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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Dec 12 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NO!



THAT WOULD BE A NO!!!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-12 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Dec 11 2007, 02:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think hubby and I are the first ones in line here on VJ. VSC received our petition 08/03/2007- nothing yet. No check cashed, no receipt, no notice at all. We did contact our Congressman but with no luck so far. They said they would be looking into the case but who knows how long it will take for them to even find our petition in that huge pile. Plus, now that its been sent to Chicago who knows what will happen and when. I think a NOA1 would be a nice Christmas present. At least this way we would know that our case has been received and will be worked on in the future.



German lol, said same thing in another thread, forget the NOA2, all we are looking for is a receipt and yes I think you are the longest. This absolutely reeks of our system being so screwed up.

Got response from my Congressman also, they are assigning case worker, what happens, dont know, can not foresee any great leaps and bounds until January but lets all hope that have been waiting since August to get a receipt number, check cashed at least. This is so out of bounds that even the ref called it quits. Merry Xmas, for anyone I hope.

Keep me updated please.....dont matter if its Vermont or CSC, they both seemed to have just known to place all applications in a bin somwhere ready to ship to Chicago Lockbox. Why I still do not understand is their mission statement per se, we shall process applications in order they were received. What they should have posted was that I-130's will be placed for future use, and does not apply to this manual procedure.......sigh will email lawyer today and have him call and see what is going on. Im tired of getting the same answer, nope not in system, no money order not cashed, no you are on the floor somewhere- Frustrating yes, telling hubbie nothing is going on , bollocks!!!!

Cheers hun and enjoy holidays.

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-11 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 7 2007, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that is not true ... i got my reply from CSC which ended up to be an RFE ... wrong free ... i hate myself so bad ........ they recieved it around aug 25th... just my experiance ... not i been waiting for 50 days almost .... for a reciept



called today USCIS customer service more informative than the immigration officers my god ....talk about role reversal....nah not in the system and IO actually said to me...you cant not file both your I130 and I129 together and i basically told here yes I can, I did and thats not the reason for the call, so check the computer and tell me if our names are in there. Of course not and then told her to please not give out wrong information to people. #######, sending resume now.

Cheers all and this ride is one wild one, sorta like Mr. Toads Wild Road at Disney but on acid .........

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-07 20:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Marlita @ Dec 5 2007, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Dec 4 2007, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Dec 4 2007, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marlita @ Dec 4 2007, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 4 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think



Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.



Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie



I would think all applications will be handled based on priority dates they were sent. That only seems to be fair and USCIS will work on cases piling up in Vermont/CS offices from July/August instead of processing new ones coming to Chicago even it means sending NOA1 notices. Atleast i hope thats what will happen..


Well the only thing an NOA1 really means is that they received your file. Doesnt mean they are gonna start working on it, just means they were able to log it cash your money and assign it a number. The priority date is something entirely different.


M-

So true, but at this point, receving a NOA1 would be great xmas present for alot of us waiting - but officer was wrong, they must honor date sent in and received, but that does not mean six months and approval - who knows how long, its a waiting game for us all in every different area of I129, I130, AOS whatever.....we have to be strong and try to understand that soon it will be over. Oh God look whos typing those words.... helpsmilie.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-05 06:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Marlita @ Dec 4 2007, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 4 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think



Well I believe that the only reason USCIS is having ALL forms go to the Chicago lockbox is because CSC and VSC can no longer house applications that are coming thru their doors and just sitting in a pile. What I am assumming is that the current mailroom at CSC and VSC is overwhelmed and flooded with apps that just keep coming in and piling up. This probably makes it much difficult to get the receipting in a timely fashion when the mailroom is constantly overworked. So they implemented the Chicago Lockbox(CLB) so that apps can stop coming into their mailroom before they are ready to process them.

