When WIll VSC approve spouse petitions???

[jbhypno 0]

Anyone can submit a story idea it doesn't mean they will do it. Maybe if alot of people here request the story it will get some attention. My concern if the requirement of proof of bonified (sp?) relationship. I read that China is very strict on that. Some people, not all, that are apart for over a year are required to submit additional evidence of a continuing relationship. Alot of husbands go with their wives to the interview since it counts as an extra visit. I need to consider going to the interview, even though I may have to come back without her . Either, that or send her additional documentation, maybe additional family statements, bank account, and a personal statement explaining why we have been apart over a year.

JBHypno

[cmnb 0]

Anyone can submit a story idea it doesn't mean they will do it. Maybe if alot of people here request the story it will get some attention. My concern if the requirement of proof of bonified (sp?) relationship. I read that China is very strict on that. Some people, not all, that are apart for over a year are required to submit additional evidence of a continuing relationship. Alot of husbands go with their wives to the interview since it counts as an extra visit. I need to consider going to the interview, even though I may have to come back without her . Either, that or send her additional documentation, maybe additional family statements, bank account, and a personal statement explaining why we have been apart over a year.

JBHypno

do you have records of phone calls? like cell phone statements showing that u talk to her? have her also collect her cell phone bill/statement...also u can present emails as a proof of ongoing relationship....any letters, cards, gifts that u gave her while u guys were apart...bank accounts showing that u took money out of the joint account and she did as well...also showing that u both deposit money also....get the bank issue you an affidavit that would state that the account is frequently used and that it is in good standing with a regular activity....if you have already declared at work that you are married, show them a copy of your W4 or something or get a letter from your employer that states that your marital status shows married in their records....cant think of anymore but will certainly share if more comes to mind..

[MsZ 6]

Where is there written that they have 120 days for I-130s? Because that's what we are talking about here.

The Ombudsman has documented that the longer a petition sits, the LESS likely it is to get attention. They have zero reason to deal with it.

I wrote Hillary's office a while back. I've heard zip from them.

Edited July 29, 2008 by MsZ

[candyland 0]

What is happening at VSC is ridiculous, they say anything and do anything they feel like as far as i am concern.FIFO foolishness, i see someone been approve in a month recently. As for the processing date i don't even check that, it only make me sick to my stomach.

[cmnb 0]

What is happening at VSC is ridiculous, they say anything and do anything they feel like as far as i am concern.FIFO foolishness, i see someone been approve in a month recently. As for the processing date i don't even check that, it only make me sick to my stomach.

guys - i am trying to write a letter to 20/20, the news show on abc. i just want to brainstorm with you guys as to what topics should be covered.

[sasha414 0]

ok guys guys... heres one thing i would like to ask uscis: why are they approving k1 visas faster? does that mean its easier to have your gf come to the usa to be with you and harder for the wife? i mean come on, wheres the logic here? im in the same boat, im stuck here waiting, checking each day, in fact checking that damn uscis site every hour for any " touch" but nothing. im also a feb filer and still nothing up to now. whats worse, some petitions filed after feb have been approved, i mean, do these uscis people just pick up any paper they feel like working on and then work on it? at first i thought they threw my case in the garbage can but then when i saw vj, i knew that there are also others who are waiting . its making us crazy.

[sasha414 0]

each time i check and it says received and pending, it makes me wanna throw up

[cmnb 0]

each time i check and it says received and pending, it makes me wanna throw up

sasha414, i think the next wave of approval is coming soon...and u guys (feb NOA1 folks) will b in that wonderful wave

[Cassie 8]

ok guys guys... heres one thing i would like to ask uscis: why are they approving k1 visas faster? does that mean its easier to have your gf come to the usa to be with you and harder for the wife? i mean come on, wheres the logic here? im in the same boat, im stuck here waiting, checking each day, in fact checking that damn uscis site every hour for any " touch" but nothing. im also a feb filer and still nothing up to now. whats worse, some petitions filed after feb have been approved, i mean, do these uscis people just pick up any paper they feel like working on and then work on it? at first i thought they threw my case in the garbage can but then when i saw vj, i knew that there are also others who are waiting . its making us crazy.

