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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I got approved 30 minutes back.
Feel like i just came out of a roller coaster

 

Congrats.... Extremely happy for you..... Hope there are more April approvals coming for the day... All the very best buddy!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-03 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

USCIS folks, Congress people, sentors are part of the government. They all take one side (not ours of course).

 

You it the bulls eye!!! Your one liner tells the entire story.... Doesn't it........


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-03 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

 

They are still the same.

I called them back in November and they did an inquiry for me. The answer of course was "it will take six additional months".

I called them again last week and the lady remembered me. She said:"I remember last itme they said an additional six months. SInce it hasn't been six months, I'm comfident nothing is changed and they will say the same thing". She did not even bother reading the fax I sent her.

I was like: did you read the fax? she said no. I said: then read it!

and when she did, she was like: ah, you want me to inquire about the service requests. I said: duhhhhhhhh

 

Basically, we are on our own on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nodody cares about us at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

And the president seems to be taking pride in agreeing that "THE US IMMIGRATION PROCESS IS BROKEN"...... So he feels the best way to fix it is by granting green cards to ILLEGALS with top priority!!! Great policies and constructive thinking..... Only god can save this nation!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-03 09:49:00
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WELL WELL WELL,  the Service request numbers did change and what BULLSHIT it truely is....    Way to go USCIS for trying to find ways to push usall out of the way to buy yourself some time.  AS IF I HAVEN'T WAITED LONG ENOUGH  TO GET A LOUSY APPROVAL ONLY TO WAIT SOME MORE BECAUSE ILLEGALS ARE SOOOO EFFING IMPORTANT !!!!   

 

"these service requests were filed on Jan 31st. We have 30 days to answer them"    REALLY???  #######??  they were incorrectly filed by your frigging employees... AND I still have to wait ANOTHER 30 days for someone to press a button and send me a generic email saying my case is PENDING?????   OMG   how many people do you think end up abandoning this process due to pure frustration???

 

OMG!!! What sort of an organization are we dealing with??? Typical USCIS attitude on display... WE CARE A DAMN ABOUT USC'S AND THEIR FAMILIES........ Way to go USCIS......... Your customer service is at its best and just un beatable!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-03 09:21:00
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Maybe we can come up with a survey to try to take the different valuables into account? smile.png

 

sounds like a good idea....this would be really helpful for the people whose cases are on hold..... If we have a reasonable sample size, we could derive some sought of understanding, and analyze if USCIS has a specific pattern or procedure in handling such petitions........

 

As friendly usa, has suggested in the march thread we could combine the cases on hold from the feb, march and april sheets in a new sheet with an additional column where previous marriage & divorce or other circumstances could be entered by the concerned members....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-02 10:48:00
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Just wondering what could be the reason why a small number of petitions each month get held up with USCIS for an unexplained reason... While almost 90% of the cases go through a sequence and have an answer why is it that a few petitions get held up? Looking at the Feb, March and April spreadsheets tells the story....

 

What could be the reason? Is it because each case is different and requires extended review and additional back ground checks? or is it because some cases are complicated? or is it to do with the beneficiaries nationality? It simply remains a mystery....

 

Any thoughts on this? Just feel sorry for those being left out in the queue........


Just wondering what could be the reason why a small number of petitions each month get held up with USCIS for an unexplained reason... While almost 90% of the cases go through a sequence and have an answer why is it that a few petitions get held up? Looking at the Feb, March and April spreadsheets tells the story....

 

What could be the reason? Is it because each case is different and requires extended review and additional back ground checks? or is it because some cases are complicated? or is it to do with the beneficiaries nationality? It simply remains a mystery....

 

Any thoughts on this? Just feel sorry for those being left out in the queue........

 

Could previous marriage and divorce be a reason for delay? Or having petitioned for a spouse previously could be a reason for additional checks? Just wondering and don't understand why a small number of petitions from Jan, Feb and March are being held up or by passed........ What could be the reason, because if USCIS needs any additional information they easily send out an RFE and get what is needed.... Just don't understand......


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-02 01:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

My PD is April 15, transfered to NSC on Dec 11. I was feeling down last night, but had a surprise email this morning, we have been approved finally. 

Please keep your hope! 

