Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Question...	now that the ball is rolling... let's say we get our interview date, we BOTH have to be at the interview in montreal, right? I was confused about this as someone had said that only the intending beneficiary is to be there -- that made no sense otherwise how will they know I'm right when I tell them what kind of underwear he wears? Any links about the process would be appreciated, just so I can prepare. But I assume we both have to be there. Thanks a lot... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-03 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 1	Thanks... I thought so... Just wanted to make sure.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-11 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 1	Do they send it to the petitioner or the beneficiary? Or both? Thanks so much...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-11 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS3032	sent 1_130 in CR-1 process and am reading about this DS3032, what is it? Thanks. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-11 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 1???	Husband said he got a letter from USICS saying they've received our 1-130 package! Is this our first notice of action? Really? So t his means that we're on our way sort of thing? Wow...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-27 09:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Service Center.	Yep, I changed it already on the timeline -- i was just surprised at that and yeah, I'm thrilled that I can see information and track it. It's been a long time coming, that's for sure. Thanks for responding and your help. Now I guess we'll just sit back and let them tell us what to do next, right? Good luck to you all. . LGG.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-28 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Service Center.	So they got our I-130 and i'd thought we were to be processed in Vermont but it says the below... does this mean anything? Oh and not that it's in this center, we're now waiting for it to be approved right? I put the case number they gave me into their system inorder to keep track of this process. It says that California takes 6 months to process our I-130, is that about right? i am VERY happy to at least be in the system right now. Good luck to everyone. LGG 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. Just follow the link below to register.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-28 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032	In the section for the General information for CR-1 stuff, there's no mention of this particular form -- I searched online and it's something about choice of address and agent. So, if we don't have an 'agent' we appoint ourselves, i imagine. So... do we send this for in as well? If so, when -- along with which package of information. And also What is the IV payment? For the life of me, I cannot find what that means. Thanks guys... just trying to prep myself for all the other stuff ahead. Best. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-30 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-3032	In the section for the General information for CR-1 stuff, there's no mention of this particular form -- I searched online and it's something about choice of address and agent. So, if we don't have an 'agent' we appoint ourselves, i imagine. So... do we send this for in as well? If so, when -- along with which package of information. And also What is the IV payment? For the life of me, I cannot find what that means. Thanks guys... just trying to prep myself for all the other stuff ahead. Best. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-03-30 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not even a Touch???	Really? Man... that knocks some wind out of my sails! So much for being American's Hat and all! Oh well, I figure I've waited this long I can wait some more I just would like a little touch... Just one? No? Okay... And yes, yes, I know... patience -- some days it comes and some days I just can't bring myself to be patient. I just want to start my life and get going with Mr. LGG. But thanks all... We'll keep each other posted... QUOTE (Ber + Ter @ Apr 2 2009, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're Canadian. Like me, you are doomed to be apart of the longest processing times. D:	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-02 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not even a Touch???	Patience? What's that?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-01 10:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not even a Touch???	Yeah, I guess so... it's just getting a 'touch' would put my mind at ease that maybe we're moving along in the system ! Well, good luck to us all... let's keep each other posted so we can figure out how the system's moving all. Good luck you guys. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-01 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not even a Touch???	Got our first NOA dated for the 23 of March... and so far... nothing! Not one little touch. Do you think that they're using our files to prop up a bag of corn chips or something? Should I be worried? I just read someone who got approved 20 days after NOA and we don't even have a touch... So... just asking. Thanks all.... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-01 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can't get on the	Yes... I know that. I've been tracking my case since we got it -- I mean that when I try to get onto the status checking portion of the USCIS site I get a page load error: Data Transfer Interrupted The connection to egov.uscis.gov was interrupted while the page was loading. The browser connected successfully, but the connection was interrupted while transferring information. Please try again. * Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer's network connection. * Still having trouble? Consult your network administrator or Internet provider for assistance. My internet connection is fine, I have no other issues ; i can even get on the USCIS site just not the status checking portion. It's not whether or not I have entered a number correctly -- we're in the system and have an ID and a password, it's a technical, site related issue -- wondering if it's indigenous to my computer or a full on website down sort of thing.... QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 8 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Apr 8 2009, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> now what am I going to obsess with??? I was also reading the post by the couple who completed their journey in 99 days! WHAT? That's incredible. Anyway... if someone else can get on the case tracking site, let me know so i know if it's the site or just my computer. Best... LGG USCIS track was working a bit ago, I checked my case there. Your entering the receipt number off the receipt, right?, and not the back of your check you wrote to USCIS. Cause if your using number on back of the check, add 1 digit to the last: Example 2 will become 3 Let us know. Paris heart... Okay... you've answered my question! Now I k now it's not just me. QUOTE (lgg @ Apr 8 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes... I know that. I've been tracking my case since we got it -- I mean that when I try to get onto the status checking portion of the USCIS site I get a page load error: Data Transfer Interrupted The connection to egov.uscis.gov was interrupted while the page was loading. The browser connected successfully, but the connection was interrupted while transferring information. Please try again. * Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer's network connection. * Still having trouble? Consult your network administrator or Internet provider for assistance. My internet connection is fine, I have no other issues ; i can even get on the USCIS site just not the status checking portion. It's not whether or not I have entered a number correctly -- we're in the system and have an ID and a password, it's a technical, site related issue -- wondering if it's indigenous to my computer or a full on website down sort of thing.... QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Apr 8 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Apr 8 2009, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> now what am I going to obsess with??? I was also reading the post by the couple who completed their journey in 99 days! WHAT? That's incredible. Anyway... if someone else can get on the case tracking site, let me know so i know if it's the site or just my computer. Best... LGG USCIS track was working a bit ago, I checked my case there. Your entering the receipt number off the receipt, right?, and not the back of your check you wrote to USCIS. Cause if your using number on back of the check, add 1 digit to the last: Example 2 will become 3 Let us know.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-08 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can't get on the	now what am I going to obsess with??? I was also reading the post by the couple who completed their journey in 99 days! WHAT? That's incredible. Anyway... if someone else can get on the case tracking site, let me know so i know if it's the site or just my computer. Best... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-08 09:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS Quick Approval Tips	No ACCO clips??? WHAT? I read over and over again that the documents had to be organized in a legal document format -- two hole punch, ACCO clips! Good god. This isn't going to be a cause for them to get all annoyed and pissy, is it? I wish there was a concise list somewhere that had a certain list of DO NOTs. Anyway... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-09 07:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Good Friday?	office working today? IT's a holiday here in Canada so.. I was just wondering. Not that it'll make much difference, I'm sure. Thanks, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-10 07:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Travelling...	Hey all... thanks for your responses... . I guess I'll just bring all my notations with me. best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-13 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Travelling...	Also... I find it a little odd that they require such ardent proof of an ongoing relationship when they make it so hard to travel to see out spouses? I can understand why, I suppose but why would be all go through such a crazy, long expensive process just to muck it all up? If we can supply evidence of ties of return to our home counties, it would be nice to have that suffice. Anyway... just a little rant here. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-13 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Travelling...	Hey there... Just wondering, is it okay to travel while our I 130 is pending? haven't received a NOA2 yet and am only going for a little over a week. I'm going to bring a letter from my jobs, bank statements and a letter from my landlord. Do you think this will be okay? I usually just go and say i'm on vacation and that's that... I'd really rather not get turned away... Thanks for your input. OH, I tried to do a search for this but the search function isn't very effective... could be me? Anyway. Thanks all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-13 17:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What's the Point???	