I think this is a good move. It may help in the organinzation process plus allieve the stress of the workers there so they dont just up and quit from all of the frustration. I am assuming CLB will start housing all applications until said service center is ready to receive them. Maybe CLB will start issuing out NOA1's too so that people can at least know that their application was received safely. I don't think this means CLB apps will get processed faster than the apps at CSC or VSC, but they could receive an NOA1 before others. There apps are still just sitting in a que waiting to get shipped off to the designated service center. I think this process is just for organizational and catch-up purposes. They obviously have workers at CLB who will be alleviating the work load from the service center workers, so maybe the service center workers can then start focusing on actually processing the apps.



Yes on trying to help the backlog and proces what is outstanding but the receipts will still come from appropritae area of filing aka CSC or VSC as per memo.

And i also agree good move, l think it may help.... ok need another paddle for our canoe lol

Cheers hun

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-04 18:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Dec 4 2007, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you know i was thinking about that .... i am assuming the application in CSC/VSC is still in a bin somewhere not entered into the system ... overnighting a duplicate application to chicago lockbox might be faster that waiting for CSC of NVC

what do u guys think



Hun,

hang in there we are in the same boat, I would not suggest that but oh hell who knows anymore - but the applications going to Chicago will still be routed to the appropriate office aka VSC or CSC or did i read that memo wrong. No here it is....
Petitions filed with the Chicago Lockbox will be routed to, and adjudicated at, the appropriate USCIS Service Center. This routing will be based on the petitioner’s place of residence in the United States


sighing

Susie

Edited by SusieK, 04 December 2007 - 06:27 PM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-04 18:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
Also it seems to me that when people file in November and have their NOA1's that is not the general procedure of getting applications done in order of receiving them. No offense to them - cheers in fact - just that I wonder if we are all in a box labeled "EXPLOSIVES DONT OPEN" - growling

Hang in there but I am so confused as to what is right what is wrong......oh yeah that's the American way.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-01 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (WaitingForK3 @ Dec 1 2007, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (miamiwife @ Sep 19 2007, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent my I-130 on August 8 to TSC and have received nothing. Waiting. It is horrible. Everyday I hope something will happen.



I filed I-130 for my wife on 20th August 2007 and USCIS still hasn't even cashed the check yet at Vermont. Is this the general trend or am i alone? Real worried. I hope the application hasnt been lost. I sent it via DHL Courier and have the tracking number as proof that it was delivered. This uncertainty and wait period is killing us. Please help!

Paul. crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif



Hun,

Join our crowd the party is just starting - sorry for the humor what else can i say? read post here and you will see that you are not alone.

helpsmilie.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-01 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (kns123 @ Dec 1 2007, 07:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW !!! EFFICIENT USCIS...


As of November 30, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:

California Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/30/2007

I-751 11/13/2007
N-400 11/08/2007
All Other Forms Current



Nebraska Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-131 11/27/2007

I-140 11/27/2007

I-485 Employment

Based 11/27/2007

I-765 11/27/2007

N-400 11/26/2007

All Other Forms Current



Texas Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-485 Employment

Based 11/23/2007

N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms Current



Vermont Service Center
Form Number Date Received

I-130 7/29/2007
N-400 9/05/2007
All Other Forms 11/22/2007



USCIS Lockbox
Form Number Date Received

TPS Current

thanks hun say that last night no movement on I130's for about a decade now,oh well hoping for xmas present early

Cheers

Susie

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-01 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (rjp44 @ Nov 28 2007, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was just looking at processing times at the USCIS web site, and both Californa and Vermont are currently completing I-130 applications from May. They should update the page somewhere around Dec 18th.


Thanks Rip, yes I have that page in my favs - I actually have two applications in but as you can see from my rantings from previous post, there are a few of us just looking for confirmation of receipt after 90 days plus. Have USCIS doing a trace now and they were more than happy to proceed with that little request, probably just to keep me happy for another thirty days :-). I am not really worried about the process after that I know that will take time, I just want to make sure that the application has not been blasted off into space somewhere and we will have to reconfig the whole package - oh wait we have a lawyer, they can do that goodie.

Cheers and gl to ya

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Nov 28 2007, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 27 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Question for you.... How did you manage to mail in the I-129 without the I-130 receipt?

Or do I assume you DID get a reciept.



