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VSC I-130 petition for Spouse Filed in Dec05 (Update?)

VSC I-130 petition for Spouse Filed in Dec05 (Update?) Anyone received Approval yet?!!. Waiting.....

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-03-23 12:23:00

How long from Touch to NOA2 for I-130?or RFE?

How long from Touch to NOA2 for I-130?or RFE? Please also list your Service Center.

Thanks so much
Sid

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-03-30 19:35:00

is that mean it was mailed????

Congratulations!..My I-130 was touched 2 times on 30march and 01 April, but nothing yet..!!Please give me a touch og good luck as well!!

Edited by siddharth18, 10 April 2006 - 07:35 PM.

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-04-10 19:32:00

3 months and still no NOA 2

same thing here. I filed in mid December and still havent heard anything. We can expect to wait another month or two to get approval. People at Missouri and California Service Centers have been receiving their approvals end of March, beginning of April. But VSC has other plans for us unfortunately. I have no clue whats going at VSC. How long does it approve the darn thing when you have been sitting on it for months?

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-04-09 07:57:00

Indian Paaport Update Question

Hi ,
I am a US citizen filing CR1 for my wife in India in delhi. I would like to know whether did your wife update her passport to reflect her now married status and also the husband's name? Will they question her single status on the passport if she doesnt update her Indian passport?I am worried if they the immigration at the Indian Airport will not allow her to board the plane if the passport is not updated to married status and she has her immigrant visa stamped on there? Please advise ...

Thanks so much
Sid

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-06-01 08:30:00

Passport Update Question for Spouse

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-06-01 08:31:00

POE Question? Do they ask for X-Rays?

Does my wife has to carry her huge X-rays to the POE and all time on the plane? Do they ask for X-Rays? or do they just ask for Passport and the BROWN Envelope? Or she can just put the X-RAYS in her checked in luggage?

Thanks
Sid

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-08-26 09:56:00

CR1 VISA Approved/Received New Delhi, India

Folks,
My wife received her CR1 VISA from New Delhi Embassy on August 24. Thank God!!. She received the VISA from Courier. Anyone traveling on the same date as her on the Wednesday Aug 30 from Delhi to Newark, NJ? She is a bit anxious about traveling alone for 15 hours. Thank for all your best wishes and help. The journey is far from over but this is a new beginning..

Thanks
Siddharth

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-08-26 09:51:00

Vermont Service Center Slow and has Backlog

Folks,
Is it my imagination thats VSC is really slow in processing all applications starting from early December onwards..They do a have a backlog as the applications that are supposed to be approved in 30-60 days are not approved yet...
What do you think..?

siddharth18

Male

India

2006-03-25 20:29:00

Police clearence from Another country

Im indian citizen married to american citizen... my wife applied for me... it was done in feb 09... now i have to submit ds-230 and some documents too..
i have got my birth certificate, local police clearence , passport clearence... but 3 years earlier i used to study in romania (europe) now i need to get police clearence from there too ...but its a long process as i have sent a power of attorney to some friend there but i was wondering if i can submit just ds-230 and other documents that i have and submit romanian police certificate at interview only. cuz due to this whole process is getting delayed....
so any suggestions?

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-06-22 04:51:00

CASE COMPLETED

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-09-19 22:01:00

NVC completed... When will be the interview?

Hi all
My case just got completed wid NVC on 30 SEPT ... so when will they let me know about interview date? how long do they usually take? October has no more interview dates as told my NVC so is it possible in NOV?

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-10-03 01:00:00

YEAH Case complete

I think you might get it around Nov.

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-10-06 14:16:00

Missing information in DS-230

QUOTE (Chris and Ani @ Sep 15 2009, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Dhaliwal @ Sep 14 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello
few days back in submitted my ds-230 wid all required documents.......................................................................
......................

Now i was 16 yrs old in 1998 ... the information i provided was from 2003 so thats my mistake i guess as i thought of giving information about recent 5 years only.
So my confusion is that in 1998 i used to live in same city where i live presently , then in 1999 i moved to Europe for studies till 2006. from 2006 im living at present adress... so i have submitted police report of my present residence and from Europe. but now that i will have to fill about 1998 and rest of years too.. do i need to present a new police report about that even though i was living in same place as im living now?
i hope you understand wot i m asking about...
so help me to know wot im supposed to do next?

nope, you are just fine with the two police certificates. it doesn't matter you've been living overseas, it's still the same place where you returned and where you used to live before. one police certificate for that place is enough. good luck a fellow lucky February filer

thanks i guess we need it.. as our case has moved slowly as could not collect and submit all documents ... they took some time... but now hoping to get it completed from NVC

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-09-16 12:04:00

Missing information in DS-230

QUOTE (trailmix @ Sep 15 2009, 03:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm not sure what the police certificate situation is like in the place you are currently living - so i'm not sure what the answer is. For Canada it doesn't matter if you have lived here on and off for years or if you have never left the country - the police record check they do covers all years - so only 1 is required.