Seriously... I haven't heard of very many people who've had touches or got their approvals via the website updates for through email. What a huge drag.... You'd think they'd take advantage of that as most of us here are just looking for the confirmation that our files are being worked on or looked at -- I know I'd relax 75% if I got a touch and was able to think, "cool, they're looking at our stuff, it's moving along..." now I just feel like it fell behind the radiator or someone used it to wipe their butt or something... Wouldn't they want to make their lives easier over there? By not having to field a billion phone calls from people who are just checking in? Send an email... it IS that easy. </rant>	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-21 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Calling USCIS	Thanks everyone. :| LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-24 13:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Calling USCIS	Hey thanks all... got some reject who basically said, we can't do anything as it's within the 6 month time frame. Well no freaking, DUH!!?? Just wanted to see if it's actually there/being looked at or whatever as people who've sent in at the same time or whatever are getting approved or touches so... Anyway... that's how that went...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-24 13:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Calling USCIS	actually get a live person? USing the number on the site but how do you actually to talk to a real person? Thanks all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-04-24 12:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Gaaaaaaah!	Don't be sorry TNgirl... I'm happy that people get to be with their families! I can't call, I'm the beneficiary and Mr. LGG is not a huge fan of doing that -- I can't blame him but i have more patience. We called once and they basically told us to not bug them until 6 months has passed sort of thing. See? I could call once a week or until I got someone who gave me a valid answer... Mr. LGG... not his cup of tea. So, if there's a way to call from Canada, I'd do it but I can't set up a whole Skype thing at work because well, that would NOT go over well. But congratulations TN, this wasn't meant as a poor me... I'm a control freak and I like to know what's going on with my life but the USCIS will not let me. QUOTE (tngirl21809 @ May 5 2009, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm sorry lgg, have you tried calling USCIS and ask whether you have an officer assigned to your case already? I know how you feel, this is a very frustrating process. I only got touch once and it was like a website update.... and I got my snail mail NOA2 today. I'm positive that NOA2s will be raining down on sooner or later.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-05 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Gaaaaaaah!	Where's my touch? Is our I130 lost? Most people are getting touched or whatever but I got nothin'... Just venting. Sorry... Some days, despite all the prior waiting, this wait seems insufferable! Good luck to all and congratulations to those who've been approved. Thanks for letting me rant and rave...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-05 15:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Quiet in here these days...	Just dropping by to say hello... Noticed there's not that much going on... What's up? We've heard NOTHING about our case but i'm hoping that we'll call next week or so -- even to hear that we've been assigned an agent would be great... What's with the slow down at CSC too? Anyone hear anything? Anyway, hope you're all doing well with the waiting and such... Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-21 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Relationship proof	HI there... would you mind telling us why you were denied your K-1? This is the sort of information that's invaluable in helping us all out! Thanks so much... best of luck with your Cr-1... LGG QUOTE (kaushalia @ May 27 2009, 07:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. This time, I am applying for the CR-1. Our K1 was denied in November. We just recently got married on May 12. Sorry, I haven't updated my timeline. Was waiting until we re-apply.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-27 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Calling USCIS	Hey all!!! I am visiting my husband right now, it's great. And going through customs was a breeze but I had all My ties to Canada letters too. I told the truth and they didn't seem to care too much. Just an FYI. Anyway we called USCIS and it was fine and the was polite but basically just told us what we already knew. He also explained procedure to me as well. But, here's my question, I read that a member here called The Kims had A way to reach a second tier officer -- someone with info pertaining to specific cases not just general info. So, anyone know this tip? If member The Kims is reading this, PM me. Thanks. Another odd thing for you all ? I am the beneficiary and I told the agent that but He let me carry on with the enquiry?? Odd? I have no idea. Anyway, your help is appreciated as always. Best to all LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-06-04 10:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	We are all wondering, I'm sure...	