Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	Thanks for taking the time to reply. Do you recommend I contact them by phone from Scotland and seek guidance from them? Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-08-12 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	I am currently going through the k1 visa application which I got my NOA1 on June 3rd 08. I have moved address here in Scotland and moved back in with my parents whilst the process is ongoing to save more money. When I went onto the USCIS website in order to change my address it asked me for an A number? can anyone explain what the A number is please. Also when trying to notify the USCIS of my change of address it asks for my current and previous addresses but only gives the option for a US state and zipcode and doesn't allow me to input a UK address. Can anyone who has done this before please advise the best way to go about notifying the USCIS of my chage of address in Scotland, UK whilst my K1 visa application is ongoing. Can you do it online ok or do you suggest calling them? Many thanks, Stuart Edited by Stuart.Morrison, 12 August 2008 - 08:28 AM.	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-08-12 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	QUOTE (bakofoil @ Sep 10 2008, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You know I was slightly irked when my packet 3 had to be forwarded. I lost another 3 days!!!! To be honest though, once your case gets to NVC it goes so fast that those 3 days that I got irked about were nothing. Waiting for NOA2 is a different story though I think I had too much time on my hands and sweated everything. And it is worth it. All of it Good luck! thanks and good luck on the 19th Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-10 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	QUOTE (bakofoil @ Sep 10 2008, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had the same situation. I moved home to save money shortly after filing the K1. There is no way to change the beneficiaries address via USCIS. When your partner receives the NOA2 approval notice your petition will be sent on to NVC before it is sent to the embassy. At this stage you can telephone NVC and ask them to record the change of address. I would give it time for the petition to be sent to NVC though. I did this, but it did not work. Fortunately, I had my mail forwarded from my previous address and I received a forwarded Packet 3. I was then able to contact the embassy to register the change of address. In short, there is nothing you can do until NVC. Make sure you have mail forwarded and then try the NVC tactic. If that doesn't work the embassy will change the discrepancy. and no one will get mad! Except you if you don't get your Packet 3 Thanks, I feel a better now about this. I was worried it might delay things. This really is a process you wouldn't wish on anybody but a process i'm more than willing to do to be with Courtney. Good luck all Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-10 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	QUOTE (crs @ Sep 10 2008, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think the best way is to contact the embassy as soon as your case is approved... since USCIS never really deals with your address Thanks. That's what I was thinking, just wanting to make sure they won't be annoyed that I didn't notify them immediately of my change of address. Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-10 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change of Address	Hey folks, Can anyone help me with the best way to notify the USCIS of my change of address? The address that I used on my application is now my old address as i've moved back in with my parents to save money for my move to the US. The online change of address on the USCIS website is for the applicant and US citizen only so I was wondering how I as the beneficiary and UK citizen notify them of my change of address for my K1 visa. Thanks very much and wish everyone success Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-10 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	QUOTE (Jefftexas @ Sep 22 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Stuart.Morrison @ Sep 22 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey all i'm sure i read that for your medical and interview etc you require to take with you passport photographs. I've also heard that it has to be American style passport photographs. Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between UK passport photographs and US passport photographs? Is it ok to use UK passport photographs? Thanks, Stuart If you download the guide for passport photos (easy enough to find but also available on the visa package letters from the embassy) you can do them yourself. There are rules about proportions, having no shadows, etc. You don't need any special photo paper. I had to enlarge the pictures my fiancee sent me (in photoshop) and I was able to print out several on a standard 4X6 photo. Total cost? 29 cents USD for 4. wow that is cheap! cheers Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	Cost of photo's £20. Helping to get visa without any problems, priceless. Trust me i'll do what i gotta do! thanks	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 22 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You might find this useful.... http://travel.state....guide_2081.html Cheers!	