Paul&Oxana

Thanks, milimelo!

Hi! I have traveling through Amsterdam 2 days ago. I did't need a transit visa.

But before I send a request about it and got the answer. It looked like this:

,Thank you for contacting the Netherlands Information Desk.Please find more information on Airport Transit Visas (ATV) on our website: www.rsonac.org/schengen-visa/visa-instructions-for-the-netherlands---schengen/other-citizens/airport-transit-visa-for-the-netherlands---schengen.html.Visitors of most nationalities transiting through the Netherlands do not need an airport transit visa for transit in Amsterdam. Check the requirements for your nationality here: www.rsonac.org/schengen-visaIn order to be exempt from needing an ATV, please make sure that:- Your ticket is confirmed (if you have a stand-by ticket, please check with your airline for their rules and regulations!);- You stay in the international transit zone (DO NOT go through customs and immigration)- Your luggage is checked through to the final destination;- Your stopover in the Netherlands is the only one in the Schengen territory (meaning there is no flight to a second Schengen country before you travel to your final destination).If you are leaving the International transit zone and are going through customs, you will need to apply for a Schengen visa: www.rsonac.org/schengen-visa/visa-instructions-for-the-netherlands---schengen/other-citizensPlease note: an appointment is required for consular matters such as passport and visa applications. An appointment can be booked via our website: www.dutchappointments.com.Please contact us if you have any further questions.Kind regards,Netherlands Information Desk (NID) for the Dutch Diplomatic Missions in North America.Phone: 1-877-DUTCHHELP (1-877-388-2443)E-mail: nid@minbuza.nlConsular matters: www.dutchhelp.comDiplomatic affairs: www.dutchmissions.comOffice hours: 8AM8PM Eastern Standard Time (2:00pm-2:00am local time in the Netherlands)

And yes we are married less than 2 years. A year and a half

Thank you Carla!

I think you are right. I have read about it and the more I read the crazier I become about everything . It is better to be prepared.

No I am not planning on traveling more than 6 months. Just 2 trips in a row.

Hi! The same happend with me I entered US on cr-1 visa what supposed to be conditional residence and to get conditional green card but I got a green card valid till 2023

Hello everybody!

Really need the advice of VJ family. I got my green card based on CR-1 vise. Though it is valid till 2023 I do believe that it is conditional green card. I am supposed to travel with my husband .

My question is can it affect the re-entry to the US. We have already have spent two weeks and a half in Asia in August-September. So i used my green card at the order . And I will be in Europe for a month in September to the middle od October.

Do I need any other re-entry permit document just in case?

Thank you in advance!

thank you for the reply! do you know how long does it usually takes for the green card to arrive by mail?

hi everyone who has the experience with CR-1 visa!

the question is whether i, as a CR-1 visa holder, am eligible to travel abroad . my passport was stamped by the port of entry of the US, the SSN card has arrived but the conditional green card has't come yet. my husband and me are planning on travelling in the end of summer.

Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm look for people's opinion/experience with contacting their congressman for help. We are currently 196 days or 6 mo and 14 days, which is clearly past the stated 5 months goal, however, USCIS does not think so. I have already drafted the letter to send to my KY congressman (Rand Paul). My fiancee is worried that asking for congressman help may actually make things worse. Does contacting your congressman really helps? Or are we better off to just patiently wait for NOA2? I really feel helpless here, I want to do something to help our case, but there is just not much you can do. BTW any one contacted Rand Paul office before? are they helpful? outcome?

Thanks everyone!

Hi! contacting congresswoman definitely helped us. we were waiting for 10 months and my husband used all ways to learn more about our case. He did infopass twice as well. the second one was really helpful. so, i do recommend you to do it and it will never make things worse. everything is going to be fine!!!!

My congratulations again! i have just found this topic and would like to tell you again that i am really happy for you. everything will be faster and easier for you and i believe that you will be with your husband by Labor Day!

I have just called my husband again and he said that they had been asked not to use telephones a lot. They don't know anything yet other than what news said. One of the runners for charity is still missing....,

Seems like yes.....

nypost says 12 dead?

you are 100% right.

Lets not talk about anything other than the events now please.

it is JUST horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just wish my husband was at home now or here in Moldova, with me!

I understand that there were Newtown families near the finish line in a VIP section. The last mile been dedicated to the victims, and there were Newtown parents running the race. No word if either runners or spectators are amongst the dead and injured.

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/04/boston-marathons-final-mile-was-dedicated-newtown-victims/64250/

now there are 2 dead and 23 injured

i am asking my husband about victums but he said that it is a mess there!!!!!!!!!!!

Boston police are reporting 2 dead, 22 injured according to CNN.

Too soon to get accurate numbers. Every news source says something different.

i keep on calling him to be sure he is safe. he has to be there now to take care of the runners who ran for the charity.

Glad to see he is ok. It's despicable when something like this is targeted.

Horrible! my husband Paul was there supporting runners for the charity Organization Christopher's Heaven!!! I have just called him.

BOSTON —Two explosions have been reported near the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street as thousands of people gathered for the race, and there are reports of injuries.

The blasts happened at about 2:50 p.m. near the intersection of Boylston and Exeter streets. Witnesses said several victims lost limbs, and the area was being evacuated.

The first explosion happened across from the Lenox Hotel and the second blast was about 15 seconds later, witnesses said.

Many of the injured appeared to be spectators who gathered for the 117th running of the race.

NewsCenter 5's Sean Kelly said the impact of the explosions could be felt blocks away.

The victims were being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

NewsCenter 5 and WCVB.com will have more information when it becomes available.

Read more: http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Explosions-reported-near-Boston-Marathon-finish-line/-/11971628/19757044/-/ktnc1wz/-/index.html#ixzz2QYrvgBVl

Any one ....please enlighten me..

Is this case complete...

Dear Sir or Madam

The National Visa Center has received all documentation necessary to complete pre-processing of your case. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa. The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview. Additional documentation requirements if applicable can be referenced at the following URL: http://travel.state..../info_3742.html

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wishing you good luck on your next stage!

We haven't heard from NVC yet.

thank you... (around 325.. it hurts)

Hi! We need to create 300 days and over club...

The 200 club is nothing I am currently at 358 days with no NOA2. This has truly been a test of all my faith and I hope none of you have to wait this long.

302 days of waiting......... nice to meet you too....

Any one who ever tried about InfoPass? and can we do this for petition? so our petition will be rush?

Hi! My husband had it on January 4. He would like to get more info about our case which is being reviewed 283 days. He did't get any information except to make another appointment in 30 days if we don't get any decision. She only said that the long delay due to the fact that they lack employees and are extremely busy. That was all.

So it's 3 of us! Anyone else out there?!

I saw your were approved! It is great! Congratulations! Hope everything will be faster for you!

I know I have been a member of this forum for a while.. But still there is the side of me still thinking if they are still gonna approve my papers.. I know they will but the question is when? 2 years from now , 3 years or 5 years or what! The longest I saw here was 1 year and 6 months.,. I can hold on to that but not 2 years and beyond.. I am almost 10 months this January and made everything already.. sigh!

Hi again! You are not alone. It will be exactly 9 months of our waiting on January, 12.

Who among you has the longest wait for approval of I-130 from USCIS and what service center?

259 days

I know you are april , 8 to 9 months is normal in vermont .. You guys have waited so long i know i feel your pain , but you are right there and trust me NVC is tottaly a Different story , it took me 34 days from the day NVC. Received my case to case complete .. So things go pretty fast .. Get all your documnts ready for NVC from now and be ready . Good luck everyone .

thank you for your nice note! it really sounds positive.