ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I have hope that there is some mix up in your case and good news will come to you very soon. I'll be praying for you though. We have all been in this together. Thank God for this site!

I want to sleep, but i keep hoping somehow a mistake was made, and my file is there with them. I faxed a copy of the original file this afternoon.. but i dont think they got to it or even were there when it came because of the weather. who knows. i am really happy for all of you, it gives me hope that they will try to fix this problem and i am looking forward to seeing how fast everyone makes it to and through nvc.. please keep all of us updated!


Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Well I'll be up late tonight doing some work... I hoping for that email, but regardless I will go to bed with more hope than last night.

Congratulations again to all of you who were approved tonight! One step closer to the end...and to endless days and nights of being with loved ones. (L)
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I hate October/November filers, expecting their approvals in 2 months. Makes me so mad!


I concur!!!
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 22:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

dont worry it feels worse to have a touch and no email and nothing when there is approvals left and right... let's hang in there... i hope we can get one soon


Seems things are slowing down a bit....

I feel almost ungrateful.. :unsure: ..just yesterday I would have almost died to just see a touch on my case, now I'm more like ok now that you guys have touched my file can you let me know what the heck is going on?!?!!

I'm trying to be patient. I'm in better spirits to say the least, just extremely anxious as so much good news has spewed out from the thread this evening.

*crossing my fingers and toes*

since fermat showed up tonight.. no more approvals!! hmm I told you he was doing the approval hardwork work at TSC tonight


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: it's true...something strange is going on!
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 22:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Please let me me be next in line!!! Well I'll stand in order to be fair, but I hope they call my number soon!! I'm tired, my feet hurt and there hasn't been free seats in this room for awhile now!!

Let's go TSC!!!

Edited by cad_bacon, 09 February 2011 - 10:00 PM.

Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
The spirit has definitely lifted in this thread. We definitely needed this to happen!

I'm praying extra hard for some new for myself...and hopefully good news!

I can feel it coming in the air....

Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Post Decision Activity

On February 9, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.


:D :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

Just in!!!!!!!



WOOT WOOT!!! Congratulations!!! Doesn't it feel good??
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

ok any july filers getting approved tonite


This is what I want to know as well. July filer over here and I just got a touch. I want an email!! I'm refreshing my email and the uscis like a crazy woman! lol
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

yes we are WAC... and i just got the email.... we are approved


congrats to you!! :dance: :dance: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight.. :wacko:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

The WAC code signifies that we started off in California. Posted Image

All the service centers have different codes.


Oh okay. Thanks.
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Does everyone start with a WAC?
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 21:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I'm currently holding my phone while loading laundry in the machine.Lol Guys I'm soooo happy so much of us are getting approvals. This is giving me hope! This thread is exciting tonight! You can't help but feel a bit of happiness even if not for your own self. Wooo hooooo God is answering prayers!!
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

:rofl:
Exactly!

That can't be! Everyone's trying to get the hell out of dodge and this one's heading right for it. :no:


LOL! "the hell out of dodge"!! :rofl:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

I wonder if batch emails are somehow sent out in alphabetical order... my last name begins with one of the last letters of the alphabet, maybe that's why I haven't received an email spelling out in which manner I am going to be violated next. :blink:


My last name starts with a W. I didn't receive an email though. Just a touch. I wonder if they are working on my case right now? Why no email for me telling me where I'm headed?
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I'm getting really paranoid thoughts now. If I receive an RFE after all this time I think I'll slide into a coma.
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Omg! I didn't see that we have some new approvals!!! YESSSSSS!!! Congrats Sarah and Wade! I truly feel happy for you guys and that we will at least end this day with some approvals. We still have some more time left! Here's to more approvals! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Well I just logged on and saw that I got a touch within the last 4 hours...dated today. Soooooo....hmmm...sent back to CSC probably? I don't even know. I've been reading the thread all day and just can't even find the words for the ####### going on. Wade and WaitingondLord...I will be keeping you both in my prayers. I hope you guys get through ASAP!