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	QUOTE (Marmite Lovers! @ Sep 22 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can get them online....Kodak Snappy snaps. Or try google? Good luck Thank you!	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	QUOTE (Marmite Lovers! @ Sep 22 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Use US style ones. They ask for them, but I believe they cut them down. The US ones are bigger and cost ALOT more. Thanks. Do you know where I would get US style passport pictures in the UK? I'm in Scotland Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport photographs	Hey all i'm sure i read that for your medical and interview etc you require to take with you passport photographs. I've also heard that it has to be American style passport photographs. Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between UK passport photographs and US passport photographs? Is it ok to use UK passport photographs? Thanks, Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-09-22 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next?	Thanks	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-06 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next?	doesn't everyone like the scottish? Congratulations hopeful5! glad to see more approvals Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-06 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next?	thanks guys!	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-06 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What next?	Now that I have my NOA2 (woo hoo) how long does it take to arrive at NVC? Do I just have to try calling NVC after a week or so to check they have received our visa details? Just trying to estimate when our application will arrive at the London embassy and as to when tp expect packet 3. Thanks in advance Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-05 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Lawyer vs Do it yourself	Courtney and I used a lawyer to file for our K1 application. We didn't have any issues for our application and way more than enough evidence to support the relationship however we did not know about VJ before we filed and it ended up costing us a fair amount of money. Only after filing did I find VJ and all the help and experience available on here. Even when filing with the lawyers I have done all the research, all the forms and what seems like most of the hard work so not sure how they justify their large fee's! I would definitely not have hired a lawyer had I known about VJ prior to submitting the application. People on here are amazing and are so helpful, any questions you have will be answered promptly, most of the time with the question being answered previously so you can often search and find the answer yourself. 1 plus of the lawyers seems to be that we got approved quickly for CSC, I don't know if that is because the lawyers filed for us so maybe they submitted our case in a way that makes it easier for CSC to process. The person processing it wasn't daunted by a large file that's difficult to understand or process. Just a thought tho. Either way you do it I wish you the best of luck for a speedy approval Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-06 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	TIMELINE???	I reeceived my NOA2 about 4 weeks ahead of my projected VJ time although I realise I was very lucky. Some people take a month longer, some are a month sooner its just really down to luck and the VJ estimated timeline is as it suggest, an estimate. Good luck to you and I wish you a speedy approval Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-06 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee overstay	Mike11 I see your timeline hasn't been updated since April this year when you got NOA2. Please update so that other people can get more accurate estimates for their own timelines. It is important to a lot of people and from what I read your fiance already has K1 visa approved!! Thanks Stuart Edited by Stuart n Courtney, 10 October 2008 - 06:33 PM.	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-10-10 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE Already!!	small setback. Good luck for the rest of your journey Stuart	Stuart n Courtney	Male	Scotland	2008-11-22 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Process time for Vermont Center	QUOTE (waitingforever @ Jul 14 2008, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All, First of all I just want to say thank you to everyone who is reading my post. I am a new to this forum so please forgive me if I ask stupid question but I tried to read as much as possible before posting my question here. I am sorry if there are few threads open with similar questions but I am just running out of luck with USCIS. I got married and filed I130 and got my NOA1 - in 2/11/2008 and since then I have not heard anything from USCIS. I am just trying to figure out if anyone who has contacted the USCIS knows anything about the process. Few months back the process time was August 2007 but now it says July 30 2007? How is that possible? They went back from Sep to July in Vermont ?? I see many people got their NOA2 who applied after me? How? Is my application stuck somewhere or lost ? I need to know how long it will take before they approve my i-130 and when should I contact them? Thank You. Hi I dont want to give you false hope of getting approved anytime soon but