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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (dodson01 @ Dec 22 2007, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kelzm @ Dec 22 2007, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't the Chicago Lockbox entry new info??

I don't recall seeing that previously:

QUOTE
Chicago Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/20/2007

All Other Forms Current




Yes, this is the latest update. So if the Chicago Lockbox is so up to date through 8/20/2007, where is my NOA1 which was received by them on August 14??????????????????????? This is bull.


Dod, I am so confused on this Chicago Lockbox, as it says August 20th ok, but is that the date they received or the date the service centers received? Vague information, and have heard from alot of different sides on this that some applications were not transferred to Chicago and stayed at their service center. No information that is concrete here, so I cant believe anything that I am seeing....you can try to call USCIS next week to see if you are in the system but ya know thats a coin flip on accurate information, not being in the system, but getting correct information.

Happy Holidays even tho they are so rough for many of us right now, but just hang on...what else can we do but wait, I would wish for an I-129f entry into the system but as you can tell neither of my applications nor a few other mates here have either one entered from August or September forward. Confusing yes, expected yes.

I am waiting till second week January and then will probably refile the the I-129f if nothing shows up. When I see K1's I-129's being entered in three days and receipts sent, grrrrrrr....not at them, but at the system. Just seems if your application is a spousal visa then there is a red flag to hold back for future development. JUST WRONG!!!!

One thing that I got a kick out of was another VJ member saying to me on the phone, why can the IRS (oh yes them lol) process into the system millions of applications received on April 15th and yet, USCIS has to relie on outside contractors (ok maybe this is good now) to get the job done. Again piss poor management and not thinking ahead of supply and demand. Raise rates yeah go for it USCIS, but expect to have a line of applications flood your system, and if you are not ready for this, then wait on the fee raising until you can handle it.

helpsmilie.gif and tosses USCIS some more VISINE FOR THEIR COFFEE!!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-23 09:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Dec 18 2007, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, We have been screwed up again. I was supposed to fly to Thailand yesterday to meet my husband in Bangkok. We were going to fly to Phuket for Christmas. Well, I used my passport which was still on my maiden name and the customer officer didn't let me to board the plane. My husband is already in Bangkok and in process of canceling everything we have planned to do and change his tickets to go back to the U.S.
He can't get a Russian visa in Thailand because according to new immigration laws, you can no longer apply for a Russian visa in country you don't reside.

The word of the day - Despondent.

Oh my god. mad.gif ......I feel for you hun......Not happy with anything going on anymore with this screwed up system. Was the airline ticket in the name of the your passport? My passport does not match any of my current docs but never had a problem traveling since I just had the ticket issued in the passport name.

I have to renew mine but dont want to change any names since it will require more paperwork and I am afraid that I will be issued a passport in the name of Jerry Springer or god knows whom - the way our government is screwing up left and right I dont trust anything they do anymore

I am sorry to hear this. Sends hugs from afar. and signsxxxxxx.




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10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC


SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-19 08:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Dec 13 2007, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to the Club, Knittygurl!

Soon your frustration will grow into anger and than into acceptance. We are all in the same boat here. I have a strong hope that in January we'll get our NOA1. I am going to drink for that on New Year's Day!

Happy Holidays to everybody!



This email received from my lawyer last night....hopefully they have more insight than USCIS or whatever they are called now a days...


Hi Susie:



Yes, USCIS had received close to 1 million applications in July prior to the July 30th fee increase and were not set up to handle the influx of applications prior to the fee increase. They are working through it and we are slowly getting all the receipts in. In many cases we are getting approval notices and no receipt notices due the length of time it is taking. Your case is at the Texas Service Center and may be transferred to the California Service Center depending on the case load, but will not go to Chicago . We will receive either a receipt or approval or both shortly, only we have to be patient while they work out the issues. I would say that your case would only have a month or two delay, if any. I will let you know as soon as I receive anything
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-13 06:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 2 2007, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 2 2007, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 2 2007, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HikerMark @ Dec 2 2007, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They have processed the back log in a strict order. Employment visas first which they are now up to date on. Then the N-400 naturalisation applications. Finally they will then work on the I-130s. CSC have made pretty good progress on the N-400s and look like they should have caught up by the end of this week. Hopefully next week we will see the first moves on the I-130s.



Hi mate,

I think this forum is superb and the post have helped me alot get through the backlog and trying to understand. But I will tend to disagree with you here as there are many of us from August that have not gotten a NOA1 from California or Vermont. Yet there are people getting them from October and November. Sigh the government and keeping peeps confused./

Cheers


I have seen plenty of K1 visa applicants who have their NOA1s for October and even November. But I haven't seem anyone - particularly from Vermont SC - who is applying for CR1 who has their NOA1 from Oct, or even Sept/Aug. Happy to hear from anyone who has.



I filed both, nothing on either from end of August as alot of us, but let me go back and see - what I do see happening is that when the I129 and I130 are filed that yes November filers are getting NOA1's back on their I29's sorry mate, didnt look that close.


And I can only see two from my timeframe (late August) out of three that have gotten their NOA1 on the K3 - I did not expand my timeframe as that was depressing enough lol - good luck and I guess its just a hit and miss situation.
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-02 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 2 2007, 06:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 2 2007, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HikerMark @ Dec 2 2007, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They have processed the back log in a strict order. Employment visas first which they are now up to date on. Then the N-400 naturalisation applications. Finally they will then work on the I-130s. CSC have made pretty good progress on the N-400s and look like they should have caught up by the end of this week. Hopefully next week we will see the first moves on the I-130s.