Congratulations to the earlier approvals!! :dance:

*sigh* I feel so drained mentally and emotionally from this. :help:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 20:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

THIS JUST IN:


Hi Rachel,



Sorry this is so late – I have been trying to get through my emails, but there hasn’t been enough time in the day. Unfortunately, I can’t find a response from my staff on your case, so I asked the supervisor to check ASAP. If I run across it tonight as I try to finish my emails, I will forward.



Regards,


Who is this from?
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-09 00:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
Well guys it looks like we're.............






Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-08 23:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
I CANNOT believe what I'm reading!!!!!!

Edited by cad_bacon, 08 February 2011 - 11:24 PM.

Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-08 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
We haven't sent out one email to anyone. I think I'll just wait it out. I keep reminding myself that we just hit the 6 month mark (still a dreadful wait). If by the end of the month I see nothing, then I'll get hubby to send out some emails. I also hope they are prioritizing by filing date, it would only be fair.

I hope that everyone who has gotten a Feb 18thin deadline gets their approvals by then! I agree that they must be confident in this deadline to be sending it out in writing. They must be under serious pressure in that office. I just can't wait to see approval comments spread across this thread! Then we can all join the NVC gang and have some new complaints! lol. well hopefully not too many.

Can you guys imagine the day we receive our interview dates???


Where's Tinker Bell with her approval dust?? Heck, I'll do it myself....*sprinkles approval dust across the thread*

I'm feeling hopeful today and very positive. I can feel approvals by Friday for some of us. I hope I'm right!

Edited by cad_bacon, 08 February 2011 - 01:54 PM.

Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-08 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

Nice to see a great deal of honesty in the TSC Director's response. I respect that. Posted Image



I totally agree.

I'm also pissed off that the system was placed in a compromising situation that would cause it be "broken". This is costing us money and our precious time away from loved ones. Something with that move to TSC went terribly wrong. I hope they work out the kinks so that something like this wont happen again or at least to this degree. No one just be waiting 8 months for a petition approval, especially with another period of waiting in the NVC process ahead. *sigh*

I'm very happy that someone responded with some honesty though. We all needed and have wanted to hear something like this.
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-07 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center

For those of you getting email alerts whenever a post in this thread, I can hear you know, "Damn that SqdnGuns, not again!!"

Well, my persistence paid off, I just got an email from the Director of the Texas Service Center, this is a reply to one that I sent to her 20 minutes before getting this reply.

Mr. Grant,

Thank you for your email. I had received one over the weekend from you and your case was approved this morning. You should be able to see it on the case status online tomorrow or Wednesday. I would have to agree with you that the process was temporarily broken, but we have taken steps to correct this and we will have all cases processed within the next weeks. Hopefully your future experiences with USCIS and with TSC will be more positive. My apologies for your wait, and I hope that your son recovers soon and fully.

Regards,

Angela K. Barrows

I truly hope that hey have fixed their errors for the sake of the rest of you. I am waiting to hear back from her whether our case will be expedited @ NVC and the Embassy.



Congratulations!! God is listening and answering prayers at the right time. The right time isn't what we always want or think it should be but there is a greater plan we don't see (at least this is my belief system, sometimes I contradict it, but in the end I believe in some of these cliches "everything happens for a reason".

This has given some of us in this thread some hope. I truly pray we all hear good things in this week, or the next, especially for you 8 and 7 "monthers". I only turned 6 months recently, I can't imagine seeing March come with no approval, but I'm sure a lot of you weren't expecting to see February either.

Come on TSC, we need these approvals to start flooding in!!! :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:
Mrs. PFemaleCanada2011-02-07 17:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStuck in NVC- More evidence for previous J1 visa
QUOTE (yen&percy @ Sep 15 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much for the help,

I was in UIUC as an exchange student in Fall 2005. I found the DS 2019 for 2005. I extended my program to Spring 2006 and I can't find the DS 2019 that covers till Spring as I left in March 2006 due to family emergencies. Also my J1 visa was valid till Dec 2005 but with a valid DS 2019 in 2006 I was eligible to study legally with the expired J1 visa unless I leave US.

