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    Confused about my case!

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    how to sign up for email notification with NVC?

    i'll give them the email addresses (once we have a case number), ALL correspondence from NVC will be sent through email , and we will email ds-3032

    by this way i'll sign up for email notification with NVC ?

    Hello again,

    If you did not sign up for Email Notification with your I-130/I-129F application, you will have to wait for NVC to get you a case number, before you can give them your email address. I signed up for email notification along with my I-130 application, so, USCIS forwarded my email address along with my approved case to NVC.

    Use your USCIS receipt number everyday when you call NVC. They can use that number to locate your NVC case number (if it has been generated) and then, ask the rep to give you your NVC case number (that's what I did).

    Yes, you can email the ds-3032, that is what we did. Be prepared, that takes awhile for NVC to log also. We sent our ds-3032 9 days ago and NVC still has not entered it onto our case. The rep let me know that once it is entered, they will email me the IV Bill and it too can be paid online.

    Unfortunately, patience is the name of this game!

    Good luck!

    Confused about my case!

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted · Edited by dailypattern

    with along difficulty because busy lines, i succed to speak to NVC representative man asking him about my case number , he said i d'ont have your case , i was trying to understand wich case he means case number or the whole case file from uscis ! he said twice " i d'ont have your case man !! " i d'ont have you case man !! "bye"

    this is crazy !

    normally this is the way how they help and assist collers?

    Or i d'ont understand like it should ?

    we got approved more than 22 days ago?

    good luck to everybody

    Hi,

    It usually takes a few days to a few weeks for NVC to receive your case from USCIS and log it into their computer system. The same happened to me (this is normal). My case was approved by USCIS and it took exactly 2 weeks for NVC to log it into their computer system. I called one time everyday and finally on the 15th day, the rep told me: "we just logged in your case yesterday, give us a few more days to send you the AOS Bill" and then 2 days later, I received an emailed AOS Bill and emailed copies of what was sent to my husband. I think it really helps if you sign up for email notification with NVC, you'll get things sooner than waiting for them to come in the mail.

    Good Luck - you are on your way!

    One day to get married

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted · Edited by dailypattern

    Can the marriage process in egypt be done in one day?

    starting from 9:30 am an appointment at the embassy to get the "ok" ?

    Hi.

    I got married in Cairo in June 2012. I scheduled the Embassy appointment months in advance, so we had the first appointment block of the morning. We planned to get it done in 1 day, but, due to the required medical check, it took 2 days. Pretty much, no one wanted to do the medical check for us because they are not allowed to charge over a certain amount (this is the reason my husband gave me... I can't remember the price but it was very low). And let me warn you, a lot of doctors at the hospitals were offering to do the certificate for us for $200 US Dollars... DO NOT FALL FOR THAT! My husband and I finally found a clinic that was clear across Cairo, and they did the medical for us. If it wasn't for that, we would have completed everything in one day. Let me tell you, though, it is VERY hectic! I was exhausted by the end of each day. At the end, it was pretty funny. We spoke to this couple at the Embassy and saw them again when getting married and we laughed and compared notes on who had the hardest time getting everything else done... lol. Just be prepared and make sure you have ALL of your documents, because they will ask for them.

    Also, Yes, the marriage contract is COMPLETLY in Arabic. You will, however, have to get it translated before sending it in with your petition. And that will be a chore for your spouse too. My husband doesn't live in Cairo, so he had to travel but it may be easier for you guys because your spouse lives in Cairo.

    Good luck. Everytihng is pretty much still in my mind. Fill free to ask any questions.

    Any June filer @ Vermont left ???????

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Anyone out there .. I feel lonely to be here since June !!!!

    Hi, you are outside the "average" wait time of 7 months, per the USCIS website. Have you logged in to check your status? I am set up to receive text message and email status updates, but I NEVER received them. I just logged in to check my status and saw that it was approved. Try that. If no status change, SEND a service request online. Then, call and ask for a Tier 2 employee (bypassing those who initially answer the phones, they don't know much) and ask the tier 2 person for assistance. You should be proactive and at this point, you should be able to know something about your case. Good luck.

    Advice wanted! i130 i485 denied USCIS error

    in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

    Posted

    Hi! I am new here and really hoping to get some advice!

