Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Hmmm same here.Missing by sugerpie Hubby!!I wish i could Slap the NVC and USCIS guys so hard. I wish they'd maybe make it a prerequisite of their job that all NVC and USCIS employees must be forcibly separated from their loved ones for a year, see how they like it. Of course, that'll never happen - they don't want to disrupt their families	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	By the way folks my wife went to the other hospital and we got the teste result. Our daughter is fine, thank you God Good! That's awesome news - glad to hear it! Call again later tonight. Don't give up! I've made my 2nd of 3 calls today with no results. J.R. actually asked my name and date of birth, and then corrected himself when I started giving the info. He didn't give me a timeframe but explained "My system's automated to prompt me to ask those things, but obviously I don't have any further information." Hopes up, and then dashed... Oddly, I'm feeling pretty disheartened with the process, but sure won't give up. I just miss Trav, that's all! Edited by Trav&Shell, 16 March 2012 - 01:53 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I just called to check on our case and I was also asked what type of petition was filed, first time for me as well. This person sounded like he was reading from a script. He went on to tell me the 10-20 business day line and even told me when 10-20 business days would be. He did leave me with a ray of hope at the end of the call when he said I should call back on 3/19. I plan on calling tonight, just in case. I was hoping the NVC phase would go a little faster, but with the luck we've had up to this point i'm not surprised that we aren't moving faster. Fortunately I have everything ready to go for the AOS and IV, just need the NVC to do their part. That sounds like Frank! Doesn't matter when he said to call, I'm still calling every day lol. And you're exactly right, I was hoping too but it looks like those hopes are going to take a beating. I sure hope I'll be home by August, at this rate...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I know he does, I was being sarcastic!!! OH! Wow. Well, I may be intelligent but I never claimed to be swift	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Poor Trav!!! Poor Trav?? LOL...*scratches head* but he likes spending time with me...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	ame='Alia&Jerald' timestamp='1331911887' post='5231166'] CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!! I wish there was a merengue dancing icon so I can put it...Steph thanks for the heads up as soon as you txt me to tell me case complete I called and got the great news too! Saylin thanks for all the help!!!! Now to wait for cita date...patiently.... well those that know how I am by now know patiently is prac Whoa whoa whoa, you too?! Congrats!!!! I know you've been waiting for this, so it's gotta feel good. Yay!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Oh, yes it does. You burn a couple hundred calories Score! Literally I am so making sure Trav's there, even if I have to sell my stuff	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	CASE COMPLETE!!! I am so happy!! The operator had to remind me to take a deep breath hahaha. I'd like to thank Saylin for always being so readily available, professional and most of all patient in answering all my questions. I wouldn't have been able to get through NVC without her and all the other people that helped me along the way. I am glad to say my journey with NVC is over. Now I will patiently wait for an interview. Best of Luck to all going through NVC. !! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well... there are 'celebrations' to be done after the interview.... just saying... lol...very VERY good point Although, does that count as working out at the hotel?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	First one.. then the other Good plan! Oh wow, how do people survive Montreal interviews without either working out lots at the hotel OR gaining a bunch of weight?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	It does count. We went out to eat the other day and they had run out of the only veggie option on the menu so not wanting a green salad I had French Onion soup and afterwards I realised that it probably was made with meat stock. (Oh well if I don't know in advance.) Life will be easier in Southern California. If you want to experience poutine before you go to Montreal, if you eat cheese that is - you could make some fries, get some cheese curds, and make some gravy with veggie stock. Pour over fries and cheese and voila! Almost like the real thing only way healthier I'm sure there will be many vegetarian options in Montreal, too... http://www.happycow....uebec/montreal/ - one of these restaurants MAY have veggie poutine as well - enjoy!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I'll have to see if hubby is interested. Is Poutine meat? I don't eat meat, hoping it's easier to find non-meat options in Montreal than it is in Alberta. Nope. Poutine is essentially fries smothered in cheese and this most yummy gravy. Well, in the gravy there may be meat stock...not sure if that counts as meat? Some people have also seen it covered in pulled pork/butter chicken, etc.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I am waiting till 11am to do my first call. Good news maybe? Sure hope you get some good news! Fingers/toes crossed - keep us posted!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 09:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I guess the guy was just too lazy to look up your receipt number on his system, so he asked you that question to be able to give you general answers that apply for your case. If it was an I-129F, he would probably say something like "we'll forward the case to the embassy a couple days after we receive it, so just wait for the embassy to contact you (and don't call back)" Oh THAT'S a good thought - and completely understandable! He probably zoned out the second I said "I have a CIS number" lol. Didn't think he'd be that lazy on a Friday....Oh wait, I'm being lazy too so why wouldn't I think that!?