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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWTH
Of course most of you have seen this article today, but the word "diverted" caught my attention - I would think this would cause some people to raise their head and say hmmm..........I do believe it is old news but the article speaks of interesting facts for all phases of immigration. The article is not old news, just posted today, but I am thinking about the fee money issue.

http://news.yahoo.co...ArN0jMHsrVh24cA


Note on this one subject line:Since 1988, the work of Citizenship and Immigration Services and its predecessor, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, has been largely paid for by revenue from application fees. Congress has provided money for specific projects over the years, but generally those have been limited to a few years. Sometimes fee money has been diverted for things like detention centers


hmmmmmm i hope to god they were not in the throws of a backlog crisis at that point hmmmmm whacks head against computer screen and says I gotta go back to school and learn how our government arrives at these decisions.

growling and still goes to USCIS website to see if case can be accessed, ok that didnt work, bangs head again and says oh my can we have those fees back that people paid for their applications to correct some of the problems going on now.
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-09 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother article on immigration
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Feb 9 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kelzm @ Feb 9 2008, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Interesting article.... especially the last two paragraphs. crying.gif

http://news.yahoo.co...ration_backlogs



key date:

2010



yep theres hope wow only two more years weeeeeee the sods
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-09 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNot Assigned Embassy code BGH
QUOTE (sharif @ Feb 10 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case start with code BGH. when I looked on the state.gov site it shows the Post Not Assigned. I know It is the code for the US embassy in baghdad, Iraq and they don't do interviews or issue visa in baghdad's embassy. Is it possible they just did a mistake.


Sharif - you at NVC already hun - what happened your application have wings - omg if so congrats!!!!!! You are our HOPE!!!!

Did you check the other forum topic even tho you luv our group so much, but maybe its time to get into the forum for your area - even tho your timeline shows Armenia maybe its wrong??? There is a really cool area for the Middle East, North Africa area and I think they can help you much more than we can- ugghhhhhhh where is my case online grrrrrrrrrrrrr the sods.

xxxxxx always the best

and let us know please good.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-10 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa granted!!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Yes congrats - gotta send me mate to Cuba in the next few weeks - damn lol

PCAN - I know you dont know this but used your interview as far as them asking all the strange questions in the radio interview we did on Friday night, omg - the looks they gave me were like "are you kidding me" they had some comments about the could they actually ask you the sexual questions and I replied, is was off the air at the time, said I guess so cause they did, but all I can say is again, congrats for being strong and believing-

Cheers hun
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-10 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa granted!!!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
QUOTE (Jigi @ Feb 7 2008, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi


Lets start the party. god bless u . have a nice life ahead

Jigi



CONGRATS WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE - and those two and half hours omg hun but the truth always prevails

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 11:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChecking case status update
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Feb 10 2008, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Evgeniya...Actually my conressman got the receipt number for me which is off by one digit from the number I have on back of the cancelled check. I hope next thing we hear is the approval. My case is not showing up online though sad.gif I am going to call them tomorrow.



Alto - dont do it lol look at what they told me the sods...grrrrrr...still cant access and got it 12.21.07 -just kidding but would luv to hear what they tell you on this one and yes there are alot that are off by one number from check being cased.

xxx cheers

p.s but if they ask you are u sure you have the I-797 and its in your name and SO, dont fall off the chair ok? When they said that to me and I said blah blah blah yes of course I do ya took my 355 - they hung up on me devil.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 00:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChecking case status update
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Feb 8 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Feb 8 2008, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Q : I received my receipt notice, but when I check my case online it does not appear. How do I get my case added to the system so I can check its progress?

USCIS had an unprecedented number of applications filed over the summer. Our efforts to enter these applications into our systems have caused a delay in the transfer of information from our case control system to the Case Status Online system. We are experiencing delays of up to 3 to 4 weeks between receipting your application and its status being available www.uscis.gov. If you have additional questions after your information is available on Case Status Online, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.