They process K-1s "faster" (because for some people it isn't as fast as you think) because they are completely different visas with a different set of evidences presented. K-1s are quicker upfront because there is less paperwork to process. Spousal visas (CR-1/IR-1s in particular) have more wait upfront, but you enter the US and can work right away (once you get your SSN) and will receive a green card automatically. K-1s are reunited quicker, but have a longer process overall to get to the same place as spousal visas are when they cross the border.

[sasha414 0]

really? wow that kinda lifted my spirits up, but how do you know? really, im not kidding, it literally makes me sick in my stomach , makes me feel like throwing up

[sasha414 0]

i see.. however, the point here is that it just takes a long time, i believe that I130's should be given priority, only 2 months maximum time, for them to work on it.

[cmnb 0]

ok guys guys... heres one thing i would like to ask uscis: why are they approving k1 visas faster? does that mean its easier to have your gf come to the usa to be with you and harder for the wife? i mean come on, wheres the logic here? im in the same boat, im stuck here waiting, checking each day, in fact checking that damn uscis site every hour for any " touch" but nothing. im also a feb filer and still nothing up to now. whats worse, some petitions filed after feb have been approved, i mean, do these uscis people just pick up any paper they feel like working on and then work on it? at first i thought they threw my case in the garbage can but then when i saw vj, i knew that there are also others who are waiting . its making us crazy.

They process K-1s "faster" (because for some people it isn't as fast as you think) because they are completely different visas with a different set of evidences presented. K-1s are quicker upfront because there is less paperwork to process. Spousal visas (CR-1/IR-1s in particular) have more wait upfront, but you enter the US and can work right away (once you get your SSN) and will receive a green card automatically. K-1s are reunited quicker, but have a longer process overall to get to the same place as spousal visas are when they cross the border.

i dont see much difference between K-1 and K-3..both r non-immigrant visas and the benifieries are not allowed to work...difference is the time, these days K3 takes more time than the CR-1....no justification, none whatsover...bottom line, shame on VSC.

[sasha414 0]

i agree. i was calm the first 2 months and then i dont even know what the word means anymore. now that im reaching my 6th month mark, im panicking

[Ilya R. 0]

ok guys guys... heres one thing i would like to ask uscis: why are they approving k1 visas faster? does that mean its easier to have your gf come to the usa to be with you and harder for the wife? i mean come on, wheres the logic here? im in the same boat, im stuck here waiting, checking each day, in fact checking that damn uscis site every hour for any " touch" but nothing. im also a feb filer and still nothing up to now. whats worse, some petitions filed after feb have been approved, i mean, do these uscis people just pick up any paper they feel like working on and then work on it? at first i thought they threw my case in the garbage can but then when i saw vj, i knew that there are also others who are waiting . its making us crazy.

They process K-1s "faster" (because for some people it isn't as fast as you think) because they are completely different visas with a different set of evidences presented. K-1s are quicker upfront because there is less paperwork to process. Spousal visas (CR-1/IR-1s in particular) have more wait upfront, but you enter the US and can work right away (once you get your SSN) and will receive a green card automatically. K-1s are reunited quicker, but have a longer process overall to get to the same place as spousal visas are when they cross the border.

Is it really less paperwork?

I-129 vs I-130?

So there is like 4 pages diffence.... wow

But just to approve the application does it really make 5-6 months difference between the two? I dont think so

i agree. i was calm the first 2 months and then i dont even know what the word means anymore. now that im reaching my 6th month mark, im panicking

Be glad NVC doesnt work ### backwards like VSC, or we'd really be in trouble.

[ronjie 0]

I agree with you all!....VSC sucks! I don't really understand why they approved late filers... we filed earlier than some of the approve petitions today...this makes me crzy!

But we don't have a choice but to wait!....and waiting is killing me!!!!

Wishing and praying that all spousal visa will be approve soon....hope next month!!!!God speed!