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Yeah, all my operators except one were pleasant, albeit not very smart at times. The only time I got a really rude one was when I was waiting for an interview date and instead of calling NVC just once that day, I decided to call a second time, closer to midnight. The dude freaked out on me, almost yelling, saying I had already called earlier that day and that an interview date was still not scheduled. And that I should just wait another week or two before calling again. I was like, woah... Wow. Sure hope he got talked to! Or maybe he had, just before you called - and that made him extra crispy? At any rate, wow...How quick after that did you get your interview?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 08:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	He probably doesn't realise at all. At least he was nice, albeit weird. I've only had one really cranky op at NVC, but they weren't cranky with me per se - they were just grumpy in general I think. Pouring on the nice with them makes those types sometimes give you info to shut you up so here's hoping I get cranky again later!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	That is definitely an interesting question to ask. Never at NVC or DOS was that asked of me. And I've never seen anyone here being asked that. You definitely got a strange little dude this morning.. LOL...oh you have no idea! Frank was pleasant, if somewhat robotic...clearly reading something from somewhere, but asked me odd questions. Poor lil Frank, wonder if he knows he made the message boards I also just reviewed my timeline and realized that nothing's really been NORMAL with my simple little I-130 so why should I start having normal now? Thank you, USCIS, for starting the chain of strange! Edited by Trav&Shell, 16 March 2012 - 08:35 AM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	What did he ask for? I know he asked me two or three things, but the one I remember was that he asked me "what type of petition was filed? Was it an I-129F, I-130 or something different?". It's probably insignificant but that stuck out as...hmm, no one in 2 weeks has asked that! What's the deal?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 08:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	You'll get by COB today or Monday. Would be nice! The strange little man asked me for information I've never been asked for before, so I have no idea what's going on at this point LOL.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	First call of today down - strangely perky yet odd sounding operator informed me to call back between March 26 and April 9th. Sigh. Nope, still calling every day but...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-16 07:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Aw Flying to Hawaii takes about 13 hours when all's said and done. I travel in comfy clothes, no make-up, glasses. First lay over, I put in contacts and put my face together and then when I get to HI I race to the washroom and change my clothes, haha. I'm gonna look sexy as I'm dragging like 5 bags of luggage behind me Wow...that's a long flight! Sure hope you're one of those types who can sleep on the plane LOL. Wonder if I can talk the husband into a road trip...the luggage is a somewhat intimidating thought! Edited by Trav&Shell, 15 March 2012 - 11:51 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Well, if you have 3 meals a day (you don't mind having poutine for breakfast, right? ) , you might be able to squeeze it into just three days Nope, sure don't mind poutine for breakfast! Consider it done LOL Just did my last "spoil the lonely husband rotten" thing before bed...he's going to get to try saskatoon jam (well, at least, it's a nice thing if he likes it...lol)... Edited by Trav&Shell, 15 March 2012 - 11:48 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	So basically, what you're saying is a 3 day trip might not be long enough? lol...	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Speaking of Belle Province... me stuffing my starving, exhausted face after a million year bus ride to Montreal for a show. It's been like 6 years since I've been there That burger looks pretty cheesy/yummy...Nice pic! Edited by Trav&Shell, 15 March 2012 - 11:24 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Oh yes, the hot dogs at Belle Province are the best EVER. I would recommend that restaurant 10000000%. I can't comment on their poutine as I've never had their before, but if it's anything like their hot dogs, it'll be delicious. And have fun finding that stuff in Virginia Hopefully there will be a website somewhere that does mail-order...managed to find a way to get Tim Horton's so maybe? If their hot dogs are anything like the ones I remember from Niagara Falls, NY...the Belle Province hot dogs will be incredible. Yum!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Yup, north of Laval, right on the St. Lawrence river And I believe Belle Province sells poutine, so I'm probably gonna buy it there as there's one right on the outskirts of Rosemere. Plus, I LOVE their hot dogs (I refuse to eat hot dogs anywhere else except there). I have SO much to eat in the few days I'm in Canada Yep, Belle Province does! I have a friend who's informed me their hot dogs and poutine are a necessity of life, so...Belle Province it is! LOL...I need to find a way to get saskatoon jam to Virginia...and frozen saskatoons for pies...why do I have to like baking with obscure berries?!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	How about some poutine places in Rosemere (north shore)? That's where I'll be for a week this June! Lol...well...I found this link. Is it near Laval? If so...go here! http://www.dicanns.c...s/Dic_Anns.html (they're supposed to be yummy... ) Fondue you can have any time at home. Poutine on the other hand always tastes better when someone else makes it. You're right. Especially if they add enough cheese! Poutine it is.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I've not heard of butt-burping in a coupla decades. That's priceless. Don't forget, after you are out of the Consulate, to have 2 more days of poutine imbibing. I have a friend that suggested fondue. Poutine...or fondue? http://images.search...ry/remedy2.html Edited by Trav&Shell, 15 March 2012 - 11:03 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 23:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	look - when yer in Montreal, this is gonna be one of the last times, this year, for you to get yer poutine fix. You should plan ahead for this, make a 'poutine tour' for several days, taking in all the various places within a 4 km radius of the US Consulate that are on the train line. It's fun, and keeps you relaxed. http://maps.google.c...39703&z=11&om=1 Check this link out. It's a map of Montreal Poutines! So much cheese in my system, show up to interview a gassy, butt-burping mess. They approve me just to get me out. This will be my plan. LOL...I just belly laughed in my husband's ear. That's a most excellent mental image!