Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	WOOHOOOOO	I have got the biggest smile on my face Could of been through NVC much sooner then we were, but I wont get into that hahaha WOOHOOOOOO Now its wait for the package from Embassy Sydney is only tops 4 weeks for an interview so I better get my finger out and finish what needs to be done. Only one step to go...the interview My nighmares will start soon lol All the best to everyone. Lorelle CONGRATULATIONS Lorelle! :-) I hope you get the best and the soonest interview date!	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-04-06 10:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Tranferring case from CSC to NVC	HI All. How long does it takes before our case reaches NVC from CSC. Its been almost 8 days now since my case was approved, but it hasn't made to NVC yet. If i call at NVC they say, it takes 3-4 weeks. Does it really takes that long? Mine took almost three months. But do not be discouraged.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-04-23 14:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	EAD question	Hi...again... Is it possible to apply for EAD (I already have social ins. number) without applying for AOS (we're going to do the green card part too)? Thanks! Yes, it is possible of course. I am doing this. You want to go back to Canada for immigrant visa. That should be better than having to deal with USCIS. Although there is no guaranty that the embassy people would be more helpful. I hope they are...	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-09 13:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can I be with my wife during her visa interview?	I hope this isn't a dumb question....but, can I be with my wife during the actual interview for her K-3 visa in Manila? I mean acutally be there in the same room with her as she is being interviewed? Of course you can be. I am not from the Philipinnes but at the visa interview my wife was with me in Turkey.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-12 20:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	How come you don't have at least your interim EAD if you filed the I-765 some 5 months ago? I do not know. No word came from USCIS about my initial EAD application. Hopefully I will have my interim EAD soon. No same day issuance, no walk-ins unfortunately. Thank you for sharing your experience.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-21 13:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	How long does it take for SSA to verify this status via the SAVE program? Verify what status? Hello ET-US2004, One of the members wrote in his/her post that SSA verifies the status of employability via the SAVE program (whatever the f.ck that is) and it, according to this member, takes some time. Even though you show them your EAD apparently that is not enough for SSA to assign you a number. That is another moronic practice. EAD is issued by the same government not by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. SSA didn't issue the document, so they have no idea if it came from immigration or you bought it at the mall, so it and/or your status needs to be verified. Either through SAVE or by sending a G-845 to immigration for manual verification. The G-845 method can sometimes take a while. This is what the f**k is SAVE. http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203730 RM 00203.730 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203735 RM 00203.735 Requesting Online (Primary) Verification by SAVE This is what the f**k is G-845 verification. http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203740 RM 00203.740 Requesting Additional (Manual) Verification By DHS Thank you for your detailed reply. Still..it does not make sense. It iss till moronic. If a government can not trust documents issued by itself....if a certain part of bureaucracy is unaware of the doings of another part of this f.cking bureaucracy..it means there is a problem..a disease that needs to be treated. I have a feeling you're going to be quite unhappy when you get to the US. I think if you examined the bureauracy of your own country, you'd find it's much the same. Adjusting your attitude, on the other hand, can make everything else relative. You're not going to change The System, so learn to work within it. I have been in the US for 5 f.cking months and still waiting for EAD. Still waiting to be treated as a human being. No, I have never heard of any place on earth that makes you wait 5 months+ to let you work. Bureacuracy is slow in general around the world, not just in the US but US bureaucracy is extraordinarily slow and extraordinarily staffed by morons mostly. I am just voicing my concerns here which is, I believe, my right. Mdyoung..yes I agree.. SSA must be absorbed by DHS if it makes it efficient and fast.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-20 15:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	How long does it take for SSA to verify this status via the SAVE program? Verify what status? Hello ET-US2004, One of the members wrote in his/her post that SSA verifies the status of employability via the SAVE program (whatever the f.ck that is) and it, according to this member, takes some time. Even though you show them your EAD apparently that is not enough for SSA to assign you a number. That is another moronic practice. EAD is issued by the same government not by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. SSA didn't issue the document, so they have no idea if it came from immigration or you bought it at the mall, so it and/or your status needs to be verified. Either through SAVE or by sending a G-845 to immigration for manual verification. The G-845 method can sometimes take a while. This is what the f**k is SAVE. http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203730 RM 00203.730 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203735 RM 00203.735 Requesting Online (Primary) Verification by SAVE This is what the f**k is G-845 verification. http://policy.ssa.go.../lnx/0100203740 RM 00203.740 Requesting Additional (Manual) Verification By DHS Thank you for your detailed reply. Still..it does not make sense. It iss till moronic. If a government can not trust documents issued by itself....if a certain part of bureaucracy is unaware of the doings of another part of this f.cking bureaucracy..it means there is a problem..a disease that needs to be treated.