The problem is I have only one Ds 2019. Should I submit that copy and write a statement? Are they going to give me more problems? Really tired of this whole process. Never ending.


Sure, write your own explanation and also provide all the info they require. If you do not have that other DS2019 there is nothing you can do about it.
mikey78MaleCanada2009-09-15 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStuck in NVC- More evidence for previous J1 visa
Hi, you should have received doc checklist requesting IAP-66 (or new version DS2019). This is what NVC sends in such situations:

It appears that you have been in the United States as an Exchange Visitor. As
you know, certain participants in Exchange Visitor Programs are ineligible to
receive an immigrant visa until they have resided for two years in their country of
nationality (or country of last residence) following the completion of their stay in
the U.S. An annotation regarding the applicability of the two-year foreign
residence requirement to your case should appear in the lower-left hand corner
of your Exchange Visitor Certificate of Eligibility (Form IAP-66). Please submit a
copy of the form to this office.

If you no longer possess the IAP-66, please
submit a statement containing the following information: 1) The name of the
organization sponsoring your Exchange Visitor Program, its address and the
number of the Program. 2) The date on which you obtained your Exchange
Visitor visa, or date you acquired such status after admission to the U.S. and the
date of termination of your Exchange Visitor status. 3) The country of which you
were a national and resident or, if not a national, a lawful permanent resident, at
the time you obtained your Exchange Visitor status in the U.S. 4) Your
occupation and the field of specialization in which you pursued your studies
during your Exchange Visitor Program. 5) Whether your participation in the
Program was financed in whole or in part by a U.S. Government agency, the
government of your country of nationality/last residence, or a travel grant, if any.
6) Whether you are a physician who participated in an Exchange Visitor Program
to receive a graduate medical education or training. No further action may be
taken on your immigrant visa application until you provide this office with a copy
of your Form IAP-66 or a statement containing the above information.

So if you no longer have IAP-66 follow their instructions. Hope this helps. Good luck!


mikey78MaleCanada2009-09-14 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAvoid Having to Remove Conditional Status
Like everyone said, it would be worth waiting until after your two year anniversary for him to come to the U.S. That will save you from having to apply for removal of conditions in 2012 and spending the extra money to do so.
Lenie7FemaleCanada2010-04-18 08:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSuing USCIS with WOM for I-130 (19 mo delay)
Hey Produke,

Just happened to come across this posting; I wanted to wish you luck. rose.gif rose.gif

OhMy
ohmyNot TellingCanada2009-05-07 15:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by NVC Sept 25 2009. Nothing since.
QUOTE (celiothrkn @ Oct 19 2009, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Like everyone else said: you haven't given NVC your email addresses. That's why you haven't heard back. After you give email addresses to a NVC operator, it'll probably take them a week to generate your AOS bill and DS-3032.

In case you're wondering what they're doing right now, NVC is probably preparing to send you the AOS bill and DS-3032 by paper through snail mail. Since this is all done manually, it takes a while for them to get to it. So naturally going electronic would be a wise decision.



Thanks everyone.

I've called the NVC and provided them our email addresses and the operator sent the case to a supervisor to get the bills generated. biggrin.gif
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-10-19 10:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by NVC Sept 25 2009. Nothing since.
QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Oct 18 2009, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Frequent_Flyer @ Oct 18 2009, 05:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJ,

My wife and I have received our NVC case number and the AVR states the case was received and uploaded on September 25th. We haven't heard anything since. Should I be worried? Is there action on our part that is required?

Thanks,

Frequent Flyer


did you call NVC to give them both urs and hers e-mails so they can generate the bills?


No I haven't. blush.gif I thought that this info would be taken from the I-130 but I will definitely call them asap. Thanks for the info.

FF.
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-10-18 18:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase received by NVC Sept 25 2009. Nothing since.
Hi VJ,

My wife and I have received our NVC case number and the AVR states the case was received and uploaded on September 25th. We haven't heard anything since. Should I be worried? Is there action on our part that is required?

