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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Apply while in the US?	yes its a new law, the USC has to have a vis to get married in the uk, maybe you can find the details some where!!, maybe you could go for a holiday get married while visiting as i did & stay for your 90days & file while your there??, but beaware that if you file the K3 if it gets fast approval you might end up returning sooner than your 90days so you have enough time to arrange medicals etc, also you will need a police certificate this can take 40 days to get, so maybe you can apply for it now, as its good for a year!! hey thanks yep ive just been looking into it! this mess of ours is getting so complicated ive looked in the UK visa things, she could get one in 4 working days for £50 if i read right. she had her heart set on marrying over here. yeah i think we could consider the option of me going there and marrying, applying, staying no more than 90 days if i got brought home early, i would be happy, would mean it wouldnt be too long. but as ill be going through texas, i think its gonna be a long drawn out process. yeah, i have the police forms downloaded already, i should do that, would at least tick one thing off the list Hiya...right...I am American and my fiance is British. I have been here in the UK since last May 2005. We decided to get married here in the UK and we were under the impression that we could just get married on my visitor visa as well. No you can't lol. As far as it taking 4 working days to get a visitor visa for marriage in the UK..no it doesn't take that long. What you do is you apply online, then make your appointment for the closest British Embassy office to you in America. You take all of your proof of finances, any previous divorce papers etc...and you get the visa that day! I had to fly back to NY to get mine, and the interview took aproxiamately 3 minutes then was told that I was all set and to come back in an hour to pick up my passport with my yellow visa placed in it!! Easy peasy...GOODLUCK!!! Laura	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-04-17 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Think I need to STOP...VJer's support?	What can I say?? Other than we are all here for you. That is the beauty of this site, all of us know what you are going through. Chin up girl....your time will come and when it does, all of us will be hooping and hollering for ya...just think of it this way as well...when it is your turn, there will be someone else thinking the same thing you are. BIG HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laura Mitchell	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-06-07 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	have question about filling out DS-230 Part I	a stupid question..but need help according to DS_230 ( partI) ,question19 "List names,dates and places of Birth,and Addresses of all"children"" so my Question is "children" which means my sisters and brothers OR my son?!! Thanks It means any of your children...not brothers or sisters. Laura Mitchell	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-06-13 03:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Please Help!!!	In order for you to apply for DCF in London, the USC has to either be in the military, have indefinite remain to stay..Other than that...you can't just apply for DCF in London. Sorry. Hope it helps	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-06-21 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	email from USCIS...	The USCIS is currently in transition from having the Service Centers process petitions based on geography to a system where each Service Center handles a different type of workflow. In the cases of I-129F's, I-130's and I-485's.. it appears that the CSC is going to handle these types of workflows... Is that going to be a good thing though??? I don't think that it should hinder our cases and that they should go by the date they were submitted...And I got all excited when I read my timeline and saw that my rough estimate for time of ajudication was Sept. 19th for Vermont..I was happy with that..now what will it be?? DECEMBER 19th 2008????????????? LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-18 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	email from USCIS...	Because it seems that they're sending all of the K3 apps to California. There's another thread on here somewhere, and one person who was transferred lives in New Hampshire, I believe. But this isn't the K-3 bit. this is the CR-1 application. So it doesn't make sense for them to send that one from Vermont to California..	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-18 07:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	email from USCIS...	