LOL up to 3 to 4 weeks, luv it..........what about 6-8 weeks too funny

So just for a change of subject I called them today said yes its been way over 4 weeks and they said are you sure you have a I-797C?? OMG fell off the chair - hung up because felt that conversation was going to be futile act of extracting teeth from a shark - take one out another one grow in its place

xxxxxx





I still have nothing more than a measly reciept. I don't really believe anymore I'll live with my wife in the USA. Need to get agressive on pursuing another place to live. 5 years is NOT a reasonable wait in the least. I don't want children I can't see or raise, and starting a family in 5 to 7 years will create serious heath risks.

Charles manson had a right to a trial withing 60 days. I have to wait 5 or 10 years ?? f that.


HOHO did u ever receive your NOA1 hard copy or is that MIA also? Not that it means alot as Vermont seems to have issues about inputting them in for some peeps - but again it will happen she will get here, but when tis just another game of craps and I for one am tired of being in the casino

Keep your chin up or at least off the table

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-08 15:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChecking case status update
Q : I received my receipt notice, but when I check my case online it does not appear. How do I get my case added to the system so I can check its progress?

USCIS had an unprecedented number of applications filed over the summer. Our efforts to enter these applications into our systems have caused a delay in the transfer of information from our case control system to the Case Status Online system. We are experiencing delays of up to 3 to 4 weeks between receipting your application and its status being available www.uscis.gov. If you have additional questions after your information is available on Case Status Online, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.


LOL up to 3 to 4 weeks, luv it..........what about 6-8 weeks too funny

So just for a change of subject I called them today said yes its been way over 4 weeks and they said are you sure you have a I-797C?? OMG fell off the chair - hung up because felt that conversation was going to be futile act of extracting teeth from a shark - take one out another one grow in its place

xxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-08 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
QUOTE (albden @ Feb 11 2008, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks Susie smile.gif
I can't believe they give you a 9am appt and it's 2pm there and he is still waiting. My father in law just spoke with him and he said he is still waiting. I didn't want to call him bc I'm too nervous and I don't want him to be nervous too.
this is the worst.
I hate waiting



Hun

You are ok, if you waited this long to get to Point B, I could imagine you waiting 24 hours, but yes, I agree, heck your nervous I am sitting here waiting to here and I dont even know you two lol - but as VJ is, we are family and supportive of each other every step of the way........

When our times comes to go thru this I am sure I will be searching all my neighbors houses for valium to calm the nerves as it seems to be so nerve wracking after all the stuff we have gone through and once they call and say "Hun, guess what, I got a Welcome to America today" xxxxxxxx it all just sorta melts down into a tremendous sigh of relief.

Waiting.................xxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 08:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
QUOTE (albden @ Feb 11 2008, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
still nothing. I believe my hubby is still in there sad.gif


arrrgggggggg but think positive!!! Watching thread for your word of WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this ####### is over xxxxx sending huge hug to ya
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 07:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 10 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck good.gif



As statedabove and wanting to add GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDD LUCK and let us know as we are praying for ya...

xxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-10 13:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview question about Marriage Movie
QUOTE (steve&mary @ Feb 8 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LOL...wedding night videos! Brilliant! Try to deny bonafide relationship, now! ha ha



LOL GOOD ONE LUV IT - DHL's thermo another computer screen - dont worry - I have a ton of new ones - omg can u imagine that would just make life miserable for them if everyone had THAT MOVIE - try to deny that evidence.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-08 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approval Finally
QUOTE (whisper2me @ Feb 9 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
LMAO @ the wheeze of Obesity....


I know but the whole scene is hysterical but as we all know so true xxxxx devil.gif and also Mog lol hun did the bloke really hang up on you when you said OH REALLY lmao hun

Edited by SusieK, 09 February 2008 - 06:04 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-09 18:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approval Finally
QUOTE (mateo @ Feb 8 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I have good news! My I-130 got approved on 7 Feb 2008. I am so happy!

But listen to this. As I was leaving Los Angeles yesterday at about noon time I decided to call the CSC and see what the status of my case was. Here is the converstion.