it is possible A rough timscale of what i see is 8 to 10 months but if they are all up to date then obviously 6 to 8 months ( thats just for USCIS to approve )...I know the website says that they are working on or before cases for July 2007 but i dont think thats true...they never seem to update vermont I-130 timelines because my husband filed my I-130 in October 2007 and we just recently got approved ( june 26th) I don't have a straight forward case but i dont have a difficult one either...previouse marriages and denied entry back in 2002 so more of my case to look at i guess so if you have a straight forward case i am sure it wont take tool long. There are ppl that filed back in August...sept...oct...nov and dec 2007 that are still waiting for approval but again you might be real lucky and get approved soon and once you do NVC are so much easier to deal with regards to calling and getitng to talk with an operator and they do know thier stuff Hang in there it will happen.....USCIS is the hardest part from then on its all good took almost 9 months for my case to be approved Good luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-07-14 06:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	we got denied	QUOTE (manda @ Nov 16 2007, 04:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we had our interview on tuesday in dublin ireland for a cr1 visa. they seemed very confused about weather i was previously deported or not. on Thursday they asked me to come back in to tell me i am not eligible for a visa because of previous misrepresentation and "order removed upon arrival". long story short: last year i went to visit my girlfriend at that time, i had a visitors visa and only a one way ticket. at the poe they harassed me and my girlfriend, trying to get us to admit something. at one point they called my girlfriend and claimed to me that she said i was going over to live there and that we had an apartment together and had plans to get married. this was all so ridiculous and very false, i knew my girlfriend/wife did not say that. i was merely visiting. they made up similar stories to my then girlfriend claiming i similar plans. Both of us never lied about our intention saying it was just a visit. they were under the impression that i was an intending immigrant. they told me if i leave voluntarily and pay my own airfare back, i would not be barred for 5 years. and i would not be allowed back in until i had an immigrant visa. since this mess at the poe, we have met in a nice country (canada) and lived there together and got married and started on the cr1 visa, back in nov last yr. our interview was tuesday and the embassy wasnt sure about what happened at the poe last yr and needed to check it out, they asked us to come back in on thurs to say im not eligable because i would need a waiver. they gave me 2 waivers to complete i601 and i212. the part i dont understand is, they say i have a "212 A 9 A i : Order removed upon arrival" on my record. but i voluntarily departed and paid my own airfare. the instructions on the waiver say it doesn't need to be filed if you voluntarily left without the expense of the us government. we've spent far too much time and money on this, so we'll probably just forget the land of freedom and opportunity and move to europe. if however somebody made a mistake somewhere along the line, we need to find out who. the embassy admitted that there was a serious break in communication at some point I am so so sorry to hear your dissapointing news I know it's cost you a lot of money dealing with immigration , your last resort is to get an Immigration Attorney because if you give up on this now, it will always be a problem. I went through a denied entry at Detroit Airport. I was visiting my friend in Michigan back in 2002 but had entered the states 7 times within 14 months ( i had b/friend at the time) so when i got denied it was due to lack of strong ties to uk. I went on to receive a travel visa in 2007 and now im married and going through I-130 filing as my husband is in Florida and i am in Scotland. I guess since you only had a one way ticket and nothing more than a travel visa immigration would have jumped all over u as they did see u as a risk, in immigration's eyes the one way ticket said it all so thats why u had such a hard time. I didnt get an attorney to sort out my denied entry i just dealt with it directly with London and they were okay about it but i will always need a travel visa if i wish to travel to USA on vaction and i will always get pulled up at POE. Now I am going through the Spousal Visa Process ( K3) we have hired an attorney simply to act on the denied entry because it's like a leech it sticks to you like glue. I know every detail is recorded at POE i have had enough dealings with immigration at POE in the past because of the denied entry that its like here we go again ! It gets tiresome and old but i am always aware it will all be brought up. I kept the original documents and still have to this day so it helps but still a pain in the butt. Please seek an Immigration Attorney to act for you because it seems there is a case for him there, I know it costs money but beleive me it's better to get sorted now that let it drag on. Good Luck whatever you choose to do Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2007-11-16 05:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Senator helping	QUOTE (anitacastillo @ Jan 9 2008, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are