I have just recieved this email concerning our I-130 case...I don't understand how they can send our case from Vermont to California...can anyone help me please??? The following is the latest information on your case status Receipt Number: *** Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: On July 18, 2006, we transferred your I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to an office in CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER for processing. That office has jurisdiction over the case. They will send you a written decision as soon as processing is complete. You should receive a notice informing you that your case has been transferred to a local office. If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision or advice from USCIS within the projected processing time frame*, please contact the National Customer Service Center. National Customer Service Center (800) 375-5283. *The projected processing time frame can be found on the receipt notice that you received from the USCIS. *** Please do not respond to this e-mail message. Sincerely, The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-18 07:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Transfer of I-130	Background: Sent my I-130 in on 6/30/2006 to Nebraska (since I live in Ohio). Noticed that Nebraska processing times do not include I-130's. Asked what's the deal on VJ. VJ'ers said that I-130's, that would have been processed in Nebraska, are now being transferred to California. I sent my I-130 USPS Overnight Mail, which was signed for on 7/3/2006 in Nebraska. 2 Questions: 1. Other than my cancelled check, which has yet to be cashed, is there any other way (besides NOA1) I can know that my I-130 is INDEED at least "in" California? 2. If I-130's are being transferred to California for "efficiency", does that imply and/or does anyone have any knowledge of CSC shipping some OTHER forms to be processed to ANOTHER service center, so that CSC can more "efficiently" focus on whatever forms they are now receiving from other service centers? Thanks in advance... Hiya...until your check is cashed and or you get the NOA1, there isn't a way to find out where your application is at this time due to the fact you don't have a receipt number and it hasen't been I believe 30 days. If I am wrong on this, I am sure someone will come along and correct me. I know that when I first posted mine, I was a bit frantic but eventually received the NOA1. Good luck with your journey and I hope you hear something soon. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-20 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Transfer of I-130	Question: Where do you see the "touched" on the USCIS webiste? I registered, but all I see is that the petition was received on July 13, 2006 at the top of the page when I click on Case Status Search. This is what I get... I just want to make sure I'm on the right site : Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: Your I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was received on July 13, 2006. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. I wondered the same thing until someone was kind enough to tell me that when your case has been touched, the date will change on the "date of last update". Do you know where I am talking about? It won't say that it has been touched...the date will change, hence your case has been "touched". Good luck with your journey LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-20 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Transfer of I-130	Hiya folks! As I posted the other day, I received an email stating that my case was transferred to Californian from Vermont. Fair enough. That was on the 18th. How long does it take them to transfer because I have been touched everday since the 18th. Does that mean that they already have it in California you think?? I hadn't been touched at all before the 18th other than to say that they received our petition. And that was back in June I believe...stating that they received it in May. Hmmmm...is this a good thing??? Can't help but get my hopes up.. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-20 10:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What does this mean?	Congratulations miss whizz!! Looking at your timeline, it seems as though your whole process is going relatively quick for you.It gives us a boost of positive energy that we sometimes need during this grueling process. Goodluck with the rest of your journey!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-21 00:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Read about how processing works.	If you don't like the responses you're getting on VJ, I'm sure there are other fora out there. Personally, I don't like reading posts from constant complainers (or being around those types of people in "real life"). I'd rather surround myself with people who take positive action when they see a problem. In this case it might be organizing a letter-writing campaign or supporting others who are going through the process. Don't just sit around and complain if you don't like the process, do something. That is EXACTLY my point. Don't just sit there, do something. I wrote to my federal representatives, state representatives, and to the white house. I sent letters to the editor to major newspapers in my area including the New York Times and Boston Globe. I shared my perspective with a city reporter writing an article about immigration. I don't mind responses - I just don't want things "sugar coated" on my behalf and I don't want to be told to just relax and live with the poor service and delays - I need to do something, and I'm doing everything I can. Supporting eachother means being there for the good and bad, not just the "whoopee yahoo" when someone is