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-20 13:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	How long does it take for SSA to verify this status via the SAVE program? Verify what status? Hello ET-US2004, One of the members wrote in his/her post that SSA verifies the status of employability via the SAVE program (whatever the f.ck that is) and it, according to this member, takes some time. Even though you show them your EAD apparently that is not enough for SSA to assign you a number. That is another moronic practice. EAD is issued by the same government not by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. I wonder how long does this moronic 'verification' take? Thank you.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-20 13:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	How long does it take for SSA to verify this status via the SAVE program?	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-20 11:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Card for K3	pbgirl, Are you sure it's K-3s you've seen getting a Social Security account right after entry? CR/IRs can, and K-1s can get one in their first 76 days, but K-3s are left in the cold. Even with the EAD in hand, they have to wait until SSA verifies that new status with USCIS via the SAVE program. Of course, if the K-3 had been in the US before, they might have a SS# from their previous stay in the US (exchange, student, worker etc). How long does it take for SSA to verify this status via the SAVE program?	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-18 14:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Cancelling K-3 process	My wife just got visa on her CR-1 case and the K-3 case is being sent to the embassy. Does anyone know what is the process to cancel the K-3 case or would embassy cancel the process itself after seeing the duplicate beneficiary? CONGRATS PERDESI!!!	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-23 12:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NBC	Does the NBC have a email address ? and if so does anyone know it ? As far as I know they do not have a public e-mail address. But they do have a mailing address. U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Benefits Center Post Office Box 648004 Lee's Summit, Missouri 64064	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-31 10:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	is the POE system hooked up to the K3 visa system?	Zyg...is the correct term "customs and border patrol" or "customs and border protection"? We are working on updating the FAQ.... I am not 'Zyg...(?)' but as far as I know it is Customs and Border Protection. Their stamp on passports... and here is their website : http://www.cbp.gov/	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-04-01 15:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K3 approved	Yay!!! This has been a good week for us with the USCIS. Both of our cases were approved this week. I think the plan is for my husband to come here on K3 with an open return ticket so he can go back for his CR-1 interview. I am so happy today!!! CONGRATS!	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-04-05 12:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	MARRIAGE FRAUD	wow thats wrong ... good luck Thanks all for your continuing comments. I cannot fault anyone who posted, either positive or negative. I try to always keep an open mind and always consider what the other persons feelings and thoughts maybe. Some of you have stated that youhave only heard one side of the story...mine. Well as correct as that maybe I can't change that. I really do wish I could as I have been told as of yesterday what she has been saying about me to other Russian friends of hers. I never brought her any clothes, feminine hygeine products. I kept her inside the house and would never let her go out. I refused to get her a Social Security Card in order to work. That I refused to let her work period. O.K. so lets take this step by step. How many of you have filed or know about filing for an Adjustment of Status??? It is a long drawn-out process that involves many documents and cost around 500.00. I did not file for her AOS as soon as she got her as the holidays were coming and there were presents to buy for the family and friends. So instead of going financially into the hole I waited until after the holidays to start the process. AS well as having this years income tax statement completed to include with the AOS. AS you know part of the AOS is also a Employment Authorization Document. That has to be approved by USCIS before I can take her to get a Social Security Card. I was not about to let her work anywhere without one, as my wife's Russian frined suggested I do. So, the entire process from start to Finish for the AOS process can take as long as 6. 