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What service center?

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How can we know where our petition has been routed?
We sent the petition from Miami to Chicago and we received the NOA1 very fast. The NOA1 starts with EAC-09. Does that tell us what center is processing our forms? ANy way to know it?

Thanks

PS the case is not visible online yet

I asked a stupid question. The address in the NOA1 says Vermont service center
Sorry

criandjen

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2008-11-15 03:48:00

What service center?

criandjen

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2008-11-15 03:22:00

Does the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?

WOW Boorai and Ryanandgracey that was super fast. I hope for us is the same

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2008-11-16 03:18:00

Does the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?

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I'm not sure about that. I'm from UK and our petition is at CSC & we're at 6 months. I've noticed a few UK, Canadian & Australian filers who are still waiting like us. Maybe we're just unlucky!

Good luck to you.

It depends on the type of case, VSC is so far behind they're transferring some of their IR-1/CR-1 cases to CSC. I have seen a lot of K-1 petitions get processed a lot more quicker than the other petitions for those who are already married. You might want to call and check up on it if you haven't yet because from the my personal experience, I had to call for about 75 -90 % of my information/updates (still pending, receipt numbers, still pending, whether or not petitions were expedited, still pending, a bunch of well I don't have access to that info or I don't know, still pending, answering a bunch or useless questions they ask over and over and over again, and oh did I mention still pending) rather than getting the proper documents through mail, emails, and the USCIS website as they say we're suppose to get. I wish you and your fiance(e) the best of luck on your case.

jurod16

What is your timeline?

criandjen

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2008-11-15 11:28:00

Does the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?

We are at VSC.....Unfortunately

criandjen

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2008-11-15 10:23:00

Does the speed of process depend of what country is the beneficary?

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2008-11-15 09:22:00

Senators

I understand it. I was just trying to reassering him because will be long waiting. We are not expert but reading all the other posts will take a while.
That's all. You start to worry after 12 days will be very hard to get till the end.
I wish you all goods

criandjen

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2008-11-17 05:00:00

Senators

Sorry but you only filed 12 days ago and you already want to speed up????

criandjen

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2008-11-17 04:35:00

We called USCIS and we are in the system but the Vermont office is now working on applications from 2/26/08 so it will be another 8 months, until they get to ours.

This is crazy

criandjen

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2008-11-17 12:09:00

30 days??????

criandjen

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2008-11-17 07:42:00

I put the number without dashes as said in the instruction. I digit EAC09...... till the 13 digit

criandjen

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2008-11-17 06:44:00

We received the NOA1 on November 07, 2008 and we cannot see our case on line yet.
We checked https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index but it gives back an error. Is that normal?

How long will it take to show up?

criandjen

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2008-11-17 04:41:00

I 129

what's the pros of it?

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2008-11-18 14:45:00

I 129

Let me explain our situation. I am Italian and my wife is American. We got married in Miami in sept 08 and we filed for a visa CR1 as shown in our timeline.
We already got the NOA1 and the forms are at VSC. Our case is not visible online yet and when we called USCIS they said the case will be visible in 30/60 days!!!! and that VSC is now processing the filing of feb 08,

What exactly is the I-129 and can be applied to our specific case?

Edited by criandjen, 18 November 2008 - 02:31 PM.

criandjen

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2008-11-18 14:29:00

Why VSC is so slow?

Smart asses

it was a general question not only for my case

criandjen

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2008-11-18 15:57:00

Why VSC is so slow?

criandjen

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2008-11-18 15:29:00

Entrance in US while waiting NOA2

I travelled to the US yesterday from Milan (Italy) to Atlanta. We are on the CR1 process and we got the NOA1. There was not problem at the custom. I did not bring any evidence of bond to my home country. The agent just asked few question but not related to the visa process. He only asked why i was going to the US (tourist), when i was in US last time (september 08) what was my job (engineer for an US corporation)

I hope this helps

Edited by criandjen, 22 November 2008 - 09:26 AM.

criandjen

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2008-11-22 09:25:00

Yes he's USC and resident

criandjen

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2008-11-24 15:07:00

Sorry

Is that a good requirements?