approved, but validating the facts when someone is screwed over or waiting longer than anyone ought. P.S. Also, I noticed that you had very little of a wait - that I've already waited almost twice as long as you for my NOA2 - and it is easiar to put on those rose colored glasses when the crappy stuff is happening to someone else and not you. Hey now, that was uncalled for ...your little PS comment there!! How do you know what she has gone through? So what if hers has gone through already. You should be happy for her, not slight her for it. And who says she is looking through rose coloured glasses?? Never make statements like that unless you have walked a mile in somone elses shoes. I have very personal reasons why I should be allowed to have my case expideted but guess what?? IT AINT HAPPENING...so, I charge forward and take it one day at a time. I think you need to simmer down there. If you want support here, then by all means stay, but if you want to carry on like you are in this thread, I am sure you will find that not many ppl are going to want to even open your threads let alone answer them!!! I am sure you will find lots of ppl on here like I have that don't sugar coat things and will tell you like it is. I am sure they will be along soon enough as soon as they see this. Perhaps they won't...consider yourself lucky if they don't.. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-20 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Read about how processing works.	Newhampshire, I can certainly understand your comments. For us, our I-130 was filed in May, and has just been transferred on the 18th from Vermont to California. This notice was sent to me on the 18th, then I noticed on the 19th that our case was "touched" again. I am not sure what it means, nor will I sit here and try to ponder over it. As far as anyone sticking up for USCIS, I don't think it's a matter of protecting them and or their services, but rather trying to have some sort of faith in the system and keeping hope alive. It is very hard for the majority of the couples who cannot be together during this long and tedious process. Ian and I have been fortunate enough where we can be together but I can certainly relate to what it is like being apart. Please don't take this the wrong way, but take it as constructive critism if you will, your post is not very helpful in keeping the spirits up. Although, I can certainly understand where you are coming from. Please don't think that there isn't anyone on VJ who doesn't think of any of what you have said, and with that in mind, please don't think that anyone turns a blind eye either. I think it comes down to surving this ordeal and doing what you have to do to keep yourself from falling into a state of depression which I believe can happen. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-20 01:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	quick question	If i filed for an I-130 for my husband, then the type of visa he is getting is a Permanent Residence, or a CR/1 right? So, once my application is approved, does it skip the NVC, since i did NOT apply for a k-3 visa? Will the application go directly to his consulate? Hiya...Please copy and paste this link. It will automatically take you to the guide for the I-130. Hope it helps and good luck to you on your journey!!! http://www.visajourn...page=i130guide1 LJ SCROLL DOWN TO THE BIT WHERE IT SAYS I-130 AND IGNORE THE BIT THAT SAYS K-3. THIS IS THE FLOWCHART FOR THE I-130!!!! Edited by Laura_and_IanM, 24 July 2006 - 04:11 AM.	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-24 04:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 to California	Ours was sent to California from Vermont as of today..so you can add us to that list as well...I hope this will be a good thing...grrrrrrr LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-18 17:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 Processing Time... No Rhyme or Reason?	You are great Aussie!! Glad to see you back on forum but...I have to say that I personally didn't expect to see you on here for a bit...something about playing with a pirate??? lol 4. My case could progress rapidly at the SC level, and then slow down at the NVC level, or vice versa? The good thing is that the process for CR-1 at NVC is more hands on so you have some control over the speed your case progresses. You have checked the pinned Timesaver and James Shortcut thread havent you? 5. Usually after you're done with NVC things progress rapidly and straightforward (i.e. you get your embassy/consulate inverview on schedule)? Depends on the consulate post as some take up to a year to schedule interviews. 6. IMBRA (aka the "International Marital Bliss Reduction Act") is "gumming up the works" and thereby slowing the processing of CR-1's and K-3's? IMBRA applies only to those filing an I-129F petition for spouse or visa, not the I-130 for the CR-1 10. K1 visas ususally take about 4-6 months, but CR-1's and K-3's take about a year? Again that is dependent on consulate and how long it takes to approve petitions and move through the NVC process. There is many cases of CR-1's being granted in 6-8 months and same with K-3's. 11. The recent practice of transferring the processing of certain forms to other Service Centers is MORE LIKELY to cause delays rather than speed up the process? Not necessarily as in the past this has been a positive thing in many cases. It is also not a recent practice..it is something that has happened many times in the past. I-130's that have been transferred from VSC to CSC only recently have already been approved and we should continue to see that happening. 