Is it possible to mail in multiple copies of the same stuff to each center hoping one gets a reciept before 2019?


Our lawyer is pretty much with it omg surprise and did mail both since your receipt on the sending shows proof of delivery to USCIS. Its been discussed in other threads, would I have done it, I would not even had a clue at that time what an I-129 or I-130 was so i hope it helps. It all went to Texas and then its being airlifted to or has been to California sometime before 2020. lol

Spoke with misimmigration today, they are working on September 3rd apps btw.

Cheers


well f'it then I think I'll try the same, I do have my USCIS Delivery comformation and number saying it has been sent and recieved.

I still think its completely unfair people are moving ahead of me in processing just because of where I was "told" to send my packet, Vermont.

I have no confidence anything is going to happen in the next 1 year. Into 4th month of absoulutely didly.


Hoho-

And yes u still have to send it to your service center of record I asked my lawyer and USCIS yesterday why we didnt just go through to Califonria, but they both said, no it still has to go to Texas in my case first and then airlifted via space shuttle to CSC/ But yes on sending now, you do not have to wait to receive NOA1 to send off other application - your receipt of delivery is sufficient. Another member and I are basically neck on neck on timelines and he is biotching up a storm with our congressman also and he sent both also.



And yes f' em. cheers mate


p.s Houston we have a problem lol

Edited by SusieK, 28 November 2007 - 10:41 AM.

SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-28 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
[/quote]

Question for you.... How did you manage to mail in the I-129 without the I-130 receipt?

Or do I assume you DID get a reciept.



Is it possible to mail in multiple copies of the same stuff to each center hoping one gets a reciept before 2019?
[/quote]


Our lawyer is pretty much with it omg surprise and did mail both since your receipt on the sending shows proof of delivery to USCIS. Its been discussed in other threads, would I have done it, I would not even had a clue at that time what an I-129 or I-130 was so i hope it helps. It all went to Texas and then its being airlifted to or has been to California sometime before 2020. lol

Spoke with misimmigration today, they are working on September 3rd apps btw.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 27 2007, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Elvis @ Nov 27 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
all other forms for TSC means all other forms
it doesn't mean i-130 because they do not process I-130
They send it to CSC
you should be looking for their processing times
which are way back, faaaaaar back


Yes I am aware of that it was received in Texas but sent on to CSC. It is both forms and I am on the phone with an Immigration Officer now.

Cheers



Ok darn, got a sweetheart full of alot of knowledge - they will put tracer on it but she said that they are working on September 3rd packages right now, so thats the update all.

Cheers and I couldnt even get mad, Immigration Officer was way to informed and to boot a doll darnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Elvis @ Nov 27 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
all other forms for TSC means all other forms
it doesn't mean i-130 because they do not process I-130
They send it to CSC
you should be looking for their processing times
which are way back, faaaaaar back


Yes I am aware of that it was received in Texas but sent on to CSC. It is both forms and I am on the phone with an Immigration Officer now.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (HOHOHO @ Nov 27 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Nov 25 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Greg and Yasmin @ Nov 25 2007, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My name is Greg and I just joined this forum today. Add me to your gang of USCIS Haters. I mailed my I-130 on Sept 17 and haven't heard didly squat crying.gif ! My wife Yasmin and I are expecting our first baby girl biggrin.gif on March 10th 2008. I've called my congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite and that has become a useless dead end, but I will keep calling her office. I am now contacting Senator Mel Martinez. He's an immigrant so maybe he will be sensative to this issue. But doubtful. I say we all fly our spouses to Mexico at the same time and make a run for the Border? Any Takers? LOL
I will Call USCIS tomorrow and tell them that my I-130 is way over 90 days and I need my reciept number NOW! Even though I mailed it on Sept 17. Because reading this forum it looks like you guys have been waiting for years.
Oh, check this out, I had a USCIS rep tell me to get at B1/B2 visa for my wife so she can get here to deliver our child, can you belive that #######? Anyways, nice to meet everyone and will post my results as I get them, if ever.... sad.gif

Salamant Po



Greg,

God Bless Ya mate and gl,,,,,,I dont know havent been here long tho I seem to post my voice alot. Guess it takes the stress out of this mess and I mean mess.