So, I'm an avid reader of this forum both to inform myself of procedure and to educate myself as to how other people's like-cases are being processed and I'm wondering, as we all are... . can we just assume that our files are being worked on? Once we have our NOA1, should be just sit back and think it will be what it'll be? I see so many of us, and us here at VJ are only about 5% of the total case load, really, wondering, pondering, fretting and such. Some people's cases take 3 months, some take a year so, how do we all work with the notion that we just have to sit back and wait and allow our files to be dealt with as they're meant to be? I read cases of people getting RFEs and such and who believe that if they hadn't called, they would have not been sent their hard copy -- I read about people who've been approved but yet the case status (online) hasn't budged an inch? Should we call? They don't want us to. I've even heard about people who've been outright lied to by the USCIS regarding their file... I'm just curious here as when I'm not working and such, it's what I do. I would love to call but I am the beneficiary and thus, can't. I won't bother my husband with calling as he's got it right -- it'll be what it'll be, calling doesn't help. He's calmer than I am, and that's a good thing. So, if it doesn't help, why are we given the option? Why do they have the online case updating system? I'm just curious -- it's all a mystery to me. To be frank? I'm okay with the waiting as I've have done so for a while now -- but the not knowing anything is what really puts a bee in my bonnet. Anyway... just vocalizing -- hope everyone's coping well... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-05-26 14:51:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	I will be having a pint of beer and if all goes my way, a burger. My friend and I are taking her car, loading it up with still MORE of my ####### and whatnot and donating it to the Goodwill. I think after this load of like 2 boxes, the oldest Macintosh computer known to mankind, some bike tires and old keyboards and such, I will be officially junk free. I only have the stuff that I actually am using. Fry pans, dishes, toaster and coffee maker and stuff. Not. Kidding. I think I can say that I am finished packing. Weird eh?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-21 15:51:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	Tonight I am doing laundry and making grilled cheese sammiches. Top that, Biotches!!!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-18 15:24:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	Damn you!!!! Damn you to heeeeeeeelllll!!!! *stomps off* curry tofu with basmati rice.... except I forgot to press the tofu this morning so I am a little peevered.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-14 11:37:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	Um. I have spent the weekend snacking on bread and nice cheese, olives and pickles. is that odd? I've just been snacky in the evenings. OH and mangos, which I love) and nice jam on bread. bi I also cleaned out my kitchen of all extraneous foods and things today. I feel like I'll just be eating 'immediate' foods for the next while... I'm a snacker when I'm eating by myself for the most parts -- I'll cook if I want something specific but I snack...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-10 18:52:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	That sounds PERFECT!!!!! The cheesier, the better - just like moi! Of course! I'll send you over an extra gooey yummy cheeseh slice!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-08 12:37:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	C'n I have some of that pizza please, Nev??? I am freaking dying over here!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-08 10:19:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	Hey misty... One of my fave things to do with tilapia, is to take a piece of tin foil, put some fresh or frozen veg on it, with some butter, salt and pepper and maybe lemon or pesto sauce and then lay the tilapia on top, a little more of the sauces and then bake it in the oven for like 20 minutes or so. Fast, easy and super yummy, healthy meal. I thawed some tilapia that I'm trying to figure out what to do with tonight. Time to google some good recipes. I think I'll try the quinoa again (last night I experimented with a recipe I found online and almost traumatized myself...won't be using that recipe again,) maybe a spinach or arugula salad on the side.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 16:58:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	That sounds like my kind of meal!!!! I love, love, love, love spinach! I really do. Veggie burgers with sweet potato fries and spinach salad tonight.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 11:10:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	This is why you guys are great! Mal is one class act with her caramelized onions! QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Dec 14 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehehe 'buns' *gigglesnorts*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-14 16:57:00
Canada	What's For Dinner - Part Deux	I don't care what anyone says, I love the Keg. Going there tonight for a Xmas dinner with my buddy. Going to have a steak the size of my head, a salad and a glass of wine. yes I am. It's our xmas dinner outing and she's going home tomorrow for the holidays so it's now or never. Steak. I love it. Sprails, your dinner sounds fantastic.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-14 16:44:00