ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IMBRA Special TopicsCalifornia Service Center RFEs have been sent out
WOOT!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
My lawyer just emailed me!!! MY RFE IS THERE!!!!!! He said he mailed it to me today!!!!
I think I am the first one here that had a case transfered from the NSC to the CSC to get it!
Take heart everyone!!! Yours is on the way!!!!!
My birthday is sunday, what a hell of a good present!!!! YES!!
I'm so excited I am posting this in several places so the Nebraska transferies can take heart!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-29 15:17:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA & You
The Captain has been notified.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-19 10:57:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA & You
I think I smell a troll with an ax to grind. I had my doubts when you and a few others popped up right after IMBRA broke loose. We have people here that are truly hurt by the delays and are looking for answers here. You and the other trolls coming in here stirring things up are just hurting others and are as bad as the ones that made this stupid law. Please go somewhere else.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-18 21:46:00
IMBRA Special TopicsShould there be a reverse IMBRA law?
There already is a "reverse IMBRA law". All fiance's must have a background check and submit police checks before a visa can be issued. If any criminal background is uncovered they will deny the petition. As far as green card trolls go that is the responsibility of the petitioner to figure out if she is on the up and up.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-22 03:19:00
IMBRA Special TopicsRFE sent Back to Vermont

cant get my scanner working so im going to just give a brief of what is being requested...if you have any questions just leave a reply and i will do my best to help!!

First its being called NOA-Supplement to I-129f
3 Questions

1.Did you meet your fiance or spouse through the services of an international marriage broker?
if so provide the name and where the international broker is located.
2.Have you ever been convicted by a court of law <civil or criminal> or court martialed by a military for any of the following crimes.
Domestic violence,sexual assult,child abuse and neglect,dating violence elder abuse and stalking
Homicide,murder,manslaughter,rape,abusivesexual contact,sexual exploration,incest torture etc etc
Three or more convictions for crimes to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act.
3. If you provided information of any of these listed
was it self acting in self defence
violated a protection order
or I commited,was arrested for, was convicted of of or plead guilty to committing a crime that did not result in serious bodily injury, etc

And thats about it....
It does say that we only have 12 weeks to submitt and if not submitted extensions are not excepted.
Also it will take up to 14 days to process this form.

If you have any of the convicted it is up to you to supply certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for all convictions (This is required even if your recored have been sealed or otherwise cleared or if anyone, including a judge, law enforcement officer or attorney told you that you no longer have a record!!!
Good Luck !!!

Haha! Sexual exploration! I'm in trouble!!!!
Seriously, I just got an email from my senator saying that CSC is starting the RFE proccess also and expect them soon!! It's gonna be alright!!!!! Yah!!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 16:47:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE E-MAIL!!!!
CSC will be sending them out also. I just got an email from my Senator saying they are on the way!!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 16:42:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLetter from Senator Durbin's office
I got this email today from my senator. Still no change on my status online though.



Mr. Cornelius,
Below is the response I received from USCIS in California . Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Tim


A Request for Evidence was sent to the petitioner on 06/23/2006. Once the response has been received from the petitioner, processing will continue.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-28 01:03:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLetter from Senator Durbin's office

I'll believe it when I see it, but thanks for passing along the info.

Jen


I have a feeling that this is it. My senator has no reason to BS me and I doubt that the USCIS would BS one of the ranking senators.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-26 09:28:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLetter from Senator Durbin's office
I justgot this email from my senator!!!


Below is an update I received concerning I-129F applications. It appears that they are sending a large amount of them out today.

Tim Sullivan

Office of Senator ####### Durbin





All I-129F receive on and after 03/06/2006 were place on hold do to a revise I-129F application. There will be over 5000 RFE sent out today to those who submitted the I-129F asking for more information.


WOOT!!!!!! :dance:

Edited by GaryC, 26 June 2006 - 09:25 AM.

GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-26 09:25:00
IMBRA Special TopicsTransfered from Nebraska (rec'd RFI today)
Welcome to the group! If there is any questions that you have feel free to ask. And congratz on getting your RFE. Hopefully things will get moving again for all of us!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-30 01:55:00
IMBRA Special TopicsProblem with CSC RFE
They were different prolly because it came from Vermont. CSC has their own.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-30 21:44:00
IMBRA Special TopicsProblem with CSC RFE
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Here is my first page.
I also had one page with instructions and one page with the questions.

Edited by GaryC, 30 June 2006 - 09:34 PM.

GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-30 21:32:00
IMBRA Special TopicsProblem with CSC RFE
Mine was different from the one posted before. I think CSC has a slightly different form. Mine was 3 pages, one with the NOA, one with instructions and one with the questions. All white.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-30 21:25:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA RFE
Got mine sent to the lawyers today. I should get it in my hot little hands in the next few days from him. I was a Nebraska filer that was sent to California. I hope they have already looked at my petition and are only waiting for the RFE to finish it up. I did get a bunch of touches a few weeks ago. It would be SO GOOD if they start sending out NOA2's soon!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-29 23:54:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
WOOT!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
My lawyer just emailed me!!! MY RFE IS THERE!!!!!! He said he mailed it to me today!!!!
I think I am the first one here that had a case transfered from the NSC to the CSC to get it!
Take heart everyone!!! Yours is on the way!!!!!
My birthday is sunday, what a hell of a good present!!!! YES!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-29 15:12:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I really don't know what to make of this. I just got an email from my senator (his immigration aid really). My status hasn't changed online and my lawyer hasn't gotten anything yet. Do I dare get excited?????

Mr. Cornelius,

Below is the response I received from USCIS in California . Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Tim




A Request for Evidence was sent to the petitioner on 06/23/2006. Once the response has been received from the petitioner, processing will continue.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-27 18:05:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I just got this email from my Senator. Looks like they are coming!!

Below is an update I received concerning I-129F applications. It appears that they are sending a large amount of them out today.

Tim Sullivan

Office of Senator ####### Durbin




All I-129F receive on and after 03/06/2006 were place on hold do to a revise I-129F application. There will be over 5000 RFE sent out today to those who submitted the I-129F asking for more information.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-26 09:39:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I just got this email from my Senator's aid. Hope you like it!!!!!

Mr Gary _____,
I just received a voicemail from California Service Center and they informed me that RFE’s just started being sent out. Hope this information helps.
Thanks.
Tim Sullivan

Office of Senator ####### Durbin


P.S.
My lawyer also emailed me saying he has started getting RFE's also. Here we go!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-21 16:30:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects

Checked my status and YES!!!! My RFE is coming! Let´s see how long it will take now, I guess around 5 days to arrive, which is about how long my NOA1 took. YES!!!!

Congratz!!! See I told you so!! We are gonna see a flood of RFE's now!!!
Hey, when you get your RFE can you scan it and post it here so we can see what they want??

Edited by GaryC, 19 June 2006 - 10:06 AM.

GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-19 10:04:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I've got a feeling that this week will be eventful. No info to back it up, just a feeling. Here's to all of us for a good week!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-19 09:05:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I am hoping that things are getting on track here. My case was moved to CSC and since I got my notice that they received my case on June 14 I have been touched every day. I assume that they are going through the cases and figuring out which ones need a RFE. It is in their best intrest to get this RFE stuff over with soon. They have a backlog of 10,000 cases now and they need to get to it as soon as they can or they are going to be buried for a long time with pettitioners and lawmakers on their a$$ the whole time. Call me an optimist but I think they are going to get things rolling soon.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-18 20:55:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
Has anyone noticed that the AILA processing date for Nebraska has moved to 5/29? What is this?? They move our cases to CSC, who's date is still 2/3 and then change the date for Nebraska by months??? I really don't get what they are up to. :angry:
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-18 08:45:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
Hi all! I am in the airport in Tokyo waiting for my next airplane. Luz and I had a GREAT time!!
I got the email on the 14th saying my case was recieved and they have been touching me every day!!! One on the 14, 15, 16 and again today! I hope this means that I will get my RFE soon. It would be so good to have it waiting for me when I get home.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-17 00:53:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
What I am hoping for is a mass RFE. They send everyone an email followed by a letter. I hope they give us the option to going online and downloading and e-file or doing it the old fashioned way with a printed form and snailmail.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-14 06:31:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
This is without a doubt the news we have been waiting for! I assume that when I get home monday there will be a letter waiting for me. I will fill that out and go immediatly to the post office and ask if it can be mailed "SAME DAY EXPRESS"!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-13 17:48:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects

where is gary

Here in the Philippines,enjoying the sun ,the food(seafood wow!!) and my baby!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-12 05:41:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects


I have been doing some thinking on all this and I have some thoughts.
First, I agree that it will be fairly soon when we sill start seeing some action. The USCIS can't afford to wait much longer or they will have a hole so deep they will never get out of it.
Second, Almost all petitions with a NOA1 date before March 6 are done now and have been sent to the respective embassies. That means that when they get back to work it should move quickly (hope).
Third, While this delay has been going on all the embassies have had a chance to catch up. Meaning that when we get our NOA2's we should have a shorter wait to get interviews.
Personally I think the delays we are getting right now will be offset by speedier interviews when this thing gets sorted out. The ones that had petitions returned should get first shot at interviews when they are sent back to the embassy.
Take heart people, things will work out.


Thanks for making me feel better! All that makes total sense. :yes:

No, according to this link:
http://www.usaimmigr...p?itemid=2#more

it says MALE petitioners need a background check.
The new law is called the "International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005". It requires all U.S. gentlemen who petition for a fiancee or spousal visa to provide more personal background information to Immigration Service and the State Department than ever before. It creates more restrictions in the process such as the number of fiancee or spousal petitions one can file, and how quickly a gentleman can file some visa petitions.

So why should that affect us female petitioners?

That particular attorney blog has been floating around for some time, he has his own agenda. The law is gender nutuaral. The USC, male or female, has to have the checks. If you read the law it never says anything about the gender of the USC.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-10 19:53:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects

I'll have to guess Gary is taking advantage of his Goldmember-ship while Luz is "collecting some information." All very above board - glad to see to you guys still on the job here. :whistle: :innocent:

We are just doing "in depth" and comprehensive research. Gotta do your field work if you want to get the whole picture!! :blush:
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-10 05:44:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects

Did anyone else notice the GaryC and Luz appear to be disrobed, smiling, and we can't see their hands? Which begs the question - what are they doing and who took the picture?? :o

Answer, Wouldn't you like to know and wouldn't you like to know!! :D
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-10 04:14:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
It's a hope and a wish that things go quickly. I am ready to start my life with Luz and every day that goes by is one less with my baby!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-10 03:25:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I have been doing some thinking on all this and I have some thoughts.
First, I agree that it will be fairly soon when we sill start seeing some action. The USCIS can't afford to wait much longer or they will have a hole so deep they will never get out of it.
Second, Almost all petitions with a NOA1 date before March 6 are done now and have been sent to the respective embassies. That means that when they get back to work it should move quickly (hope).
Third, While this delay has been going on all the embassies have had a chance to catch up. Meaning that when we get our NOA2's we should have a shorter wait to get interviews.
Personally I think the delays we are getting right now will be offset by speedier interviews when this thing gets sorted out. The ones that had petitions returned should get first shot at interviews when they are sent back to the embassy.
Take heart people, things will work out.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-09 22:34:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
This thread has certainly turned into a very popular one. I have been spending a very few moments online just to see what is new. Looks like something is gonna break soon. As far as a new thread goes that is up to the Captain. He has been directing people here to talk about AMBRA. If he thinks it's a good idea then it seems good to me. This thread can stay open for people to talk about it and a new one just for KNOWN facts is fine by me. You out there Captain? What you think?

