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Many congrats, Skynaut!!! I just sent an email to TSC so we will see if/when I get a reply.
I smell approvals in the cool FL morning air!!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-14 08:26:00

Same here... Everybody thinks that if it takes so long to get that visa, we won't get it at all LOL If they just knew that we are still at the initial stage after so much time of waiting...

Has anyone else had someone tell them about a person THEY knew and how that person got THEIR family member to the states REALLY fast? I hate that. I say to myself, "and you're telling me this to make me feel more crappy then usual?..."

Edited by jenny477, 13 January 2011 - 03:30 PM.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-13 15:29:00

I am going to make copies of my two 4 I-797c notices ( I have two petitions in for wife and stepson) and the SR letter and a long letter explaining everything in detail to the top guy. I will also mention all of you guys also, but sometimes you just have to go to the top to get a fire lit under mid-level mamagement butts. But the big joke is that we are all just waiting for our petition to be approved, which actually only allowes us to get into line to apply for a visa where the real decisions are made. This part of the process should actually be the easiest as long as we or spouce are not in govt databases as being bad people. they should only be looking to see if we paid monies needed, all paperwork required, and dont show up on some database search if all those are in good standing stamp it approved attach next steps paperwork and ship on to NVC.

Yes! This was supposed to be the "easiest" part of the whole process! Today someone asked me about my husband and when he was going to get here and I told them that we're still waiting for the papers to be processed and they were like, "it takes THAT long?" I was like "APPARENTLY FOR ME IT DOES." And then I ate a donut.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-13 15:02:00

Not sure if this has already been posted but -

Here's the address for the top dog at the uscis!

The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas
Office of the Director
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
111 Massachsetts Ave, NW
Washington DC 20529

A copy of your letters sent elsewhere, and info to him, wouldnt go amiss, Id say.

Hmmm, I am tempted to write to him. Might as well, I guess.

Edited by jenny477, 13 January 2011 - 10:08 AM.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-13 10:04:00

Ive forgotten, so forgive me for asking, without looking back but now Im wonder4ing if they reset the clock once the cases were transferred?

I think TSC is trying to make it that way. That's what they told Val's senator & that's pretty much what it says on the automated customer service line (please wait 180 days from the date of transfer to inquire about your case...).

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-13 09:34:00

I think you'll find over the next week or two she will investigate this. The more info you can give her the better, and obviously the more people that pose the questions that are similar will have a positive effect on the action she may or may not be able to take.

I hope so, thanks for posting it!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-12 14:40:00

That first question was mine, the one without the details. She says that I should be thankful! Let's all be thankful for this!
*eats cookie*

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-12 14:32:00

Still, the approvals are coming a few a day now. I'll TOTALLY believe when one of these makes it to NVC...

Exactly! I wanna see someone get their NVC case #!!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-11 15:25:00

Someone else - I think it was Jenny, had the same response. I believe it means EXAMINER, I take that to be an ADJUDICATOR.

All we ever do is wait - I suppose we're getting used to it....though approvals do seem to be coming through now.

Yup, that's what mine said.
Stay strong, my friends! Approvals are happening...

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-11 12:51:00

I agree. We should absolutely write to the media. I have written to the President, but they just forward the letter to the State Department. I think it's important that people know what we're going through. Maybe then the people that represent us and create these situations will feel pressured to do something to help us. I will write to my local paper in Annapolis, MD as well as to the Washington Post. Who else is willing to write?

I can write to my local newspapers, as well. Can someone give me kind of a template to follow? Sorry, I'm just horrible at writing.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-10 14:55:00

This is the answer we have from the congressman forward from TSC on 01.04.2011 :
"Both of the I-129F, WACxxxxx and I-130, WACxxxxx have been received into our office.Please allow 60-90 days for processing before the individual will received a decision or other Notice of Action regarding the cases."

Congressional Relations

Texas Service Center

I got the same kind of info, except it said 45 to 60 days. But who knows.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-09 17:53:00

Hey, guys,
So I received another letter from my congressman and it reads as follows:

"According to the Texas Service Center, the Western Service Center transferred 36,000 I-130 petitions to their office and they are all falling in that same time frame and they are processing these as fast as they can which involves a 5 month turn around to complete all of these applications.

The Texas Service Center's Congressional Unit has ordered your file to be sent to the EXAMS Unit in which it will be then assigned to an examiner. You should receive a decision or other Notice of Action within 45 to 60 days."

So, yeah.

Thoughts?

Edited by jenny477, 08 January 2011 - 05:30 PM.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-08 17:29:00

Hey everyone...

I just got approved. Praise God! We're on the way!!!!