CSC: (sounding like a 4th grader watching the Bloomberg Report) Good morning, may I have your case number please?
Mateo: Good Morning, WACxxxxxxxxx
CSC: May I have your name?
Mateo: M....
CSC: Date of birth?
Mateo: xx/xx/xx
CSC: Last four of your social security number?
Mateo: xxxx
CSC: (monotone and with the wheeze of obesity) How may I help you?
Mateo: I was calling because I am concerned about my case. My receipt date is 25 July and its nearing 200 days and I have not heard anything yet.
CSC: We are (pause to read) working on July 25th (must have been a Freudian slip), no July 15th rignt now. You should check back in a month.
Mateo: Can you tell me if my case has been assigned to an adjudicator?
CSC: No your case will only get assigned when they are working on your date range.
Mateo: Ok thanks I will be patient and call back in a few weeks.
CSC: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Mateo: No, thank you for your assistance.
CLICK

So I get home and I checked the USCIS page and it shows an update on the case to 02/07/2008. I figured it was from the RFE trick. No change in case status.

This morning in my email I got an email from CSC stating the case was approved. Go figure, I can only imagine that the people that answer the phone have no real clue as to what it going on. I guess it is completely useless to use the RFE trick as you just hit a wall either way you go. If she had any information she would have known that my case was going to be look at that day. And no I don't believe that the call had anything to do with them approving the case that day, it was mere coincidence.

Anywhooooooooooo

YEAH APPROVAL!!!

As the Brasilianos say

Vamos Bebemorar!!!

I know its Brasileiros, but isn't that a profession describing a Portuguese who was going to Brazil to exploit the riches from the colony and cares nothing about its culture or well being? Its time to change the name from a profession of exploitation to a name of a people, like Italianos, Americanos, Mexicanos...

M.


OMG LOL - this is too much but GREAT NEWS HUN CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! devil.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-08 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll done and my wife is here :)
QUOTE (YMR @ Feb 10 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Z&S @ Feb 10 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear friends,

Thank God, we made it. You guys have been very helpful and I thank you. We had our interview on 28th Jan. I was with her at the interview which was very smooth. Within few minutes visa was granted and we picked up her visa the next day. POE was a breeze. We are very happy.

I wish everyone good luck with their visa process. Thank you


I wish you both a lot of happiness together. My best feeling for you. Enjoy your time together. whistling.gif



Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
t - Congrats and Welcome to America to the newbie xxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-10 19:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReady to pick up passport with VISA STAMPED!!!!!
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Feb 12 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!



Hun,

you know how i feel, such a great attitude and soon xxxxxx your mate will be with you - Thank you for the encouraging words and my hugs and only the very best to you and yours - tell your mate this "WELCOME TO AMERICA" from Kris and I yes lolxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-12 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan wife visit here on a visitor's visa while I-130 pending?
QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 22 2007, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Prince of Egypt @ Nov 21 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Nov 21 2007, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent in I-130 app back in Sept 07. I am still waiting for NOA1 (I-797) which should not come as a surprise to anyone familliar with the comments USCIS has been posting lately in their weekly updates.

Does anyone know

1) If I can have my wife apply for a tourist visa while the K3 application is currently pending

2) If there are any LEGAL restrictions against applying for a tourist visa while the K-3 (I-130 and I-129F) is in process

3) If there are any LEGAL restrictions against travelling to the US on a tourist visa that will jeopardize the K-3 visa application

Please don't opinionate. If you know any links to the uscis that touch this topic or have first hand actual case experience please share them. I couldn't find any conclusive evidence one way or the other in the forums.

