Two month-long waiting .. our case is nowhere

[Jina 0]

Our I-129F case was approved on 05/05/08 by the USCIS.

I've been married to my husband (U.S. citizen) for over two years,

but we are still forced to live apart due to this snail-paced visa process.

Although our case was approved 8 weeks (57days) ago,

the National Visa Center still says that they haven't received it.

Our I-130 petition was approved on 05/06/08, but it hasn't been received either.

I have talked to NVC operators every week, and my husband talked to the USCIS operators twice.

I believe our case is either missing or buried somewhere at the NVC office.

NVC operators didn't provide much help. They only repeated that I had to wait up to 90 days.

I went to the U.S. on B2 in January and stayed with my husband about for three months.

Although I could stay for 6 months legally, I came back to wait for K-3.

I liked to follow the rules of US immigration system. That's why I voluntarily came back to my country.

However, I feel like I am being punished for following the rules.

Is there any way to make the NVC to search for our case?

[NicoleX08 1]

They have 90 days to send your case to NVC once it has been approved. It has not been taking that long for most cases, but there are some that get lost in the cracks. You can request a formal inquiry after the 90 days.

[pushbrk 12,275]

They have 90 days to send your case to NVC once it has been approved. It has not been taking that long for most cases, but there are some that get lost in the cracks. You can request a formal inquiry after the 90 days.

There's really not much you can do but wait at this point.

How is it you were "forced" to live apart? Prevented by some government or did you simply chose to remain in the USA for your own reasons?

My wife would have been unable to join me in the US during the visa process and I chose, for the good of my family, to stay in the US and work. Nobody forced us to live apart. We chose that and both knew that would be the circumstances at the time we decided to marry foreigners.

Edited July 1, 2008 by pushbrk

[gogo 6]

people say things when they are hurt or desperate.. just like I do.. don't be too critical of him/her.. but like they said, wait until the 90 days are over, then you can "complain" all you want to USCIS.. Edited July 1, 2008 by gogo

[Jina 0]

They have 90 days to send your case to NVC once it has been approved. It has not been taking that long for most cases, but there are some that get lost in the cracks. You can request a formal inquiry after the 90 days.

There's really not much you can do but wait at this point.

How is it you were "forced" to live apart? Prevented by some government or did you simply chose to remain in the USA for your own reasons?

My wife would have been unable to join me in the US during the visa process and I chose, for the good of my family, to stay in the US and work. Nobody forced us to live apart. We chose that and both knew that would be the circumstances at the time we decided to marry foreigners.

Sorry, if my words were too strong. I am just very sad and depressed. I don't understand why you thought I might have chosen simply to remain in the USA for my own reasons. I met my husband in a graduate school in the USA, fell in true love for the first time in my life, and got married there after my graduation. I could have stayed legally on OPT to search for a job, if I wanted to stay. But I didn't. I have lots of things I don't want to leave behind in my country. I wouldn't choose to go to America if my husband was not there.

Yes. I KNEW that I had to be away from my husband for a while, waiting for the visa processed, but I didn't expect it would be this long. It's just too painful. My husband and I spent almost everyday together for the two years of dating. Although we've talked to each other on the phone almost everyday for the last two years, it's not enough. I want to be with him, able to hug and kiss him. So I just try to find a way to expedite this process, if there is.

Edited July 1, 2008 by Jina

[Jina 0]

people say things when they are hurt or desperate.. just like I do.. don't be too critical of him/her.. but like they said, wait until the 90 days are over, then you can "complain" all you want to USCIS..

Thank you for your reply, gogo.

I thought there might be some ways to expedite this process. I know waiting is the only thing I can do, but my heart doesn't understand it (Emotion sometimes overwhelms reason). It's getting tougher and tougher to deal with depression. I'm even feeling physical pains too. I hope this process will get faster. I would feel better if NVC at least receives our case.

Edited July 1, 2008 by Jina

[gogo 6]

at least you got approved.. I'm still waiting for my approval.. so don't give up, there are people worse off.. I'll even be glad for an approval now..

[Jina 0]

at least you got approved.. I'm still waiting for my approval.. so don't give up, there are people worse off.. I'll even be glad for an approval now..

I hope your case will get approved soon.

For my case, it took about 5 months (California Service Center).

[NicoleX08 1]

They have 90 days to send your case to NVC once it has been approved. It has not been taking that long for most cases, but there are some that get lost in the cracks. You can request a formal inquiry after the 90 days.

There's really not much you can do but wait at this point.

How is it you were "forced" to live apart? Prevented by some government or did you simply chose to remain in the USA for your own reasons?

My wife would have been unable to join me in the US during the visa process and I chose, for the good of my family, to stay in the US and work. Nobody forced us to live apart. We chose that and both knew that would be the circumstances at the time we decided to marry foreigners.

Sorry, if my words were too strong. I am just very sad and depressed. I don't understand why you thought I might have chosen simply to remain in the USA for my own reasons. I met my husband in a graduate school in the USA, fell in true love for the first time in my life, and got married there after my graduation. I could have stayed legally on OPT to search for a job, if I wanted to stay. But I didn't. I have lots of things I don't want to leave behind in my country. I wouldn't choose to go to America if my husband was not there.