Hi mate,

I think this forum is superb and the post have helped me alot get through the backlog and trying to understand. But I will tend to disagree with you here as there are many of us from August that have not gotten a NOA1 from California or Vermont. Yet there are people getting them from October and November. Sigh the government and keeping peeps confused./

Cheers


I have seen plenty of K1 visa applicants who have their NOA1s for October and even November. But I haven't seem anyone - particularly from Vermont SC - who is applying for CR1 who has their NOA1 from Oct, or even Sept/Aug. Happy to hear from anyone who has.



I filed both, nothing on either from end of August as alot of us, but let me go back and see - what I do see happening is that when the I129 and I130 are filed that yes November filers are getting NOA1's back on their I29's sorry mate, didnt look that close.
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-02 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (HikerMark @ Dec 2 2007, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They have processed the back log in a strict order. Employment visas first which they are now up to date on. Then the N-400 naturalisation applications. Finally they will then work on the I-130s. CSC have made pretty good progress on the N-400s and look like they should have caught up by the end of this week. Hopefully next week we will see the first moves on the I-130s.



Hi mate,

I think this forum is superb and the post have helped me alot get through the backlog and trying to understand. But I will tend to disagree with you here as there are many of us from August that have not gotten a NOA1 from California or Vermont. Yet there are people getting them from October and November. Sigh the government and keeping peeps confused./

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-02 06:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThat girl with headset grinning on main USCIS webpage
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Jun 9 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah..


I think you know what I'm thinking.



Yes you do LMAO
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-10 05:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times for Vermont I-130 - July 30,2007
Yes luv,

I work for a regulatory compliance agency and have contacts in the government here, but wont use YET.

I just looked at some timelines for I130's and about fell over - there is a few of us from the crunch period who are just sitting around waiting to have their mates here (200 plus days) , and I have not had the time to start bothering Senator Nelson's office here in Orlando, but will do at the end of the week.

We got an RFE, but it was something that was sent in, typical, but seeing cases approved in less than 120 days and there are peeps sitting at 200 days and longer , thats wrong.

I just spoke with a good friend who is a VJ and his wife finally got here after congressional help, she went for SS card, guess what DENIED until AOS and thats taking about 8-10 months in Orlando.

Tis wrong, and they wonder why people are upset.

Cheers luv
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-30 19:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times for Vermont I-130 - July 30,2007
Contact Senator or Congress person, make sure you get the case workers name, dont leave voice mail, they dont pick up - after basically seven months you are entitled to get this thing going and most will do so.

They do have power, there is a special area of USCIS that only deals with the delay of timelines such as alot of us are going through -

Tis a bunch of bs from what I am seeing, how do you approve November and December filers and just toss away July and August and so forth -

Had it with them, they are so out of touch, its beyond belief. Thank god for the 48 hour rule and it does basically apply for just an answer. You get a good case worker, then you have hope.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-30 18:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGOT AN INTERVIEW WITH RADIO STATION
QUOTE (tafeagans @ Feb 27 2008, 03:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is the wee hours of the morning and I am still in shock that my VISA process has moved ever so rapidly since the Radio show,engaging my Senator and just pure support from this forum. I have not posted lately, because work has had me drained and my Mom's condition is getting worse and all of that really has worn me out. However, at AM this morning my phone rang with great news from the Bangkok embassy, your fiancée interview has been set for March 18th. I said What?, who is this and what again. It was nothing less than the US Ambassador's aid calling me. Again, I asked, who is this and he explained, again and I was left shocked. Keeping all this in mind, lets reflect a moment, it was not till the scheduled event of the Radio show and after the show my VISA process flew like the wind. Take a look at our time line and it speaks loud and clear. In came the NOA 2, Out it went from the USCIS, through the NVC and to Bangkok requesting the interview in record time. The interview, which normally takes a time of 2 months to get, is now set for March 18th. This is really quick considering also that there were no interviews for this month of February in Bangkok. On March 18th, my fiancée and I will be together in Bangkok for her interview. This is truly unbelievable and I am thankful. Shortly, after we will be on a plane and heading to the US to get married. My mother is high on the agenda and I have not told her yet, as it is too early to cal her and thinking about surprise. I must say I do not believe without the events that lined up, this would not of happened. I am grateful and think about everyone who has to endure the process. I must say Thank you to Susie, my Congressman and the radio show, without these efforts, I would be still waiting.


GOD SPEED LUV XXX

I GOT NEWS ALSO - LOL RFE ON BOTH APPLICATIONS OH JUST GREAT LOL - but so very happy for you =- please let us know.

xxxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-27 07:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Greg and Yasmin @ Jan 15 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all

I got my wife's I-130 check cleared today, dated 1/11/08 from the VCS, now waiting for my sons to follow smile.gif. Im so happy to know it is in their hands. Now we druge through the rest of this. Thank Goodness.

Hoepe the rest of you get yours soon, just be paitient. I was about to refile, go to the US Embassy in Manila, whatever it took to get something done, but 4 months later it happened so be patient.

Take care,
Greg



Your im this morning made my day Greg, ok now you have to sit back and relax and dont bug me anymore well at least for another five months. Just kidding hun.....

xxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-15 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Jan 14 2008, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They're helping Santa's elves with returns...

OH FFS - fell off the chair lmao good.gif

Suggestion two anyone still lmao.......





QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 14 2008, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (omshantiom @ Jan 14 2008, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 13 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
omshantiom,

i have the same situation.. go to the passport agency close to you in india with your marriage certificate and birth certificate and they will change the name for you, tell them you want to apply for a new one ... now it only take less that a week to get a new passport in india.

in my case i used my wifes maiden name and she just had to endorse that i am her husband in the passport with is a seal and my name and 1st magistrates signature




Thanks for the reply Anish & Jijy & Jeams

i will get it changed soon .


ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR JOURNEY good.gif

OM


Ok heres a question and I dont really want to start another thread as this seems to be my home base.

So for those of us fortunate to have received a NOA1 and whether it be from CSC or VSC (yes we know postemarked Chicago) but heres the question - Looking at USCIS timeframe, and yes bumps head against wall, promised not to do that anymore, but CSC and VSC still show diddly squat for I-130 applications being moved forward - i.e,, sitting on July 2007 for VSC and August 2007 for CSC - this has not changed for months fyi......

So now that we have a NOA1 - what timeline are we looking at- in other words if applications are being scanned, what is actually going on in Vermont and California that there has been no movement whatsoever -

Challenge anyone ???? I promised myself darn I would not even consider their website anymore, but went in to look up NOA1 number and I know its not in system yet till end of month at least, but glanced at CSC and VSC and was just thinking........what are they doing??? mad.gif mad.gif

Cheers

Susie


SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-14 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (omshantiom @ Jan 14 2008, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 13 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
omshantiom,

i have the same situation.. go to the passport agency close to you in india with your marriage certificate and birth certificate and they will change the name for you, tell them you want to apply for a new one ... now it only take less that a week to get a new passport in india.

in my case i used my wifes maiden name and she just had to endorse that i am her husband in the passport with is a seal and my name and 1st magistrates signature




Thanks for the reply Anish & Jijy & Jeams

i will get it changed soon .


ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR JOURNEY good.gif

OM


Ok heres a question and I dont really want to start another thread as this seems to be my home base.

So for those of us fortunate to have received a NOA1 and whether it be from CSC or VSC (yes we know postemarked Chicago) but heres the question - Looking at USCIS timeframe, and yes bumps head against wall, promised not to do that anymore, but CSC and VSC still show diddly squat for I-130 applications being moved forward - i.e,, sitting on July 2007 for VSC and August 2007 for CSC - this has not changed for months fyi......

So now that we have a NOA1 - what timeline are we looking at- in other words if applications are being scanned, what is actually going on in Vermont and California that there has been no movement whatsoever -

Challenge anyone ???? I promised myself darn I would not even consider their website anymore, but went in to look up NOA1 number and I know its not in system yet till end of month at least, but glanced at CSC and VSC and was just thinking........what are they doing??? mad.gif mad.gif

Cheers

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-14 18:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (kelzm @ Jan 13 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just wanted to give James a good.gif for voicing his opinion, and so he's not all alone seeming like the bad guy.

I can absolutely understand why all the K3 people are reading this forum and posting here. I read the K3 forum also.

However I have to admit that like James I've found it confusing to read something posted on the IR1/CR1 forum and then realise that it's not information that is relevant to me. It's relevant for a K3 person, but as I haven't filed for that kind of visa I can't use the info to judge.

This doesn't mean I'm asking anyone to stop posting, it's great that you're all doing the research and posting so other VJers can benefit. What would be good is to clearly identify that it's info for someone who has filed a K3. When you post in the IR forum, on an IR thread with K3 info you get people confused, as was shown by the confused posst of a member that started this whole debate.

I do acknowledge the overlap. But agree with James that the forums have become a little more intermingled recently, which can cause confusion. USCIS confuses me enough as it is. biggrin.gif


Yep, and good post.....so forward we go ........ with my I-130 NOA1 to boot kicking.gif

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Jan 13 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, this is last post unless prompted. smile.gif How likely is that? hehehe . You ask why I come to this thread since I am a December filer. That's a good question since I'm not an Aug/Sept filer. The reason I come to the CR/IR I-130 Aug/Sept 2007 forum/thread is because I'm looking within the CR/IR forum how things are progressing for SIMILAR (IR/CR) filers as myself. Obviously you understand why. I can judge and predict only on similar visa filers. If things are moving for I-130 filers (not K-3) then things are moving closer to my date. But the Aug/Sept thread is becoming inundated with K-3 or I-129F discussions...no, it's not the end of the world! But, in my opinion, there is a different forum created for those discussion based on K-3. Thats why I visit the Aug/Sept thread. Why do K-3's visit the IR/CR Aug/Sept thread and post their progess?....I filed...I'm approved....These posts should remain in the K-3 forum.

I understand the very close relationship the two visas have. And it's that closeness that creates this subtle problem. But it's clear that under normal conditions, any post expressing the filing, the approval or the tracking of such I-129F should, by inherent structure of the visajourney, be posted in the K-3 forum.


I'm tired smile.gif And in a very real sense, I do feel as if I'm helping all members of VJ too....just cleaning out some corners or bringing to light obscure problems that seem to be ####### on the surface but really help maintain more order and control....which in the end, will help people find what they are looking for. But no one likes being told what to do!

James


I do understand what you are saying James. The thing is that we all(atleast me) have made friends here mainly from this form. Everyone stuck by with one another(HOHOHO, SusieK, myself and whole lot of other peeps) during hard time and now people look upto this form for sharing any sort of issues and concerns(which is not a bad thing at all in my opinion since its all about helping fellow VJs.) hence you see K3, CR1 etc all posting here. No harm done, its all cool..


Aye...agree K3, and most of us only have an I-130 anyways so ya learn every day...we just filed the I-129f last week or so to back it up...hoping for the I-130 to go through tho, but yes we all have been through alot, including our beloved GOGO and lets just drop the bump in thread and keep wishing each other good luck and keep learning....timelines are important to all of us, but for the August forward peeps, we can not really go back and judge from previous time lines for the rake on the increase did somewhat of a glitch in that issue. But wait willing to hear this one out, but I do believe we just happened to hit a hurdle on the track with our timing. No fault of anyone on this site. USCIS is another story tho.

