RE: This process is hard & Im just gettin started

[SweetieOne 41]

To my fellow friends. I know that we are all in the same place of playing the “WAITING GAME”. I know I just started, but I just have to say this process really suck and our country is wonderful, however they need to find a better process than this!! I mean waiting time in all, is almost a year to be with your loved one and I find that just ridiculous!!!

They need to have some sort of temporary travel pass for individuals who are pending an immigrant visa. I mean, I just thought about this and I just started and I have to wait until Nov/Dec just to get an answer. Then about another two months for the rest if all goes smooth that is. We put our lives on hold and loose money, sleep and most of all time. I am not sure how people cope when they go through this process, as I find it most difficult to deal with. I am not sure how I am going to handle not seeing my husband for that long. Traveling for me is hard in all ways financially, finding someone to watch pour daughter, my dogs, my time off from work and more. I am not having a good day today .. Missin my husband and need him here with me to deal with somethings I have going on personally. The gov’t needs to hire some temps to get caught up or route these petitions to more offices. I know they don’t care that people have life’s and they was to live them. But really??

[winnie george 67]

To my fellow friends. I know that we are all in the same place of playing the "WAITING GAME". I know I just started, but I just have to say this process really suck and our country is wonderful, however they need to find a better process than this!! I mean waiting time in all, is almost a year to be with your loved one and I find that just ridiculous!!!

They need to have some sort of temporary travel pass for individuals who are pending an immigrant visa. I mean, I just thought about this and I just started and I have to wait until Nov/Dec just to get an answer. Then about another two months for the rest if all goes smooth that is. We put our lives on hold and loose money, sleep and most of all time. I am not sure how people cope when they go through this process, as I find it most difficult to deal with. I am not sure how I am going to handle not seeing my husband for that long. Traveling for me is hard in all ways financially, finding someone to watch pour daughter, my dogs, my time off from work and more. I am not having a good day today .. Missin my husband and need him here with me to deal with somethings I have going on personally. The gov't needs to hire some temps to get caught up or route these petitions to more offices. I know they don't care that people have life's and they was to live them. But really??

yeah its really a long process and it sucks....... u will need lots of patience and prayers....... good luck with ur process

[Therealworld 90]

I feel your pain. I am angry alot and I tell my husband it is not because of him, but because we have to be apart. I spent many nights crying wanting to give up but my husband will not let me. Alot of the things you list I as I am sure alot are experiencing. I sleep with my bible every night. I read a particular reading from psalms for some inner strength. I wish I could say it is a breez but I would be lying. Just continue to speak with people out here. Some have some really spiritual words of kindness, encouragement and hope to help you through. I wish you well and plenty of patients. Do not let this process wear you down!

[Caryh 5,206]

Welcome to the process. It doesn't get any better until they arrive, or you go to visit them. The thing is, marrying someone from outside the country is not considered a right. Well thats not totally correct, you do have the right to do it, you just don't have the right to bring them here. Doing so is considered a privilege. Yes we all wish the process went a whole lot faster, with a whole lot less read tape, and with a whole lot more clarity to. Its hard, but I hope you find it was worth it when you reach the other end. If you think your process is going to be hard, take a look at those from North Africa, now those people really have it hard. Good luck on a smooth and quick journey.

[winnie george 67]

I feel your pain. I am angry alot and I tell my husband it is not because of him, but because we have to be apart. I spent many nights crying wanting to give up but my husband will not let me. Alot of the things you list I as I am sure alot are experiencing. I sleep with my bible every night. I read a particular reading from psalms for some inner strength. I wish I could say it is a breez but I would be lying. Just continue to speak with people out here. Some have some really spiritual words of kindness, encouragement and hope to help you through. I wish you well and plenty of patients. Do not let this process wear you down!

[tweety&irv 5]

please keep your head up in was like this 5 months ago frustrated, angry, sad, just say i was very emotional i couldnt deal with the waiting i wanted to give up like babygurl did but PATIENCE is the key trust me and before you know the time will go by very fast we are here when you need someone to talk to and to be honest from i joined this site i am here on it everyday checking timelines seeing persons getting approve, persons getting denied, persons in AP, just have to have faith and hope that your case will go thru every stage successfully.....all the best and remember we are here waiting with you

[hnubno 9]

Much as we hate the process and sometimes them (USCIS and govt in general) you wouldnt want a temp worker to be looking at your info or processing it. Imagine the rfe's or denials they would send out because of a worker who isn't experienced. Of course there could be as much approvals but you can never know for sure which way it'll go. Be patient and ready for anything. Be prepared.

[Caryh 5,206]

Much as we hate the process and sometimes them (USCIS and govt in general) you wouldnt want a temp worker to be looking at your info or processing it. Imagine the rfe's or denials they would send out because of a worker who isn't experienced. Of course there could be as much approvals but you can never know for sure which way it'll go. Be patient and ready for anything. Be prepared.

Just remember the level 1 customer service people are out sourced workers. Once you call them, you'll understand why you don't want them looking at your file.

[jamdown22 5]

i am in the same boat its a long journey i had my husband paper sit for almost 1 year before it was approved i had to stop the lawyer because she was not doing anything i took up the case myself i pray on the paper work mor and night asking god to send a delivera then i call and a kind lady tell me it was in too long to wait for 30 days more then 2 days after the call i recived the approval then it move fast after that it compleate now and last night i call nvc they tell me they are waiting on visa # or pd for him to do interview so i am waiting again i cry a lot when i need to hear him say whatever it is we get through but if u served a god that is on time he will bring u out hold the faith the night must end and it will be light at the end of the road

[Bule&Cantik 8]

We are 363 days between noa1 and interview.

I thought I was only one not sleeping.

Sleep 2 hours here. An hour there.

I am perpetually exhausted. Constantly worried. Re-reading forms checking for errors.

This process is inhumane.

There should be a criminal check and medical check and admission to country while paperwork completes. The current system is evil beyond belief.

Edited May 15, 2012 by Bule&Cantik

[Taurus22 1]

I feel you, and yeah all we have to do is wait, we never know..

Ive been through lots of stress of waiting, doesnt help that my husband have to leave in Japan to Texas,he willbe Pcs on May 26.

Im 33 weeks pregnant and have limit of travel in the air... Plus we have a 3year old son..

But after all the waiting, calling them everyday and bugging them, its all worth now, got interview on the 21st already.

Patience of waiting....

Goodluck to you hope it goes well.

[rolemodel29 17]

Welli can honestly say I agree. if you look at my time line you will see how depress I am with all this waiting. I hate it. I never knew a RFE can be so bad. Its like a bolder in your eye.

[Ryan H 3,790]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

[ceadsearc 515]

A temporary travel pass would be a B-2. You can apply for one and, if approved, visit your spouse while your visa is pending.

[bigdog 376]

As you can see the process is not for the faint of heart or money. Hang in there.