Post Decision Activity
On January 7, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Post Decision Activity
On January 7, 2011, 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 at 1-800-375-5283.

Awesome, congrats! Hopefully this means the ball is rolling on the rest of our approvals!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-08 08:37:00

Has anyone heard of the website zzi.net?

They've published an article on the TSC that begins with the following:

The American Immigration Legal Association (AILA) recently distributed to its members an update of various issues after a meeting with USCIS officers at the Texas Service Center (TSC) in November 2009. The meeting covered multiple areas of concern including TSC processing times, EB-1 adjudication standards, denial without RFEs, separated derivative applicants, among other issues.

Thanks for posting this. I've read the article but I'm not sure what to think. It didn't say anything about I130s, did it? I might have missed it.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-07 11:03:00

Just received two pieces of mail regarding my case. One is a response to my service request made on 12/27. Looks like it was sent from TSC and says what the other people's letters have said. Nothing new there.

Other letter is from my congressman. He wrote, "In an effort to try and be of some assistance to you, I have written to the Texas Service Center on your behalf. Just as soon as I hear any further word from the Texas Service Center concerning the I130 petition you filed on behalf of your husband, I will be in touch with you immediately."

We'll see where this goes.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-01-06 13:04:00

I-864 COVER SHEET WITH BARCODE

the cover sheet with barcode = the envelope that we receive from the NVC?

thanks before

No, you print out the bar-coded sheet yourself after you pay the AOS bill. The only papers you will get from the NVC is the DS-3032 with bar-code (which you don't even need because you can email the DS-3032).
So after you pay that bill, print the receipt page and you stick that in front of all your I-864 documents.
You'll do the same thing with the DS-230.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-10 06:37:00

AOS: Tax Transcript

Thank you for your reply.

So, they are a bit different, but does it matter if I send one over the other?

I sent my tax transcripts that I ordered from the IRS and didn't have any problems.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-10 08:03:00

NVC Notice

Hi everyone! One quick question, i hope I can get some answers. My husband already sent my IV Packet, and on Fed-Ex tracking it states that NVC receives it last May 04. Now I've been calling NVC's AVR to check on our status. It still says that some document is missing or incomplete. Is it possible that they haven't updated our status yet, How long do they usually update their system?

It can take up to two weeks for documents to get entered into the system and the AVR to update. Call and speak to an operator to see if they can give you more details.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-12 07:25:00

Should I check yes for my hubby to get a SS #?

My husband marked "yes" on his. For some people they get their card shortly after their arrival in the U.S. and others don't so they have to go to the offices. It just depends on your luck.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-16 08:06:00

NVC Help!!!!!

what' is the muximum of time a file can take in the NVC?

If everything is done correctly and you don't receive any RFEs then you can be out of NVC in 4 - 6 weeks. They process forms quickly if it's done right the first time.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-16 08:53:00

USCIS TO NVC

First it takes about a week to get to NVC, then it takes around two weeks to get entered into the system.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-18 14:34:00

Grrr - RFE for AOS

wow that's odd. i didn't know they gave RFEs for savings and checking accounts. i didn't even thing they were needed

I think they only need that evidence if you fill out Part 7, Use of assets to supplement income, on the I-864 form. That part is optional but I've seen a lot of people get RFEs for filling out that part when it wasn't necessary.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-18 06:53:00

NVC Case Complete...Interview?

They're always scheduling interviews- the '2nd week of the month' thing is just something they have to say. When the interview date is assigned you will be emailed Packet 4 with the interview date listed.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-19 07:37:00

How much detail does USCIS need for affidavit of supporti864?

I am compiling a list of my and my husbands assets for the i864. For our incomes, I will be providing employment letters, IRS transcripts and copies of W2s. However, for other assets like cars, property, 401Ks, IRAs, investments,savings accounts etc., I was wondering what, if anything, I have to provide copies of (like the deeds for the property and titles to the cars, as well as may be last months statements for the investments,savings and retirement plans or Notarized memos on Letterhead from the institutions stating the fact that we have those accounts and the current balances in them ) OR do i just write down the balances of those on the form and not worry about it.
I don't want to have to go through the trouble of doing all of that if our incomes are more than enough to cover the 125% of the poverty line.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you :}

I would say do NOT fill out the optional part of the I-864, because if you do, you will have to show evidence of those assets. If your incomes are above the poverty line then you don't need to submit any additional evidence.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-19 09:14:00

DS-230 and I-864 Packets

I read somewhere that there's less turn-around time if both packets are mailed together; however, I mailed mine separately and they were processed pretty quickly. The only thing is that if you do send them separately you will most likely get a false RFE for it.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-19 13:03:00

I'm now in NVC I-864 hell

Thanks for the replies folks.

