shipped out today!


Mine too! Woohoo! smile.gif
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-15 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC to NVC... still waiting
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Jan 9 2008, 04:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Newpy Hap Year (hic!), si man. I just called the groovy CSC to learn when (whether) my file (NOA2 = Dec. 18) was shipped to the NVC; the Immigration Officerette said "January 4." I asked by what method, and she said "Regular. Give them 2 or 3 weeks to receive it, log it in, and send you a letter." This jibes with what the NVC spokeschick said -- "Give us till January 19."

"Regular" shipment was never defined -- ox-cart express? Hurry up and wait, si man!


Ooh, I hope I'm in there too.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-09 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi called my congressman
QUOTE (Peter+Colleen @ Dec 22 2007, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm happy that you got approved BUT I have to say it hurts, it hurts alot when we watch how they are going out of order, and while you are fortunate that it happened, it really should have been an approval for a May or June filier.

In the meantime, I will be happy for anyone that is approved, it is what each of us wants, and it is not from our making that it is going out of order, but please don't call your congressman and ask them to look at your case unless you have passed the 6 month time frame, because in the big picture it hurts all of us.

C.



Well said!

I am still waiting myself, nearly 7 months; the processing out of order, especially over such a wide range of dates, couldn't be more unfair. All of us are just desperate for some hope that we will get ours soon, its hard to know how to react or what to do while the days pass by.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-12-23 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
I am so sorry to see so many still waiting from June! We only got our NOA2 about 2 weeks ago and that was after a phone call that got through to an Immigration Officer, past the Customer service who are absolutely no help. The off. told me that my file had been assigned to someone but it had been there a long time, and she emailed them to see what the issue was - within 5 days, we had approval.

I think most of you are from VSC, but maybe you could do the same?

800-375-5283; 1,2,2,4,2,1; your case number; 1,1. There is no need to wait for the recorded voice to explain all the prompt-options; just hit them in order.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-11 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
I read that someone called CSC a few days ago and they were told that they have updated their processing date - although it does not show online yet. Maybe Monday? Anyway, they said they are working on June 14,2007. Which means mine is outside their timeframe. Of course, I can't do a service request until Monday. Anyone else do one?
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-12-14 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
Me too, 180 on the 11th.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-12-06 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
I hope it means you have an approval coming, Steph.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-12-04 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
Congrats, amrssnowangel!
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-12-04 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
I didn't hear the option about being outside their service times. It just took me to a recording that said my case was pending and that customer service did not have any more up-to-date information. Won't they just say they are still working cases from April 29th, which is what the CSC processing chart is listing?

That must be it - VSC says if its outside of 6 months, CSC if it is earlier than Apr 29th.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-11-30 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
I applied at CSC, does that make a difference?
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-11-30 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
Did you get any response when you called? You even applied before me.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-11-30 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJUNE FILERS STILL WAITING
Thanks for this thread. I keep hoping today will be the day, but it never happens.

Nearing the 6 month mark...
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-11-30 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-2001 Don't forget this form
QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Jan 28 2008, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SSAH @ Jan 28 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you send back the pages of the packet they requested? Pages 1-4? Because it appears to me that that is DS-2001 in another format. I just got my packet 3 today and there is no mention of DS-2001, but the checklist they ask you to send back is exactly the same.

yeah i sent back all of the pages that the embassy asked for inluding the section that looks like a differently formated DS-2001

If i were you i would send in DS-2001 in addition to the rest of the packet 3 your better safe then sorry


I wish now I had for peace of mind - why would they require something they don't even list you need? Makes no sense.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-28 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-2001 Don't forget this form
Did you send back the pages of the packet they requested? Pages 1-4? Because it appears to me that that is DS-2001 in another format. I just got my packet 3 today and there is no mention of DS-2001, but the checklist they ask you to send back is exactly the same.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-28 06:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-2001 Don't forget this form
QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Jan 24 2008, 07:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the way my Embassy is London

I don't know if this applies to other embassies


We are waiting for packet 3 any day now. This DS 2001 isn't something they include in the packet?

Sorry you had to wait so long!! Do you have an interview scheduled now?
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-01-25 06:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE GOT OUR VISA APPROVED
QUOTE (mc2000ch @ Feb 7 2008, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BEST day ever, THANK GOD

Today was one of the Best and the worst day. Since last night my fiancé and I was so nervous. I keep calling her almost every hour to tell her, it will be OK, just be yourself.


That's great! Congrats!
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-08 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost an read any questions you were asked at your interview
QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Feb 7 2008, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone I am due to have my interview and I just wanted to see the sort of things people were asked at the interview.

Please just post any questions that you were asked at your interview and please feel free to post any experiences of the interview I would love to know anything.


My fiance hasn't had his interview yet - Packet 4 should be coming any day now. But I have read that they ask (in London at least):

How did you meet?
What do you plan to do for work in the US?
Why the US and not the UK?

Seems like there was one more, but I can't think of it.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-08 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIpods and mobile phones are not allowed at the US Embassy London
QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Feb 7 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to London for my interview in a few days and I really really want to bring my Ipod and mobile phone but the embassy say

"Please do not bring mobile phones or any electronic devices, such as Blackberries, iPods, or PDAs as they are not allowed within the Embassy
Do not bring large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages to the interview as there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds."

They also say if you want to bring such things you can leave them at train stations but the nearest one that holds items is Victoria or Charing Cross and I can't make that journey before my interview early in the morning.

Could anyone tell me what they had to do in order to bring a phone and or ipod to London or what you intend to do with your stuff when you go for your interview?


Let us know what you end up doing - my fiance hopefully will be going there soon for his interview.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-08 07:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIpods and mobile phones are not allowed at the US Embassy London
QUOTE (scottsvisa @ Feb 7 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to London for my interview in a few days and I really really want to bring my Ipod and mobile phone but the embassy say

"Please do not bring mobile phones or any electronic devices, such as Blackberries, iPods, or PDAs as they are not allowed within the Embassy
Do not bring large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages to the interview as there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds."

They also say if you want to bring such things you can leave them at train stations but the nearest one that holds items is Victoria or Charing Cross and I can't make that journey before my interview early in the morning.

Could anyone tell me what they had to do in order to bring a phone and or ipod to London or what you intend to do with your stuff when you go for your interview?


Surely, you could do without for one day smile.gif smile.gif
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-07 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally Approved!
Congrats - long overdue!
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-14 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCo-sponsor - husband and wife both sign I-134?
QUOTE (Thailand Lovers @ Feb 26 2008, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 17 2007, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SSAH @ Nov 17 2007, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I realize there is not a place for both to sign on the I-134, but on page 8 of the packet 3 scan, it says it twice that if the sponsor is married, both should sign. http://www.visajourn...y...3&uid=30186
Then to be safe have both sign on same line in front of a Notary.


SSAH, is this what you ended up doing? Did it work out okay? I am in a similar situation and need to know how to handle having a married cosponsor whose finances are joint with their spouse (income statement will be their joint income and bank statements will cover their joint accounts). Anyone else have experience with this?



Yes, this is what we did, because our London Packet 3 said if the sponsor is married, the spouse should sign as well. When I had both mine and my co-sponsor's (my dad) affadavit notarized, I brought my mom along and they both signed theirs. I also attached a birth cert. copy for both of them, to prove they both are USC.

Andrew had his interview yesterday and was approved! So this worked for us.
SSAHFemaleEngland2008-02-27 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCo-sponsor - husband and wife both sign I-134?
Good idea.
SSAHFemaleEngland2007-11-17 12:02:00