Thanks to all contributors

oa

As far as I know you cannot apply for any other visa while this one is in place. Depends on which country your person is from. Better that you go and visit or meet up in another city.



noooooooooooooooooooo dont do that lol - sorry but my husband did that even before the file was sent and London said no way Jose, strong ties to the USA - denied for six month visa - at least we were honest - but all is causes is heartache and even tho this wait is heartwrenching beyond.....dont...dont....dont

Cheers and hang in there

Susie helpsmilie.gif

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-22 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan wife visit here on a visitor's visa while I-130 pending?
QUOTE (Prince of Egypt @ Nov 21 2007, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (odeoaldorf @ Nov 21 2007, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent in I-130 app back in Sept 07. I am still waiting for NOA1 (I-797) which should not come as a surprise to anyone familliar with the comments USCIS has been posting lately in their weekly updates.

Does anyone know

1) If I can have my wife apply for a tourist visa while the K3 application is currently pending

2) If there are any LEGAL restrictions against applying for a tourist visa while the K-3 (I-130 and I-129F) is in process

3) If there are any LEGAL restrictions against travelling to the US on a tourist visa that will jeopardize the K-3 visa application

Please don't opinionate. If you know any links to the uscis that touch this topic or have first hand actual case experience please share them. I couldn't find any conclusive evidence one way or the other in the forums.

Thanks to all contributors

oa

As far as I know you cannot apply for any other visa while this one is in place. Depends on which country your person is from. Better that you go and visit or meet up in another city.



noooooooooooooooooooo dont do that lol - sorry but my husband did that even before the file was sent and London said no way Jose, strong ties to the USA - denied for six month visa - at least we were honest - but all is causes is heartache and even tho this wait is heartwrenching beyond.....dont...dont....dont

Cheers and hang in there

Susie helpsmilie.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-22 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt number invalid
QUOTE (htownboy25 @ Feb 15 2008, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Add me to this list of people who get an invalid error message when we enter our receipt # mad.gif



Dont worry peeps, it will show up one day and maybe just maybe it will show I-130 approved - I cant view it and understand that the backlog is only temporary but damn please USCIS - for once - update your site to reflect is can take more than 3-4 weeks - pleezeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

Cheers all and god speed on this journey
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 07:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceipt number invalid
QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Feb 12 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm in the same boat - got my NOA1 today from VSC, checked number online and it said it could not be found at this time.


Very true, alot of peeps who got the NOA1 and especially VSC can not view online yet - you will get that funky message that your case does not exist. Even tho our I129f is available for showing, the I-130 just does not want to compute.

When speaking with Omsbdmn office yesterday morning, she confirmed that we are in that other "secret data base" grrrrrrr - I want that one lol - but not in the main one that we all can view. She said blah blah blah, she spoke with VSC - they are trying to enter them , but again blah blah blah, backlogged.

Tis ok, its there, and maybe just one morning you will wake up enter that number and it will show APPROVED - that has happened to a few peeps in our August September group.


Good Luck on your journey

Cheers


QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Feb 12 2008, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (reehon @ Feb 12 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got my NOA1. When i type the number on the uscis's website to check the case status, it says that its invalid.
Does anyone else have experienced the same things who are January filers.



mine doesn't work either


FINE DATABASE EXPERTISE THEY GOTS. Some company I'm sure has a 234829347234732904872394 skillionty dollar contract to devise such high tech perfection.


HOHOHO - lol hun - too funny and you and those damn numbers laughing.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-13 08:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresreceipt number begins with “CSC,” "VSC"???
QUOTE (OOM @ Feb 15 2008, 06:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes


WAC = CSC - they made an oppsie when they posted that bit of information on their website -
EAC = VSC

Cheers and good luck
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 07:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCRIS email ...case resumed!!!!
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Feb 15 2008, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I wasn't expecting much of anything from uscis, but today I got an email from CRIS.

Receipt # WAC

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

Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

On February 15, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case.


I am NOT going to get overly excited, because with uscis........we just never know what to expect!!! no0pb.gif

We have been waiting for over 8 mths now for an NOA2 and believe me, it has been making me so stressed and depressed!!! yes.gif


My husband told me not to worry so much and well, I told him " Honey, I will TRYYYYY" !!!!

Anywho.......lets see what happens now and we pray it will be our NOA2!!!! smile.gif

Allaah Hafiz
Aisha-Qasim



yes.gif xxxxx and you know I mean that from the bottom of me heart.gif

Cheers

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
QUOTE (natashenika @ Feb 11 2008, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratultions!!!!!!!



SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT SUCCESS - OMG IM SO HAPPY FOR U XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Welcome to America gottta luv that saying...
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot the Visaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank the Lord
QUOTE (natashenika @ Feb 11 2008, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratultions!!!!!!!



SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT SUCCESS - OMG IM SO HAPPY FOR U XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Welcome to America gottta luv that saying...
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1
QUOTE (djturbo @ Feb 15 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOHOO!!! MY WIFE was Approved on CR-1 today Feb 14 in Manila. I called her and she told me the good news!! ALRIGHT!!! Thank you All for the wonderful help and support!!!!

good.gif

Good luck to the Rest still waiting!!! Always Remember that GOD IS GREAT!!!!


Congratulations and best to you both
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 18:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWonderful Valentine's Day gift ever
QUOTE (Shamim @ Feb 15 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody,

Finally my case is completed !! kicking.gif
When can we expect the interview? Any idea?



YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH CONGRATS HUN !!!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved!!
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Feb 15 2008, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations kicking.gif



Sahil,

Congrats to you and your mate - God Speed on the rest of your journey dancin5hr.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 19:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (hheaven67 @ Feb 19 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, if you're still within processing times, there's nothing that they will do for you but give you a bullcrap response or let you THINK they're doing something...their reply to my email:

Thank you for your email advising our office about the difficulties you are having with the USCIS regarding your I-130 and K-3 Visa Petition. If you have a specific case problem that you would like our office to research, please visit our website for information on how to submit a case problem using DHS Form 7001. www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman/. For privacy reasons, we require written consent before we can research your case. Information on our website may be helpful www.dhs.gov/cisombudsman. We recently held a teleconference, "K-3 Family Reunification Visa: How is it Working for you." We will be posting highlights from the teleconference and questions for USCIS shortly. That information may be helpful. We also recommend that you contact USCIS directly WHAT A JOKE! You may wish to call the USCIS National Customer Service number at 1-800-375-5283 and schedule an infopass appointment. If you have any further difficulties, please contact our office again with the details of the call or visit. Please note that CIS Ombudsman is independent from USCIS and cannot adjudicate immigration applications or serve as a substitute for the legal options offered by USCIS to correct a problem. It is outside the authority of the CIS Ombudsman to grant or reverse a denial of an immigration benefit. Thank you again for your time and input. CIS Ombudsman Office

I replied with:
Thank you for your prompt reply. We were contacting you regarding preventative measures...BEFORE we get to this state. You don't understand! You cannot call unless your case is outside of processing dates & if you do call, you NEVER get correct information! PLEASE CREATE A PROFILE ON VISA JOURNEY AND READ THE HEART-WRENCHING STORIES!! All we want is to be united with our loved one(s) and USCIS doesn't follow ANY sort of legislation as no one is enforcing the rules! They have NO due process and are getting away with it! MANY people have had their K3 visa applications cancelled due to the fee waiver (changes in effect July 30, 2007) and NO ONE IS HELPING US. WE are begging you to please do something!

Their last reply:
Thank you for your suggestion. Again, we regret that you are having such difficulties and we are looking into the K-3 visa process. You may also look up current processing times on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.If your case is outside current processing times, USCIS instructs applicants to call the 1-800 # for a service request. If your case is within processing times, there is not much that a customer service representative can do. Our office is concerned if you are having difficulties with USCIS National Customer Service number. If you call again and are having difficulties, please note the officer, date, andtime of the call and email us at the address again. We understand that you are frustrated with the delay. Thank you again for your email. Sincerely, CIS OMbudsman

There you have it, in black & white! Another government organization who doesn't give a #######...just making all of you BELIEVE that they're doing something!

jen


Jen,

I so skip USCIS for this issue - even the Omsbdmn office said once you are out of timeline go to your elected officals and dont worry, they are close and expecting me if need be.

