ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi just gat Approved tnk GOD....
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Sep 26 2008, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif Congrats kicking.gif


Congrats buddy good.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-26 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHOLY MOLY
QUOTE (Mina76 @ Sep 27 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's great, Congratulations and Best Wishes to you both!!! good.gif


Hey Congratulations for your expedite. Good luck with rest of process.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-27 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 10 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations kicking.gif


Ccongratulations good.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-10 15:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got approved!!!
QUOTE (Paul @ Sep 29 2008, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Today after a long hard weekend, I opened my email and there it was. I-129f APPROVED and I-130 APPROVED. What a day. It's also hubby's birthday!! I am so excited. Now I guess I have got to start researching and looking back through all the postings and VJ info to see what to do next. kicking.gif


Ccongratulations kicking.gif kicking.gif
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-09-29 18:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTill what month's VSC applications are going to be transferred?
QUOTE (cmnb @ Aug 28 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MVPSOL @ Aug 28 2008, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey i hope they catch up as best they can and start processing from August, i know its not going to happen but like the ny lotto commercials say "hey you never know". lol



lol...i dont think, folks from CSC will b very happy smile.gif


Well I am one of those folks from CSC the people who sent applications a 3-4 days before me got approvals so yeah I felt like bummed out but again if this situation helping the people who suffered more than me I have no issues. Hopefully VSC starts approving the march applications rather than giving thier work to people in CSC.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-08-28 17:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with PCC in India
My wife submitted her passport to get PCC at hyderabad Passport office. She heard that they will stamp the passport for the PCC.
If thats the case, How would I send a original PCC without sending the passport with DS230 packet to NVC?
Do we have to request PASSPORT OFFICE to have it on paper because they just seem like going to do in some standard format of stamping it on passport?
The people at these offices are biggest jerks and remind us of the old curropted ways. Added headache is that they will be going to get PCC from indian consulate in jeddah which would delay paper work but we do need that for visa but I am not sure what format they follow, stamping on passport or a separate certificate.
All i am hoping right now is whatever we do in the correct way so we can avoid delay with our DS230 packet. Please give your suggestions, i will appreciate that. thanks
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-01 22:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSeptember Arroval Thread
QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Oct 2 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can not find this thread and need added to it so I can join the club. I know I said I got approved yesterday. However in my excitment because I found out yesterday. I noticed the date on the approval was 9/30. Either way I am happy at least for now. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congrats for your approval. Here is teh thread: http://www.visajourn...h...9817&st=300
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-02 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete on Our First Anniversary
QUOTE (KIMF @ Oct 2 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!


Hey Ling Ling Congrats for your approval. I am also wondering about the interview date. Is it the K3 interview date which you possibly be going to change to CR1. anyway good luck and thanks for putting together the awesome guide.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-02 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Delays for September I130 Approvals?
QUOTE (zidane @ Oct 3 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my I129F and I130 approved on September 8th. NVC received the I129F on September 15th and sent us a letter acknowledging receipt and its case number. We did not receive any such letter for the I130, and the automated system also did not have the I130 on it.

We're going the I129F route so not really following up on the I130. Not sure of its status.


I also not able to get 130 case number from NVC while I did for I129F yesterday. Hopefully they have it by next week.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-03 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 vs I-129F at NVC
QUOTE (syedmeesam @ Oct 4 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I wanted to know if it makes any difference in processing time at the NVC if you are going with an I-130 or I-129F. From the following trendlines it looks like I-130 takes longer at NVC:



and



Thanks in advance.


It is true 129f takes small time at NVC and bit faster than 130. But there are 2 big advantages of 130 over 129f. 130 gives you a green card while 129f is a 2 year visa. Another one is K3 visa which is the result of 129f needs Adjustment of status which is to get green card after arival in states is just another paperwork needs to get done. This means extra money which comes around 500$ more than CR1 or IR1(130). Another thing green card let you work right away while K3 wont. Your call.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-04 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill Touching?
QUOTE (Salaciouslady @ Oct 2 2008, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good lord Storage...
guys be easy here i got scared....hahaha wacko.gif


Yes I was approved on 26th sept and they keep touching almost everyday with last touch yesterday.
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-02 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS makes another mistake
After recieving my I130 approval, I was waiting the case to be at NVC since I129F was already had a case name number after a week. After waiting for 10 days and than getting hardcopy I read this:

''The petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the USA and will apply for AOS. He or she should contact local USCIS office to obtaion form I485.........

If the person for whom you are petitiong decides to apply for a visa outside the US based on this petiotion, the petitioner should file form i824 Application for Action on an
Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to NVC........''