Unless your actual police certificate says - only covers from say 2005-2009, then it should not be an issue.

well i guess so.. it does not say about years so i guess it shud be valid for all the time
thank you

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-09-15 08:49:00

Missing information in DS-230

Hello
few days back in submitted my ds-230 wid all required documents
Today i got mail from NVC that states "
In reviewing the form that you submitted, we note that the section pertaining to applicant residences from the age of 16 is
either blank or incomplete. The applicant must list all places lived for at least six months since
reaching the age of 16. There must not be any gaps greater than six months. You will need to
complete and submit a new form with the changes. Your visa application cannot be processed
until this form is complete.

Now i was 16 yrs old in 1998 ... the information i provided was from 2003 so thats my mistake i guess as i thought of giving information about recent 5 years only.
So my confusion is that in 1998 i used to live in same city where i live presently , then in 1999 i moved to Europe for studies till 2006. from 2006 im living at present adress... so i have submitted police report of my present residence and from Europe. but now that i will have to fill about 1998 and rest of years too.. do i need to present a new police report about that even though i was living in same place as im living now?
i hope you understand wot i m asking about...
so help me to know wot im supposed to do next?

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-09-14 16:42:00

Got the Interview Date!!! Yipeee

Today NVC informed that my Interview has been appointed for Nov 16 at New Delhi Consulate:
IR-1 / CR-1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : Texas Service Center
Consulate : New Delhi, India
Marriage : 2008-12-24
I-130 Sent :
I-130 NOA1 :
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved : 2009-03-12
NVC Received :
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :
Pay I-864 Bill 2009-04-06
Receive I-864 Package :
Return Completed I-864 :
Return Completed DS-3032 :
Receive IV Bill : 2009-05-24
Pay IV Bill : 2009-05-29
Receive Instruction Package :
Case Completed at NVC : 2009-09-30
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received : 2009-10-14
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received : 2009-10-14
Interview Date : 2009-11-16
Interview Result :
Second Interview
(If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :

Iml3g3nd

Male

India

2009-10-14 00:08:00

Interview at USEM... APPROVED!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

steven_brenda

Female

Philippines

2009-02-12 03:38:00

REQUEST FOR INITIAL EVIDENCE SENT, CASE PLACED ON HOLD

Hi, On December 15, 2008, we also got an RFE Request for an Initial Evidence. They asked my fiance's Birth certificate, his divorce decree and our G-325A. We havent able to submit his birth certificate and his divorce decree. But G-325A we did able to send it but i dont know maybe they lost it.

Goodluck!!

steven_brenda

Female

Philippines

2009-02-12 19:45:00

interview

tell the truth..you never really know if they have your records or not..anyway,it's been a long time already since you applied there and got denied ...and for sure new consul and if you have good supporting documents to show,like good financial support ,pictures ,etc...then you're okay. good luck

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-24 04:50:00

Hi Dr.Gracey nice to hear from you... Yes you can do on line too because it's kinda difficult to travel to another state and review,though Kaplan offers hotels where you can stay,but having a child is also difficult since you can't just leave them...Firstaid is what I am using now,step1 USMLE as my guide reference,i also have FIRST AID Q&A for USMLE STEP 1,FIRST AID CASES for the USMLE STEP 1..though of course different doctors will say different things when it comes to review centers or reviewers that is really of help..if your friends say so then it's good they could guide you;like me i also depend on my relatives and classmates as well now working in the US for advice,since it's really difficult for me to review over and over again,doing all those memory recalls...sometimes i find it boring already and it makes me sick..

but I am sure you'll find it easy because you're practising it.Good luck on your journey,God bless you.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-28 13:33:00

I want to share with your wife the website of the review center that my classmates tried,they said it's a good one,it really helped them pass the MLE,maybe your wife knows this already but just incase, here it is

http://www.kaptest.com/index.jhtml

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-28 01:52:00

Yes ,need to pass the step 1 fist;but we can take the step 1 anywhere since this is computer base,even in the Philippines we can take it there,same as for step 2,though the step 3 ,it is taken in US...practical part of the exam,diagnosis of patients,P.E.,labs. to order and how we can deal with patients from the time he comes in the clinic;observers/doctors will be there to grade;i am sure she'll pass this with flying colors because she is practising her field in the Phil .. my cousin in Maryland told me ,eventhough he finished his residency at Phil.Gen. Hospital ,internal med too like your wife. he still repeated his residency training here in the US...i am using a guide book for the mean time, the USMLE STEP 1 ,it's really useful,all information is there ,on what to do,what books to review and requirements.With regards to PA,even doctors can't be PA,it is a rule that to be aPA,one should undergo training and have certification,eventhough you're an MD already,you still need to study the PA course,which i find ridiculous,since MD studied 10 years and intense training is provided for us...