P.S. I am having a WONDERFUL time here. This is something I have needed for a long time now!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-08 19:28:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
Hey guys! Having a great time here with Luz. I have been popping in every day to see what has been going on. I see we have gone down the path of rage and rampant speculation. It's understandable considering the way this law has hosed us all. If some of you feel the need to sue, by all means! it's your right. I don't see how it's gonna help but if it makes you feel better then go ahead. The bottom line, the government is gonna take as long as it takes and no amount of complaining will speed them up one second. They know they have a problem, they know that while they have all our petitions on hold more continue to pour in and very soon they will have a huge mountain of work that they will have a hard time clearing. I don't trust the government as far as I could throw it but at this point I don't think we have much choice.
Consider this, for the ones that DIDN'T have their petitions returned and are waiting for NOA2, the embassies that our petitions would have been going to havn't gotten any new ones in the last month or so. One would thing that their backlog is going away at a fast rate. When we finally do get our NOA2's they should just fly through the embassy part. For the ones that did get their pettitions returned are going to the front of the line when they do get back there.
My advice is this, calm down and do whatever you can to keep optimistic. It's only a pothole in the road to being with the one you love. We will get there.
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-05 18:05:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I am to stuborn and hard-headed to do anything but continue the fight for my fondest dream, getting Luz with me!!!! NEVER SAY DIE!!!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-04 09:23:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
Hey guys! I'm here in sunny Philippines having a LONG overdue great time with Luz. I just checked it to see what was up. I see 2 touches for me. It looks like others have been touched also. I am hoping that means they are doing something to get caught up. I also see that some peeps are saying something about biometrics? I hope not. The nearest office is 2 hours away for me. Oh well, we gotta do whatever they want and at this point I will do whatever it takes to get going. Cheers!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-04 09:11:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
Well guys, I am at work and I leave to go to the airport in about 4 hours. I didn't think I would be spending any time online while I am with Luz but with all hell breaking loose today I doubt if I can resist looking at least once a day. Talk about a distraction when I should only think about having a good time for 2 weeks!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-02 00:08:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects


Ok guys I just reread the email and noticed something.

On June 1, 2006, we transferred your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to an
office in CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER for processing. That office has
jurisdiction over the case. They will send you a written decision as soon
as processing is complete. You should receive a notice informing you
that your case has been transferred to a local office.

This sounds like it is going to our local offices. What does everybody else think? :huh:


I think it just confirms that USCIS has no clue about anything - they cannot even send out one (not 5) but one email with correct information. Since local offices don't process Fiance Visa petitions, this doesn't sound right to me. Also, since they transferred from Nebraska to California, it makes zero sense to write in the email (s) that we should receive notice informing us that the case has been transferred to a local office when it's clearly not local to any of us.

So I think that it means that for whatever reason (god forbid they could provide an explanation for WHY the cases were transferred) they transferred to California and that's all we're ever gonna know.

Well, consider this possablility, The USCIS knows it is behind. They know they need to collect more info from the petitions that they have. Maybe they are setting up a local office to do the ones they already have but need more info for. Just dedicate it to the ones they screwed up on. Maybe??????
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-01 21:38:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
They sure woke this thread up today! They have us bouncing off the walls!!!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-01 15:56:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects


So.... is everyone going to run off and get married and apply for a K3?


It's tempting!

I am going tomorrow to see Luz. I would marry her while I am there but it takes longer than the 2 weeks I am there. If I can find a way to speed it up I just might do that!!
GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-01 15:37:00
IMBRA Special TopicsLets collect some information about IMBRA effects
I just talked to my lawyer. He said that he has had a few cases transfered from NSC to CSC. He doesn't see any reason for it when it happens. He just said it happens sometime.

Oy, okay. I'll see about getting in touch with Hillary's and Chuck's offices this week. My Congressman is facing a tough race this November, so I'll contact him too and see how badly he wants me to vote Republican for once in my life.

GaryC, I find it disturbing that you belong to Rush 24/7. Not because it's Rush so much as because it's 24/7. Do you get updates on how Rush slept last night, or what he just ate for a mid-morning snack? Do they tell you when Rush is on the phone or in the bathroom? Okay that would actually be really funny. I'm no longer disturbed--just amused. :lol:

HAHA! It just gives me access to past shows and his reference material. I can also watch his webcam during his show.
I work midnights so I am asleep when the show is on. I can watch it at work at 3am if I want this way.

Edited by GaryC, 01 June 2006 - 03:23 PM.

GaryCMalePhilippines2006-06-01 15:22:00