BerryNRocco

Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family.

hello everyone i have passed my interview today and the result is administrative review

they took my passport , pictures and letters that my wife sent to me and she said " i will keep those with and we will call you very soon "

is that a good sign?

It's an excellent sign that they have kept your passport. At least they did not flat out refuse. Good luck to you and your spouse! I hope you get your approval very soon!

I never had a problem calling them, but email tends to be more effective in regards to getting a response. I know they changed the hour that they receive calls due to Ramadan. It's now 12-1pm. When I have called, it usually takes about 3-4 tries before I get an employee.

I called Us embassy since the day i got refusal but only i hear tape from12.30 to 3.30 and i send email on pakivinfo@state.gov but no response.I am losing all my strength and hopes after reading some other website experience that even senator show uninterested by them self and my lawyer says wait for USCIS response i know nothing will going to hapen i dont think i will get another interview.I am so forgetful now that even i forget to drink a glass of water for full day yesterday i realize that i feel pain in my back due to lack of water actually i dont want any treatment or any care now things are now on worse side.i feel i will give all my hope soon.

Safiway,

you may need to allow yourself to grieve, but the fight is not over. Continue to email the embassy, call, and continue to contact your state representatives. However, this is not over. Once your petition is back at USCIS, and they decide to reaffirm and/or send you a NOIR, you will have another chance to fight. I suggest you start getting your evidence together. Also you and your spouse should begin drafting your rebuttal letters as well. I know several people in the MENA forum have gone through this experience, and have triumphed. Although this is a setback, and it means more time apart. In the end you can be successful.

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions/!/petition/reunite-separated-bi-national-and-american-families-separated-current-immigration-statues/4rC1RwdC

Please sign.

Here's some more information about this petition:

Reunite separated bi-national and American families separated by

current immigration statues.

We the people, ask the Presidency to immediately begin making steps to

reunite families that are currently being separated due to the 3/10 years

bars and/or extensive periods of time of administrative processing. Families

are being separated for years, and are offered little assistance,

information, and/or insight in regards to why their families are being kept

apart. American spouses are often kept in the dark regarding the status of

their immigration cases. We ask you to put the provisional waiver program in

affect, lessen the time that consulates can place applicable family members

in administrative processing, and address the prejudice and unfair treatment

by consulate officers towards family members being petitioned.

He was told to come at 3:00PM next week and to bring his passport. When I called DOS they said he is scheduled for an interview.

No experience, just wanted to say good luck and we're all rooting for you here!

Thank you!

I posted previously regarding my husband was called for a second interview, and was given the denial form due to unlawful presence. I immediately emailed the embassy to inform them that this was not accurate, and my attorney and Senator's office emailed them documents that were missing from my husband's file. We were placed in AP again. After three weeks, my husband received a call to come for an appointment at 3:00PM next week. I pray that he will finally be able to give them his passport for his visa! Anyhow, has anyone had experience with having an interview after AP or submitting more documentation?

Hey Eabbas,

I am praying for your family. At this time, I say do whatever you can to get your husband home!

Congratulations! Stories like this allow us to see that there is a positive outcome during thisloooong journey, we can united with our families and/or husbands! Best Wishes to you and your husband. Prepare for the interview!

My husband had his interview today, and was told our case would be put in AP to be further reviewed before a decision can be made. He got a call later from the Embassy asking him to return in a week and bring his passport? They just told him the CO wants to speak with him. So confused, and thinking it will be a second interview

Anyone with a similar experience...Im thinking this could be bad or maybe good? Who knows.

The officer told my husband that we were not denied, but that she could not make a decision at this time. She stated that they would call him. No length of approximate time it could take was given...

SUCKS.

I don't know that much about AP but it doesn't sound good. @BerryNRocco: I hope your situation is resolved soon

Amanda&Elvio: April 30 (APPROVED!)

dimples: May 3 (APPROVED!)

DanHill13: May 4 (APPROVED!)

StephanieM: May 4 (APPROVED!)

Matt & Rocio: May 7 (APPROVED!)

Peter D: May 8 (APPROVED!)

Divs: May 9 (APPROVED!)

July15: May 9 (AP)

BerryNRocco: May 10 (AP)

Peaksy: May 11

trojam227: May 15

Alaska2012: May 16

RiaB: May 17

nica: May 21

Amrita&Terry: May 21

Trav&Shell: May 22

Chrissy&Mark: May 22

diani0626: May 23

GoingCrazy2012: May 30

mrsbinns: May 30

We were put under Administrative processing. :/

Congratulations to all the Approvals!

Our interview is tomorrow, and I am trying to remain calm and collected. It sucks that they do not allow the petitioner to be present with their spouse, but we have prepared as much as we can. It is in God's hands now! Praying for an approval! :]

When I've ever asked my husband about Something Algerian couples do or Algerian women do, he reminds me he's never been married to an Algerian. He makes no assumptions based on his sisters or mom because a marital relationship is like no other relationship. I've been around MENA women to know they are generally no worse or better... Women are women everywhere. All with good and bad qualities.

Our interview is next week. May 10!

I also sent additional evidence with my DS230 packet. Just to ensure the CO has to review it, because I heard they usually wont look at anything at the interview. Best wishes to you and me! :]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Waivers forum; topic is an inquiry regarding attorneys who specialize in waivers, not a spousal visa process topic.

Well you were hav ebeen given excellent suggestions pertaining to attorney's who specialize in the I 601 waivers. I am working with Lizz Cannon, and she is amazing. She keeps you informed and works very hard to win your case. Look her up! She provides free initial consultations as well. Be sure to give her an accurate background regarding your case.

Best Wishes!

Congratulations. Can you describe how the interview process was for your husband? My husband will soon be appearing for his interview, and as you know, this can be very stressful.

Tany,

Your story definitely educated me regarding the true nature of going through CASA. Because your relationship was true and real, you guys presevered. I do not know you, but this made me very happy. I hope to be in your shoes one day. God bless you both, and ENJOY your life even more together!

My husband and I try to skype twice a day for a few hours. I also keep myself busy with school, work, hanging with friends. I also want to find a hobby! This journey has definitely made us truly appreciate one another and increased our ability to grow together. Immigration will definitely put a relationship to the test, and one must remember that it will be over....eventually.

I just called NVC, and was informed our case closed today!

03.12.2012-NVC received file

03.23.2012 -get case number and IIN, give email addresses over

03.26.2012 -email the DS-3032

03.26.2012- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced (In Process)

03.26.2012-Documents delivered to attorney

03.28.2012-DS3032 Accepted by NVC

03.28.2012- the bill appears as PAID,

03.29.2012- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced

03.30.2012- once the bill appears as PAID

04.03.2012- mailed the IV package and the AOS package

04.05.2012-IV and AOS Package received by NVC

04.09.2012- get case complete

- get interview date scheduled

I'm just curious...how long does it typically take for the interview to occur after one's case is complete at NVC? A month?

03.12.2012-NVC received file

03.23.2012 -get case number and IIN, give email addresses over

03.26.2012 -email the DS-3032

03.26.2012- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced (In Process)

03.26.2012-Documents delivered to Attorney

03.28.2012-DS3032 Accepted by NVC

03.28.2012- the bill appears as PAID,

03.29.2012- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced

03.30.2012- once the bill appears as PAID

04.03.2012- Attorney is mailing the IV package and the AOS package

Hopefully, I will get my case closed by the beginning of next week? Maybe interview scheduled too?