OK, I called the NVC just to confirm and yes, the Household size must match between the tax form and the I-864...i.e., according to the NVC, it is impossible for a CR-1 to get a tax return accepted for financial evidence if you filed that return as single (assuming you were married during that tax year). So, an ITIN is a must have. Now I have to see if I can get an ITIN while filing an amended return.

I filed single on my 2010 tax return and NVC gave me no problems. If you take a look at your W-4 form, which everyone has to fill out, you will see that it states the following: Note. If married, but legally separated, or spouse is a nonresident alien, check the “Single” box.
Yes, you can do the ITIN thing if you choose to do so, but it is not necessarily the only option. Also, I wouldn't take anyone's tax advice on this forum. Each person's situation is different, so I would suggest you speak to a tax professional.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-04-15 19:01:00

Filed tax return as single

I filed single and went through the immigration process with no problems whatsoever. Don't listen to the people who try to scare you into amending your taxes and all that B.S.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-06-13 06:57:00

whats the best port of entry? the state that has no hassle

Miami was easy for my husband. No questions, no interview. Very kind officers, as well.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-06-17 08:03:00

Hi, people! I took my husband to the SSA office today and, as guessed, his info was never entered into the system, so we handed in the application and the woman said he should receive his card in under 2 weeks.

How many TSC refugees are left that haven't done interviews yet?...

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-06-13 13:48:00

Husband is scheduled to fly into Miami tomorrow at 6 PM! The day is almost here!!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-22 18:04:00

hello everybody , good new , im here in miami with my baby....ejejejej POE at miami airport was excellent , no questions no interview , no nothing and now im here . good look to everyone still waiting

That's good to hear!! Wonderful

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-19 12:00:00

Congratulations to everyone who got approved! I received my visa yesterday Packing now!

Yay! When are you planning on traveling, Skynaut? So exciting!

My wife passed her interview on May 9th. She's waiting for her passport in the mail now.

Awesome, fermat!!! The wait has ended!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-13 12:47:00

Approved!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!! I see that your POE is Miami- please let me know how that goes because my husband will be coming through MIA, as well- on 5/23!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-11 06:48:00

Sorry about the grilling part. I'm just glad he made it. What did they ask and how bad was it?

For my husband they asked him for details about how he kept our long-distance relationship going, and he told him, you know, through the internet and Skype and all that jazz. But for the most part he said they seemed pretty laid-back. He just went back to the embassy today to pick up his passport and sealed envelope!

Luckily for me, my father will be traveling back with him so he can tell him where to go and what to fill out! That makes me a little less stressed about his journey lol...

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-09 13:10:00

GREAT NEWS!!!! Congrats

Thanks! I added a review of the Embassy w/ his interview experience- I think that brings the total # for Paraguay to about 6 lol.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-05 06:54:00

I will add to the good news! My husband got his visa approved today! He has to go back on Monday to pick up his passport and envelope! I haven't had the chance to have a lengthy convo with him about the interview but he did mention that they grilled him about our relationship. I'm gonna ask him for details later and post again!
Anyway, it's a good day!

you deserve the best .. you were very helpful through all this. my wife got the visa and passport last week 4/28.

Wish you the best Saylin

I agree! You were super helpful, Saylin! And congrats!!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-05-04 14:13:00

Hi, ladies and gentlemen! Just wanted to drop in and say hello to everyone- interview is on Tuesday! Very excited and anxious! I will post again after it's all over with! :innocent:

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-04-29 12:35:00

I have an interview question- I'm trying to picture my husband sitting (or standing at a window?) talking with the consular officer and he's going to have all the evidence of our relationship and I'm wondering what exactly the officer would say to him to see everything. Like, will the officer say, "Show me something with both your names on it," or, "Show me photos of the two of you together"?
There are only a few reviews on here on the embassy so I feel like we're going in blind! Lol

Any advice to calm my nerves? By nature I am a very nervous, anxious, extremely high-strung person so any comfort would be greatly appreciated!

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-04-25 12:17:00

my husband didn't include AOS form when he sent the aos pack to nvc.. he sent the form after a week ago. maybe nvc didn't receive the form..

Ohhhh, I see- it just takes a couple of days for them to match up the form to the case, that's all. Give it a few more days and then call to see if they've reviewed it. Remember, neither the I-864 nor the DS-230 actually shows up in the system for the operator to see until it's been reviewed.

Edited by J e n n y, 17 April 2011 - 10:47 AM.

J e n n y

Female

Paraguay

2011-04-17 10:45:00