Good Luck
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
Our time will come soon luv....what else can I do right now or can others until we hit the timeframe that action is taken by reps? but thank you for your warm thoughts .......as always


Qasim - way to go are they close so that you can go there and drop it off and get case worker name?? Keep going on babes this is the most positive way to approach the situation - im sending major prayers to you and yes Insha Allah -
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 20:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
Hey u xxxx

Have put some things on hold whilst I go in some different directions will contact the crew when Jamie returns from his trip and see what we can do -

xxxxxx No news, so all is good - well I think good.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 17:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Feb 12 2008, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well....Ombudsman Office called me back this morning and their answer is no different than what we all know already. Due to back log blah blah blah....., they are working hard to resolve the issue but they dont' have a date yet, I should give them some more time... blah blah blah.... They have the typical answer when we call the USCIS sad.gif



LOL Hun, just got off phone with Jennifer omg too funny - we bonded yeah....well she said at least my application has been found in VSC so within the next week it should get into the system - she also said to go by receipt date which is cool, and then after that I have a secret number lol,just kidding, but do go and do my thing if nothing has happened in that time frame - she said go with Senator or Congress person.

She so said that the I-130's were the problem and they are trying....sighs........Also tried to squeak out of her about the the CRI/IRI thing that I-129f would be cancelled if the they were close. She did say they are trying to do that, but no offical word yet or mandatory compliance.

CHEERS AND TOO FUNNY xxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-12 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Feb 11 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Feb 11 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanted to share a bit of good news ...the first agency that I have spoken to that has a clue what is going on.

Back when I had not received my I-130 I-797C after a certain amount of time, I wrote to the Omsdmn office in Washington DC and they repsonded back with the form letter that USCIS has xxxx amount of time to respond.

Well just now, some really cool chick called from Washington DC, and said is this so and so, and I said yes and she said this is xxxx from Omsdmn office in Washington D.C. omg i about fainted and said "WAIT IM INNOCENT" - anyways we had a super great chat.

She said that even tho Vermont had not responded to their request, she was following up cause she did not see me in the system for the I-130 and I said correct, and she said further but your I-129f is there - she probably knew that I was eating oatmeal at the same time also.

She was great, she has another database and said I was not in that either and that she was placing a call to VSC to inquire as to what is going on since the person before me that she called had same date of I-797C and was not in. She actually said she would email and call me back as soon as she got an answer and for the researcher in me, I actually believed her.

Step one...... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


p.s She was so informed and I told her that.....she was my first experience with this process that made me say "OK someone knows what is happening and has the authority to inquire about it.

Cheers mates




That is Great News Susie.....I hope you hear something soon and glad you spoke to someone that is actually doing something for you.

Aisha-Qasim


Aisha-Qasim - can be who knows but at least this person had intelligence and some other computer data base that she scoped out - time shall tell yes?? xxx

HOHO - yes that one got me but I just put myself and it got there I was not going to send it across the pond since basically I just said listen its me, whats going on? I did not just cite one example fyi, i used a few. You can pm if you like and i can email you what I filled in, but basically i acted on my own behalf but showing Kris's name also - Good Luck and the reply does take awhile although some people have not gotten replies. But maybe things are looking up as they are feeling some heat me thinks. And its not the stove.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Feb 11 2008, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Feb 11 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How do I find out who my Omsbudsman is? Address, and if you could maybe an example of the letter you wrote.

I'm now almost at 6 months with no progress whatsoever and I'm desperate to try to do SOMEThing.


See the link below

http://www.dhs.gov/x...orial_0497.shtm

Just fill out the Form 7001 and overnight it to the address shown on the form, no need to write a letter, maybe little description of your situation in the space provided within the form. Form is very easy to fill out.