8 or more months. That's if everything else goes smoothly. My wife was not ready to accept this. SHe believed her Russina friend who told her that I she had to do to get a S.S. card was to go to the S.S. Administration. The very first week my wife was here, Me and my daughter took her out clothes shopping since she arrived with one one pair of jeans, one skirt and one top. She was never denied and type of helth care products. SHe went with her friends and our neighbors shopping many times. I would always give her money for this. And I could go on and on but there is no sense. I know some of you will think I'm simply an American who got a woman over here and abused her and there are others who will see this for what it is.. Thanks Again. While not even having the LPR status attaches you the dignity and freedom of action/movement as citizenship does you refrained from getting your spouse that status. Do you have any idea what it is to be living in limbo? You can not expect your spouse to live in a vacuum...live like a tourist. There is no shame in demanding a dignified status. If you thought your spouse as a household help only..then it is different. But apparently your wife did not like or expected this status beforehand. If you do not want to pay immigration fees..or wait then you should let your feelings be known to your representatives. As far as I see everyone is happy with this fu.ked-up system...	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-17 08:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	MARRIAGE FRAUD	You should contact the INS in your local city. My man let me tell you this because I had a friend in Washington State with the same problems that you are facing right now. The Russian woman he brought to this country also wanted a Free Meal. You say that she is complaining about why you do not have a new car and/or a big house? Ask her what the hell did she have in Russia. You need to call the INS ASAP and tell them that she has committed a "Green Card Marriage" that way they can ship her "pigeon toed, humped backed stank ###" back to the USSR and she will have to wait at least 10 years before she can come back. It's no shame in admitting this was a mistake and that the Biotch was foul. Just kick her back to the long lines of waiting for day old bread and borst. Just don't give up on finding the right woman I sure did and she is all that I could ever hope for...Wayne What a third rate comment that is! Have you heard the story from her side? What data -apart from her husband gives you- do you have to decide she is a fraud? You have to listen to both sides before understanding the problem. By the way I can not pass without saying that your comments have a peculiar stench of racism. Edited by internetkafe, 13 March 2006 - 11:53 AM.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-03-13 11:49:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Processing Date Change	Hey All I called the INS today and believe it or not After several months of attitudes. I called around 10 minutes before they stop taking calls and I finally got a decent Ins Agent on the phone this time. I informed him that I had gotten my I-130 approved before my I-129F. After giving him my receipt number (That is dated the 31st of Jan and by the way is till invisible) He went to another computer and to see what's really going on and he informed me that they have already processed mine but as you know they will not give any info on approval status (although it has to be because the I-130 was approved). But what he did tell me was that they are processing cases with the date of FEB 5th. I confirmed, re-confirmed and Three-confirmed of his assurance of Feb. 5th processing date, he was getting a bit irritated but he did confirm all three times. I asked why hadn't the processing date changed and he stated that they just hadn't gotten to it as of yet But he did confirm the Feb 5th date so to all who has I-129F with that date or earlier you should see some sort of action this week (GOD willing)............... It can not be because your I-130 was approved. My I-130 had been approved too but I chose pursuing K3. I am sure you will get approval notice on your K3 very very soon.	internetkafe	Male	Turkey	2006-04-11 13:42:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	hi friends thank u so much for your advise when i and my wife called the departmen of state.thats what they said...it is normal process for the people belongs the country like muslims country.... and also today my wife called the department of state today again..still the same its in the process they reviewing files ...its normal that they told us... and also called the embassy the same its normal process for men here who applying for visa and the lady said you shoulld not worry about this process because you already finished your interview.because they are reviewing files they said you dont have to check the website or call us because its update late.when they finish looking at the files they will call us...thats what they told us i mean they are going to interview us again. we already passed that...and its normal proces (its realy normal cuz when i check turkish forums all turkish men in AP green papers..) and also when i was at embassy all turkish men had green papers ... only iranian people went to ups gave the adress to them....... thank u so much for your helps thank u thank u melbar, DID all Turkish Men get the dreaded "green slip"?????? You say that the Iranian MEN did not, please if you could explain this as what I have read 99% of Iranians get put into AP, Perhaps they were already in AP and had come back after everything was cleared and are ready to get their visa.... this is what I have read on the website for ANKARA.... but who knows..... I don not think you will need to have another interview and it is a good thing that you and your Wife have called the DOS and the Embassy, if nothing more and if you are like I am, simply hearing what they have to say would give me peace of mind and then.... of course... me being me.... would call them again, but that is just me!