Edited by livelife, 28 October 2008 - 01:38 AM.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-28 01:38:00

When i went to DMV they told me i can use my international driver's lisence that i got from the Phil.but after that i also took the test at DMV and i already have my driver's lisence.
Now i am reviewing for the board exam,i bought books for the USMLE,trying to review on my own first as what my friends here told me,then i will try to get in touch with a review center like Kaplan...
Teaching is good but then i'd rather work in a clinic or hospital setting,for the mean time i am enjoying myself as a housewife taking good care of my husband while he goes to work;glad he likes asian food...and of course trying to be patient waiting for the NVC to send my son's schehdule

...we are asked for further documents that we're working on now. ...kinda depressing..

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-27 20:35:00

With regards to greencard.. Upon entering US,she'll have her greencard and she'll be able to work,able to get a joint account which you can use as evidence of bonifide marriage after 2 years to remove the condition;my husband and I make it a point that the bills like phone,electricty are both in our name,and our immigration lawyer ask me to collect it for the removal of the condition after 2 years,application starts 90 days before the issued greencard expires.She can also travel in and out of the US without any problems as long as she carry her greencard when she travels out of the country.
I had a hard time opening a bank account before when i haven't had my greencard yet,banks require greencard and Social security number even if you have USC husband or wife.

Edited by livelife, 27 October 2008 - 02:40 PM.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-27 14:38:00

Hi just want to share my experience when i first went to US;I have an international drivers lisence that i got from the Philippines before if left,it is valid for one year,i was able to drive anywhere;and then i got a booklet from the DMV to study so i could take the driving computerized test;after which ,i was able to pass the actual driving test next and able to drive now.With regards to practising medicine,i can't ,because i need to pass the USMLE first,it is a 3 steps to be able to practise;i tried to apply as a medical assistant but just the same,.some clinics eventhough you're a doctor from another country,they would still want an applicant to have the medical assistant certiificate,some don't require.It depends on the clinic managers what their requirements are.I know she'll be able to get a job fast because she is intelligent and professional.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-27 14:27:00

I am depressed

Always use blue pen when it comes to signing of documents or anything that will need notary.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-10-29 20:34:00

passport back after st. lukes medical exam

Dear VJ,
I just want to ask anybody who have the same experience,or who have answers ....my son and i will go to Hongkong this last week of Dec..but he is having his medical exam at St. Lukes,we're almost done,we'll be back on Tuesday for the result of the x- ray,but can we take his passport back and return it to them since we will travel to Hongkong?I read that St. Lukes will take the passport and will be the one to forward it to the embassy..My son's interview ill be on Jan.27,2009.

Edited by livelife, 14 December 2008 - 10:37 AM.

livelife

Female

Philippines

2008-12-14 10:36:00

Interview @ Manila USEM

2 hours before the interview is fine,anyway there is a separate line for immigrant visa applicants

livelife

Female

Philippines

2009-02-05 08:52:00

Falling in Love

love comes in the most unexpected time and place,often times you can't explain why you fall in love,what you only know is that you're in love..t .but sometimes people think they are in love where in fact they are just in love with the situation..and not wiht the person..

livelife

Female

Philippines

2009-03-29 03:51:00

My wife's interview today, not good.