My husband I spoke the other day about going to Mexico and then hoping the dirt line to visit my family every once inawhile. I mean what the heck, we are probably better off there than here cause no one but people that are in the same boat or have been totally understand what a screwed up mess our government has become.

I am calling USCIS on Friday, yeah I will give them the week to get their act together and tell them exactly what I think about their new fee increase and how they handled it. Dont worry, no names yet. Its just pure bs as far as I can see. No husband, stress waiting for a damn NOA1 - I mean a NOA2 would like Thanksgiving dinner at Camp David.

What has happened to this country btw?

o joy for all this wonderful news on page 8.


sux


lol hun,

Stay tuned for Page Nine that should be a whopper with onions and tomato's

And Jen hear ya on the medical system, I think that USCIS recruits extrra help from there

Cheers xxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-27 11:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Greg and Yasmin @ Nov 25 2007, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

My name is Greg and I just joined this forum today. Add me to your gang of USCIS Haters. I mailed my I-130 on Sept 17 and haven't heard didly squat crying.gif ! My wife Yasmin and I are expecting our first baby girl biggrin.gif on March 10th 2008. I've called my congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite and that has become a useless dead end, but I will keep calling her office. I am now contacting Senator Mel Martinez. He's an immigrant so maybe he will be sensative to this issue. But doubtful. I say we all fly our spouses to Mexico at the same time and make a run for the Border? Any Takers? LOL
I will Call USCIS tomorrow and tell them that my I-130 is way over 90 days and I need my reciept number NOW! Even though I mailed it on Sept 17. Because reading this forum it looks like you guys have been waiting for years.
Oh, check this out, I had a USCIS rep tell me to get at B1/B2 visa for my wife so she can get here to deliver our child, can you belive that #######? Anyways, nice to meet everyone and will post my results as I get them, if ever.... sad.gif

Salamant Po



Greg,

God Bless Ya mate and gl,,,,,,I dont know havent been here long tho I seem to post my voice alot. Guess it takes the stress out of this mess and I mean mess.

My husband I spoke the other day about going to Mexico and then hoping the dirt line to visit my family every once inawhile. I mean what the heck, we are probably better off there than here cause no one but people that are in the same boat or have been totally understand what a screwed up mess our government has become.

I am calling USCIS on Friday, yeah I will give them the week to get their act together and tell them exactly what I think about their new fee increase and how they handled it. Dont worry, no names yet. Its just pure bs as far as I can see. No husband, stress waiting for a damn NOA1 - I mean a NOA2 would like Thanksgiving dinner at Camp David.

What has happened to this country btw?
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-25 23:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Nov 24 2007, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Again: do not refile! It's gonna just make your wait longer. And who knows what would happen if they process and approve your first petition and then they find the second one months later in their mail boxes and might even call back your first petition from NVC to make sure that nothing was wrong with that one thereby making your wait even longer.

Looking at illegal immigration makes the legal way look like joke. BUT would it be appealing for a spouse of a UC to be an illegal immigrant? Honestly, I don't want to end up working illegally for $1.50 as a dishwasher somewhere. What did I get my degree in Germany for if I were to do that? I want to work legally and therefore nothing is left for me to do but wait it out!

More discouraging news, they updated the NOA1 notices and nothing... yet again it looks like USCIS didn't do one bit over the past week. But then it was thanksgiving week- maybe better luck next week.

QUOTE ("USCIS webpage")
As of November 23, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:
California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/30/2007
N-400 10/15/2007
All Other Forms 11/08/2007


Nebraska Service Center

Form Number Date Received

N-400 11/07/2007
All Other Forms Current


Texas Service Center

Form Number Date Received

N-400 7/29/2007
All Other Forms Current


Vermont Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130 7/29/2007
N-400 7/31/2007
All Other Forms 11/15/2007


USCIS Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

TPS Current


Cheers,
Christine


oh ffs, bunch of sods as my husband says over in the UK. Forget the ninty days, I just emailed my Representative in Washington, wth, vented with him lol.....hes going to luv the quote in there about illegal aliens and drivers license and drug dealers acronmym being pharmacist. Hope he laughs his way back to Washington DC after the holidays.