 

Congrats!!!!!!! Good luck for further process.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 04:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

It just depressing whats going on in nsc

 

NSC seems to be busy playing Hopping...... Hopping "MONTHS" to be more precise.........ranting33va.gif


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 02:41:00
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10 months to them seems nothing sad.png

 

Please update your time line...... Are you a March or April filer? What's your PD? Please let us know where you were transferred and on what date? Each person's case details is what makes this site so useful... So please spend 5 minutes in providing your details......


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 02:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

 

I know exactly how you feel. I was transferred the same time as you to Nebraska also and my priority date is 1 day before yours. Haven't heard anything yet.  These last 9 months have been really hard. The government needs to get their priorities straight. We are waiting 9+ months for an approval and they are worried about whether or not they should deport Justin Bieber.

 

Exactly..... They just are not bothered about families being separated....... And why should they when they have other important priorities...... By now we all know and agree that at least the initial stage of the I 130 process is just "B***L S***T"...... Thank god we atleast have this lovely forum which helps us keep our sanity..... Lets hope that Feb brings us some luck..... People like you, me, love my tico, zamsha to name a few badly NEED AN APPROVAL SOON!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 02:22:00
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*BIG HUGS* I know. Right in that 8-9 month mark, I had a period of being very, very down.  The best thing I can tell you is try to ride it out, and then pick yourself up and start fighting again.  I know it's not much of a consolation. I really do. I had a few days of pretty much total breakdown.  But after I did that, I got angry. Really angry. And that gave me the motivation for continuing. 

 

I'm not going to tell you it gets better. It doesn't. But after I got my approval letter, it was like a giant weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I sincerely hope that you can feel that relief soon. 

 

Thanks a lot Kaylara for your motivating lines..... Honestly if not for this lovely VJ community, I really would have not made it this long..... Not a single day I have kept away from VJ and its every ones approvals that keeps me hopeful that my day will come soon.....I really feel a lot stronger after reading your words..... I have drafted an email enquiring about my case to NSC which I will be sending on Monday..... I am mentally prepared for the dumb reply that they are going to give me, still the thought that I have raised them questions regarding my case will give me some sense of satisfaction..... Will not give up without a fight!!! Thanks again Kaylara.....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 02:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

The numbers that they're showing now would reflect the number of cases the service center had 2 months ago. The I130's at the VSC that were being transferred were F2A's, not regular IR1/CR1 cases. And they aren't transferring all the DACA cases to Nebraska. Just some of them. I'll go look up what stats I can find on it.

 

I'm in the worst frame of mind today.... Never felt so bad in the last 9 months of waiting.... I just couldn't digest the May end approvals coming from Nebraska... I'm human after all.... After 9 months of waiting, all I have is a sense of utter bitterness, that I have lost 270 precious days of my married life, dealing with the most incompetent and inhuman government organization in the US.... A real disgrace to this great nation..... I have started giving up..... Just can't help it..... Sorry for sounding so negative!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-02-01 00:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

On January 31, 2014, 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

 

PD 04/15

Transferred to NSC 12/12

 

CONGRATS!!!!! Pl. enter your approval date in the Time Line.


Edited by anuspras, 31 January 2014 - 12:12 PM.

anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-31 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

On January 31, 2014, 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

 

PD 04/15

Transferred to NSC 12/12

 

Congrats and all the very best for the NVC stage.... Have updated your approval in the April spread sheet... Please keep me and all other's awaiting their approval in your prayers!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-31 10:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Update from the trenches:

 

"On January 29, 2014, your name was updated relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance."

 

Thoughts? It's a little different than the normal number changes that it seems like most people get before their approvals/RFE's. Anyone else gotten this before? I'm taking the change to at least mean somebody touched or looked/looking at our documents.

 

Congrats on your approval and all the very best for the NVC stage..... Please let us know whether you were transferred to Nebraska or Texas and also your date of transfer.....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-30 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Hi,

 

Does anyone have an idea for people who were transferred to Nabraska center in mid nov but still havent heard from the center? It has been over 70 days now but still no response. any idea why that might be?

 

Pl fill your Time Line.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-30 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

By the way, I hit the 9 month milestone today and will be completing my 60 days since transfer next week!!! All I need is an approval....... NEBRASKA CAN YOU HEAR ME???


