CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues, Part 2

[Lidia & JB 4]

CONGRATS!!!

I am so so so very happy for you and your family Lidia!

I wish you guys the smoothest transition to your new life and tons of happiness

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Hope you'll have a smooth interview and a funny POE too

BTW the POE was Atlanta

[Val and Gary 29]

Well, I finally received my VISA on the 22nd August 2011 - one year 1 month from our priority date, which, in the scheme of things, doesn't sound too bad considering I had to go through a waiver of inadmissibilty procedure. As we TSC campaigners all know though, that doesn't tell the whole story. One of these days I'll write a complete rundown of the problems encountered along the way! The worst bit for me, was the denial at interview because of overstay (which I expected). The best bit, was the speed our I 601 waiver was approved. What could have been a horrendous two year wait, was reduced to 2 weeks thanks to the help of many people who helped us push our expedite request through. The people at the London Embassy have been very kind and helpful, and now it's time to return home to the USA. Best wishes to every single one of you who has helped us on our way, and celldoc - are you approved yet?

[Saylin 1,605]

Well, I finally received my VISA on the 22nd August 2011 - one year 1 month from our priority date, which, in the scheme of things, doesn't sound too bad considering I had to go through a waiver of inadmissibilty procedure. As we TSC campaigners all know though, that doesn't tell the whole story. One of these days I'll write a complete rundown of the problems encountered along the way! The worst bit for me, was the denial at interview because of overstay (which I expected). The best bit, was the speed our I 601 waiver was approved. What could have been a horrendous two year wait, was reduced to 2 weeks thanks to the help of many people who helped us push our expedite request through. The people at the London Embassy have been very kind and helpful, and now it's time to return home to the USA. Best wishes to every single one of you who has helped us on our way, and celldoc - are you approved yet?

Oh, thank goodness, it's about darn time that you received the visa!

I am SO happy that you finally have it! When are you gonna do POE?

[Val and Gary 29]

Oh, thank goodness, it's about darn time that you received the visa!

I am SO happy that you finally have it! When are you gonna do POE?

Hey Saylin, nice to see you around again. POE will be Orlando, unless the New York route becomes cheaper. Val is with me in the UK, and we'll be flying this coming Sunday I think. I was suprised by the VISA. I expected just a rubber stamp I551 in my passport, but I got a VISA stuck in complete with photograph and registration code. A full temp I 551 for up to one year. (Is this a new procedure, or has someone been kind to us?)

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey Saylin, nice to see you around again. POE will be Orlando, unless the New York route becomes cheaper. Val is with me in the UK, and we'll be flying this coming Sunday I think. I was suprised by the VISA. I expected just a rubber stamp I551 in my passport, but I got a VISA stuck in complete with photograph and registration code. A full temp I 551 for up to one year. (Is this a new procedure, or has someone been kind to us?)

Oh, this Sunday! Very soon!

You actually get the I-551 at POE. They'll stamp above your visa that you entered on a IR-1/CR-1 visa, and date it.

The visa is very fancy, and that's what everyone gets. Does it look like the third picture here: http://journeythroughimmigration.blogspot.com/2011/05/visa-received.html ?

Your visa should be good for 6 months, and then the stamp at POE is good for one year, acting as a temporary green card until you get the real one in the mail.

[Lidia & JB 4]

Well, I finally received my VISA on the 22nd August 2011 - one year 1 month from our priority date, which, in the scheme of things, doesn't sound too bad considering I had to go through a waiver of inadmissibilty procedure. As we TSC campaigners all know though, that doesn't tell the whole story. One of these days I'll write a complete rundown of the problems encountered along the way! The worst bit for me, was the denial at interview because of overstay (which I expected). The best bit, was the speed our I 601 waiver was approved. What could have been a horrendous two year wait, was reduced to 2 weeks thanks to the help of many people who helped us push our expedite request through. The people at the London Embassy have been very kind and helpful, and now it's time to return home to the USA. Best wishes to every single one of you who has helped us on our way, and celldoc - are you approved yet?

Men...it was about time!!!

It's so nice to hear from you 2

Big CONGRATS!!!

As for me, we received our SSN card exactly 15 days after we applied.

Good luck at the POE

[Saylin 1,605]

Men...it was about time!!!

It's so nice to hear from you 2

Big CONGRATS!!!

As for me, we received our SSN card exactly 15 days after we applied.

Good luck at the POE

Grats on getting your SSN! You can now work

[Lidia & JB 4]

Grats on getting your SSN! You can now work

Hi Madame Saylin,

How are you doing?