Hopefully people after us will not have such a long wait in receiving that NOA1 - and within the next six months things can settle down to a normal process....whatever that maybe. I gotta apply to USCIS charm school to understand etiquette.

Cheers devil.gif


But J - I can prompt but cant find the prompt key on the the keyboard darn..........lol but thank u for the valuable information and we learn each day from one another, nothing wrong with that....for if you do not learn, you have not listened. Opens one ear to hear more thoughts on your take of USCIS tho.......
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 19:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Jan 13 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 13 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 13 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I have seen the maze and understand it. If you look under it your forum of IR-1/CR1 is posted under the root of Marriage based Immigrtation K1, K2, K3. Shown below.


VisaJourney.com >
--------------------Marriage Based Immigration (K1, K2, K3, etc) to the USA >
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replying to August / September I-130 2007 Filers.


The reason it is posted this way because if K3 people want to stop the K3 and want to continue with IR1/CR1 if both get to the embassy at the same time.
Anyway, I don't have time for these silly things. If someone is being ####### about petty things like this, "Teacher John Doe took half of my candy" LOL. Sorry, I can't help you. Just want to share the information for people who need it, and want to stay from those who want to complain because I AM NOT GETTING PAID FOR THIS.


Good Luck, and good bye.


If you back out of the maze far enough you'll realize we are in an IR-1/CR-1 Immigrant Visa forum as we speak...err..type! Your K-3 non-immigrant visa discussion is located one forum above our current location. smile.gif So by default, any thread that is labeled I-130 (or any thread for that matter) within this forum is assumed to be the immigrant visa or the IR/CR visas and not the K-3 non-immigrant visa forum. There are many forums within VisaJourney as evidenced by the plural usage of the word forumS. This forum that we are currently speaking in is the CR/IR (stand-alone I-130) Immigrant visa forum.


I am quite aware, as you request, of the mulitple forms K-3 filers complete. I almost went that route. But may I ask you to be aware of just what you are clicking on as you make your way to this forum...reading may help! smile.gif And I am not complaining...not yet...I'm just trying to educate to make people a little less confused...as we see has happened with you and susieK. smile.gif

James


Sky - just keep going mate, as there are alot of us appreciating what you are doing - also with Sunshine and Delicia timelines - it makes us a group of just wanting to contribute - correct me if I am wrong, but that I do not find confusing in the least. Whether we are July August September October November so forth, does not matter, the effort is appreciated. I spent three hours on the phone last night with a VJ who is further down the road and so informed, yet he is dumbfounded by some things that are going on. All we can do is support each other - we all have A COMMON GOAL - and that is having our SO's next to us soon.

Cheers

Susie


I second what Susie says. Keep going Sky, i really appreciate you helping other folks here!



WaitingForK3, no one told Sky to stop helping other folks here. This is the confusion I referenced susieK about. I'm glad to see that your comment is based on what she said rather than on anything I ever said. It also backs up my point that susieK (great attitude and all) misunderstood my words and purpose. I never told sky to stop helping other folks.

I'll say it again. I just think that K-3 visa petitioners should discuss their I-129F's in the K-3 forum. That's all I said. But I get a lot of flak for making the statement and then in order to justify words and actions, people start twisting the debate off the original issue. Perfectly done. Now I look like the bad guy who is trying to tell Sky to stop his quite extensive work. But I did no such thing. I can even praise Sky in previous post's and still my misson (to get K-3's in the K-3 forum) goes unnoticed.

Seems like out of all the commentators, Sky was the only one who understood what I was saying. He disagreed...and has the right to do so...but he didn't take the emotional tangent and change subjects...he stuck to the issue. I can't really say the same for the rest of you. smile.gif

Oh well, I had fun trying anyway. And I don't think anyone got too hurt.

James



James,

Did not misunderstand you for the thread is for August September I-130's with some of us having an I-129f attached with it- and that is what we are - I only corrected Sky with one person - that is helping and not emotional tangent and we are not changing subjects, we are trying to stay on subject here FOR AUGUST SEPTEMBER FILERS.

Good Luck to you and the cheers were long before you post to Sky for helping on a timeframe since alot of us have been here for quite awhile and await each and everyones NOA1 - different animal then it use to be, but for us that has been a big deal.

Edited by SusieK, 13 January 2008 - 03:59 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 13 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 13 2008, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 13 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I have seen the maze and understand it. If you look under it your forum of IR-1/CR1 is posted under the root of Marriage based Immigrtation K1, K2, K3. Shown below.


VisaJourney.com >
--------------------Marriage Based Immigration (K1, K2, K3, etc) to the USA >
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replying to August / September I-130 2007 Filers.


The reason it is posted this way because if K3 people want to stop the K3 and want to continue with IR1/CR1 if both get to the embassy at the same time.
Anyway, I don't have time for these silly things. If someone is being ####### about petty things like this, "Teacher John Doe took half of my candy" LOL. Sorry, I can't help you. Just want to share the information for people who need it, and want to stay from those who want to complain because I AM NOT GETTING PAID FOR THIS.


Good Luck, and good bye.


If you back out of the maze far enough you'll realize we are in an IR-1/CR-1 Immigrant Visa forum as we speak...err..type! Your K-3 non-immigrant visa discussion is located one forum above our current location. smile.gif So by default, any thread that is labeled I-130 (or any thread for that matter) within this forum is assumed to be the immigrant visa or the IR/CR visas and not the K-3 non-immigrant visa forum. There are many forums within VisaJourney as evidenced by the plural usage of the word forumS. This forum that we are currently speaking in is the CR/IR (stand-alone I-130) Immigrant visa forum.