What a joke this sytem has become

Cheers devil.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-24 13:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAugust / September I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (chemarc @ Nov 20 2007, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Nov 20 2007, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do not refile!!!! Instead of being at the head of the line you would be at the end. VSC received our petition 08/03/07 and we have heard nothing nor has our check been cashed. BUT: its in the pile somewhere! Just wait. If you haven't heard from them after 15 weeks contact your representative. Or try contacting USCIS after 90 days but they will probably only tell you that your petition is in a box somewhere in their mailroom!


I filed for my spouse in mid August with VSC and still have not received a receipt notice. I called immigration and spoke with an officer, she told me to check back in a couple weeks. The only relief I got out of the conversation was that she told me the processing times should not be affected for us, because they consider when the application was sent. I hope she is right.



Hang in there, the waiting is a biotch!!!!!! Filed Texas then it went to CSC and still no receipt, nada, sigh and no husband with me for Xmas let alone New Years bahhhhhhhhhhh hummmmmm to USCIS,,,,,,,,,why did they raise the rates again, just curious??

Cheers and Happy Holidays
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-20 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed your prayers
Sending heartfelt prayers and strength your way - having my family members pass away with cancer at early ages, I have seen wonders in the advancement of medicine in the last few years. Get all the opinions you can and then join a forum for this situation itself. Much knowledge can be gained (altho I think you may have it already).

God bless you and God Speed on your journey - xxxxxx and remember keep positive and strong and laugh.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-19 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 NOA1s Vermont filers
QUOTE (dodson01 @ Dec 31 2007, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Dec 31 2007, 05:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Looks like the NOA1s are slowly coming in for those of us held up in the receipting delays. I just wondered how many people who filed their I-130 to Vermont originally have had their NOA1s yet? Where are we up to?



The website last updated said 8/20. We filed on August 15 and we received our NOA1 on December 24; it was dated December 21.



Well just to fulfill your thread with more drivel from me on new years eve innocent.gif We oringally filed in Texas to go on to california but ended up in Vermont. Darn Florida must have moved itself from the gulf upwards xxxx

Anyways we got ours last week, late August filer fyi.

Cheers and HAPPPPPY NEW YEAR
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-31 20:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur dramatic experience at US embassy in El Salvador
QUOTE (wahrania @ Feb 7 2008, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (carterlovej @ Feb 7 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, and a huge CONGRATULATIONS.

I can't believe they asked all those questions about sex. LOL. I mean... I guess they are trying to establish a real marriage and all but I would be so uncomfortable! Too bad it wasn't the type of situation where you could answer and then say, "Would you also like to know in what position?" LOL. Sorry, couldn't help it!

But way to keep your cool!!!!!!

I am pregnant from my last visit ( december) so my answer would be duh NONE




LOL luv it

Congrats!!!!!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOur dramatic experience at US embassy in El Salvador
QUOTE (pcana @ Feb 7 2008, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarkNAam @ Feb 7 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW! What a tough interview!

However, it is a beautiful story! I love the Psalm 23 question! I suppose that one will be the favorite for you two from now on good.gif Good things come to those who believe...

I hope you're both happy in the US soon! Welcome!

Psalm 23
THE LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Peace,
Mark-N-AAm



Hi Mark-N-AAm:
Amen for that, it is our favorite psalm God always fight the hardest battles for us and there's nothing to fear when his on your side.


Someone was watching over you two and I am so glad you made it - the questions on the sex is somewhat dumbfounding me but I guess they can get away with it - You both did great and again all I can say is CONGRATS and I would have probably biotch slapped the second officer across the room - excuse my language but holding your higher thoughts with you got both of you thru this and now can i say this......

WELCOME TO AMERICA......