Good Luck Hoho- i sent mine registered just cause i felt like spending an extra quid that day -

They say that USCIS has 45 days to respond to you, misplaced the letter but think that is correct - I never did get a response so I also made sure that the person that called knew this.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (dodson01 @ Feb 11 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Feb 11 2008, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Feb 11 2008, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!!!! I just got a call from Ombudsman Office too. This cool chick LOL !!! told me that they are going to make calls to USCIS and call me back.... AWSOME!!!



lol alto too funny you must have been the call before me then she said the guy was really pissing and moaning lol hun just kidding xxxxxxx



That is wonderful news for the both of you and hopefully by these phone calls something will happen fast. You have waited too long already and even though we have received approval, I am still concerned about this process and everyone who is stuck!



Thanks Dodson, you are almost there and god speed to you -

Cheers

Knighted Susie lol
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
QUOTE (alto.d. @ Feb 11 2008, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!!!! I just got a call from Ombudsman Office too. This cool chick LOL !!! told me that they are going to make calls to USCIS and call me back.... AWSOME!!!



lol alto too funny you must have been the call before me then she said the guy was really pissing and moaning lol hun just kidding xxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOmsbdman office just called omg
Just wanted to share a bit of good news ...the first agency that I have spoken to that has a clue what is going on.

Back when I had not received my I-130 I-797C after a certain amount of time, I wrote to the Omsdmn office in Washington DC and they repsonded back with the form letter that USCIS has xxxx amount of time to respond.

Well just now, some really cool chick called from Washington DC, and said is this so and so, and I said yes and she said this is xxxx from Omsdmn office in Washington D.C. omg i about fainted and said "WAIT IM INNOCENT" - anyways we had a super great chat.

She said that even tho Vermont had not responded to their request, she was following up cause she did not see me in the system for the I-130 and I said correct, and she said further but your I-129f is there - she probably knew that I was eating oatmeal at the same time also.

She was great, she has another database and said I was not in that either and that she was placing a call to VSC to inquire as to what is going on since the person before me that she called had same date of I-797C and was not in. She actually said she would email and call me back as soon as she got an answer and for the researcher in me, I actually believed her.

Step one...... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


p.s She was so informed and I told her that.....she was my first experience with this process that made me say "OK someone knows what is happening and has the authority to inquire about it.

Cheers mates
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 recent approvals
QUOTE (gfarias @ Feb 19 2008, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is correct, however I'm K3 or CR1, I have not known yet!!! wacko.gif



G-

Looks like your on track for the I130 good luck

Cheers

S
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 21:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 recent approvals
QUOTE (aalam2 @ Feb 19 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just created a list of people who's i-130 have been approved recently. Please correct me if I have noted anything wrong.


Send ----------- Noa1 ---------- Noa2

07-18-07 ---- 08-01-07 ---- 01-17-08 --- (CSC) Abajaj
07-31-07 ---- 12-20-07 ---- 02-15-08 --- (VSC) Sahil908
08-14-07 ---- 12-22-07 ---- 01-14-08 --- (VSC) sharif
08-15-07 ---- 12-22-07 ---- 02-08-08 --- (VSC) Chemarc
08-21-07 ---- 12-26-07 ---- 02-08-08 --- (VSC) J-Boy
08-22-07 ---- 09-28-07 ---- 02-15-08 --- (CSC) Bheija
08-28-07 ---- 12-21-07 ---- 02-15-08 --- (VSC) gfarias
09-20-07 ---- 01-08-08 ---- 01-30-08 --- (CSC) Merc
11-20-07 ---- 01-24-08 ---- 02-15-08 --- (VSC) Seanconneryii


alaam,

there is another thread that has been created and maybe it would make things a little eaiser for you to look at - its pretty extensive with the service centers separated by VSC and CSC - just a small note to let you know we are all trying here and thank yo for the effort.

Cheers

and god speed on your journey

S
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI found this on USCIS website
Compared to a few months ago yes, but dont get worried if it shows a certain date and you dont have your NOA1 yet - it will come and good luck on your journey

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 21:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
ALES-

Congrats hun super great news - yes check out the Visa Center thread but dont ever forgot your roots with your family here xxxxxxxx grins and sends a high five big time

Susie

Edited by SusieK, 19 February 2008 - 08:14 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-19 08:12:00