I am quite aware, as you request, of the mulitple forms K-3 filers complete. I almost went that route. But may I ask you to be aware of just what you are clicking on as you make your way to this forum...reading may help! smile.gif And I am not complaining...not yet...I'm just trying to educate to make people a little less confused...as we see has happened with you and susieK. smile.gif

James


Sky - just keep going mate, as there are alot of us appreciating what you are doing - also with Sunshine and Delicia timelines - it makes us a group of just wanting to contribute - correct me if I am wrong, but that I do not find confusing in the least. Whether we are July August September October November so forth, does not matter, the effort is appreciated. I spent three hours on the phone last night with a VJ who is further down the road and so informed, yet he is dumbfounded by some things that are going on. All we can do is support each other - we all have A COMMON GOAL - and that is having our SO's next to us soon.

Cheers

Susie



Susie, it is true that Sky's work and effort is informative and impressive. It is true also that we should also give Sky our thanks and appreciation, since he's not getting paid for this. If you think my post's are about Sky's work, then maybe you should go work for uscis because you are just as lost and behind as they are! smile.gif

Cheers,

James



good.gif good.gif

hehe luv it not a bad idea but already applied last week\

As far as lost, very true (as this thread clearly states August September ) and as far as behind very very true - now your getting it
Cheers



Susie, you have a good attitude. I sincerely hope I don't bring you down since we do need all the hope and encouragement that we can get as we wait for our husband/wife to join us. I'm sure my silly issue will do nothing of the sort. Anyway, I do feel strongly that K3 visa should be discussed there...but in the end, it's not worth fighting over...too much smile.gif Again, you have a good attitude and I do wish you all the best and luck in this process.


Cheers!!!!! And to you also may 2008 bring us closer with our SO - thats our objective and this forum is great for learning and hanging on by me toes with an ounce of sanity on some days.

Susie

Edited by SusieK, 13 January 2008 - 10:58 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 13 2008, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 13 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I have seen the maze and understand it. If you look under it your forum of IR-1/CR1 is posted under the root of Marriage based Immigrtation K1, K2, K3. Shown below.


VisaJourney.com >
--------------------Marriage Based Immigration (K1, K2, K3, etc) to the USA >
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replying to August / September I-130 2007 Filers.


The reason it is posted this way because if K3 people want to stop the K3 and want to continue with IR1/CR1 if both get to the embassy at the same time.
Anyway, I don't have time for these silly things. If someone is being ####### about petty things like this, "Teacher John Doe took half of my candy" LOL. Sorry, I can't help you. Just want to share the information for people who need it, and want to stay from those who want to complain because I AM NOT GETTING PAID FOR THIS.


Good Luck, and good bye.


If you back out of the maze far enough you'll realize we are in an IR-1/CR-1 Immigrant Visa forum as we speak...err..type! Your K-3 non-immigrant visa discussion is located one forum above our current location. smile.gif So by default, any thread that is labeled I-130 (or any thread for that matter) within this forum is assumed to be the immigrant visa or the IR/CR visas and not the K-3 non-immigrant visa forum. There are many forums within VisaJourney as evidenced by the plural usage of the word forumS. This forum that we are currently speaking in is the CR/IR (stand-alone I-130) Immigrant visa forum.


I am quite aware, as you request, of the mulitple forms K-3 filers complete. I almost went that route. But may I ask you to be aware of just what you are clicking on as you make your way to this forum...reading may help! smile.gif And I am not complaining...not yet...I'm just trying to educate to make people a little less confused...as we see has happened with you and susieK. smile.gif

James


Sky - just keep going mate, as there are alot of us appreciating what you are doing - also with Sunshine and Delicia timelines - it makes us a group of just wanting to contribute - correct me if I am wrong, but that I do not find confusing in the least. Whether we are July August September October November so forth, does not matter, the effort is appreciated. I spent three hours on the phone last night with a VJ who is further down the road and so informed, yet he is dumbfounded by some things that are going on. All we can do is support each other - we all have A COMMON GOAL - and that is having our SO's next to us soon.

Cheers

Susie



Susie, it is true that Sky's work and effort is informative and impressive. It is true also that we should also give Sky our thanks and appreciation, since he's not getting paid for this. If you think my post's are about Sky's work, then maybe you should go work for uscis because you are just as lost and behind as they are! smile.gif

Cheers,

James



good.gif good.gif

hehe luv it not a bad idea but already applied last week\

As far as lost, very true (as this thread clearly states August September ) and as far as behind very very true - now your getting it
Cheers

Edited by SusieK, 13 January 2008 - 10:44 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 13 2008, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, I have seen the maze and understand it. If you look under it your forum of IR-1/CR1 is posted under the root of Marriage based Immigrtation K1, K2, K3. Shown below.


VisaJourney.com >
--------------------Marriage Based Immigration (K1, K2, K3, etc) to the USA >
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replying to August / September I-130 2007 Filers.


The reason it is posted this way because if K3 people want to stop the K3 and want to continue with IR1/CR1 if both get to the embassy at the same time.
Anyway, I don't have time for these silly things. If someone is being ####### about petty things like this, "Teacher John Doe took half of my candy" LOL. Sorry, I can't help you. Just want to share the information for people who need it, and want to stay from those who want to complain because I AM NOT GETTING PAID FOR THIS.


Good Luck, and good bye.


If you back out of the maze far enough you'll realize we are in an IR-1/CR-1 Immigrant Visa forum as we speak...err..type! Your K-3 non-immigrant visa discussion is located one forum above our current location. smile.gif So by default, any thread that is labeled I-130 (or any thread for that matter) within this forum is assumed to be the immigrant visa or the IR/CR visas and not the K-3 non-immigrant visa forum. There are many forums within VisaJourney as evidenced by the plural usage of the word forumS. This forum that we are currently speaking in is the CR/IR (stand-alone I-130) Immigrant visa forum.


