ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreference of Country
The only thing that I see that stands out to what you say is the higher risk fraud countries- but again we are in this thing now for over a year and just now having an interview - UK -

No rhyme no reason sometimes for what they do - gave up long time ago trying to figure out FIFO!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-22 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOh great...RFE on DS230
Cheers,

Hope that it was a false RFE but if not the RFE letter will go to agent of choice - also maybe its too early in am for me, but what about mention of employment , tax scripts, aff of support etc., heck i dont remember, maybe different form for at this point they just all blend in together , but that is one item that they will need.

Good Luck - also you can find out if and again...if it is a True RFE prior to receiving the checklist letter from NVC exactly what they want or need and have it ready to go by the time the letter arrives.

Suz
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-22 06:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview docs.
ponders for a second and remembers that all paperwork filled out after NVC had case complete - received package for medical and interview date - done and dusted hopefully this friday with ROCA - there was nothing else to do but sit back and wait for interview after medical (unless on your package four they are requesting something u did not send in, or they lost or whatever) then that item or items will be needed for interview

Cheers thats it!!!!! star_smile.gif

Edited by SusieK, 23 September 2008 - 04:52 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-23 04:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps after IV bill is paid??
Cheers memyself-

congrats first and foremost - long wait hun.

The National Visa Center thread here is pretty informative for all your next steps but as always, we get good info anywhere that a post is made.

Wishing you godspeed on the next part of your journey and yes it goes fast hun, so get docs ready!!

Cheers

buddie down the street lol xxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 05:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSome Help!!!
grrrrr that is so plain wrong - - take her attitude and place it aside - she said that she sent something via email?

Follow up and dont email cause they never answer - go in and you do have rights as a person within this system, its just whether or not they want to listen - do they have any other case workers there - can you possible ask for a transfer to another case worker?

Sorry to hear this, but normally with them faxing a request to USCIS and asking wth is going on, you will see some movement, so try to wait a week or two before pursuing other avenues.

Hang on hun and again sorry crying.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 10:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGuess who's got a CR1 interview date!!!!!!!??
Cheers!!!! Whoot good.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-19 07:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresService Center
QUOTE (cantwait2long @ Sep 24 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Read the filing instruction and send it to the lock box (PO Box) based on the state you live in.

Your petition will be send to the respective service center. You have no choice of your woen to choose the service center.



It use to be according to your region in the states, but now as everyone has mentioned it is either CSC (WAC) or VSC (EAC).

Cheers and godspeed on your journey
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother 9/23 approval
Congrats - your going to fly now - so many shortcuts and such a different atmosphere once you get to NVC -

The thread on NVC can answer almost all your questions and if not, alot of people post there with info and such - as always Visa Journey has been a godsend!!!

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresfinally and officially approved I130 from VSC
Sits back and just smiles - you know the rest mate- whistling.gif


and thank you for the pm's - GOD SPEED AND WE ARE OUTTA JAIL FINALLY lol


luv it hun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HUGS CONGRATS AND NOW YOU WILL SEE HOW QUICK IT WILL GO!!!

Kris and i send best
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-19 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 to DS230...LESS THAN TWO MONTHS
Who knows but all I can say is count this as a blessing and good luck

Cheers!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 to DS230...LESS THAN TWO MONTHS
Wow- WOW- congrats

NVC processes fast so get ready thats all i can say in two seconds

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!
QUOTE (Meliss3108 @ Sep 24 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On 8/29 I recieved a paper approval notice on my I-130. They never updated the document on the website as approved. I have been calling the NVC from India (where I was on business) for the past two weeks- nothing. Tonight I got an email saying my same case now has an RFE... not approved.

Can they go back on this paper approval?? I don't know what to do at this point- any advice would help.



But have the approval?? hmmm..... did u happen to put your WAC number into the NVC and see if it comes up -

Maybe someone else with more knowledge here can help, but try using the automated sytem at National Visa center

Good Luck Im stumped yikes

Edited by SusieK, 24 September 2008 - 07:29 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved
Congrats and godspeed - welcome to America and your new life

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 08:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
QUOTE (VivaBaños @ Sep 26 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no it's not bad at all--especially if this can get rectified by mid-week next week.

I'm just wondering if I should take extra forms of some sort than what I was planning. Thought I could just take the tax documents I'd submitted to NVC. Strange.

Anyhow, best of luck--good things are right around the corner!



Thanks mate,

Most of the time if you are not self employed its not an issue, but I should have learned after all this time, take whatever you can with you and hope they dont ask for any of it - good luck on your interivew and god speed!

