Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	National Record Center	OKAY so lets say USCIS has sent the approved I-130 petition and NVC never got it cause it was hypothetically sent to the National Records Center. Whom am I to call to have it rediscovered and what exactly do I say to them?? Any insights...	L179	Female	Pakistan	2008-12-15 05:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Traveling after she gets her CR-1 Visa	QUOTE (Dai_VN @ Apr 17 2009, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I tried doing a search on this forum but I could never find the answer. Maybe I am searching the wrong key word or something. Here is my situation: Our Case was just complete at NVC yesterday and we are awaiting an interview date and I am expecting it to be in 2 months maybe more. Well after she gets her visa to come to US we will be expecting a green card shortly within 2-3 months, correct? Well, the company I work for has facilities over seas and they are expecting me to travel towards the end of the year again for 3-4 months. My question is once she gets her green card is there a restriction for the amount of time she is out of the country? Once she gets her green card can she leave US as long as she wants within the 2 year period or 10 year period until she gets her citizenship. My work is very important to me cause it's our only means of income and where ever they ask me to go I must go to support my family. They are only expecting me to go for 3-4 months a year. I would like to bring my wife where ever I go. Does anyone see any problems? There are restrictions, but definately not exactly what you say. She can surely leave the country however she has to reenter the US once every year. For example, if she flies out of US on June 1, 2009, she will have to reenter the US BEFORE June 1, 2010. Now, it does not matter how long she stays in the US for once she reenters. Maybe a day or 2 or a week, month, whatever she pleases. But, if she does not reenter, it means she does not need the green card and it will then be revoked. Remember, greencard is merely a residence permit to stay in US, so you have to keep it valid by showing ties to the US. It is not a citizenship or anything permanent. So you have to continue to prove links and interest to US. I hope this helps, if not, you can always call your local social security office and confirm as well. But this is what I know for certain.	L179	Female	Pakistan	2009-04-16 22:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 Places lived for at least six months	city and town and make sure you request police certificates for all countries that you lived at	L179	Female	Pakistan	2009-04-21 02:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	All Right this is what I have been thinking about since that touch on 21st and this recent approval of a may fellow filer: Nightsurf's NOA1 dates to May 8th and Snorkies' May 10th ----- both CR1 filers at CSC. Their petition was sent in the last week of April and first week of May. Considering these dates and taking some help from my Imagination, could it be possible that the CSC has actually started working on May filers and our time will come soon too?	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-24 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (snorkies @ Jul 23 2008, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We got approved! So says the website! On the 22nd! NVC here we come! I neeeeed to put that timeline up! but in the meantime (since I'm too giddy right now) received on May 8th hard copy May 10th check cashed 12th NO TOUCHES (is that weird?) Approved June 22th Hope this means good things for all other May Filers still waiting Awwww Awesome!!!!! WOW this is what I wanted to see tonight before going to bed. I am really happy for you snorkies. Hope it goes smoothly from here onwards too. Rajaa...I like your strategy...I'll force hubby to teach me some too...just in case. Also, when I first started wearing hijab...I would wear it in this manner. Now I am too lazy to pin it up so I have been using the one which you wear like a head-sock...close to that and its pin/hassle free.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-23 14:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Seriously Rajaa she can speak English and even though because of her age we are on great terms but hubby hasn't taught me any Arabic yet (either he doesn't want to or he is not good at it)...technically everything is well but I would love to secretly learm the contemporary Arabic so this year when I visit my husband's extended family in Amman...I can sneak around finding out what they talk about concerning me. All the stuff a wife has to do.... Also, I love the way you wear the hijab...really nice. Edited by S_AL_, 23 July 2008 - 10:26 AM.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-23 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Thanks Jen, cmnb and Rajaa for asking, it was fortunate i wasn't present there at the time of explosion. As for the touch...hubby got back to his city today from his trip and found a letter from the USCIS stating that they have received the expedite request. That touch I suppose could be related to that as both files were touched. Rest is fine. Rajaa I was reading a book the other day and came across this name...so for the record, I do not have any skills in arabic whatsoever but would love to understand what my step-mother in law says about me in arabic	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-23 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Jul 22 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (S_AL_ @ Jul 22 2008, 06:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Rajaa, sorry could not respond to your posts. If you ask me, a single meeting with my husband is like 10 Eids all at the same time....