Cheers and the best to you both in your new found life

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-07 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Feb 14 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jgay80 @ Feb 14 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is really nothing else people from this thread can write about. We are all basically in the same boat, which is waiting for that damn NOA2 with it mentioning the word APPROVAL. So hopefully the next thing we write in this thread is that we got our NOA2!!! innocent.gif



Hey I am right there with ya!
We have almost the EXACT same timelines.
LEts keep in contact!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Sorry fell into a deep slumber whilst waiting for USCIS to kick into gear sleepy.gif but wanted to say Happy Valentines Day heart.gif to all ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ waves to everyone then goes back to taking more meds idea9dv.gif .

heh!
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-14 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (kitty loves moudi @ Feb 11 2008, 01:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Feb 10 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MsZ @ Feb 8 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It seems like Vermont is the holdup right now for the online system. I'm hoping they put the energy into getting the 130s approved rather than updating the online system, personally.


Many August/September VMT filers can't see their cases online either. The good thing it doesn't effect how fast your petition is going to be approved. I can see my petition online and I am obsessed, I log in every working day helpsmilie.gif LOL


IR-visa timeline
- - - - -
Oct. 1st, 2007 Petition I-130 to NSC
Oct. 10-15, 2007asked for more stuff
Oct. 22, 2007 sent additional papers
Nov 1st, 2007 recieved by CSC
Jan. 17, 2008 NOA1
Jan 23, 2008 touched



unsure.gif You are sooo lucky, I ended up in VSC, and not only I cannot see my case online, when i called to check the status, they can't see it also! What is one to do?


Thinking about your name....cough and spit a hairball at these gits <smiles and says j/k> I think we just wait AGAIN and see what the mailman delivers to us in a few months or more perhaps???? Probably to look at this in a postive way, if we could access our case online which alot of us cant and lets say its a Friday yes, and we see that dreaded message about YOU HAVE RFE....well our weekend is shot to hell and our SO's are taking the brunt, this way we get mail, we flip out and just shoot the mailman instead. Saves a marriage i think...hmmmm its late I gotta go to bed.

Hang in there
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-11 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
Sigh hun, that is the problem, if we only had a clue besides the great peeps here, omg where would we be, honestly ask yourself that question, we would be going oh ok, I guess I will not question USCIS and what they are doing or taking issues further than they want us to.........

Its been hellish for me also, been eight months since I have seen my mate.....we are strong but time and distance hurts just want to feel those arms and have a shoulder sometimes,. tis all........I dont want to harbor a terrorist, I dont want to screw the government out of benefits, I just want to have what I have LEFT OF MY ONLY FAMILY MEMBER with me soon,.

xxxxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-05 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Feb 5 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mariaslk @ Feb 5 2008, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey, just got our case number through the post. Is this what is called the NOA1? Makes no reference to it on the paperwork. Unable to view the case on the USCIS website yet, maybe it will take a while to show up.


It probably is. Your case will be processed in Vermont CS even though you filed to Texas. Vermont has difficulties with viewing online case status now. Not many can see their cases online.
Please change you Service Center to Vermont in your Timeline so that you could see when appx. your petition will be approved.



YEAHHHHHH - strangest thing today tho - got a NOA1 from VERMONT on the I129F and I can view that one but the I130 is still not there - no biggie but just thought that maybe with the Chicago Stranglehold Box that those petitions are somewhat slower getting into the system and I have seen two peeps that could not access and wham bam - they can access and get that wonderful message " YOUR I130 HAS BEEN APPROVED" - keep kicking everyone.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-05 21:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 31 2008, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, first change your timeline to say CSC instead of Nebraska. When this is not updated it throws off the estimates and timelines that VJ provides to give everyone an idea of their adjucation date and such.

As far as the number on check...it has to be on there. That check is essentially a receipt of your payment and essentially and NOA1...just not a hard copy. There should be a number at the top left hand corner that starts with WAC-xx-xxx-xxxxx I could not read my check all that well so I mistaked a 0 for and 8. Some people are not receiving NOA1 hardcopy but they are still in the queue and sometimes get an NOA2 without ever receiving their NOA1. If you call USCIS, they will probably just give you the run around....and tell you that the online system is not updated..yada yada yada. Your husband can try and call to see if they have his name on file and give him that number...not sure if they are authorized to give it over the phone or not.