Thanks,

Frequent Flyer
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-10-18 16:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support: Only last year meets requirements, is that OK?
QUOTE (mohsen @ Oct 21 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My last year income meets the minimum requirement (poverty guidelines) just fine;
2 years ago I barely made the minimum (was a full time student half of the year, so no income in that half), and 3 years ago I was a full time student the whole year (no income)

I am qualified for I864ez, but as far as income on 2 and 3 years ago goes (question 19), only last year makes the minimum requirement.

Questions:

1. Is there going to be a problem since income on 2 and 3 years ago doesn't make the minimum?
2. If I need extra evidence/cosponsor, etc... does the NVC let me know then, or I may get screwed and rejected in the consulate at the interview time if they don't like what they see as far as affidavit of support is concerned? If it's a matter of NVC rejecting the AOS right there, I can deal with that, but if there is a chance that you get screwed in the interview day and you get rejected, that would be to risky, in this case I rather find a co-sponsor.


Have you seen/heard such experiences for the above 2 questions?
Thanks,


Hi Mohsen,

I just posted pretty much the same question today. I called the NVC and they said I am fine with the most recent year and do not need to include the income number on the second and third line if I'm not submitting those returns. However, I am still going to send the employment letter and pay stubs to support.

FF.

Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-10-22 23:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete
Congrats! Our case complete just today! G'Luck on a speedy interview date.
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-12-11 09:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow to check NVC login failed ?
QUOTE (Saloni @ Dec 11 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

Can anyone please tell me where you can check for failed login on the NC website and how do you do this ?

I have been reading that once login failed , then the case gets completed within 2 days.

I will appreciate all the help.

Thanks and Regards,

Sal


Hi Sal,

It would be the same login for payment of fees that you access at immigrantvisas.state.gov.

I just got the sign in failed today. Good luck with yours.

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-12-11 11:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete!
Thanks everyone! I'll definitely keep an eye on the Canada forum OBX. Appreciate the suggestion.

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-12-12 15:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete!
Hi VJ Family,

Today at 6:40AM I received and email stating that all documents required for the case have been received and that I will be contacted for an interview. The email was ambiguous so I checked the sign in just to be sure and sure enough "SIGN IN FAILED"!!! good.gif kicking.gif

Another leg on the journey done! Couldn't have gotten this far without my friends here on VJ!

Are there any tips that my wife and I should be aware of for this part of the process while we wait for an interview?

Thanks!

FF
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2009-12-11 09:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1/ K3 ?
Yup, I'm with christeen on this one. Also, with the IR-1 you are eligible to work immediately upon entry and don't have to worry about EAD.

Have a look at the following link for a good comparison of the pros and cons with each visa type.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=compare
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-11 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 APPROVED!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-08 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMistaken about the CR1, but still confused
My wife and I faced a very similar situation where a lawyer advised us to follow the same procedure you described and even recommended steps to "make it look good" like purchasing a round trip ticket even though I wouldn't be returning to Canada. My wife and I, after reading a lot of the guides here on VJ, thought that this was too risky and decided not to pursue. Needless to say, we did not speak with that lawyer ever again.

In the end, we decided on the CR-1 route since we too were unsure about the length of time without me working. This way I am immediately able to seek employment upon entry. Also, as I understand it, the CR-1 costs less in comparison to the K-1 as well.

I won't sugar coat it though. The time apart has been difficult and increasingly so as we wait for our interview date in Montreal. But I was able to visit her twice so as other posts have mentioned that it's not impossible.

Best of luck on your journey!! :D
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-08 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the process after the interview?

You should receive your visa within the week. Some have had luck requesting a "next-day" pick-up in Montreal but it's not the norm. I interviewed on a Tuesday and had my visa by that Friday. (I was in Ontario.) Once you have your visa you have 6 months to apply for entry to the US. Once you enter the US and your visa is activated your passport will be stamped and that will serve as a temporary greencard allowing you to travel until your receive the actual card (I received mine a month after POE).

Good luck. :thumbs:


Thanks OBX!
Frequent_FlyerMaleCanada2010-01-28 15:10:00