(I guess I am too sentimental) but it sounds fabulous. I wish you a safe and wonderful journey. Jen...I received a touch too yesterday...on both my new and old petitions. The have apparently brought my older Approved petition back to USCIS for review. Only they'd know whats happening. Lets hope this is going to get smooth from here....oh please please please God. Congrats on the NOA2 hardcopy Nightsurf. Keep a track on NVC now. I am getting excited for all of you... but I looked at mine and nothing I wish there was at least a touch but i'll leave it to Allah for the right timing and the right "touch" Anyway getting ready for work now. S_AL we got our NAO1's the same day and at the same service center....uuuuggghhhhhh!!!!! I wish you all an exciting day. Thirds Jen I hope to see something when I get back about you... Rajaa Rajaa please do not worry. This touch I received could be related to the request my husband made for an expedite after two bombs exploded near my house earlier this month. About 50 people were injured and one died after strings of bombs that blew in my area and other busy places around it. It was horrifying. I do not know if this touch was a general touch or a requested one as the e-mail I had received yesterday about my other petition said there was a request for it to be reviewed. I do not know but I can tell you, seeing the speed at which CSC is working, InshaAllaah something positive will happen for us soon. Don't loose hope as Rajaa means Hope and longing if I am not wrong. Regards, Sara.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-22 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Hey Rajaa, sorry could not respond to your posts. If you ask me, a single meeting with my husband is like 10 Eids all at the same time....(I guess I am too sentimental) but it sounds fabulous. I wish you a safe and wonderful journey. Jen...I received a touch too yesterday...on both my new and old petitions. The have apparently brought my older Approved petition back to USCIS for review. Only they'd know whats happening. Lets hope this is going to get smooth from here....oh please please please God. Congrats on the NOA2 hardcopy Nightsurf. Keep a track on NVC now.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-22 08:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Jul 18 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cmnb @ Jul 18 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Jul 17 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK so I just updated my timeline back to CR1 from K3 and it changed saying adjuticated Oct 7-27th.... so it's down a month . that's good right? i have a feeling your CR-1 is going to get approved first...which is good for you... I am also noticing on VJ for the past few days that VSC is catching up with CSC. They are a month apart processing I-130. Hope they stay that way. The USCIS website however, reports a date of Sept, 2007 for I-130 processing...I dont know what to believe. :confused: I hardly understand anything they do and how they do it... so no help here. lol... I am happy today cause my husband and I are planing a trip for me to be there in September insha;allah... gives me some concrete date to look forward to. Welcome back Rajaa! Its very exciting to see the recent approvals. It says my case will be adjudicated around those dates too. I am hoping to be in Jordan right after Eid. All the best to you and your Ramadan in Morrocco	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-18 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (lotofpatience @ Jul 15 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (S_AL_ @ Jul 15 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nightsurf @ Jul 15 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all May filers! I just want to update that my I-130 petition got approved! Just got the email about an hour ago that they mailed the notice today. Now, I don't know what I need to do next Awww that's Awesome!!!! Congratulations! Wishing you a really fast journey at NVC too. About 5 business days from now...start calling NVC to find out if they have received the case. As soon as they do, you'd hopefully be able to wrap things up within a month. All the best. Please God let them approve our petition too...aameen!!! S_AL_, we'll pray for you... You have recently filed (2 months back), wait (easy to say) for another couple of months Oh please don't tell me to wait...I am just 24...so is Zayd.... and knowing we have been trying since last December....this is becoming Very annoying. But Alhumdulillaah it's for our betterment. Planning to see him this October in Jordan....Cant wait. But waiting is not fun....	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-15 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (nightsurf @ Jul 15 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all May filers! I just want to update that my I-130 petition got approved! Just got the email about an hour ago that they mailed the notice today. Now, I don't know what I need to do next Awww that's Awesome!!!! Congratulations! Wishing you a really fast journey at NVC too. About 5 business days from now...start calling NVC to find out if they have received the case. As soon as they do, you'd hopefully be able to wrap things up within a month. All the best. Please God let them approve our petition too...aameen!!!	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-15 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jul 8 2008, 10:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Jul 8 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what do you mean? like as in a signature? just go to My Controls, then on the left hand side, Edit Signature.. hope that helps, cmnb@ how do i find out when my case is approximately going to be adjudicated (hope i spelt this right :-)) QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Jul 8 2008, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what do you mean? like as in a signature? just go to My Controls, then on the left hand side, Edit Signature.. hope that helps, cmnb@ how do i find out when my case is approximately going to be adjudicated (hope i spelt this right :-)) On this thread where you have posted...right below the indian flag there is written My Timeline, click on that. If you have not made one yet then do so and that timeline page with your filing date and service center information calculate the time keeping the other entries at VJ as record to compare to and show you the date you should be expecting your case to be adjudicated. Hope this helps. Sara.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-08 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Jul 2 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anybody know of recent CR1 approvals? all i see are K3 filers.. getting a little worried now.. Jen I really wish I could answer your question but I am in a major limbo phase now. Have lost track of time, dates and events. I do remember coming across one CR-1 from March. Do not remember which country it was from but the service center was california. Just hang in there girl...this patience will pay off afterwards. Going back to limbo mode now....	