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-03-01 06:03:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Morning Mari, Yes, when a couple is "lucky" enough to have a Stokes Interview, they are interviewed separately and is from my understanding very grueling and personal at times and is usually a lengthy one as well! From what I understand and from what I have read here on VJ, Primary Evidence of the bona-fide marriage is the Original marriage certificate between the petitioner and the beneficiary issued from the official agency of the country Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage is as follows: 1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property 2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence 3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources 4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary 5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship 6) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union 1) All the trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - like passport stamps 2) Auto Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 3) Health Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 4) Life Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names 5) Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary 6) If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together 7) Pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion 8) Marriage documentation in the religious ceremony such as from church, mosque, temple etc. 9) Phone logs 10) Chat logs 11) Emails 12) Greeting cards, Marriage invitation cards etc. 13) Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary 14) Money transfer documentation that includes spousal support Some items may not be applicable to everyone! Here are some additional things that can be used as well: any joint clubs together like ,Sams Club, Cosco , AAA auto club or a fitness center Because Baris and his wife are not living together, it is a little more difficult as they don't have as many options as say a couple that do live together BUT there are some things that can be used and of course the consulate should take this into consideration as I am sure that they do! His Wife visited him several times and that I would think should count for something! HANG IN THERE MELEK and BARIS!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-28 12:41:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Merhaba Melbar (Baris), This looks like a Stokes Interview from what you describe. I'm so sorry to you both for this. Don't give up, they will review and by the Grace of God, you're going to get this Visa. It might be delayed. Mari melbar, Mari is right, you will get the visa, just hold on and keep faith. I do not believe that this was a stokes interview... usually couples that are actually living together are given these, the questions that were asked during you and your Wife's interview were of the norm.... If a stokes interview was given it would have been MUCH more in depth. Here is a link that shows some examples of questions that are asked during such an interview. http://wiki.answers....rview_questions	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-28 06:04:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	hi lucky wife me and my wife we went to us embassy 7:00 in the morning.but our interview at 8:30 when we were there a few people were there already.we wait until 8:00 oclock then we went inside with my wife.after securty check.we went in and we gave medical report pasapor and two picture thats it. and we went to lobby where they interview people.we were waiting over there.the first thing that they do is taking fingerprints at window 7.we were waiting. people came after us they took their fingerprints and they made interview with them evethough we were there first they did not take anything... alot alotlotlot people had their interview ...there was noone there without us.only me and my wife .first they called a window 4 i got nevous cuz they didnt take our fingerprints.when we went to the window it was man he said its okey its only fingerprints (cuz me and my wife went that window together) after3 minutes the number called at window 6 it was woman .my wife came with me to the window.she asked my wife to go sit over there its ok she went away from us...its 11:45 she asked. why are u going to us? who is petiton u? whats my job? whats my wife job? whats she doing at work? when did we meet? where did we meet? how did we meet? whats the name of ship? how long didshe stayed there? how do we cominicate? and she asked for phone records its alot she even didnt look at that? and she asked? did we make wedding(we did not cuz we had no enoughf time for that? why we did not? did we go honeymoon? did my wife family went to the wedding? do u think to make wedding? (yes)where? when? and she asked me if my family will go our wedding in us?(i sadi no(stupid questions this one)they dont give me visa how come they will give wife to my family) and she asked me to call my wife? she asked a few questions to my wife .the same questions that asked me? and she asked for pictures i gave her she just looked two pictures... and other evidence she asked anything of evidence its was alot while we were giving evidence she said that enough i was giving her hotel reservations..she said no need for that... and she told my wife and me to give them time to review our evidence..cuz she was hurry realy hurry..its was already late thats what she did say.iand gave us green paper marrige certificate and pasaport.check the website.... my wife asked her how long it will take she said she doesnt know....only told us to give them time to review our evidence thats it.... yes lucky wife we called dos they told us to wait 1 to3 weeks lucky wife everything was okey realy good but i didnt expect green paper ap..... WOW, Sounds Like a LONG day and kinda stressful, how did your Wife handle it? So you were there early.. ours is at 8:30 am as well! Was the Lady that interviewed you nice and was she Turkish or American? Did they have you sign anything? It sounds like you have some great evidence and they are reviewing it. Did the Lady say AP? I do believe that you will be hearing some good news soon and the wait seems like it will never end BUT it is all worth it! I bet you and your wife will "burn" that