ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service Centersservice request
If you believe your petition has exceeded the quoted processing time, you are then eligible to put in a service request to have someone look into the petition itself. I called in myself on Friday because I'm coming up on 8 months for my I-130. The rep said it should take about 2 more weeks to get a response. From there I contacted my Congressmen that had previously helped me on the case and his immigration aide said she would also look into it. Good luck to ya!!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-04-24 21:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Flying through the NVC
Along those lines, is my wife's ciminal background check something that I need to subit with the DS-230 or does she simply bring it with her to the interview?
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-06-08 22:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Flying through the NVC
Hey VJers,

Just wanted to give a little update on our situation. Since our I-130 finally hit the NVC after almost 9 months the processes has just taken off. It's taken very little time for the agents over at the NVC to process our paperwork once it arrives. We are currently on the next step which is to send in the DS-230 along with all the supporting documents. I've had to many questions during this process and I just want to say how helpful the agents at the NVC are compared to those scripted robots over at the USCIS. I guess my only real complaint is having to submit documents that I had already submitted with the I-130. Oh well, guess that's just how it is. Anyway, it's still a ways out until we have an interview date and etc but with the speed that things are being processed I'm sure it's not going to be too much longer now. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted and timeline updated.

Cheers!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-06-07 17:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresService Request Unable to Determine Eligibility

did you request a service request or an expedite request?
regardless of what you asked for,
it smells like you've been asked (via that letter) to provide documentation fully qualifying stuff for an EXPEDITE REQUEST.


Yes it was in fact a request to expidite the time in which they will review my application. I figure at this point to just write a letter explaining the time my wife and I have waited and also write my Congressman for the state of Arizona. I've heard that helps as well.
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-02-15 17:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresService Request Unable to Determine Eligibility

On what basis did you request to expedite your application?


The USCIS rep never asked for a reason behind the request. The only thing I mentioned was that the website states 5 months processing time and we're over that time frame already. On what basis do the immigration officers expidite a case generally?
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-02-15 16:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresService Request Unable to Determine Eligibility
Hey all VJ members,

I called into the the USCIS to get an update to the processing times with the I-130 over at the California Service Center. They told me that they're still processing applications from July! Really?? Why hasn't the website been updated to reflect this change? On the same note I wish they had clearly let people know about the I-129F being obsolete. But I digress...

After being told that there would be about two more months before we get any word about our application I asked if they could put in a service request to expidite the wait time. The woman I spoke with was very friendly and agreed to fill out the request. That was back on the 8th. I received a letter this morning from the CSC stating that they received my request but were unable to determine if I was eligible for it. The letter itself asks for me to fax in a letter stating my situation. So have I been denied? What exactly are the requirments for be eligible? It's been over a year since my wife and I were together aside from October when I went out to visit her for two weeks. I miss her to death and I feel stuck. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks everyone!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-02-15 15:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi-130 August 2011 & Waiting!!
My wife and I applied almost a month after you did in September. I called in about 2 weeks ago and they said pretty much the same thing everyone else is hearing. The CSC is still stuck on July's applications. I did everything from put in a service request to writing my Congressmen and state Senator but nothing has happened yet... Looks like we're all in the same boat here. Chin up and know that even those it's taking forever, It will happen. Good luck to you guys!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-02-21 17:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Check
I know when I had to get my criminal record check to get married in Vietnam we had to go to a building called So Tu Phap in Ho Chi Minh City. The whole process of getting married on paper actually took place there. Starting with the embassy in Australia would definitely be a great start. Good luck to ya!!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-04-19 16:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhile waiting for the NOA2 to arrive....
Hey VJ!

Finally got the NOA2 txt on Friday night. My wife and I were ecstatic! She's eager to move along with the process as much as I am. While we wait for the instructions listed on the NOA2, what can we do in the meantime in order to speed this up a bit? My wife is already applying for her new passport to reflex the name she wishes to use in America. I've also heard she can do her vaccinations as well? And on my end what paperwork can I do in order to get started? Any advice would be a huge help!

Thanks!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2012-05-08 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShe's finally in the States... Now what?
Thank you guys for the great info! I'll let the missus know we're pretty much finished all expect the SSN which also sounds simple enough. Thanks for the guide, Darnell!
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2013-01-08 15:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShe's finally in the States... Now what?
Hi VJ,

So after two long years my wife has finally stepped foot into America on IR-1 visa. She's been here for four day now and is eager to get started on her new life. My question is what's the next step in the process? I know that she will receive her green card in the mail relativity soon as per a paper she receive after an officer processed her packet at the LAX airport. After we have the green card number are we supposed to apply for work authorization? Does she need to apply for a social security card as well? I also heard on the grape vine that there's a $600.00 fee down the road to change her status. At what point does this need to be done if at all? Any input on the next phase of the process after arrival in the states would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks VJ!

-RicknAnnie
RicknAnnieMaleVietnam2013-01-08 14:08:00