True, even with a NOA1 you may not be able to access online case with USCIS tho CSC seems to be more updated than VSC.

Ours took about five days total, but again, check is cashed that is a great sign and basically you are in. Calling them will probably end up with results that you are not in the que yet, but you can always try.

Best

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-31 23:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
Thanks hun, just thinking about it right now and just wondering what happened to our system.....but I did come to the conclusion of this.... I was much more sane when not calling them to inquire about something....so I have deleted them from speed dial devil.gif

Cheers hun and gl to all on this journey.........


p.s. Next thing you know, they may just get the idea to outsource Customer Service to another country, now this would be interesting.!!!!!!! whistling.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 22:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
[quote name='Evgeniya' date='Jan 28 2008, 08:06 PM' post='1532285']
Hey fellows, USCIS posted update on processing times. California Service Centers have posted that they have processed I-130 petitions for spouses filed on or before July 15, 2007. Vermont is June 6, 2007.


[size=1]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
01/22/2008 check cleared


xx E-

Called today and they said they are processing June 2nd - hung up and said pffttttt

helpsmilie.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Jan 21 2008, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Jan 21 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Jan 22 2008, 03:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lsma @ Jan 21 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Evgeniya @ Jan 22 2008, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Zorro, nothing yet.... freaking out. I feel for you....... crying.gif

[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




Hi Evgeniya - in your timeline you say you were asked for additional paperwork quite quickly after you filed - was there something in particular missing? - at least you know they got your form in the first place if they noticed something missing. Perhaps that slowed it down for some reason when they got sent on to the Chicago place - you might have been bumped back to a later box in whatever system they use and so your NOA1 is a little later than other Oct filers? Just speculating about that of course - still not sure how they work the receipting system when we have people from Aug and Sept still without NOA1s but some people from Oct have them. unsure.gif




Hi Isma. They asked for more letters from our friends to prove bonefide marriage. We sent them on Oct. 15th and they got it on Oct. 22nd. You might be right it could slow down the process. I just worry nevertheless. And thank you for the good point, since they have asked for more letters it means they did recieve our petition. Good luck to everybody who filed in August, September, October and November (LUCKY US!!!!!)


That's really interesting that they asked you immediately for letters to prove bonefide marriage - there's been lots of speculation on these boards what people should send when they live in separate countries to prove their marriage. Had you sent anything else in the original application apart from your marriage cert? Photos, etc. Did they ask for a specific number of letters?

We sent 3 letters from friends/family, some wedding photos and proof of flights to see each other over the last three years. But we were just guessing really what they might want.



With our petition we didn't send any letters at first or pics. When they asked for letters from our friends vouching for our marriage, my husband sent I think 10 of them and information about our joint bank account in the US and wedding pics. I think that is all. They didn't signify a number of letters.



E-

They asked for all that on the first go around........but u had your marrige certificate in there yes? Strange, but not a NOA1 just for scanning purposes??? hmm...... did you call to see if there was one issued or is your check/money order not cashed - this one is a thump in the head for sure///// It sounds like an RFE but yet I was under the impression that a basic scan was done with the first go around, i.e., meaning everything signed, check in correct amount and all areas filled in correctly...

Confused shakes sleep from head and wonders on this.

xxxx
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-22 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (j.debonis @ Jan 19 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SusieK @ Jan 19 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 19 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok I got the NOA1, check cashed and I'm in the online system!! jest.gif



Yeah you go girl.....

Ok James lol here we go.....so if they are not posting updates for the other service centers (and you knew this was coming your way lol) and you say they are current, umm,,, coughs.........and ponders.....so the NOA1's that are pending for July and August and so forth and so on have been done? Lol, you know i could not resist this one.

Cheers and the debate begins...... whistling.gif whistling.gif

Susie


p.s God i luv debates with you.....this one should be good!! cheers


lol...actually didn't expect to be called on this one....hehehe...let me go do a little more homework smile.gif Give me a little time.