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	If you are thrifty and have a freezer, can buy Easter Creme Eggs the week AFTER Easter for 50 to 80 percent discount, but plan to buy 20 kilos, to last you through the year. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS CHOCOLATE, lol...please defrost the eggs before eating! You'll break a tooth if you don't!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	That's the same thing I did You know, I've been doing that the whole time! Those poor people - they don't understand, once you've dealt with truckers complaining for hours about the condition of truck stop washrooms, NVC automatons make NO difference to you! I know what I'll be eating when I'm in Montreal for my interview... OH. MY. WORD. *drools on laptop keyboard, laptop is now a sizzling mess...* I'll have what she's having!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Holy hell, there's an Indian restaurant here that has a butter chicken poutine but I haven't tried it. Seriously considering it now. You are NOT kidding...this forum makes me hungrier than I should be when dealing with visa paperwork... *goes and raids fridge...*	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	There's always tomorrow And yes, it's amazing what operators say. Thankfully, most VJ members know the truth LOL...that's too true! I've found myself going into "call center mode" with them, when they say "give us 10-20 more days". Smile, nod, tune them out and say "that sounds great, thank you very much, no you've been helpful!" Meanwhile, inside I'm saying "Pfft, talk to you in a couple hours honey "	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	So much talk of poutine in here.... Smoke's Poutinerie, pulled pork... my god //drool Oh man, there's a restaurant in town that does this, and also makes a butter chicken version. DROOL. Now I'm going to have to get some tomorrow! Yum!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	My husband called today a NVC supervisor about why they are delaying to give case no,she said that USCIS first send them digitally that our case has been approved in their system but they didnt get the I130 pacage from them electically.When USCIS will give them the pacage electically the system will provide the case# automatically. It is TRue? I don't think USCIS does electronic shipping of cases. it's all hard copies going to NVC, and then they have to scan them in. Electronic shipping would be WAY more cost/time efficient, so it's probably out of the question for them.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	Ohhh, don't worry, I don't miss them. Target sells them here in the US. I've already had 16 in the last week or so But I'll still accept creme eggs! There's still tomorrow for the case number Ooooh, Target...that's right, they sell nearly everything I ate maybe 16 of the baby sized ones, they're bite sized morsels of goodness... And you want 'em, you got 'em - LOL (And Darnell is right - I can actually find cans of something called "poutine gravy" in the stores here, lol...) True, true...there is still tomorrow. I'm not holding out hope but I'll still harass the wits outta them! Edited by Trav&Shell, 15 March 2012 - 10:27 PM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-15 22:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I think so. i Pm you his number.who knows you can get cheap deal.but i always book last minute flight coz i find it cheaper(some people cancel their flight and thats why the airline sell it in cheap price.) Oooooh, got it. thanks! Tee hee! Alright moving on. I would just like to tell everyone How much I love Panera Bread! Not only is their food delicious, but they have by far the best rewards program. I went in today and I had a free smoothie as part of my rewards. And now after todays meal I found out I get a free pastry next time. Everytime you go you are excited to find out hey have I won any free food today! What other food place does something like this? Ooooh...Panera Bread...I've seen people's expense reports with receipts from there on them. They sound YUMMY! They have rewards?!?!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-29 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I want this so called number as well I'm trying to find a cheap flight for the first week of June, but prices are currently at $800+ Yes Neela - help Saylin and I out! We would like the mythical number of airline cheapness	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-29 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I found it cheaper.the guy give my husband last minute flight from toronto to washington(round trip)in $300.Once my husband boooked $118 flight(one way) as well. What? Really? And I can use his services from Winnipeg?!?!	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-29 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	I will give you a number to call after the interview date is assained.Im getting impatient about why they are not accepting my DS261. A number? Like for a flight? OOOOOH...is it cheaper?	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-29 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - March 2012	River walk sounds really good.Ya Ziplining was fun and Whistler is very nice.Its a small town up on the hills,snow all over.We also did snow mobile.It was fun. I know flights are getting expensive but if i find any good deal i will let you know. Yeah, flights are getting expensive...we've got some cushion but not TONS, and most of our flights are going to be kind of last minute bookings which is LAME. I just want to pay my bills so i can get an interview date and get the ball rolling!! But I'm a control freak sometimes, so it's all good And yes, please keep me posted about deals Edited by Trav&Shell, 29 March 2012 - 11:50 AM.	Trav&Shell	Female	Canada	2012-03-29 11:49:00