I am quite aware, as you request, of the mulitple forms K-3 filers complete. I almost went that route. But may I ask you to be aware of just what you are clicking on as you make your way to this forum...reading may help! smile.gif And I am not complaining...not yet...I'm just trying to educate to make people a little less confused...as we see has happened with you and susieK. smile.gif

James


Sky - just keep going mate, as there are alot of us appreciating what you are doing - also with Sunshine and Delicia timelines - it makes us a group of just wanting to contribute - correct me if I am wrong, but that I do not find confusing in the least. Whether we are July August September October November so forth, does not matter, the effort is appreciated. I spent three hours on the phone last night with a VJ who is further down the road and so informed, yet he is dumbfounded by some things that are going on. All we can do is support each other - we all have A COMMON GOAL - and that is having our SO's next to us soon.

Cheers

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Jan 13 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning SusieK,
How have you been? I have not visited or posted here out of frustration. I have not hear d anything on my I129F. My lawyer is sitting on our DS230 that they NVC cent a week ago. He is too busy trainning another assitant. I guess I have some catching up to do.

Have a blessed day!\Missy

Missy,

sigh hun.....hoping for your I130 speeds through and the problems with the lawyer, sigh, sigh sigh..Your faith and gained knowledge from this forum of great people will get your through and ya know Im am praying for each and every one of you to get through this thing sane.

Are you in a position to get the file from the attorney and proceed on your own or just follow up on every movement - pm me if you have the time......always a kindered soul you are and major hugs!!!

Cheers me luv

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 09:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 13 2008, 04:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures General Discussion

K-3 Spouse Visa General Discussion

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion

Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

The Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion

IMBRA Special Topics





The above are the 1st six forums found here in visajourney.com. You can find it by clicking any link that says "Forums". Believe it or not, we are actually in the forum labeled IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa General Discussion. Now I will complain. Try to keep your K-3 discussion in the correct forum. I only say this because they are separated for a logical reason. If you fail to understand the logical reason why the two visa categories are separated, please feel free to ask. Also, it makes it easier for CR/IR visa petitioners to read and share in discussions that pertain to them. That way, we don't have to sift through discussions that should take place in a different forum...a forum created ESPECIALLY for them.

...and we wonder why USCIS has a difficult time adjudicating some cases.

Thank you,

James



James-

Not sure what you meant by confusion but the intent implies that I do not read this forum or information else where and that I am not comprehending what I am reading - oh well no matter - he has devoted some time to helping us, as has sunshine and Delicia , my confusion only lies in this -I am confused as to our government and posting timelines that are not correct on their website. Once I figure that one out then I will say ok, I am no longer confused



have a good one.


p.s ...your quote "and we wonder why USCIS has a difficult time adjudicating some cases" OH YES WE DO WONDER ON THIS

Edited by SusieK, 13 January 2008 - 08:28 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-13 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 12 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Could be because this list is based on K3. If you're not K3, you wouldn't show up in this one. I'll double check.



QUOTE (Milton y Claudia @ Jan 12 2008, 06:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ummm im not in that list...
????

unsure.gif


QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 12 2008, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is the list of people who are waiting for I-130 NOA1.


[attachment=5795:I_130_to...130_Sent.htm]




Aiwa he is .....I130......
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-12 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
[quote name='Sky2k' date='Jan 12 2008, 08:44 AM' post='1484026']
Hi SusieK,

Are you referring to us as bunch of losers, Ehehehheh. Well, we have to share information among us because the USCIS misinformation line is confusing everyone and good for nothing. I hope this would help people calm down a bit about lost file.


LMAO good one devil.gif - we only lose when we stop trying........and you are spot on about the misinformation hotline. I spent an hour with someone last night that thinks that their file could be lost, but sent your timeframe spreadsheet to him this morning - if you can help one person, then you have made a niche for yourself.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-12 08:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Sky2k @ Jan 11 2008, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is the list of people who are waiting for I-130 NOA1.


[attachment=5795:I_130_to...130_Sent.htm]


You are a doll thank you so very much - thats what this whole forum is about - people taking their time to do things like this - ()well besides work and no spouse with us I guess we should entertain each other - just kidding) but I for one thank you and Sunshine and Delicia - it helps so very much.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-12 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 10 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 10 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
susie,

even though you where jocking about the job, i do feel like quiting mine and go work for USCIS lol



Anish,

Hun, I was not joking thats the best part......I really applied online IM DEAD SERIOUS, why the hell not, I got most of the forms down by heart, the timelines and the babble, hell I dont need training, Im already there.

devil.gif


HOHOHO - I dont know what to say - well yes on pee in their helmets thats a given, but for your timeframe, there are only a few before you that have not received, I just dont know. FIFO comes to mind in an argument stand point, but who do we argue with, surely not USCIS for they can't even figure out what they are talking about to have a decent debate.

Have you tried the congressman route and if not, do you refile, I dont think so cause then you are in another wait and see situation I just dont know. Friend of mine spoke with VSC today and they basically confirmed the one year timeline from date of NOA1 - but again, could be less could be more, no one knows anymore and I think that is the crux of this whole matter, there is no correct information being given, from their website nor from their employees. The best we have right now is VJ and its good, we can find out exactly what is going on with issues,,,,,,I just dont know. You may want to try posting a new thread in asking this question.