12. The Californina Service Center is historically slow, and the fact that CR-1 forms (i.e. I-130) is being transferred there from other SC's is supposed to be a good thing? See previous. Also one should remember that whilst they are presently doing this reshuffle and it looks like CSC will be processing all I-130's, you can bet that other petitions not connected with fiances or married couples are being transferred out of CSC to be now processed at other CSC. The work load theoretically should be balanced.	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-26 05:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approval	So I j ust saw that some people are being approved without an interview? This is possible? Does it happen often? Languaeladki, When people say that they have been approved, it means that they have been approved over on the American side. THe application still has to goto NVC and then over to the benificiary's country, then has to go through some more paperwork, then interview. Everyone has an interview to be fully approved. Sorry if you were confused. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-26 08:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVAL OF I130!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1	I just had a premination and decided to call the 800 number tocheck on the case, I was shock to hear that the RFE for the I129 was received..finally , bu twhat really got me was when I tried the I130 number. It said THIS PETITION WAS APPROVED ON JULY 24, 2006 , oh my god I cannot believe it, I got approved. What a load. Thank you all so much, I cant wait to tell my husband. Bless you all and good luck ps. just to inform you all if you check my signiture you will see that about 2 weeks agao I was transfered to California, so for all you guys who got transfered the approval is coming. That is absolutely WONDERFUL and encouraging news! I sent back both of our RFE's and still have not heard one thing in regards to whether or not they even got them!! We would much rather prefer having the "BIG ONE", but then again, if the K-3 does come through before it, then beggars can't be choosers as they say!! lol..Congrats hun and good luck with the rest of your journey!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-25 01:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Letter to congressman	knowing that some cranky consulate worker could deny our application just because they're having a bad day; having our marriage, our life, our "destiny" in the hands of another human, is the most vulnerable feeling in the world. This should help expedite your case. pmsl..thats great...lol	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-24 05:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Letter to congressman	Here's my $24.99: Andrea: letter's fine overall....don't think he's gonna do much, but hey, if it makes you sleep at night, that's all good. But it prolly wasn't the best idea throwin it out here...we're all waitin and working so hard at this...and like let's just say it DID work...it's kinda like a 'neener neener' at everyone here... i'm special' type thing....and no one likes a queue jumper Plus, let's just say it did work too....well I'm not sure Porter would like the notion that he does personal favors for campaignees...so ya shoulda just sent the letter & been all here about it I don't have a probbo with your letter....long as you don't go all TerriO on us *looks around to see who gets that* We're all in the same boat...none of us are in a pissing contest...and to belittile someone who's waiting out the process as not doing enuff is kinda #######. There are good folks here who have exhausted all of their options, and unfortunately, when that's done...all that's left is waiting. They are trying to help you not (as they see) spin your wheels...but of course you want to learn on your own and that's fine too. But just understand where the motive is coming from. No one here is trying to rain on your parade... Best of luck on your journey OH NO YOU DIDN'T JUST MENTION TERRIO??? LMFAO...To the OP, lol I learned the hard way posting something in a thread and mentioning trying to get my case expidited for which I have a very valid reason to do so. But, after contacting my congressman, I was told that even though my son is very ill (and yes it is life threatening) they could not expidite my case. Since then, I have found out that my son is doing well, and have settled into the fact that I must sit back and relax and let what happens happen. I personally am ok with your letter EXCEPT the part where you mention in great detail about how you helped campaign and are now asking for HIS help. ####### for TAT? as they say? Yes that is very wrong and would probably lose a lot of his votes if he were to expidite your case due to heartache. Think about it...do you seriously think that your Congressman will help to expidite for heartache if it means losing