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2008-11-24 14:55:00

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His dad does not have any financial trouble. He's retired but owns many assets.
We are just scared and nervous about the all process

but the question is does hid dad qualify as a sponsor....

Nothing to be scared of... if you do your homework and do your best to anticipate next steps... it is not all that difficult...

What you mean by "but the question is does hid dad qualify as a sponsor" ????

He's an american citizen by birth
What are the others requirements?

criandjen

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2008-11-24 14:38:00

His dad does not have any financial trouble. He's retired but owns many assets.
We are just scared and nervous about the all process

criandjen

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2008-11-24 11:59:00

do they make trouble for this?

criandjen

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2008-11-24 11:53:00

Is there anyone with a situation like ours?

criandjen

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2008-11-24 11:45:00

sorry we are new at this.

The instruction are included in the form that NVC will send us after NOA2?

criandjen

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2008-11-24 11:38:00

YOu mean petioner family member?

Is there any guide on it?

criandjen

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2008-11-24 11:11:00

What does it mean joint sponsor and how can you quantify assets?
We are both professionals with masters degree and in Italy i got a job with an income of 100K$ per year

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2008-11-24 10:42:00

We have been reading the guide on "how to do at NVC"
Enclosed the list of documents we need:

FROM PETITIONER (Components for I-864 AOS Package) :
? I-864 filled & signed by petitioner (ORIGINAL)

o FORM: http://travel.state..../info_3730.html

? IRS Tax information - 1 year is required up to 3 years may help.

o Tax Transcripts (FREE) (optional but may help)(Call IRS to get it! 1-800-829-1040)
o W-2s and/or 1099s
o 1040 from most recent tax year
o Pay stubs for current year (6 months should do)

? Employment letter showing your income and position.

o Make sure that position/title is consistent on all forms.

? Sponsor: I-864A and all Tax information as above
? NOTE: Even something as simple as Painter on one form, and Painting on another, could
trigger an RFE (Request for Evidence

We are waiting for the NOA2 and my wife quit her job to come to stay with me in Italy for a while. For this reason we cannot provide:
- Pay stubs for current year (6 months)
- Employment letter showing your income and position.

What can we do? Is that a problem?

Edited by criandjen, 24 November 2008 - 10:12 AM.

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2008-11-24 10:09:00

NOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking

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UPDATED as of 14th November

If I've missed someone (which I'm sure I have), please let me know as I'm still sifting through...

I don't see our names

Please add us, Thanks

criandjen

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2008-11-15 03:17:00

NOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking

WE got NOA1 very fast. Any idea how long will take NOA2?

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2008-11-13 05:24:00

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When we file i have to go back home and not gop back to see her until the process is ended?
Where will i have the interview? I mean Italy or US.
Do we both have to attend the interview in the same place?

Guys are being very helpful.

Is anyone suggesting to have a lawyer?

Same situation for my husband and I. He's a professional and cannot be out of work for 90 days 'waiting." We married 8/31/07 in Chicago, he flew back to Madrid. We filed CR-1 papers in October 2007, and we have just visited each other back and forth while we went through the process. His final interview is scheduled for July 9, 2008 in Madrid. Not too bad of a wait (for us).

So then to answer your questions above:
- Yes you can go and visit, since Italy is part of the Visa Waiver Program. However, bring STRONG ties to your homecountry when you cross the border into USA, because there is always a risk (very slight) of them turning you away. Things like a letter from your employer, calendar, mortgage or rent contracts, child support contracts, etc.

- Your interview will be at the American embassy in Italy

- No you don't have to both attend, but it probably shows more of a "bona fide" marriage, don't you think? I plan to be there for my husband's interview.

Hope this helps!
Heather

I am professional engineer working for a big US corporation.
I have strong ties to my home country. I have a mortgage and my job is based in Italy even if i travell around the world.

I think that's enough.

Thanks

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I thought when you file in you cannot reenter the US till you got the visa stamped on the passport. Correct me if i am wrong?

You can visit while the migration process is pending, many people on VJ have visited their spouses without problem, but there is always a niggling fear that one might get sent home at the POE.

Leah

WHat means VJ and POE?
Sorry

Time to read the immigration dictionary. Link at top of main forums page of VJ. (Visa Journey) POE is point of entry.

Your fiancee really needs to be here learning the process too.