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-29 20:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Just got an email update/ txt ..... And guess what ???......Both the cases are approved as of Jan 28 2013. Took about two weeks after receiving my reply to RFE for them to approve... altogether almost 9.5 months. Can't thank enough to God that atleast this first step is over !!!

Now off to NVC for step 2 and let this game continue.

 

There it came.... At last!!! Congrats....... All the very best at the NVC stage...... Please keep me and all other April filers still waiting in your prayers buddy..............


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-29 02:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

At NSC, got an RFE today sad.png  I guess at least someone touched the file.  Not sure what its about, hopefully something that is easily obtained.  I'm thinking it might be for the original marriage certificate, at the time we filed we only had a temporary copy.  I have the certificate now though, so it would be an easy fix.  *prays*

 

Sorry about the RFE... However wish it's something that you can instantly provide.... On a positive note your RFE proves that finally NSC has reached the end of April filers because we had another April 29th approval today from Nebraska... I am an April 30 filer.... Praying that I hear something from then soon.......


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-28 02:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Hang in there everyone.
We were approved today!
It's been 10 months.
And since our transfer to the NSC, it's been 63 days.
The NSC approvals are seeming formulaic now.

Married 2013
Rcvd by USCIS: 4/23/13
NOA 1: 4/24/13
Transfer to NSC: 11/27/13
NOA 2: 1/27/14
File sent to NVC: 1/27/14

Does anyone know how long to expect the NVC to process papers?












 

Congrats!!!! PL. FILL YOUR TIME LINE.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-27 20:06:00
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Approved !!!!!!

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@Anuspra -   You were right

 

Anybody has the link to NVC January forum

 

Pl. fill the time line with your approval date.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-24 12:17:00
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Approved !!!!!!

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@Anuspra -   You were right

 

Anybody has the link to NVC January forum

 

There you go.......Congrats!!! All the very best........


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-24 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

 

I updated it before I posted that message.

 

 

Pl. see your Time Line is not updated. If you update then only Your details will reflect in " Visa Time Line " approval list.

 

http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=174150

 

http://www.visajourn...7,28,108,110,11


Edited by anuspras, 24 January 2014 - 08:41 AM.

anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-24 08:38:00
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We got the approval email! We were convinced this was going to happen around the 60 day (from transfer) mark, so this was even better news. Best of luck to those still waiting.

 

Pl. update your Time Line.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-24 04:28:00
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Hey Babe I know you read this section all the time just wanted to say I love You and your approval is coming soon!!

 

Hi Wratcliff, You seem to be new to the April thread. Please let us know to which service center you were transferred along with the transfer date so that I can include you in the April spread sheet....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-23 22:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I just get a text message on my case update and was referred to check the case update online. Below is what is showing on the USCIS website and the case status is still saying initial preview. Can somebody please tell me what this means.

 

On January 23, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

 

This really is good news. You should be getting your approval any time by tomorrow.... Many people have reported getting approved after an alien registration number change. Keep checking your case status on the USCIS website every 1 hour from now on. Your approval is just about to come any time... Just hang in there!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-23 22:27:00
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First time posting to keep hopes up!!

 

I just recieved an email with APPROVAL!!!!

 

Priority Date: April 22

Transfer Date: November 27 (Nebraska)

Aproval: 1/23/14

 

 

 

 

congrats!!!!!!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-23 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

First time posting to keep hopes up!!

 

I just recieved an email with APPROVAL!!!!

 

Priority Date: April 22

Transfer Date: November 27 (Nebraska)

Aproval: 1/23/14

 

Congrats and thanks for informing... Your approval clearly confirms that NSC is working on the latter part of April currently.... We had 2 more April 22nd PD approvals on Tuesday. You are the third.... My PD is April 30 and your approval has certainly lifted my spirit up... Hoping for my approval by next week atleast..... Congrats and all the very best with the rest of the process....