So here I am when I never indicated that my spouse is in usa and she never visited usa. So not only these @#$%^&* (no civilised word for them) are asking us to file I824 which means $340 filing fee but the processing time for that is same as i130 which is feb 2008. The only good thing going for us is we have our K3 moved on to Consulate now. But we wanted to pursue for CR1 since that is better as well another option in case hope not but any problem with k3. Anyway anyone has suggestions please let us know. Thanks
SKluvSHMaleIndia2008-10-08 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI guess my case is approved :D
Congrats on your approval. Good luck with the rest of your journey.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-22 04:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother interview story
Thanks for posting your interview and it was a nice story. I am wishing the best.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-06 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC tracking
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Aug 16 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks...not sure how to get him to do that unless i can find it in VJ and email it???

it's been 10 days since our approval and it's still not in NVC...yes I am using the automated system but still no go.

how long does it typically take at NVC?? before I read with the short cuts only a few weeks but it's going to be 2 weeks just to get my case there.

You should be hearing the new message by Wednesday of this week by the latest. It usually takes 2-4 weeks for them as per the automated system. Good luck good.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 23:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Interview
Congrats on a successful interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-25 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresyehhhheeyyyy I approaved
Congrats on your approval.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-25 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi got this email today .....
This is an RFE. If you did request an expediate then this is a request for the evidence needed to approve an expediate an example would be if it is a medical then you would need to submit a doctor's note or something similar. Once USCIS receives it then your case would resume. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-25 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot Interview Date
kicking.gif Congrats and good luck with the interview. kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-23 00:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCall with NVC agent
That number has never been in any of the documents they have sent me. The AVR will be updated by midnight today. Once that info is generated you can obtain your IIN number from them. Just ask them for the invoice number. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-26 00:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved finally
Congrats on your approval.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-26 23:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPayment Method.
Yes. I paid using my personal check. Good luck
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-26 23:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG approved after one year!!!!! OMG OMG OMG!
Congrats on your approval.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-26 23:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOne week to interview...
I wish you the best on your interview. Just relax and everything will be ok.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-27 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThank you VJ
Thanks for keeping us all hopeful during this process. I don't know what I will do if VJ was not available.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHoly Black Jesus, We're APPROVED
kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats on your approval. kicking.gif kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally My I-130 gets approved...
QUOTE (Shpat_Argjira @ Aug 27 2008, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man I just woke up i cant scream without brushing my teeth because my breath doesnt smell that good ahhah...


I'm real happy now on to NVC, good luck to all of us.

And thank you for all the help.


Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On August 26, 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.


kicking.gif kicking.gif Congrats on your approval kicking.gif kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-27 17:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Completed!
Congrats on case completion. Good luck with the interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complated
Congrats on case completion. You should call them back during the second week of September to check for an interview date. NVC makes appointments on the second week of each month. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC COMPLETE MY CASE FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on case completion and good luck with the interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-27 17:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Interview Date !!!
Congrats and goodluck with your interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-07-17 22:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 approved
I am so happy for you Leah. Congrats and may you have a safe trip to your loved one. Thanks for sharing the process with us.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinally got approved
Congrats on your approval.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-28 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC AVR update, Docs received
Once they receive it and if everything is there and no RFE it takes 2-4 days. Mine took from the day I sent it to entering it into the AVR 2 days. Then 6 days later it was completed. Good luck.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-30 00:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa in hand
kicking.gif Congrats kicking.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-29 12:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Aug 30 2008, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Roca. I have updated your info on the keeping track thread on the NVC forum. Keep me updated.

Here is the link for the thread
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=148004
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-30 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
Congrats Roca. I have updated your info on the keeping track thread on the NVC forum. Keep me updated.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-30 17:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswowoweee..... i've got my interview date
Congrats and good luck with your interview.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-16 04:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresit said our case was completed?
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Aug 30 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Call on the second week of september and you will find out the appointment date for October. Your case was completed before the deadline though so you should already have an interview appointment unless the embassy was full for the month of September and if so you will have to wait until October for interview date. I would call NVC as soon as possible today to check if your were assigned or if you have to wait. I have updated your info on keeping track thread on the NVC forum. Keep me updated.

If you have any question please post them on this link below

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=148004
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-30 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresit said our case was completed?
Call on the second week of september and you will find out the appointment date for October. Your case was completed before the deadline though so you should already have an interview appointment unless the embassy was full for the month of September and if so you will have to wait until October for interview date. I would call NVC as soon as possible today to check if your were assigned or if you have to wait. I have updated your info on keeping track thread on the NVC forum. Keep me updated.
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2008-08-30 18:00:00