Actually I had my SSN# on Aug 9, I applied on the 8th, so I could have started working 2 weeks ago but there are still so many things to do, and I wanna be home everyday when my Romy comes back from school, at least during her 1st month in the US.

Take care ma cherie!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Madame Saylin,

How are you doing?

Actually I had my SSN# on Aug 9, I applied on the 8th, so I could have started working 2 weeks ago but there are still so many things to do, and I wanna be home everyday when my Romy comes back from school, at least during her 1st month in the US.

Take care ma cherie!!

Hi Lidia

I'm doing good. School started yesterday. It's good to finally be back in school and learning after a hiatus of a year. And started a job about 2 weeks ago. Finally earning money again after having no job for more than a year.

And I can understand your reasons for not working. It's gonna be important to get her adjusted to life in the US. And you being home everyday will help a lot. Once you do start looking for a job, I hope you find one easier than I did

[celldoc 21]

Val and Gary- CONGRATS!!

Well friends, I am back from India, alone. Unfortunately my wife wasn't granted a visa, on the grounds that we hadn't provided sufficient documentation of our marriage. This complete nonsense, in my opinion, borderlines harassment. Anyway, we submitted additional material the very next day, it's been over a week now, and we still haven't heard anything.

Needless to say we're really upset.

I haven't had time to search through VJ, but I wonder if there may be some sort of regularity in this type of occurrence.

At this point I have no number I can call, and unsure if there is any authority that can shed some light on what's happening with our application.

Best wishes to all.

[Saylin 1,605]

Val and Gary- CONGRATS!!

Well friends, I am back from India, alone. Unfortunately my wife wasn't granted a visa, on the grounds that we hadn't provided sufficient documentation of our marriage. This complete nonsense, in my opinion, borderlines harassment. Anyway, we submitted additional material the very next day, it's been over a week now, and we still haven't heard anything.

Needless to say we're really upset.

I haven't had time to search through VJ, but I wonder if there may be some sort of regularity in this type of occurrence.

At this point I have no number I can call, and unsure if there is any authority that can shed some light on what's happening with our application.

Best wishes to all.

That sucks

Try calling DOS, they have access to your case while it's at the embassy. Their number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 and then 0. Explain your situation and they'll then request for your case number. Hopefully you get good news real soon!

I don't how long it takes for additional documents in India to be reviewed. In Montreal, it's usually a month or two and then you receive your visa. But like I said, I don't know anything about India.

[Lidia & JB 4]

Val and Gary- CONGRATS!!

Well friends, I am back from India, alone. Unfortunately my wife wasn't granted a visa, on the grounds that we hadn't provided sufficient documentation of our marriage. This complete nonsense, in my opinion, borderlines harassment. Anyway, we submitted additional material the very next day, it's been over a week now, and we still haven't heard anything.

Needless to say we're really upset.

I haven't had time to search through VJ, but I wonder if there may be some sort of regularity in this type of occurrence.

At this point I have no number I can call, and unsure if there is any authority that can shed some light on what's happening with our application.

Best wishes to all.

That's insaine!!! After all you have been through they should be reasonable. I'm so sorry for you

Hope you'll here from them soon, and with good news this time.

Good luck!!!

[debz 0]

Val and Gary- CONGRATS!!

Well friends, I am back from India, alone. Unfortunately my wife wasn't granted a visa, on the grounds that we hadn't provided sufficient documentation of our marriage. This complete nonsense, in my opinion, borderlines harassment. Anyway, we submitted additional material the very next day, it's been over a week now, and we still haven't heard anything.

Needless to say we're really upset.

I haven't had time to search through VJ, but I wonder if there may be some sort of regularity in this type of occurrence.

At this point I have no number I can call, and unsure if there is any authority that can shed some light on what's happening with our application.

so sorry to hear this and i hope you get a response in your favour very soon.

Best wishes to all.

[celldoc 21]

Hi all, thanks so much for the support and well-wishes.

Being in this AP position really sucks and takes me back to the traumatic days of being a TSC hostage- being left in complete darkness.

I don't have any updates.

Saylin, I've been calling the number you provided (thanks so much) and everyday it's the same thing- the application is being processed.

Thanks again.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi all, thanks so much for the support and well-wishes.

Being in this AP position really sucks and takes me back to the traumatic days of being a TSC hostage- being left in complete darkness.

I don't have any updates.

Saylin, I've been calling the number you provided (thanks so much) and everyday it's the same thing- the application is being processed.

Thanks again.

Hopefully you get some good news real soon!