 

 

 

 


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-23 10:31:00
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April 1st pd, transferred Nov 14th to NSC, Approved today (Jan 23rd)

 

Way to go..... Super start to the day...... Let em' keep coming......... All the very best and thanks for updating the April spreadsheet.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-23 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I HAD  RECEIVE RFE ON 26 DECEMBER 2013 AND I SENT THIS REQUEST ON 17 JAN 2014 AND STILL TODAY  MY CASE DOESN'T CHANGE 

DID SOMEONE KNOW HOW  SHOULD I WAIT  TO OPEN MY LETTER

 

 

First you fill your Time Line.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-22 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

UGH   thats why I can't even follow the other threads.

 

Does it say what service center ?   TEXAS is a joke.   The new processing times are AS OF Nov 30th.  So don't  you think 6 weeks of work would bring them to at least April??  I keep hoping the April filers will be approved any day now, but everyday is one more disappointment.

 

 

 

 

27 th. and 29 th. JULY Approvals are from California cervice center.

 

http://www.visajourn...ll&dfile=No=


UGH   thats why I can't even follow the other threads.

 

Does it say what service center ?   TEXAS is a joke.   The new processing times are AS OF Nov 30th.  So don't  you think 6 weeks of work would bring them to at least April??  I keep hoping the April filers will be approved any day now, but everyday is one more disappointment.

 

 

 

 

27 th. and 29 th. JULY Approvals are from California cervice center.

 

http://www.visajourn...ll&dfile=No=


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-22 12:31:00
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 jULY FILERS ARE BEING APPROVED ( WITH IN 6 MONTHS PERIOD ). APRIL FILERS ARE WAITING FOR 9+ MONTHS. WHAT THE HELL IS THIS? 

 

EVERY ONE IS FRUSTRATED AND LOST THEIR PATIENCE. THIS IS THE POLICY OF USCIS? THIS IS THE WAY OBAMA IS RUNNING THE GOVT.??

 

BULLSHIT!!!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-22 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

 

MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, offices are closed. The next holiday will be Feb 17. Full list is here: http://www.opm.gov/p...idays/#url=2014

 

Thanks for the details. So it means another precious days work lost at USCIS.... Hope they make up for it tomorrow!!!

 

I'm hitting the 9 month mark on Jan 30th and its been 46 days since my transfer to NSC..... Desperately hoping for an approval by this month end atleast!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-20 09:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

HAPPY MONDAY..... even though its a holiday...

 

Are you sure USCIS is not working today? Because I don't see anything mentioned on their website.....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-20 08:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

We got a text this morning that our file was updated. The website says approved.

 

PD: April 4

Transfer to Nebraska Nov. 15

File last touched Nov. 19 (until this morning).

 

Awesome news.... Congrats.... Believe me only yesterday I thought about you while updating the April spread sheet..... Today we have this happy news from you.... All the very best... Let them keep coming.... Please update your time line as well... Have updated your approval in the April spreadsheet.....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-18 02:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

There are 3 April filers yesterday, but all are non-VJ members.

 

http://www.visajourn...&dfile=No&adv=0


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-17 20:50:00
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Wow wow can't belive this, Today I called their phone number and after entering my receipt number the general recording said that " your petition had been transferred and it will take 180 days from date of transfer to process"  

I want to know if all of you are getting these 180 day  thing or is it just me? 
 
 

 

 

It's the same standard ####### message that many people have reported getting!!! So no surprises there......


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-17 12:16:00
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WAIT, did I miss something?   Anuspras, were you approved?

 

No Love My Tico, Not yet..... Waiting for the president of our group (You) to get approved first.... How ever I wish zamsha's words come true soon!!!


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-17 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Anuspras, congrats. next step is, you need to get ready for documents they will ask you for affidavit of support form, your past three years tax form and if you are working get paper work from you job. If you want to know more let me know. Gud luck and yes it shouldn't take 5 months get all the documents ready from now so you can avoid all delays. ask your beneficiary to get police report as well. good.gif

 

Thanks a lot for all the valuable info... How ever I have not got approved yet... Guess you might have got confused by the multiple posts.... Any way I'll take your wishes as advance wishes....


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-17 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

We waited 3 weeks for RFE to be looked at after they received our document, and today approved. No idea what to do next. It's funny when we got notice of the transfer I cried with happiness but now we have approval I feel nothing. I just know it could be another 5 months or more still.. Ugh. Hope everyone is holding up alright.

 

Congrats and good luck for further process.


anusprasMaleIndia2014-01-17 07:12:00