asking for Senator help after less than 3 months of submission???? Have a little patience --- something very necessary in this process..... We do have paitence and did not ask for any special treatment but remember senators are there to help US citizens are they not? Also don't be so rude in your response ! My husband has as much right to contact his senator as any other USC! Good luck to you Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-09 10:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Senator helping	Hi to those I-130's out there sitting in this terrible backlog. My husband sent out an e-mail to alot of senators and goveners just last friday (4th dec) he got a very nice letter form his senator along with a permission letter from the senator requesting to access our files that we sent to USCIS back in October 18th 2007, which he as signed and faxed back. Our attorney is very impressed of the quick response. The senator said in his letter that he wants to help get our case approved in a timely manner and ensured my husband that he is on the case so we shall see. I know its early days but with the backlog we still have no NOA1 nor has our cheque been cashed so he took the action of seeking help through his senator.....Thats what these people are here for so no harm in asking for help right ? I know this may not make any difference and we are NOT asking for a favour like to be pushed through My husband is simply asking the Senator to see if he can locate our file and find out how long its all gonna take and since there is a backlog it would be nice to know what he finds out. Ofcourse we want this process to go quickly as husband and wife we want to be together but just knowing where it is and when we should look for it to get to London, UK for me to go for interview would be great...lets see what the outcome will be The senator acted fast on my husbands e-mail, only took 2 days to get a response so thats a good sign Good luck to all that are waiting for approvals Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-01-09 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	October Filers Where Are You?!	QUOTE (Marlita @ Oct 18 2007, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you 2 both with the VSC? Its looking a bit scarce on here for October I-130 filers with CSC. Hopefully thats a good sign for me.. Good luck to you guys....Keep us posted on the process here so we can compare service centers. Hi I'm Michelle from UK and hubby is from Florida we filed I-130 19th Oct 2007 Texas SC but i hear it's getting re-routed to CSC because the backlog...who knows. We are going to take the I-129F route as it is faster and well paperwork is never ending when u deal with USCIS so either way my hubby and i will be together hopefully by Spring / Early Summer 2008 if we are lucky It will be interesting to see NOA's Good luck and kleep in touch Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2007-11-09 07:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	October filer	Hi Susie How are things with you ? I wanted to let you know of my updated info .... my husband filed I-130 for myself On October 18th 2007 we got NOA1 for this Jan 14th 2008 what a terrible wait just for NOA1 but since then the case number is still not recognised on thier system so i can't track it however, he filed the I-129F on Jan 22nd we got NOA1 Jan 25th and it was touched 31st Jan 2008 and today i looked again and we have another date which is 24th Feb 2008 so i guess they are moving along nicely with I-129F regardless if they are K1 or K3/K4 I just hope our I-129F comes through sooner than I-130 because i have not seen my husband since August 25th 2007...seems forever ! Lets hope approvals are soon Good luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-02-24 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	October filer	QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 5 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rafaym1 @ Nov 5 2007, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Prior to July it use to take 2-3 weeks. I filled mine on September 14th 2007, and USCIS received it on the 17, but I haven't received the Notice of Action (NOA1) from the USCIS. There are people who filled in August and still haven't received the NOA 1. Now, it could take upto 90 days to get NOA 1. Yes, the I-129F (K3) visa works faster than the I-130, but you would have to do a lot of paper work when you arrive in the USA. I hope it helps, keep us posted on you status. Hun, Same here husband from Uk we married in Florida and he went back so lawyer filed all paperwork, I129 I130 and K3 on August 28, 2007 - now we just wait, yes it was received but USCIS says wait till end of November for reciept basically.......so long........so far away...........let me know how it goes and best to you both cheers Susie Hi Susie I know what it feels like to be waiting but it will be worth it We are still waiting for the NOA for the I-130 as soon as we get it we are filing the I-129F so we are looking at possibly 6 months once its filed well fingers crossed Our Attorney is calling the USCIS to chase up our NOA for the I-130 so im hoping to hear soon but i will let you guys know when it happens Meantime i work full-time and keep busy with my son who is 11 but i DO miss my hubby very much ...talking on the phone and webcam every day is great but does not compare to being together physically but i am