Feeling for you and how did we get our NOA1 - rolled a seven on the dice table hun, that about sums it up-
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 10 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
susie,

even though you where jocking about the job, i do feel like quiting mine and go work for USCIS lol



Anish,

Hun, I was not joking thats the best part......I really applied online IM DEAD SERIOUS, why the hell not, I got most of the forms down by heart, the timelines and the babble, hell I dont need training, Im already there.

devil.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (saradanielle @ Jan 10 2008, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where did that long list go with all of the filers and tracking who has received what so far? I was on it, but I don´t remember if it is in this thread or not. Has it been updated recently?



Here ya go hun,

Found it

Cheers

http://www.visajourn...h...9160&st=135
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Jan 10 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I finally called USCIS.... after a jungle gym of 32094820934723947091283740923874320947239047309487230948723904712934087219048723
498237492134812734098237409127412094723948 phone tree options and waiting on hold I got one rep, who regurgitated the same fn ####### that is on the web site, BOO HOO BOO HOO poor us too many applicaton boo fn hoo, blah blah. Then finally she put me on hold for about 45 minutes and I finally talked to a rep (who had TeRRRibe engreish sskills ) and she finally looked up my name.... because she said I SHOULD have got NOA a long long time ago. Well, no record of me in the system. wonderful.
She suggested putting in a service request which I did.... seemed to think it LIKELY is lost, BUT I'll first have to WAIT about 1 month for them to "LOOK INTO IT". She said afte that (which they are likely to find it was thrown in garbage) I'd have to START OVER FROM SCRATCH and send in brand new check and I-130, and start the whole fcking waiting game all over.

I hope families of all this bastards die a miserable death.

I have NO idea what I'm going to tell my wife. If she's crying everyday now, what joy will this bring her.



FFS they are cruel and mornic in the same sentence....they will put a trace on you HOHOHO and you will get the famous email stating, in order to find your application please supply your receipt number.... I got this and said FO, sent it to the Omsbdmn for review....just showing him that I was calling because I DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT NUMBER and they would trace down my application - I got this answer back from USCIS for the receipt number in exactly one week. When they say you are not in the system, of course not, neither are we even though we have that elusive NOA! - go figure that on the keyboard.....Totally out of control they are now.

Susie


p.s applied today at USCIS for a job, think I may get kicked out of the system because of pending I-130? Oh wait, no its not in the system yet. All will be good kicking.gif I will get the job because the time that they do background check and such my I-130 will be wandering around the country so I just ordered an "APPROVAL STAMP" actually got two with tons of ink.....

Edited by SusieK, 10 January 2008 - 01:40 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (saradanielle @ Jan 10 2008, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 9 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anybody else out there who sent their I-130 on August and has not received the NOA1 yet? Because I sent mine on August and haven't received anything yet, and I am worried that my file was lost during transfering all the files from service centers to Chicago Loxbox sad.gif I called the USCIS yesterday and the officer took my information (finally) and sent a letter to VSC for further investigation....


I filed on August 17th at VSC, and got a receipt notice (NOA1) dated December 21.

When I logged onto the USCIS site to check the status, it said that my file is now at the California service center. Did anyone else get that? Think it´s strange?


unsure.gif Surprised that you got to access case online, and blown away that its now in California - you are defin on the course for high USCIS sky miles. I can't even think to give you an answer on this one.

Anyway, does anyone think that the delay is in the early stages and the rest of the process will go according to a regular time schedule (8-10 months, I am guessing)? Or do you think that there will be these delays throughout the rest of the process?

QUOTE (WWW @ Jan 2 2008, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've got my NOA1 by mail today. They assigned case number but when I go online to chek it it says: "Case Status Retrieval Failed".
Any advise?


Just wait a few days - same thing happened to me and a couple of days later it worked.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 13:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 10 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
emailed my congressman, I will call him to follow up, filling out CIS Ombudsman form 7001 (even though they are asking the receipt #on the form), and oh by the way... got a response email (obviously automated response emai)l from VSC saying that they can not locate my file I should provide the copy of the cancel check, receipt # etc.. go figure


Yep, just have to just spit at that response as same happened to me, when you do the form to omsbdman, tell on a separate piece of paper that I would not be send this piece of ####### to you if I had a receipt number..sorry you cant say that but tis the anger in me speaking...but you get my drift - send a copy to congress person also.

growling loud today
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Jan 9 2008, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Jan 9 2008, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 9 2008, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anybody else out there who sent their I-130 on August and has not received the NOA1 yet? Because I sent mine on August and haven't received anything yet, and I am worried that my file was lost during transfering all the files from service centers to Chicago Loxbox sad.gif I called the USCIS yesterday and the officer took my information (finally) and sent a letter to VSC for further investigation....


Still haven't got jack squat either.

I now feel un-married, like hoping I can win the lottery and one day have a wife. Cause what I have now is nothing.


This totally sucks, so much for FIFO. You guys should definitely call USCIS and raise hell. Keeping fingers crossed for you sad.gif



Aye, best part is one person called USCIS, early September file, asked why FIFO did not apply, they said each application is different OMG - please - like they are looking at them when the contractor they hired to do just he scanning is actually an expert.

What will be next. No clue, and dont even want to know what they will come up, but posting on their website that Chicago is up to late September is a crock of shyte. Why do that to people when it is not true? Oh yes this one I have a clue, to make us go insane with this whole ludicrious process- helpsmilie.gif Bumps head on desk and says "wake up tis but a nightmare"

Anyone from August should be screaming and Alto mate, you should be yelling so loud right now to be heard. Tis wrong. I would yell for you but have lost my voice from waiting the four months myself. Your just so out of timeline here. I wish you a NOA1 like soon, and all others.