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-07-02 10:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	I have just come across something really nice. Someone who filed I-130 in April 2008 (and I-129 too) at CSC had their case adjudicated in the last week of June (I think without an expedite request). I am getting excited now http://www.visajourn...howtopic=136086 Edited by S_AL_, 29 June 2008 - 02:26 AM.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-29 02:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Jun 22 2008, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi Longbranch.. i was in a panic the other day.. but they all say they are fine. my family is in Iloilo, where the flash flood was. the only major damage was to my brother's house and his car. it's all underwater.. his wife and son live like near the river that always floods.. (he doesn't listen to me when i told him to move them cuz a flood can happen anytime).. well i didn't wanna say i told you so.. BUT.. yup, my bro's wife is in the philippines.. (he wanted to imitated me ) I really hope everything gets well there with everyone. Such strange weather now.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-22 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Rajaa don't lose hope. Trust me you are not alone in this. For me and my husband its been a long and frustrating journey....but then again we are not alone in this. I just read a heartbreaking post by a sister on this forum and how she was repeatedly denied an expedite even though her case was serious. Then I read her husband has received his visa last week and that has brighten up my morning a bit now. I am the beneficiary Rajaa. My husband is the USC. The research so far has showed that the AP is tougher for men from muslim countries than women. PK sadly is on that list too.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-13 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 13 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KAHM @ Jun 12 2008, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mindmaster @ Jun 12 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Received NOA1 for I-129F today. The notice date on NOA1 is for June 6, 2008. I am leaving for India today and will be back in a month or so. I wish everyone good luck and pray to THE CREATOR of this universe to comfort us in our difficult times. mindmaster, Have a great trip to India. I am praying as well for speedy approvals for all of us.... mindmaster - enjoy the hot weather in india hopefully you will see some approvals upon your return...good luck! Aimen!	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-13 00:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	CMNB I really appreciate your post. Sadly I do not know anyone else going through this immigration process here. Those who are at the forum are hard to locate. Most are stuck in AP and others have already gone through it or waiting for approval. You can shift your timeline to the 'signature' section on the MY CONTROL page. Then your timeline will appear like the rest of us. You can adjust font size and color there and update it accordingly. Yes the change in date under the Last Updated part is what one refers to as a touch. Now that your check has just been cashed, they are probably shifting your petition to your service center. All the best to you and everyone else. Regards, Sara.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-12 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Rajaa while on the one hand its comforting to know that I am not the only one going through that feeling of sadness and on the other it seems like a long..long...really long time since things have moved in any direction for me. Your path has changed from mine now as you've sent your I-129F. I had checked the K-3 timelines in my country and it all sucks...especially this Administrative Process threat. Now it sure seems like a huge test of nerves and when you too young to be patient, it gets worse. Allaah knows. I do not know how to deal with this process anymore to be honest. Sorry everyone else, I do not mean to bring you down with this post but I am getting impatient now A good friend here applied for her H-4 visa which a non-immigrant visa for the spouse of the person having an H-1 (working visa) and she had her interview back in February. They sent her back with a blue slip asking for more documents and the embassy has kept her passport. Since then she hasn't heard from the Consular officer and when she called the embassy she was informed that they have not reached a decision yet. Its frightful.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-12 02:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Congratulations cmnb on receiving the NOA1. Hope it goes smoothy from here on wards. Guys just wondering...is a 'falling apart' marriage grounds for filing for an expedite with the USCIS?	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-11 15:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ Jun 7 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehehe.. hey guys.. there is actually a thread here dealing with this CLUB. and one of the approved seasoned vets here said that he did the same thing some of us did and put NONE and he was still approved.. so i don't think it matters at all.. simple mistake.. but it's all up to you guys on what you want to do.. i'm just going to leave mine alone.. Thanks a lot for this post Jen. I hope this will put an end to the chaos. Don't worry everyone...it'll be fine in the end.