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
[/quote]

just a little bit further to go, that's all. and then all of this can be put behind you!

but i do have a question. Doesn't NVC verify all of the tax info (I-864 stuff) beforehand--why didn't this come up before?
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Thanks hun, ya know I really dont know why it could be at the discreation of the CO doing the interview - as is alot of other people who get placed into AP - so I guess that tells me that Yes NVC requests all the info they think is needed, but then you just go prepared - my take on it. The good part is that it is not AP, just need a document signed from me and two docs from Kris and then they will issue the Visa.

I rememeber one thing we said to lawyer, we will include an appraisal on the house in the UK , but never thought to include the mortgage payout which was very minimal. DOH hindsight now.

Tis not too bad considering whistling.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 12:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
QUOTE (Tunji&Toyin @ Sep 26 2008, 05:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Keep positive, it will all be done very soon!



Aye thanks it will be fine, btw the form needed now that Kris is home is an I-864A so its being sent overnight to him for their courier to pick up on Monday or Tuesday. growling but ok

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 05:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
Sorry mates tried to edit-

They said that I did not make enough money even tho tax transcripts show more than above than needed, but since self employed they are looking at bottom line of Schedule C - I think that makes sense - well to them but not me, but i see the point, so they are using are assets as part of the aff of support.

Cheers and hope that clears up any questions.
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 04:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
Ok - here goes - Kris just called pretty darn quick at that embassy.

I was in shower but heard his voice on the answering machine and he said the following:

The Visa is in a suspense mode until he can send them the sale papers of our home in the UK - ugggh another wait - so I called the solicitor and she has papers ready for him to pick up and then he sends aka faxes back to the embassy with some form 816i or something like that - never heard of it - but they want to have the assets we have in cash -arrrggghhhh - but all should be good soon i think. Sighs another wait! They said should take about 3-5 days god willing.

I did ask him hun, once they get this do you go back, he said no, it will be approved pending that paper. So peeps just a heads up, always go with everything you can and hope they dont want anything but you being there and a few questions.

Cheers mates, will be in contact later with hopefully a finally posting here. Sorry didnt get much more info from him as he sounded out of sorts.

Edited by SusieK, 26 September 2008 - 04:04 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 04:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
Thanks mate - I am awake omg its 4:13am in the morning but 9:13am there - your kind words are appreciated and waiting to hear from Kris and yes Roca - will post as soon as they call - OMG here we go for real

Yikes!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 03:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOK here goes pre interview and post interview
Cheers all,

Its been somewhat of a long road, traveling thru the USCIS nightmare. At times couldnt even see the tunnel to get through it and then found a flashlight and saw some objects (bump it was just USCIS backlog file) and then figurered out that maybe to burn a fire would help us see the light at the end of this tunnel. I luv matches and what a fire i burnt taking this plight further than this forum, but thats for another day and another thread.

Without VJ I think I would have been so lost. The people that I have met here are the best, the support, the advice, beyond any website I can think of.

Its come down to less than 48 hours to a yes or no. Simple math - over a year of worrying and sadness and yes of course at times tears of happiness with an approval here and there, it will take basically two to ten minutes of an interview to get Kris here finally. Positive thoughts only right now!

I wanted to say a huge thanks to alot of you, that have been here with me for this past year, and also to a special heartfelt thank you to Rebeccajo for being a great mentor and leading me in the right direction with strong advice and very practical - smiles!!

GOGO - you made my week, heck you made everyones week with your approval. What can I say mate but Im still beaming.

JohnJean hang in there mates, xxxxxxxx Luv you guys.

Nita side by side habibi all the way.

So Friday it is mates and then I can finish this topic with the post interview for anyone that cares to read it.

All I want to say to the rest of you is that there will be times when you think omg I cant do it....those are the times you draw strength from the other senior members here with their wisdom and also from mates you have met. We are here for a purpose - to learn these steps in order to do it the LEGAL WAY and no other way.

There are so many of you that I did not mention but you know who you are, and I carry your stories, your heartaches your joys in my heart forever.

God Bles all of you and try to stay strong - this is not a journey for the weak at heart - but then Love is not weak is it?

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-24 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApplication Completed but no Interview Date
QUOTE (rkapur @ Sep 26 2008, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yay.. our application is now completed at NVC (as of Sep 23) but due to back log at consulate no interview date is available.. sad.gif



Yeah on completion!

Booh on back up - hopefully the first two weeks of Oct. bring u good news, as it seems thatis when most embassies schedule their interviews.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
QUOTE (frali @ Sep 26 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yay! Really happy for you smile.gif

Was this the CR1 interview?

When is POE?



Frali,

Last I heard from Roca, she was booking a trip like tonight lol - and yes on CR1 - she should be home with her mate this weekend. God Bless her good soul!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 17:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
QUOTE (ROCA @ Sep 26 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh yeah another thing...SMS the courier already have my passport. I got a text message. I knew that would happen.