Yes. I KNEW that I had to be away from my husband for a while, waiting for the visa processed, but I didn't expect it would be this long. It's just too painful. My husband and I spent almost everyday together for the two years of dating. Although we've talked to each other on the phone almost everyday for the last two years, it's not enough. I want to be with him, able to hug and kiss him. So I just try to find a way to expedite this process, if there is.

I was not being mean or malicious towards you or your wording. I totally sympathize with you. My husband and I have been apart for almost 7 months. I am going to see him next week. So I understand your situation. The waiting is tough, I think the waiting is actually the hardest part in this process.

[pushbrk 12,275]

They have 90 days to send your case to NVC once it has been approved. It has not been taking that long for most cases, but there are some that get lost in the cracks. You can request a formal inquiry after the 90 days.

There's really not much you can do but wait at this point.

How is it you were "forced" to live apart? Prevented by some government or did you simply chose to remain in the USA for your own reasons?

My wife would have been unable to join me in the US during the visa process and I chose, for the good of my family, to stay in the US and work. Nobody forced us to live apart. We chose that and both knew that would be the circumstances at the time we decided to marry foreigners.

Sorry, if my words were too strong. I am just very sad and depressed. I don't understand why you thought I might have chosen simply to remain in the USA for my own reasons. I met my husband in a graduate school in the USA, fell in true love for the first time in my life, and got married there after my graduation. I could have stayed legally on OPT to search for a job, if I wanted to stay. But I didn't. I have lots of things I don't want to leave behind in my country. I wouldn't choose to go to America if my husband was not there.

Yes. I KNEW that I had to be away from my husband for a while, waiting for the visa processed, but I didn't expect it would be this long. It's just too painful. My husband and I spent almost everyday together for the two years of dating. Although we've talked to each other on the phone almost everyday for the last two years, it's not enough. I want to be with him, able to hug and kiss him. So I just try to find a way to expedite this process, if there is.

I understand the frustration but have always found exaggerating the problem makes me feel worse. Owning my decisions helps me feel better. YMMV

[DianaP 0]

Congratulations on your case being approved !!!! NVC can not and should not give you an answer since they have not yet received your file from USCIS... If USCIS customer assistance can not be of any help contact the USCIS director s office at 202-272-8000... they have a better view of your case than USCIS customer assistance department, they are actually able to track down to the minute where your file is and under what procedure ... Best of luck to you...

[RichelRichel 1]

I see, so I'm not the only one being frustrated about NVC or USCIS.

Ours been pending and nowhere for 20 days now. I wonder where's our case.

I can understand you Jina. Me and my fiance we're really frustrated about why this taking so long.

We kept on calling NVC but they will just answer 2-4weeks both automated and operators.

We called USCIS too and they say 60-90 days. We're more frustrated.

Anyways, we got no other choice but to wait and pray.

Goodluck to us all.

[Williams 0]

same here approved 5/30/08 but until now no hard copy recieve.Called uscis saying they sent to nvc.Calling nvc then they said they dont have the file yet.

[RichelRichel 1]

same here approved 5/30/08 but until now no hard copy recieve.Called uscis saying they sent to nvc.Calling nvc then they said they dont have the file yet.

*sigh* NVC and USCIS are really disappointing us. I mean I know they're processing a lot of papers but it's just not right that those people who were ahead of us got there NVC letters while us earlier than them still hasn't got any.

They're being unfair you know.

I'm trying to be calm and relax and just keeping the faith but still I can't help it not to be frustrated. I do understand your feelings Lea. Let's just pray for the best. I wonder how you managed to handle yours since it's already 2months. I think I'm going to get crazy with that too not just me but also my fiance. We're really sick and tired of waiting since the start of this processing. *sigh*

Let's just pray. That's all we can do I guess.

till then

[Jina 0]

same here approved 5/30/08 but until now no hard copy recieve.Called uscis saying they sent to nvc.Calling nvc then they said they dont have the file yet.

*sigh* NVC and USCIS are really disappointing us. I mean I know they're processing a lot of papers but it's just not right that those people who were ahead of us got there NVC letters while us earlier than them still hasn't got any.

They're being unfair you know.

I'm trying to be calm and relax and just keeping the faith but still I can't help it not to be frustrated. I do understand your feelings Lea. Let's just pray for the best. I wonder how you managed to handle yours since it's already 2months. I think I'm going to get crazy with that too not just me but also my fiance. We're really sick and tired of waiting since the start of this processing. *sigh*

Let's just pray. That's all we can do I guess.

till then

Talking or sending email inquiries to NVC operators doesn't seem to do anything. The only thing the operators can do is to read the status that comes up to their computer system. I sent 7 email inquiries in the last couple of weeks, and got no response. It has been extremely painful to be separated over for two YEARS since our honeymoon. The first year was for my career, but the second year of separation wasn't my decision. Since the first year of separation was so tough than we expected, we decided to get together, but we didn't know the visa process would be like this. The USCIS took 4 months only to receive our I-130 petition. When our I-129F and I-130 petition got approved, we thought we could finally get reunited soon. But two months later, I am still waiting the NVC only to receive the approved petition.

We both are almost sick now. Especially, my husband goes through the most critical and toughest moment in his life. He said he felt like there's nobody on his side, and even the only person (me) he thinks really cares about him is far away. I feel so bad that I can't be with him to support him there. He was always with me when I needed him, but I don't/can't. I am trying hard to calm down. That's all we can do, right?

I hope we all here in this form get together with their loved ones soon.