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-07 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (mindmaster @ Jun 6 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The thing to look out for in your NOA is for the beneficiary name. If the beneficiary name is correct in your NOA then I think question 17 should not slow the process. mindmaster Just happened to read your previous post about a question on I-130. Sorry to hear you had trouble understanding it. As this petition is designed to be filed by a US citizen or Green card holder therefore any mention of an 'Alien Relative' refers to anyone OUTSIDE the US. I am afraid you have messed it up if you have put the beneficiary's name there instead of yours. Please correct this so no one else stays doubtful about these terms. Alien Relative = Person being sponsored by the US Citizen/Green card holder	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-06 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 6 2008, 03:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (S_AL_ @ Jun 5 2008, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 6 2008, 02:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi guys, i think i have made a tiny mistake on my form I-130. i dont know if this is a tiny mistake or a blunder. on question 17, i listed none instead of writing my name as the husband. do you think that would cause an issue? i am worried :-( That's a weird one. Yes it might cause an RFE...maybe under the category of incomplete form. do you suggest i send in the form again outlining my error or wait until i get a RFE? i still havent recieved the darn NOA1. i feel like kicking myself :-( You have not received the NOA1 yet? I should be a little suspicious if I were you. I think you should call USCIS and speak to someone there. Tell them your problem and ask them what is to be done now. I don't trust the USCIS and the RFEs to be honest. We had filed our petition back in January and then found out that we had not included a marriage license. Even though we had registered our marriage but then the USCIS did not send an RFE and here we are...refiling the whole case and waiting for the fugly NOA2. Check with USCIS please.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-05 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 6 2008, 02:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi guys, i think i have made a tiny mistake on my form I-130. i dont know if this is a tiny mistake or a blunder. on question 17, i listed none instead of writing my name as the husband. do you think that would cause an issue? i am worried :-( That's a weird one. Yes it might cause an RFE...maybe under the category of incomplete form.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-05 16:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 4 2008, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rajaa @ Jun 4 2008, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mindmaster @ Jun 3 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Received NOA1 today. Have I-129F (K3) ready to mail tomorrow. Seeking advice, suggestions & comments. Thanks What might i be able to help you with? Mine is all put together and ready to go today. comments? well it costs more.... did you check on the time lines for you k3 versus CR1 yet for your consulate? First you should see if it's worth it. where exactly is this portal thing?? cant seem to find it.. Top Left of this page right under VisaJourney.com next to Home, Forums...there is Portals...	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-04 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Rajaa what I did was I went to Portals that directed me straight to 'Pakistan' and there I found timelines and all other people from my country. Clicking on Portals should direct you straight to Morocco. Hope this helps. One sad fact I came across is that no matter how swift the Process for both K-3 and CR1/IR1 goes at USCIS and NVC, I found out that people (some even from 2006) are waiting after their Interview for clearance aka Administrative Process to come to an end. I am really freaked out since no matter which way one goes, if you are meant to rot without your loved one, the immigration people will make sure that happens. It should vary for other countries but unfortunately for my country (I am the beneficiary), they are grilling almost everyone. Some went on AP right from USCIS after approval. I am sure every individual is viewed as a separate case and the scrutiny is strict for men than women but still two people are awaiting clearance for their wives...both on K-3. Finally the whole Immigration Process is getting to my head and since yesterday I have been pretty low. I guess the Immigration people don't realise this. If only things were better like they were before 9/11...	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-06-01 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ Jun 1 2008, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wait i just checked the california service center also. things look good for you guys. its taking the same time for both I-130 and I-129F. so it looks like its def. worth it for you to continue with CR-1. just a thought! I feel suicidal	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-31 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	There are two bills at NVC...one is of Affidavit of Support or AOS fee bill which is paid by the Petitioner and an Immigrant Visa or IV fee bill which is to be paid by the beneficiary. If your wife chooses you as her Agent then you can easily pay both bills online. At the Embassy I think the only bill need to be paid is of the courier service that will deliver the passport back to your wife's city. This is how its done here. Maybe its the same for India too. You need to relax as It'll all come to you naturally once there.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Hi cmnb, Just saw your post. Thought I should write and help you out. 1. Petition is sent to USCIS - USCIS Sends Notice of Action or NOA1 to the petitioner - Then USCIS sends Notice of Approval or NOA2 to the petitioner 2. USCIS sends the case to NVC or National Visa Center ----NVC assigns a case number ----Sends information to the Petitioner ----then the whole NVC process takes place 3. After bills are paid, forms are sent to NVC and they declare the case is complete Then the case is forwarded to the Embassy or consulate. Consulate gives an interview date and sends information about what documents should be brought at the time of the interview and also gives information about the Medical that is mandatory. Then the interview takes place and by that time the beneficiary will know what is happening to the case. Don't panic. By the time all these stages will come, you'd be ready	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	Hi Renata Congratulations on the swift approval. Renata do try the online paying system. Its fast but slightly risky. Sometimes bills are charged twice but its time saving! (sounds like I am working for NVC ) cmnb the interview will be scheduled once the case is completed at NVC. All the best!	