dealing with the distance best i can. I am hoping that my hubby will be here at Chritmas It's a stressful time for all that's going through USCIS ! It would be nice to get to know some ppl that are going through the same as myself. I am new to this site so trying learn how it all works Hope all goes well for you Susie ...keep touch It will be nice to know how everyone gets on Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2007-11-09 07:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	October filer	Hi All I am new to this forum and wish to hear of others in the same boat as myself My USC Fiance and i got married in Florida this year it was not planned as I am from Scotland and we did have plans for christmas weddding here in Scotland but that changed and we tied the knot in Florida in August. My husband and i have hired an attorney to handle the paperwork for us although we filed out the forms but we might need hius help along the way. Anyways...he sent the I-130 paperwork to Texas SC on 19th October and has to this present time not received notice that they received the paperwork but he knows they have as it was fedexed and signed for. I am just wondering how long should it take for Texas to say they got it ? Also our Attorney is filing I-129F for K3/K4 which is what myself and my son is going out on as they say that gets approved a lot faster than I-130. Anyone know if this is true ? If so whats the timeframe for K3/K4 I will be going to US Embassy in London for my Interview once the time comes whenever that may be...LOL All help very much appreciated Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2007-11-05 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont Approval - I-130	QUOTE (kalaks @ Mar 24 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Vermont is moving again, just got a notice of approval today for my I-130 petition, I-129F still pending. Hope this means more approvals for you people who are waiting on VSC. I filed end of September. Congratulations on your Approval Hope you get your I-129F approved very soon My husband filed mid October so maybe in the next couple weeks we shall see October approvals with a little luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-03-24 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Nov Filer Approved!	QUOTE (mariaslk @ Mar 31 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OMG I can't believe it! Filed 28 Nov, received on 3rd Dec. NOA1 29 January and now approved 31 March. VSC must really be moving! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! Big Congrats to you !!!! U filed after me and u got approval so happy for you we filed Oct 18th 2007, recieved NOA1 14th Jan 2008 and have had a coulpe touches on I-130 ( 06.03.08 ) is most recent touch We filed I-129F as soon as we got NOA1 for I-130 we got NOA1 for I-129F 24th Jan 2007 last touch on that was 24.02.08 Nothing else has happened to date for my hubby and i but seeing your approval is wonderful and i do wish u all the best with the rest of the journey Hoping mine gets approved soon although i will be going out on K3 You got tbe on top of the world see ing approval Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-03-31 09:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	sepembar I-130	QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Apr 8 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It depends on the kind of petition. They might be processing petitions for K1s and K3s faster than for CR1/IR1s. Diana Vermont is where we filed for K3 and beleive me we are still waiting we filed October 2007 ...i think there are a lot of I-130 and I-129F sitting on a shelf ...i guess they deal with the ones that have less paperwork regardless of date sent...It's not fair as they state on thier website they SHOULD process in date recieved order regardless of what type of Visa ...i often wonder why they hired all that extra ppl because it certainly looks like it has come to a halt in Vermont with I-130 and I-129F ...I'm sad Hanging in there in the hope i see NOA2 soon Good Luck to all waiting Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-08 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	septembar filers I-130	QUOTE (ines @ Apr 16 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did somebody knows what is going on with Vermont center,people who applied after me they got NOA2 and the people from august and september still waiting.somebody know answer We filed our I-130 in Oct 2007 and filed I-129F Jan because we had got caught in backlog so im still waiting on K3 Approval. I have seen others that filed after me that got approved i guess it depends on whose desk it's sitting on ...who knows??? I agree it seems so unfair but thats the way USCIS seem to work. My hubby called Vermont Service Centre last week and was told we should look to be adjudicated by april / may so we have to wait more.... I just keep thinking im gonna make the most of the time i have here with my family cause once im over in Florida i wont see them a lot. It's the only thing that keeps me sane is just knowing another day has passed and its a day closer to being with my husband Good luck and hang in there Michelle ( K3 Filer )	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-16 15:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	what number to call?	