website that they told you to check for your case number.... and speaking of case number , is it the same as the case number that you were given in the beginning (you know the one where it showed your appointment date? Stay busy and I hope that your Wife had a com-fie flight back to L.A. and I wish you and her all the best! Edited by Luckywife2007, 27 February 2011 - 12:25 PM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-27 12:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	hello friends i am sos sory cuz i could not post anything..my wife just went to losangeles .she was crying alot i was crying to..its soo sad cuz embassy did not give the visa rightaway.... me and my wife were talking about embassy green paper...remember they took alot of evidence...the reason of greenpaper that they gave us.its to review our evidence cuz the lady was there said i have no time to look at those evidence that why we got AP... and what do u think how long it will take ??? and lucky wife they dont let u to bring any mechanic...but of course u need to bring your cell phones ..when u go in they will get your phones...when u finish interview they will give your phones to u dont worry about that good luck to u... melbar, I am sorry again to hear this and very sorry for your Wife as I am sure that she was hoping that you would be traveling very soon to the USA to be a Family and I know it will happen BUT that does not make the situation any easier for either of you. However, I hope that the time that the two of you had while she was here, was enjoyable in-spite of what happened! If you do not mind, can you please tell us exactly what happened from start to finish during your interview? How long did they interview you for, how long after you arrived did they call your name? Did they look at any of the evidences at all? What did they ask you two? Also, if you have your wife call the DoS at the number that I gave you on the other post and have her ask for a "visa specialist" and no one else.... than this will help! Sometimes you have to very adamant about these types of things....and like I said in the previous post "IT IS YOUR RIGHT AND THE RIGHT OF YOUR WIFE.... THE US CITIZEN" I am sure that this process will be over in no time and all will behind you!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-27 10:28:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	[quote name='Mari & Kadir' timestamp='1298479981' post='4498127'] I just wrote Capt Ewok and asked him if he would consider pinning this Turk Kahvesi Thread! I will let you know status when I hear from him. Today is Feb 23, 2011... I don't know how long it might take him to get to us. Mari [/quote Thank you so much Mari! Now we AMERI-TURKS will be known forever.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-23 13:17:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	hi vj i am so sad with my wife she cried alot today.. we had our interview today .me and my wife went to embassy we were there early..but we got out at the end there was noone there accept us...first they interviewed me.simple questions the questions asked my wife...everything was great...the lady said she has no time she ask for evidence i gave her emails ,chatlogs.photos.letters.phone records her and mine ...(its about 2000 sheets or more than that) my wife said we have more evidence like plane tickets hotels. and the lady gave us a green paper our marrige certificate and my passaport.she said check the website ... but she mentioned that they are going to check our evidence.... the questions is this why they gave me the passaport.she even did not tell us how long will it take... please tell me what do i need to do now...yes thats true alot turkish people gettin green papers... and how long will it take we were early we got out at the end ...why it was like this i didnt understand please help what i need to do ??????????? melbar, I am sorry to hear that this has happened BUT it is not a denial! WHAT EXACTLY DID THE THE LADY SAY???? It is important that you remember what they said and more importantly, what exactly does the green slip say? Where did you hear that "a lot of Turkish people are getting green slip"? You said that you were there early, were you at the interview ALL DAY LONG? You have the right to call the DOS (Department of State) and their number is: DOS - Get a Human! 202-663-1225 Press 1 then 0 for a live operator. Your wife can do this as well! FURTHERMORE, the Lady that interviewed you had enough "nerve" to say that she has no time..... for what to look at the evidence further???? WTH, I guess these "GRANTERS of VISAS" or GOD as some think, do not realize what a couple goes through during this process.... Gathering ALL EVIDENCES and Documents that they ask for and as we all know, this isn't as easy as simply going to the store and buying a loaf of Friggin BREAD, Paying what they ask not to mention the money that is spent on Plane Tickets, Phone Calls, Medical Reports, Hotel Costs, Taxis ETC and the list goes on........ and the worse, having to be apart for 8 months at the least and some couples are still waiting (longest that I have know is 4 years and I am sure that there are more cases where the time is much longer! AND last but not least, waiting for an Interview Date to be scheduled and once you get it then you prepare even more and are consumed with the thought of DO WE HAVE EVERYTHING? IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT THEY MAY ASK FOR THAT WE DO NOT ALREADY HAVE???? THEN wait for that special day and BOOM, they say they don't have time? Well they better make time and if time is REALLY the issue, then Perhaps Hire more Counselor Officers or maybe just maybe allow sufficient time when they schedule the day!!! AFTER ALL WHO PAYS THEIR WAGES? melbar, all is not lost as I mentioned earlier, you have not been denied, this is just a little "hiccup" and in the end you two will prevail !!! But first