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 30 2008, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok ok ok.. in the spirit of the LAKERS, who won last night, it will be PURPLE and YELLOW!! hehe.. i'm just having fun.. OH I HOPE MORE OF US WILL BE PURPLE BY END OF JUNE!!!! Aimen! hehehe	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 30 2008, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> check out the 3 newest approvals from CALIFORNIA!!! all K3s!! hey CR1 filers, should we switch now?? hey Jen! Yeah I must be getting old!!! Girl the purple color was pefect. I was referring to the highlighted names on the spreadsheet highlighted in red. Please don't worry about your font color...Purple is always better than Red How nice it would be if we all get approved by June...Awwwww....I wish Pink is so cute	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (beniecenvet @ May 30 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is my update so far. Does this look promising for a speedy approval? 05/15/08 Sent I-130 05/16/08 Application received in Chicago 05/23/08 Check Cashed 05/27/08 I-797C in mail (Notice Date: 5/21) 05/28/08 Case Online 05/29/08 Touch 05/30/08 Touch Its very hard to tell from the touches. Good sign though that someone has been going through your file or has moved it around. A touch can either mean a lot or nothing. Need to wait and see where this goes. All the best!	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 30 2008, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yeah i know, huh? Renatchi even said that there were 2 others from Brazil that were approved just as quick as her.. and Steve_Y_Jackie was just approved! 30 days!! sheeesh! what the heck!!! i think all CALIFORNIA.. gives me hope.. and makes me want to consider filing for that darn K3! Jen I was able to open the spreadsheet. Seems like google was acting slow. Looks great now. Girl can you change that red color if possible to something less bright? maybe my eyes have become too sensitive to bright colors these days. It was hard to read properly. Hope its fine. You're doing a fabulous job with the sheet! Thanks, Sara.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	That's an excellent news! Two people getting approved in such short time...CSC must be on fire! I guess they have made good use of their time. I am so hopeful now...even though the file hasn't been touched recently but that crazy feeling is there Rajaa my husband uses cards from www.speedypin.com to call me and his relatives in Jordan. I have not been able to view the rates as they are not available from here. You can check this website and see if its useful. $1 a minute is too much! hope this helps. Also, I have been using Yahoo Messenger from the beginning for both voice and webcams. If I had a better connection, it would have worked even better. MSN messenger seems complicated. Edited by S_AL_, 30 May 2008 - 09:50 AM.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-30 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ May 29 2008, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so you guys would think that my wife should join me (with a green card) in jan/feb if all goes well. my case should really be by the books. ive sent all the paperwork that was in the instructions. i did not imagine its going to be this hard when i got on that plane back to the U.S. :-( also just as a FYI, i found an attorney who provides free first consultation. ill let you know how that goes. if it works well, perhaps those of you who are in NY could avail the free offer as well. cmnb, you are worrying for no reason. I can imagine its not easy being apart for that long but look at the bright side, once done with this visa process you'd be with your wife for good. As for going to this lawyer for a free consulation...I would say In these times, Avail whatever you can get for free *wink* and make the most of it. Also I suggest you ask her to join VJ so she too could read about other people and get more information. Besides, we all know this forum is addictive but helpful. Thirdsjen come on!!! You should be happy you'd see your hubby in August this year.... I saw mine back in March....still feels like ages but waiting to hopefully to be together soon la la la la la	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-29 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (cmnb @ May 29 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi S_AL_@, so how long do you think our file will be finalized if we all filed in May? (as per your experience) Hi cmnb! That's a tough one to answer... Firstly it depends on which service center your petition is at. Some have been working faster than the others. Secondly, if your case is not complex and there aren't too many checks then you get through within normally 4 months. People who file for expedite and if their expedite request is approved normally get to hear from the USCIS within a couple of days. counting from May and keeping in mind the NOA1s received within a week or two, maybe this is going to happen sooner than others. My last NOA1 took about 30 days so this time its been way faster. October/November maybe. Sara.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-29 12:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 29 2008, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OH ok that makes sense. Will they do yours more quickly since it was already approved? I am really hoping that happens. Can't say much at this point though... *sigh*	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-29 10:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	May 2008 Filers	QUOTE (NicoleX08 @ May 29 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> S_AL, I thought you were approved already, did you send in another I-130? Yes NicoleX08 we were approved last month...and were half way through at NVC but then had some complications with the marriage certificate and the Embassy told us to re-file. Back to Base 1 unfortunately but it's fine. Everything happens for our betterment. You too should not worry about your petition. Panic only if its been six months and you have not heard from them.	S_AL_	Female	Pakistan	2008-05-29 09:51:00