ROCA kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



OMG LUV OMG CRYING FOR YA WHOOT BABES


what a journey yes xxxxx major hugs and yep thought they would have that little goodie for you today!!!

Safe journey home now and keep in touch lol again so very chuffed!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview tomorrow
GOOOD LUCK ROCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - be thinking of you and Kris tonight well my time that is and maybe thinking of Kris just a bit more


Hugs mate and so excited for you!!!!!!!!

OK British Airways Gate One now departing lol xxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-25 05:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthey denied our visa,
Yes i agree- go there get married and then apply with the I130 for him to come here.

Did he happen to supply the five years of voter registration or whatever it is called there - saw that on the list, was curious?

God Speed good luck and sorry to hear this
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-25 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some help here...
Cheers Michael,

Go over to the thread for NVC it should help you alot - but normally not sure about ur SO country, the interview is already scheduled on the I130 when it leaves NVC - so hopefully thats your route to go - toss that I129f out the door.

There are some timelines over there and a few peeps from the same country so you can either ask or compare time lines.

God Speed
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-28 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOMG!! Case Complete!
huge congrats

godspeed on the rest of ur journey!!! kicking.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone who's in I-130 from Texas Service Center?
Cheers - more than likely VERMONT but ya never know

God speed on ur journey
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 04:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOF 169
HI mate,

Did you try posting in the National Visa Center area, maybe peeps are more familiar there with this stuff or at least will pick up on it quickly.

Cheers god speed and thank you for the kind words

Suz
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-28 18:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPOE tomorrow
Well done luv safe journey see ya on this side of the pond-

and yes Kris found his keys omg he didnt tell me until i read ur post im still yelling at him lol

Thank you for everything and godpseed and congrats!!!

hugs
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-29 16:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
Hun,

sigh, still....I am here side by side with you, we have discussed at length this early am what is going on and will wait for your voice to be on the other end of the phone again, I am heartbroken and I am going out on a limb here NOW to say something and I dont care what anyone says, because these are my principals and I am disheartned at what you said.....about the man who interviewed your luv.

VERY ANGRY HOW DARE THEY DENY HIM THAT ARABIC INTERVIEW, the guy was a #### - I wont go into the other words I said to you, but I am side by side with you just waiting to hear good news and also to give you any and all support.


My prayers inshallah
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-29 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
chewing nails waiting for Nita to get online

Good Luck luv good.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-29 09:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
Inshallah habibi good.gif

Will be thinking of you and your hubbie this weekend please let us know (lol i know u will) and only the very best my friend, always side by side....


xxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-26 17:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
ahhhlan habibi lol,

yeah have emailed with ROCA so wishing both her and Kris the very best early early earlyyyyyyyyyy on friday - sorta antys right now, keeping busy to a degree but thoughts have come to this....almost 400 days mc2 square = 2 minutes lol , never was good at math, but hope it equates to a YES (aiwa).

Cheers my luv watching ur date very closely - what a journey eh????

xxx hugs

Edited by SusieK, 23 September 2008 - 05:44 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-23 17:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
QUOTE (Nita&Assaad @ Sep 21 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
7 DAYS kicking.gif



hugs Nita lol


4 DAYS


side by side habibi
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-21 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
What can I say to you two but the best as I stated before in pms and in other threads - MAJOR HUGS XXXXXXX


weeeee almost done star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 17:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCountdown to Interview Begins
hugs to you both it will be fine please let me know - ohhhhhh 10 days to go here babes side by side we have been all the way xxxxxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-15 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
Philiph,

That is just a guessestimate mate, who knows could be tomorrow could be six weeks, one thing i learned and yes i ranted up a storm here on VJ about this horrific process was that no matter what I said, no matter who I contacted (well at first lol) its in there hands and just keep checking ur USCIS to see for touches. Ours came on April Fools Day for the NOA2 - how appropriate eh?

Hang on
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-30 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
QUOTE (Phillip2 @ Sep 30 2008, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am signed up but they put it in the system yesterday. Then showed a touch today and thought since they got everything they would be done fairly quickly



dreamer you lol innocent.gif

I think ours was about two weeks later after three touches heck i cant see my timeline lol - but you will get the drift. Its there in the system and with an adjudicator so there is a blessing - just hang on cause once it is approved ~~~~~~~then there is a whole new area for you to explore....j/k wishing you only the best!

God speed and race onto NVC
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-30 17:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
Hey mate,

They are probably just putting it into the system - and ya know USCIS - give it a few weeks i think ours took a week to resume processing - also make sure u are signed up on USCIS and have email enabled to get update from CRIS

Cheers

Edited by SusieK, 30 September 2008 - 05:10 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-30 17:09:00