voters??? Yes, my husband and I are together waiting out his immigration in the UK, but there was a time where we were seperated for months and months so I do know what it is like. But, you need to sit back and realise that the timelines were there for you to see BEFORE you got married and started this whole process. You knew it was going to take a while. I think if everyone were to get there cases expidited on accnt of heartache, the expidition process would be backlogged and then the K-3, and CR-1 process would pick up lol..hmmmmmmmm...anyone thinking what I am thinking??? lol. Anyhow, bottom line, there are more ppl like me who actually do have legit reasons for expidition, but are not able to get it that have to just wait...and wait some more. Yes, you can do something, keep busy in the political stand and help to change things, but don't go asking for favours...seriously, how would you feel if you asked for a favour, got turned down, then someone else came along and asked for the same favour and yet got it??? You wouldn't like it much would you??? LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-24 00:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	***PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT***	CONGRATULATION!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey..you will be in our thoughts LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-24 00:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Returned due to fee problem.. PLZ HELP!! :(	The insctruction pages on I-130 clearly state that only a money order on personal check is accepted. Also, each service center has their guidlines,on USCIS webiste, as what kind of payments they accept. Sending personal check is recommended cuz that way you can see reciept number on back of it when the check is cashed. Good luck. My husband and I sent a certified Bank check for both petitions and they BOTH were ACCEPTED!!!! So yes, you can send a certified bank check. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-28 00:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how VSC to CSC transferees are doing this week?	So lets see how we will be treated as new guests at CSC this week. Is everyone getting touched alot? Hiya..I understand you wanting to keep up and all but can you please stick to one thread on this topic? It can become quite confusing and there really is no need to start another one to be honest. Just open up the original thread which you started and post this same question. Just a helpful tip! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-31 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 APPROVED IN 61 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations!!!! Gives me hope that ours will be approved anyday now too. One can only have faith!!! Good luck on the rest of your journey!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-01 04:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How much money?	OOPS If we go for the 129F/K3, it was $170 to file, $250 for the medical exam, $150 for miscellaneous records/fees, and $100 for the visa? Then later, an ajustment of status fee? If we go for the I130, it was $190 to apply, $250 for the medical exam, $150 for miscelleous records/fees, and something like $380 for the visa? So the totals, minus travel, telephone bills, courier service, missed work, attorney fees, etc - run about $700-$800 - not including AOS within two years and whatever other costs that entails. Being with your loved one PRICELESS! For everthing else.....THERES MASTERCARD!!! pmsl..couldn't resist that one...hehe	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-02 04:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How much money?	OOPS If we go for the 129F/K3, it was $170 to file, $250 for the medical exam, $150 for miscellaneous records/fees, and $100 for the visa? Then later, an ajustment of status fee? If we go for the I130, it was $190 to apply, $250 for the medical exam, $150 for miscelleous records/fees, and something like $380 for the visa? So the totals, minus travel, telephone bills, courier service, missed work, attorney fees, etc - run about $700-$800 - not including AOS within two years and whatever other costs that entails. First, have you filed for anything yet? Secondly, do you have anything like say a prior deprtation, overstay or anything that will warrant the need for use of a lawyer? I would say not to hire a lawyer but that is my opinion as the forms are pretty much straightforward and no matter what a lawyer tells you, they cannot help you to get your visa any quicker...that is utter bullshite lol. THirdly, if you file K-3 the fees are as follows.... I130 Form- 190.00 dollars I129f Form- 170.00 dollars 150-250 for medical 100 dollars approx. for record fees 350 for AOS Plus I do believe there is a cost for the fingerprinting and biometrics but not sure on that one. Plus any other additional fees incurred whilst being apart ie, postage, phone calls, heartache....stress...etc. For the I130... I130 form 190 dollars 150-200 for medical 100 dollars for medical Then the next fee is I believe 205 dollars which doesnt get paid until your spouse has been in the country for two years and the temporary green card is up then they apply for the permanant greencard which is good for 10 years. The form you file for that is the I175. This form is to remove conditions of residence. Like I said it is good for 10 years and must be renewed every 10 years unless the resident becomes an United States Citizen during that time which I believe you have to be in the country for 7 years to do so. I hope this answers your question more thoroughly. GOod luck with your VisaJourney!