QUOTE (stelitta @ Apr 16 2008, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey all vj, im very confused,i dont know what number to call so i can talk to a representative on VSC....all i get when i dial the number they gave me on the receipt is an automated system which tells me exactly what i have in my NO1.... im very frustrated because my case hasnt been touched since they put it in their system online 02/24/08 and knowing that other people who filed after us getting their approval so i just wanna know if they lost our case or throw it in the trash or what....hearing some news about ur case being touched from time to time wouldnt hurt but nothing,it just kills me.... anyway, if u have any other number that i can dial so i can talk to someone,plz,post it here,that would be very nice of u...thanks We filed I-130 In October 18th 2007 got NOA1 in Jan 14th 2008 for this We had to wait because the backlog to File I-129F until Jan 18th 2008 and got NOA1 for this 22nd Jan 2008 Last touch for I-130 was 6th March 2008 Last touch for I-129F was 24th Feb 2008 We still have no Approval and yes like u we have seen others that filed well after us, have approval already So not fair but i am happy for all those that get approvals cause this is a terrible wait ! My husband called USCIS and talked with immigration Officer last week and he told my hubby that we should be adjudicated or approved April or May, still a long time we been waiting. I wish we could get approval and then i can plan a bit better for when i go to London Fingers crossed it will happen soon Good luck and let us know what the outcome is of your call to USCIS We are at Vermont Service Centre too Michelle ( K3 filer)	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-16 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What does File assign mean?	QUOTE (travelphil @ Apr 17 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Guys, I called USCIS today and they mentioned that my file (I-130) is assigned to an officer. He did not want to tell any thing more. Does it mean that I am one step closer to be approved or it does not mean anything? I appreciate any reply. Thanks. Oh Happy Day for you and your hubby it does sound very much like it's being adjudicated by an officer therfore you can look for Happy news soon Bless you both ! Michelle ( Oct K3 filer ) Still waiting .... hopefully i will be Smiling Bigger soon	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-17 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone who got their NOA1 in Dec 2007	QUOTE (lsma @ Apr 14 2008, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jeffmich2007 @ Apr 14 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am hoping to be with my husband for our 1 year wedding anniversary which is August 15th fingers crossed I get there...we are going on mini cruise to Bahamas somethng to look forward too Michelle Hi Michelle - I'm an Oct filer too but at Vermont Are you thinking that we could get through the whole process by August? I was working on the idea it would be more like Oct/Nov now. August would be great. Lynne Hi Lynn Our files are at Vermont too so we seem to be in the same boat...I know London are pretty fast at getting Appointments set once your file gets to the Embassy so as soon as u see Approval ( NOA2) and your file is at NVC you can be sure it will be in London pretty quickly London do tend to work on things quickly ...medial and interview etc... I reckon if i get approved in May i will look to have Embassy appointment by mid July or end July this is assuming that we get approval So i will be looking to get out to Florida for my 1st year wedding anniversary. there is no reason why we should not get through this by August, after all, we are hitting our 6 month now and my husband will be Calling USCIS and our Attorney will be pushing for answers as to why we have not been adjudicated especially since there are others that filed after us and have been approved so i don't worry too much i think We can look for approval end of May at the very latest This is only going by the timeframes the Immigration Officer at USCIS told my hubby on Friday. It will happen soon Hang in there Michelle (K3)	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-14 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone who got their NOA1 in Dec 2007	QUOTE (Helen&Dougie @ Apr 14 2008, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I received my NOA1 for our I-130 on Dec 31, 2007. On Feb 24, 2008 I got a note saying our case was now at the Vermont Service Center (we filed in Texas and it was sent to Vermont). I was looking at Delicia's timeline spreadsheet for the Vermont and California Service Centers and noticed that everyone else who received their NOA1s got NOA2s 1 to 2 months ago. Its been 118 days since we received our NOA1 and we still havent heard anything, is this something to be concerned about? I dont really know if its outside of their (USCIS) "processing" times or not. Is there anyone else who received their NOA1s in Dec 2007 that have not yet received their NOA2s? My husband called USCIS on Friday about our files as we filed I-130 in October 2007 and 1-29F Jan 2008 as we were caught up in the backlog and we are still waiting for K3 The Immigration officer he spoke with was nice enough and said we will probably be adjudicated in 5 to 7 weeks as Vermont are working in August / Sept so we are hopeful to see approval this month or may. It is unfair as we know a couple that got approval and she filed in Nov 2007 a month after us, we are pleased for her and