James



ok but ya know im sorta wondering just a bit, it is like they just disappeared into thin space....they are probably trying to figure out where they are in reality with applications and want to post something close to the truth for once....????? Ok thats not a viable option, will wait for your reply.... blush.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-19 17:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 19 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok I got the NOA1, check cashed and I'm in the online system!! jest.gif



Yeah you go girl.....

Ok James lol here we go.....so if they are not posting updates for the other service centers (and you knew this was coming your way lol) and you say they are current, umm,,, coughs.........and ponders.....so the NOA1's that are pending for July and August and so forth and so on have been done? Lol, you know i could not resist this one.

Cheers and the debate begins...... whistling.gif whistling.gif

Susie


p.s God i luv debates with you.....this one should be good!! cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-19 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Milton y Claudia @ Jan 18 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif

Other New Update

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/18/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 11/13/2007

All Other Forms Current


I wonder what happened to the other updates reagrding USCIS Service Centers!?????
They arent in the webpage
unsure.gif



Aye Milton posted that in another thread just vanished into thin air like some people's applications - sighs -
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-18 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (HikerMark @ Jan 15 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations to those of you have just received your NOA1s or checks cashed.

Unfortunately for us it has been a roller coaster ride the past 24 hours.

Yesterday Kim opened her mailbox to find a big envelope from USCIS. She thought it was a bit big for a NOA1 and on opening it turned out to be a rejection letter. In her excitement back in October she had mistakenly dated the check October 2008 so they rejected the application. sad.gif

It has gone back in the post today with a correctly dated check and a letter requesting that they honor the original filing date. Hopefully they will look favorably on us and we can stay as October filers. When I first read Kim's email I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Having waited 3 months for the NOA1 and then to be hit by this. Even if we end up at the back of the queue and become January filers I will eventually get that elusive green card. In the mean time back to watching the NFL playoffs on Channel Five. smile.gif


Sighs crying.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-15 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 14 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and my NOA1 is in the system .... WOW NOW I AM REALLY SURPRISED I ENTER MY CASE NUMBER in CASE STATUS ONLINE and its their ........

still ROOM FOR MIRACLES ....



Hun,

So happy for you omg ya git lmao.......too funny@@@but smiling for you........

Susie
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-14 19:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 14 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i got my NOA1 today .... CSC got mine on the Oct 13th... mailed on the 10th. date on the NOA1 is January11th 2008 .. PLEASE add me to the List ......


and does anybody know ...if they started to put information into the system

thank you



OMG WAY TO GO UUUUUU>>>>>>>>>>>>>

No hun nothing yet in the system probably not till the end of the month as I have heard.

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-14 19:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (anish and lijy @ Jan 10 2008, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
New Update

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/9/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/12/2007

All Other Forms Current

BUT WHERE THE *((**&& ARE THOS NOA 'S PLEASE POST THEM AS YOU RECIEVE THEM



who the ****^$&(% knows hun, cause look at the August filers, if they are so up to date, where are their NOA1's - this is a total crock that they are posting such erroneous information on their website, we all know it holds no water, but this is plain wrong to do to people in having them believe they are next in line when August and September are still pending.
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 10:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Milton y Claudia @ Jan 7 2008, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
update
Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/7/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/9/2007

All Other Forms Current

they are on october now



HI all and Happy New Year-

Yes thats what the site says however still many August and September filers still waiting for their NOA1's go figure but good luck on your journey...

Cheers
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOctober / November I-130 2007 Filers
QUOTE (Milton y Claudia @ Dec 24 2007, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i called USCIS last friday and the lady told me to call on april to see if theres an Status Update!
I was like What the ...........

I hang up the phone and i took a really good breath! And said i never gonna call again to that number!

So to ignore that call, i bought my airline ticket and im gonna give a surprise to my wife!

good.gif



OK we got one through for late July well actually August 1st...weeeee.and guess where the NOA1 came from.....CHICAGO LAND....weeeeeee...Santa has arrived.

Happy Holidays kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
SusieKFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-24 19:54:00
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