start by calling the DOS and the Embassy and demand your rights and the rights of your wife, and ask, WHY DID I GET THE GREEN SLIP? Edited by Luckywife2007, 22 February 2011 - 12:11 PM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-22 12:08:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Good Morning Nihal, Well listen here girl, the SPOUSE is ABLE to attend the interview and whoever told you that is wrong! I know that some posts on here state that we cannot BUT I know better! Whether they say yay or nay, I am going with my Husband. MELBAR (who has his interview this coming TUESDAY) also had that concern and I told him to either call the Embassy in Ankara OR email them and ask.... (be sure and include the case number and hubby's name if you email) He did just that and his WIFE IS going with him! I truly think that it helps having the US spouse there and you never know, stranger things have happened, he may get his interview in April and you could be back in the US together for you first wedding Anniversay. Anyway, call or email Ankara and they will tell you just like I said. Hope that your weekend is good and glad that you are able to spend it with the Honey! P.S. It is absolutely bizzare to think that they would try and keep an American Citizen (and especially a FEMALE AMERICAN CITIZEN) out of their own Embassy.... I can just see it now!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-20 07:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Nihal, Glad to hear that you got the documents sent off, now you can relax a little (yeah right) Perhaps the other Turkish filer did not submit the bonafides either.... you should ask him and compare a little more (Sherlock Holmes here) How do you know that they are from the exact same officer? You should know soon of when they receive the proofs and if it satisfies them which I am sure that it is sufficient! I am sure that you will be getting your interview shortly. It would be great if it was scheduled while you were there in Turkey. I believe that it helps immensely if the US Spouse is with the beneficiary during the interview! Have a good weekend! Edited by Luckywife2007, 19 February 2011 - 09:08 AM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-19 09:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	I received RFE letter today,they want me to send few things to prove it is an ongoing marriage.I already prepared and will mail it to them first thing in the morning.I included affidavits from my friends and relatives,bank cards in US and Turkish banks in both of our names,lots of phone bills,wedding pictures,Turkish bank accounts in both of our names.Iteninary when I went to Turkey to get married.That should be enough I hope.When I first filed I-130 did not sent any evidence,I thought that was for consular session,at least what I was told That "professional"guy did my paperwork. I feel much better today,USCIS should receive it by Monday and hopefully approval in same week. Thank you guys,love you all Nihal Nihal, That is great news, see it wasn't anything major and was easily gathered! I have read that you can either "front load" the I-130 or save it for the interview...... it seems like it is damned if you do and damned if you don't and just jump through their hoops and you still have to wonder.worry and WAIT...........But the important thing is you have it done and ready to send.... The so called "Professional" well he/she may have read the same thing about the I-130 so don't chew them too hard BUT be sure and give em' your "2 cents" The proofs that you are sending are great and be sure and save your Boarding Pass and Itinerary from the trip that is coming up in APRIL and if you have a nice little getaway while your there, save the Hotel Receipt as well! Keep us posted on the outcome! LuckyWIfe2007 Edited by Luckywife2007, 18 February 2011 - 06:07 AM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-18 06:04:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Nihal, you know from what you told me, you're more than ready for that paper in the mail! You're going to be alright... and you got a new fax copy scan printer! Nice! Just think, soon you can hand deliver those papers & that packet you copied right straight to Cehun yourself. It's not that far from now... so hang in there ok? Mar mar mar mar ma	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-17 13:21:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	I have got the good news allright, RFE for Valentines gift from TSC. Now I am waiting for the RFE to see what they need.I feel terrible,after 6 months of waiting and here this RFE. Ceyhunihal, Call the NVC and ask them what it is, that way you will have a heads up and can possibly prepare ahead of time and that way, by the time you recieve the "hard copy" of the RFE, you can have what they are asking for and send it off asap.... when you call the NVC, be assertive and diligent but kind of course. You are leaving for Turkey soon right, so of course you will want to get the ball rolling with this so you can enjoy your time with Hubby and Mom. It is probably something minor and can be fixed right away! Good Luck and let us know when you have called and what they need.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-17 03:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	melbar, Nice to hear that this step is over and donw with, NOW comes the BIG day and it is next week correct? Good Luck to you and your Wife!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-16 04:46:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	That should make for some good watchin'.... hope everyone's day is a good one as well as the entire week and hopefully you will get some well deserved news from NVC..... YAY! P.S. Mari I guess it worked! Thank you! Edited by Luckywife2007, 14 February 2011 - 11:14 AM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-14 11:13:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Here's to all of our Ameriturk friends here on Visa Journey HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Love, Fatih and Kelly P.S. Mari, Where do yo get those cute little pics? Edited by Luckywife2007, 14 February 2011 - 05:45 AM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-14 05:44:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	You are very WELCOME melbar! and very well put!