for anyone getting approvals but we'd like to see more movement on the ppl left behind ! Here's hoping it will pick up speed soon because it feels like an eternity ! I am hoping to be with my husband for our 1 year wedding anniversary which is August 15th fingers crossed I get there...we are going on mini cruise to Bahamas somethng to look forward too Good luck to you and all waiting at vermont service centre Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-14 04:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	-october 2007 filer VERMONT	QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> GUYSSS i have some awesome news to share with yall... I got an email this morning at 4:45 am... from CRIS!!!!!!!!!!!! that our i130 was approved. we had no touches.. last touch was 2/24/08 and now it is 4/21/08 Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Approval notice sent. On April 19, 2008, 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. i was sleeping.. i got a TEXT MESSAGE on my phone from yahoo sayin i have an email from CRIS .. my heart started beating. i almost fell off my BED!! i ran to the compute and checkhed our email acct and WALA!!!!! an email from CRIS.. i checked the case status online and our i130 was apprvoed but NO ACTION on the i129f.. same date 2/24/08... im s thankful to GOD! im sure eveyrone wil be getin their apprvoals soon!! i have no words.. to explain this.. i caled myhusband right away! and told him the good news.. hes so happy..i talked to my inlaws too they were EXCITED!! im so excited i got to work and the first thing i did was wanted to inform yal! i wil post more later... byeeeee... this is an amazing FEELING!! since our i130 gor approved we wil be going the i130 route !!! wOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO Congratulations !!!!! Always Great to see approval We filed for K3 at Vermont also ( i have to go K3) anyways we filed Oct also so maybe i will get approval too Excellent news ! This gives me a little hope Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-21 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR1/IR1 Marriage in the US	QUOTE (DCM @ Apr 28 2008, 03:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am from the Bahamas and planning to get married to a US citizen. I checking the Immigration web site I have found many answers to questions I have, but I would like answers to these questions. Can I come to the US on a regular tourist visa get married then return to the Bahamas to wrap things up and have the CR1/IR1 and I 130 petition filed for me. Does this make sense? Is this legal? I would like to be able to move back and forth between the Bahamas and the US to see my wife and also wrap up my business here? Or does it make much of a difference if we get married in my country, then apply for the K3 spousal visa? Will I be able to work right away after the visa is issued? I would hate to be idle in the US for months on end. DCM I am UK and my husband is USC ....we got married in Florida and i returned home and now we are waiting on approval of I-130. I was over on B2 Visa visiting didnt plan on getting married till Dec 2007 we changed our minds and got married while i was there ...it was a rush but we did it so yes u can marry but must return to your own country and start the process from there Good Luck Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-04-28 06:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Letter to Senator.	QUOTE (Danyel y Miguel @ May 27 2008, 02:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i'm getting stuff ready to send off to my senator, and i really dont know where to start. does anyone have any example letters of what they sent? im not sure exactly what i should be writing lol thanks in advance! I wish you luck in asking for your file to be expidited ...... My husband and i were married in Florida on August 15th 2007 we filed our I-130 on 18th October 2007 we are still waiting to be adjudicated / approved....It is a long wait and there is no need for it but i guess USCIS get thousands of applications a year but they do need to be dealing with married couples much faster! I have not seen my husband in over 9 months so not being able to visit eachother makes it very hard to get through the distance, saying that we make it work...internet ...phone calls....i know to live our lives the right way as a married couple we should be together The wait is still on for Jeff and i hoping we get approved soon Hang in there We have Congress enquiring our case status and beleive me they do have direct e-mail address to enquire at Vermont Service Centre on any USC case so we are hoping to hear news this week ....we only asked for help on wednesday last week. Good luck and let us know how it goes Michelle	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-05-27 06:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VISA IN HAND AFTER ONLY TWO BUSINESS DAYS!	QUOTE (chavelle @ May 28 2008, 04:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> VISA IN HAND AFTER ONLY TWO BUSINESS DAYS I WAS WORRIED AS I HAD ALREADY BOOKED MY TICKET FOR 31ST OF THIS MONTH I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!! GONNA BE WITH MY DARLING HUSBAND FOR GOOD THIS TIME CONGRATULATIONS !!!! i BET YOU CAN'T WAIT TO GET THERE ! Michelle still waiting on approval ( Oct 2007 Filer @ Vermont ) PS...It would be very helpful to see your timeline	jeffmich2007	Female	United Kingdom	2008-05-28 06:42:00