Cheers but sad crying.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (chemarc @ Jan 9 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received mine while I was in Bolivia spending the Holidays with my wife. What a wonderful present to come home too. Congratulations to everybody else who received theirs too, and for the people who are still waiting, your day will come. Now my next question... Does anyone no if this delay is going to have a major affect on the approval times? I called USCIS yesterday. My receipt is not in the system yet, and they told me to call back Jan. 27. They are working on June applications as of right now, so technically, my August application should be worked on in two more months? Any thoughts?



Does the word delay come into mind (sorry sik humor) for the rest of our journies? I am trying to be positive, but they cant even enter receipts in - this spells T R O U B L E in my mind.

I am just heartbroken tho for others that are still waiting...............

crying.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Jan 9 2008, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there anybody else out there who sent their I-130 on August and has not received the NOA1 yet? Because I sent mine on August and haven't received anything yet, and I am worried that my file was lost during transfering all the files from service centers to Chicago Loxbox sad.gif I called the USCIS yesterday and the officer took my information (finally) and sent a letter to VSC for further investigation....


Sigh Alto, get your Congressman involved and I mean now!!! If you need any help pm me please...this is bullshyte at it's finest........

Just blogged a ton of news agencies about this but get active hun, this is not right - what happened to FIFO and when September is getting theirs and yours is god knows where, dont wait for VSC to see, for what they will say to you is this........and yes its a typical form letter.....we can not locate you in the system, please supply us with your receipt number........

helpsmilie.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (WWW @ Jan 2 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SusieK,
Do you see your case online?



Nohun,

Its taking them about three weeks to update the cases so you will see that error....but your there dont worry and Congrats and Happy New year

Susie

Edited by SusieK, 02 January 2008 - 12:56 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-02 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (lucka @ Jan 1 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey

Happy new year!!

Got my NOA 1 for my I-129f but no news on my I-130 , I'm very happy!!!!!!



Happy New Year Luca,

Congrats and you just used your delivery receipt for your I-130 on the I -129f. Cheeky mate!!

Good Luck to you and best to your SO

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Jan 1 2008, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy New Year all! Holidays are finally over so there will be no more office parties and long lunches at the USCIS. We will all get wonderful news within the next two weeks. Just think next year are holdidays will be spentwith our SOs.


Missy Good day - and yes Happy New Year back and yes looking forward to 2008 - promise not to scream to much about USCIS and there ooopsies lol........

Best to you and hubbie and to all of us waiting growling but being good.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 07:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Jan 1 2008, 02:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great news! We got our NOA1 yesterday. Its issuing date was the 12/26/2007 and our check was just cashed yesterday. I am jumping up and down for joy. All of you who are still waiting: heads up- something is moving. I'll keep my fingers crossed for all of you. All will be good!



Finally Happy New Year to you and yours...... Glad to see that since you were one that I was watching...lol...not that way, but your timeline.

Congrats again
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 05:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Elijah @ Dec 29 2007, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Susie,

Yeah I am hoping to get my NOA1 before I go to see my wife on the 10th.

Elijah

QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 29 2007, 06:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Elijah @ Dec 29 2007, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Susie and everyone,

I just sent my I-129f for the K3 visa to CSC where my I-130 is at. I sent it to the address on the bottom of the NOA1 for the I-130. I am hoping it won't take as long to get an NOA1 for the I-129f as it did for the I-130 NOA1. Saying my prayers.

Elijah


Good Luck hun,

By the looks of it, seems they are way quickier in getting NOA1's then we experienced. xxxxx Hang on hun, got you a tent and camping equipment also for this long journey. devil.gif

Susie



Elijah,

So very saddened and concerned about events there so please be careful and best to wife and safe journey.

Cheers but with sadness crying.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-29 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Elijah @ Dec 29 2007, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Susie and everyone,

I just sent my I-129f for the K3 visa to CSC where my I-130 is at. I sent it to the address on the bottom of the NOA1 for the I-130. I am hoping it won't take as long to get an NOA1 for the I-129f as it did for the I-130 NOA1. Saying my prayers.

Elijah


Good Luck hun,

By the looks of it, seems they are way quickier in getting NOA1's then we experienced. xxxxx Hang on hun, got you a tent and camping equipment also for this long journey. devil.gif

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-29 08:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Dec 28 2007, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well this makes me think I should divorce July and get together with August. I am a faithful devoted follower when lead down the righteous path. innocent.gif I have sent my lawyer two emails requesting information in the past week he has not responded. I always just think emails are easy so he can get back to me when he is available. There I go being to considerate. mad.gif

I think he is waiting for our K3 to be approved, which is why he is delaying the afidavit of suport form. whistling.gif i should never make assumptions, but i want my case in my hands. Hecan go on his merry way. My brother in-law does not know if that is a good idea.

I will keep up with both threads I guess, since I am just starting to get used to you all. good.gif



QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 28 2007, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Dec 28 2007, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congradulations on your NOA1!! I am in September, because that is my reciept date for my NOA1. It ususaly only take a week for the NOA1 number to be issued I thought. I noticed that you all were having difficult with something being wrong with the process? Does the late reciept date holdup your petition that much longer? Or was it just the issuing of the number that was held up?



Missy lol, hope your still laughing a bit about email....


The I-130's were put on the backburner for quite awhile so they sorta bunched them up and sent them to Chicago for processing. There is the contractor who is now speeding up the NOA1's and yes the timelines have been so outta whack compared to the I-129F's and other forms.

There are alot of I-130's from late July and forward,......and forward.....and forward that have not received their reciept numbers because of this backlog. Hopefully the rest get caught up soon, Gone with the wind on those days of getting a NOA1 in 10 to 30 days.

Will it affect holdup for petition for being processed longer , uncertainity there, and not even going to guess, but will look at the positive side and think maybe just a little.

Cheers

Susie




Not a bad bunch of rowdies eh hun?

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-28 13:24:00