To be precise, this is we received:
It’s blue cover sheet stating:
Dear Immigrant Visa Applicant:
The Consulate is unable to issue you an immigrant visa because according to the section of the Immigration and Nationality Act listed below; you are currently ineligible:
(A checked box) 221(g) (lacking Documents/Further Processing)
(A checked box) For information and steps you can take to overcome this decision, refer to:
(A checked box) the attached sheets
Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents on the attached sheets and/or the following:
(Handwritten) - photos of applicant and daughter since childhood
The following pages are white and the checked boxes are:
A detailed statement, written by the petitioner, describing the evolution of your relationship. Be sure to, at the very least, explain how you met, when you started dating, and how, when and why you became engaged.
A statement, written by the petitioner, listing every trip s/he has taken to China to visit you and explain how you spent your time together. Include dates and locations. Explain who arranged his/her trip China, purchased his/her tickets and who accompanied him/her.
Explain in detail your relationship(s) with your ex-spouse(s), explaining how you met; whether you filed an I-130 petition for this spouse; how long you lived together before separating or divorcing (give dates and locations); how many children you had with this ex-spouse and who these children currently live with; and why you got divorced.
(Checked) Petitioner’s ex-spouse(s)
(Checked) Your ex-spouse(s)
A notarized copy of petitioner’s passport pages clearly showing Chinese visa and entry/exit stamps. Copy the entire passport, even if some pages are blank. Properly notarize each page as seen and compared to original by notary. All entry and exit dates must be legible.
Photographs taken of you and your petitioner together since you first met. Describe as much relevant information as possible for each submission, such as all individuals in photos, dates, locations and photographer. Label photo albums with your case number and name.
Photos of your wedding ceremony or celebration. If you did not celebrate, or you celebrated but didn’t take photos, submit a credible explanation.

Thanks for your responses. I'll start getting the photos re-printed, get started on a stronger EOR statement, a statement about my trip to China, show I paid for my tickets and visa, a statement about my exes' and have my wife draft one for hers and have it translated at the Civil affairs office. I guess I supposed to mail it all to her and she mail it to Guangzhou? Should I be e-mailing the consulate? Not sure.

Haruki

Male

China

2011-12-16 11:49:00

My wife's interview today, not good.

Today, my wife had her interview. I got a call from an attorney who apparently works by the Embassy or in the Embassy. I knew the news would not be good. She got a 221g. The attorney then briefly told me of the reasons for the denial and informed me that our case is complex. He told me that my wife would like to hire him to take the case. Then, I said “okay, how much?” He responds $600 down and $3,000 when the visa arrives. I declined for now. My wife had the 221g scanned and sent to me. It appears I needed more photos. Remember the lost mail I sent back in November, well that had 176 photos of me with my wife, friends, family. It also mentions VHS and DVD, which I found odd. I thought they declined electronic media. They also want an EOR. I had one signed, notarized, scanned, front loaded and sent her the original along with 288 pages of daily chat logs. They want a detailed statement of all the times I went to China and how we spent our time together. Again, was in my original 2 page EOR. They want statements from both of us regarding our ex-spouses, how we met, how long we lived together, number of children and reason for divorce. I guess they want you to be divorced for more than a year before you re-marry. BTW, this is the first time I filed an I-130. They also want copies of my passport showing the entry/exit stamps (which I front loaded and sent), but they want every page notarized. They want photos of my wife with her daughter during her childhood. I don’t know if I need to hire an attorney or not. I don’t know if this is a complex case. I also think it’s a little late to try to fly back to China at this stage. I think I just added another 3 months or more to getting her and her daughter a visa. But then, I guess they can still deny even if I submitted everything they require. No offense, but I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me, just need some good options. Thanks. Not sure how to load the scanned 221g.

Haruki

Male

China

2011-12-16 03:16:00

No Completed cases by NVC at this time!

my case is still at the NVC. They send us a checklist for the I864 they said that my husband income for 2008 does not match with his w-2. my husband will be replying to them this saturaday and i know that they are probably gonna put my interview date in august which sucks

munchy

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-11 16:05:00

QUOTE (sus @ Jun 23 2009, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Munchy, there is an interview tracking sheet that is JA specific in the regional forum, and lots of advice from others - The Jamaican embassy does things a little differently.

I am confused though - are you filing for the IR1 or AOS?

no its a CR1 we were sent a checklist for the I864 saying we have information missing we responded last week monday but we are just waiting for them to review it and enter it in the system so they can schedule my interview for me to get my visa

munchy

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-24 08:48:00

yes everything was paid since march 09

everything paid, supporting documents were sent since march 09

munchy

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-23 15:53:00

my ds230 package was sent from last month everything was ok with that but they keep sending us checklist for our AOS saying we have incomplete or missing info however my husband corrected it and sent it by FEDEX last week monday when we call them they said its in the building but have not reviewed it yet. we have been doing this almost a year now and we are frastrated especially my husband since he is in the military and his job is stressing it would help if i was there to comfort him

munchy

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-23 13:22:00

How long does the NVC takes to review your files and forward it to the emabassy? My case is at the NVC I really wanted to get my interview in July but it seems as if its gonna be in August or Sept i am running out of patience

munchy

Female

Jamaica

2009-06-23 09:28:00