She's very busy at the moment. Peak season for her job now

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2008-06-13 01:21:00

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I thought when you file in you cannot reenter the US till you got the visa stamped on the passport. Correct me if i am wrong?

You can visit while the migration process is pending, many people on VJ have visited their spouses without problem, but there is always a niggling fear that one might get sent home at the POE.

Leah

WHat means VJ and POE?
Sorry

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2008-06-13 00:50:00

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OUr idea was to meet in august/september and get marry in the US then right away fill the required form and i go back in italy and start waiting

This is the best idea, it's what i did, & while your in italy waiting for the papers to process, you can still visit her,

if your situation is straight forward dont waste your money on a lawyer, you can get all the info you need here & from other immigration sites!!

Yes write none, dont leave questions unanswered, there are some "example" forms look around on the site.

I think will be straight forward. We have never been married before, we both got a master degree and both working for an US corporation. I am 100% italian and no crime records at all. I was in the US for 1 y on J1 visa and then we meet in 2005.

I thought when you file in you cannot reenter the US till you got the visa stamped on the passport. Correct me if i am wrong?

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2008-06-12 18:09:00

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i read I-130 and G-325a. There nothing difficult in it.

I agree but you'd be amazed and just how many people have great difficulty filling them out properly.

YAP! Speaks the truth, so many delays due to improper filings. But you will be fine. Take it step by step and stay on the forum, we will gladly help you. I filed the I-130 after marriage.

An attorney I know makes all of his money by handling cases that people have filed on their own - and messed up. He charges a premium, far more than he would have charged if they had came to him before messing up the file. If it isn't there mistake, he charges less. But, most of the time? It is your own damned fault. Little mistakes can hang you.

For example - moving and then filing a Naturalization Petition in less than 3 months after moving. You may as well ditch the petition and refile, it's just not worth fighting - but it can be fought. What's worse is when you move, but CIS doesn't believe you on the date you said you moved - so thinks it fell in that 3 month window . . . then you refile, and they use the first denial as basis for a second denial because they still dont' believe you have moved... So you finally get an attorney, just to find out . . . oh darn, you shouldn't have filed so soon or you should have established the dates better...

People make stupid mistakes. Attorneys make really stupid mistakes - but you can sue them for it

if you can prove it.

Thanks for the advice but i think for the I-130 and G-325 there's no need of a lawyer. The forms are pretty simple.
I don't know how ill be the following forms.

By the way if there's nothing to be written in the I-130 what do we put:
- comma "11. Name(s) of Prior Husband(s)/Wive(s)/ 12. Date(s) Marriage(s) Ended/ 17. List husband/wife and all children of your relative." none of us have been married before. So should we pute NONE?
- comma "18. Address in the United States where your relative intends to live." She's living in Miami but being originally from north we would like to go back north and live in NY. What do we have to put?

- I mean when we do not have anything to fill the blank what we write?

criandjen

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2008-06-12 15:31:00

i read I-130 and G-325a. There nothing difficult in it.

criandjen

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2008-06-11 20:22:00

That's what i wanted to do. I cannot stay without a job

))

SO after the wedding we only have to fill the form I-130 and G-325a and send it to USCIS P.O. Box 804616 Chicago, IL 60680-1029 .

Why people use lawyers? My girlfriend drives me crazy with this lawyers things

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2008-06-11 20:12:00

I am reading the guide:

"I want to marry my fiance/fiancee who is here in the US on a visa, can I marry him/her here in the U.S, and if I do, will he/she be sent back to his/her home country until the I-130 is approved??
If your fiance/fiancee is currently in the U.S legally on any type of visa other than the J-1 visa (the J-1 requires a waiver), and you are a U.S citizen, then you CAN marry him/her, and he/she will NOT be sent back to his/her home country unless the marriage took place while the spouse was under deportation or if your fiance/fiancee came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage. (This is considered immigration fraud.)

However, you must immediately file your I-130 along with forms I-485 and I-765. If your fiance/fiancee DID come to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, and you are not yet married, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the K-1 visa should be filed instead of the I-130 to avoid a denial or deportation."

It's not clear to me. It means i get marry and i have to go back?

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2008-06-11 19:55:00

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