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-10 12:59:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	thank u for your response ... ok i just want to know is that bad for spouse send money to beneficiary? if they ask me about western union ..what will i do? i might just show them the one spouse sent to beneficiary (my wife sent me).... but also my opinnion ...its good for husband and wife send money to eacher luckywife i will start a topic on forum u will see it now i am hungry i need to eat kebab thank u again Melek&Baris I agree with you melbar, It is good to show that you are supporting one another in every aspect and that includes financially, after all you are married..... If you were filing a K1 then I would use some discreation perhaps. As far as your answer to the CO, you just simply answer the truth, that you are supporting one another and my thought is and always has been that their is no "My Money and "His/Her Money". The truth is always the best policy, and they will see this at the interview! Edited by Luckywife2007, 10 February 2011 - 10:57 AM.	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-10 10:57:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	thank u so much andz for your response now i understand how much money they realy get ....thank u again and also about western union papers my wife uscitizen sent me alot money with wester union is that bad for me to bring?i only sent money to my wife 3 times but my wife sent me alot(to pay for hotels, tickets,rentcars,buying gold,or staff like that,,) melbar, I have to disagree with the post above that states do not take Western Union receipts..... it shows that you were supporting her and she was helping you out... read on VJ what others say about money being sent Western Union. It is up to you...... Good Luck and let us know how everyting goes. Also, To get more answers/posts Start this topic of "Western Union" in your forum CR1/IR1 and you will see as well!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-10 05:41:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	melbar, Here is the link to the Dr's in Ankara... www.doctorun.com I believe that you can call them at the number provided to set up the appointment and also what the approximate costs will be involved with the visit, (I am sure that they can't give you an exact amount) and I do not believe that it will cost anywhere NEAR $2-3000.00 which is a relief! Next, I think that your Mountain of evidence is good proving that your marriage is real... maybe her or your family can write affidavits that declare that they have knowledge of your Marriage and that it is real and how they know this, Just something extra if you have time! An example can be found here on VJ! Any Cards that you sent to one another and IF either one of you have anything that shows BOTH of your names such as bills, reciepts or other documents, invoices etc. You will need to take the Medical Report with you as well that the Dr will provide to you in a sealed envelope... DO NOT OPEN IT, they will at the Interview. It would be a good idea for you and your wife to read and re-read what you need to take to your interview and that can be found on the Ankara website... here is a link that will be very helpful... read and follow the instructions very carefully! http://turkey.usemba...01510.pdf<br /> ALSO, I have read from several previous VJ memebers that have attended their interview that you will need some extra photos of you for sure and it may be a good idea to take some of your Wife as well (just to be safe!) The ones that I am referring to are like the litle ones that you sent in with the original packet. It also shows this on the link that I posted above. I can't think of anything else at the moment BUT it may help if you posted this same question in the CR1/IR1 forum here on VJ.... there are lots of qualified and helpful folks that may add to what I have suggested. Good Luck and update your timeline as well and then by doing so that will show your upcoming interview date on the Turkish Portal just like this....... melbar..... 2011-02-22 - IR-1/CR-1 Visa	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-08 09:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	Hello Ameriturks, Just bought my ticket tonight,I will be leaving April 1st -April 18th.for Turkey.It will be exactly one year in April that I didn't see my husband and my mom.I can hardly wait!!!Miss both of them very much. Hopefully,TSC approves my petition this month so I can bring Ceyhun back with me. everybody pray for me...and TSC, HURRY UP AND APPROVE MY PETITION!!!!BEFORE I LEAVE FOR TURKEY!!! I hope that this happens for you, and I am glad to see that you are going to see the Hunny and the Mommy... you have been apart far too long!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-05 05:06:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	hello why nobody writing here We are waiting for you melbar.......	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-04 13:06:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	my wife picture She is BEAUTIFUL Melbar... how did you meet each other? Are the pics of Istanbul and where did you guys tie the knot? I can see that you are VERY proud of her and I am sure she feels the same way!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-03 08:54:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)	Türk Kahvesi *Turkish Coffee* Cafe*	That is wonderful and GOOD LUCK!	Luckywife2007	Female	Turkey	2011-02-03 08:12:00