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-02 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	POR FIN...I-130 APPROVED	I finally get to share the excitement of getting my first approval!! I was talking to my husband on Skype this morning when I received the email saying that our I-130 was approved yesterday. He and I were literally jumping up and down for joy. It's been 6 months with nothing, and to finally receive some good news was enough to bring both of us to tears. Now...on to Phase II! CONGRATS !!!! I saw your other post on someone else's thread about your approval but will Congradulate you again. I hope the rest of your VisaJourney is quick...Godbless and Godspeed... LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-04 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	Sure, too many touches are good thing!!!!!! APPROVED on 07/31/2006 WAY TO GO!!! Hopefully our approval isn't too far away now then. I haven't been touched since the 28th, but still remain hopeful. Goodluck on the rest of your journey!! PS...I think in order to get the other thread you started removed, you have to im the Capt'n.	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-01 04:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO.....TOUCHED AGAIN!!!! This surely has to be a good sign!!! I LOVE USCIS lol (for now anyways haha)... LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-28 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	WAC0612345678 receipt number Thanks for the response! Probably while you were responding, I left my office to go get my mail, and to my surprise... NOA1 in the mail! Your timeline says that you flew on the 7/23 (with your visa) to be with your husband! CONGRATULATIONS! I also noticed on your timeline that you didn't do a K-3 (unless I missed it). I was just curious what your rationale was, since I am now considering that also... (I apologize because you may have previously posted the answer a dozen times)... for the NOA1 As for deciding on the CR-1. We had originally wanted to file the I-129F to cover our bases. At the time CR-1's and K-3's were in many cases on par with each other making doing the K-3 almost worthless. Once our I-130 was approved in around 42 days we decided the K-3 wasnt worth it as the CR-1 would mean no adjustment of status, would have SSN and be able to work straight up etc. If you read the AOS forum it can be a preverbial pain in the butt and can take up to a couple of years depending on your local office. We just didnt want that hassle. We did procrastinate a little too with the NVC stage and on looking back, the K-3 at the time would of only gotten me here to the US a couple of months earlier if that. Well worth the wait. GO AUSSIE...GO AUSSIE!!! I am in such a good mood because I keep getting touched!!! OOOOOOOO that just sounds sooooooooooo RUDE lol I can't help but to be OPTIMISTIC because I keep reading about ppl getting approved shortly after their transfers. And once again I was "TOUCHED" last night. Soooooooooo...I can't wait to see what happens tonight. I thought that I would not want to wait, but the fact that Ian's house still isn't sold, makes it easier for us to wait. Goodluck to all and keep up the positive MORALE!!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-28 04:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	Was "touched" again on the 26th of July!!! Gosh I love all of this touching lol... lj	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-27 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	Here is just an update on my transfer.... Receipt Number: EAC********** Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Current Status: On July 25, 2006, your I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was received here for processing. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. At least I know that they got it! But yet it doesn't explain why I was "touched" on the 19th, 20th, and 21st...hmph...(throws tantrum for "false touches"!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-26 05:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	I-130 transferred today from Vermont to California. Received the email today. Guess I'm a late bloomer. Yes, there's a poll someplace, with roughly 3/4 all Vermonts going to CSC. Thanks Jersey Girl!!!! I knew it was somewhere lol... LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-26 05:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California transferees. Please use this thread!!!!!	Hi all who have been transfered to CSC. Please keep connected at this thread so we can keep each other updated on whats happeneing with our transfered cases and whether we are being touched? Thanks I believe that there is already a thread on this but what the hell. I got my email on the 18th of JULY saying that our I-130 was transferred over to California. Now, I don't know how long it takes to get to California, but our case has been touched on the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. Don't know what all of this means, but I am taking it all as a positive sign. Good luck to you on your journey. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-07-22 03:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Response back from USCIS	Hello all, What does this mean: "Current Status: On August 7, 2006, the document we made based on the approval or registration of this case was mailed directly to the person to whom issued" I just got this from USCIS in CA from an E-mail for my I-130 application. Just wondering about this "Gov't speak" and what it really means haha.. Thanks I am going to take a gander on this one..I believe that it means that all information was sent to the beneficiary. I may be wrong but the way it says it was sent to the person whom issued ( i am guessing whoe the visa will be issued to). I am sure someone will be along shortly and correct me if i am wrong. Goodluck!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-08 08:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 Approved!	Hello everyone, Gotta share: Got back from lunch today, back to my dreary corporate cube, and decided to login to USCIS for the umpteenth time this month...BEHOLD! Touched last night, I knew, but again today...so I click on my case number and nearly fell outa my chair when I read: "This case has been approved. On August 21, 2006, an approval notice was mailed." Hubby just happen to call me, right as I was clicking my way to the website. What timing!!! So great to share with him, at that very moment. The puddle is shrinking Congrats!! We have similar timelines...hopefully we will be getting our approval soon as well!! I see your last touch was on the 28th of July just like ours...maybe that is a sign eh??? Won't bet my bottom dollar on it but worth a prayer or two..or three lol... COngrats and goodluck on the rest of your visa journey.... LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-23 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Bank advice for those returning/moving to the U.S.?	Hi everyone, I just wanted to say thank you to all of those people who responded to my bank query! I feel much better and appreciate everyone's time and advice. Best wishes to you all Scouseredneck Hiya...my hubbys brother in law works for HSBC. All you have to do is go into HSBC while you are here, and open a US dollar accnt. THat is what my hubby is going to do. All the proceeds of the sale of his house will go in there. And it will also benefit us because all assets have to be shown in US dollars. We are in the same boat as you. I am the US citizen and I too am waiting here with him for his approval. Goodluck with your journey!!! LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-24 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	any approval from California lately ?	any approval from California lately ? NADA!!! ZILCH!!! FENITO!!!! NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not even as much as a touch since the 28th of July. Altho our K-3 petition was touched on the 21st of August. Got me so excited I thought I was gonna wet myself!!! We have the house sold so hopefully things will pick up on the immigration for us so we can get on over to NY. BTW...Congrats Hampter on your approval...lucky git hehe.. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-23 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Touched	i dont know if i am making the wrong observation, but i have noticed that people are not getting touched at CSC. The last time they have updated my I130, was 7/26/06. I havent been touched since the 28th of July. Been recently touched on the k-3 tho...twice woohoooooo...lol LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-24 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Answer from USCIS aout I-130	I am USC and I had filed I -130 for my overseas spouse on 1 Feb 2006, after six months, I have not had NOA-2 yet.So last month on July 29, I called USCIS and they made a service request and they told me within 30 days, I should receive something about my case.After past 30 days I did not receive anything, Today when i called them again(as u see date for VSC is 23 Feb2006 for I-130)for my case. The lady was nice and she was putting request again, but her computer said that they sent something in mail yesterday. I am curious , what that would be??hoping not the same ####### saying please wait until 30 days pass of your processing date.anyone any idea plz?? I don't want to give you any false hopes here, but I called them on the 24th of August to see what was going on with our K-3 and was told that something was mailed out. FOr some reason, I don't think that they are allowed to tell us what it is just in case we don't get it in the post. I am not sure. But I was told the same thing to call back in 30 days if I hadn't heard anything. They also told me that with the RFE's, they have 30 days to give approvals from the returned date of the RFE if you know what I mean.. Low and behold, I was touched on the 24th, and on the 28th of August, my gf called me from the states to let me know that she had received our NOA2. Keep your chin up...things will start moving again. LJ	Laura_and_IanM	Not Telling	0	2006-08-31 15:11:00