    Background first: My wife (US citizen) and I (UK citizen) married August 2012 while I was here on visa waiver (after a whirlwind transatlantic romance!). We soon after filed i130, i485 etc, and all was going well: biometrics appointment, EAD and AP granted and so on. On December 20, 2012 we received notice (dated December 12, 2012) to appear for interview on January 17, 2013. My wife had to go to Utah for work on that date, so I telephoned to find out if it was possible to reschedule the interview. This call was on December 20, 2012. Soon after, we received a letter, dated December 26, 2012, which stated: "We have received and granted your request to reschedule your appointment date. You will receive a notice within 3 to 6 weeks informing you of your new appointment."

    Our next correspondence came the other day, with each of us receiving a denial notice (dated March 1, 2013) for the i130 and i485 respectively. The i-130 denial notice explicitly states our failure to appear for the January 17 interview as the reason for denial. As we have a letter stating that our request to reschedule the interview has been "granted", surely these denials are based on an administrative error. However, both letters also state that there is no way to appeal the decision. It is also my understanding that a motion to reopen is only appropriate when there is new evidence to consider, which is not really the case.

    I am not sure how best to deal with this. Hiring a lawyer, filing a motion to reopen or completely refiling all cost money that we don't have, especially as we are in this situation through no fault of our own. But, of course, we just want to do whatever it takes to get this sorted out. What really worries me is the business of now being here illegally and possibly having to leave the country. I don't want to be away from my wife, nor my career.

    So far we have both telephoned USCIS, my wife managed to get them put in a Service Request, whatever that means. We have also both written, enclosing copies of the letter confirming the rescheduling. I have also made an infopass appointment for Monday. However, my initial impression is that just because they have made a mistake, doesn't mean they're going put it right.

    We would both really grateful for ANY good advice on how to proceed and on how my status will be affected if I have to reapply etc.

    You do have "new" evidence to consider. You have a letter from them granting a reschedule date - they did not consider this letter when they denied you. Take the letters to your infopass appointment. I feel very confident that they will fix THEIR error.

    Other people have fixed this situation through the infopass appointment. Don't fret yet! :thumbs:

    I agree

    Petition requirements

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Hello everyone

    Someone told me that I can't file for a K-1 fiancée visa because my fiancée and I entered the relationship before my divorce was final, I thought it only had to be final before I file the petition. Does anyone know if this info is correct? My divorce was finalized on January 29 2013, was hoping to send out the petition today. Thanks

    Hi. I believe that you CAN still file for the k1, it just may look a little suspicious, so you may have some explaining to do at the interview. For example, if you and your ex-wife were legally separated and living apart when you met your current fiancé, I do not think you can be denied for something like that. I would say go ahead and file, now that your divorce is final. Good luck.

    How should I assemble it?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    :thumbs: Exactly!

    Just use paperclips to keep like minded documents together, slide it all into an envelope and mail it. No need to use binders or anything like that. Once your petition is received they will TEAR IT APART and reassemble it how they want it, in the order they want it. For what it's worth you probably don't need to use paperclips, the benefit is more for you before you mail it.

    I agree 100% :thumbs:

    Finally. NOA2

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hi everyone. We finally got our NOA2. I am signed up for the email and text messages but didn't receive either. I just decided to log into the USCIS website and there it was! The website stated it was mailed today, March 7th. I checked 6 times, my hands shaking more and more as I realized that I was entering the number correctly. Thank you VJ and VJ Family! On to the 2nd step! Needless to say, I am so happy! Good luck to everyone still waiting, I hope your approvals come soon!

    Regulation bringing Liquor or Wine for Cathay Airline or other airline back to Viet Nam

    in Vietnam

    Posted

    Is anyone knows any regulation bringing Liquor or Wine for Cathay Airline or other airline back to Viet Nam?

    We are flying out to VN after Tet. We plan to bring 5 Liquor with Remy Martin, and 5 bottle of wine back for our family in Viet Nam.

    Any suggestions for the Liquor, or wine taste better than Remy Martin?

    Thank you in advance for your input.

    Hi. This is what I got from www.cathaypacific.com (i hope that's the correct airline):

    Alcoholic Beverages

    Carrying Alcoholic Beverages in Checked and Cabin Baggage

    A passenger is allowed to take alcoholic beverages which are in retail packages with alcohol content between 24% and 70%, and in receptacles not exceeding a total net quantity of 5 litres per person as checked or cabin baggage.

    Note: Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol by volume are not subject to any restrictions.

    *Carriage of alcoholic beverages in cabin baggage is subject to the Liquids, Aerosols and Gels regulations of individual countries.

    K1 the forever wait :(

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Today is 4 months since recieving our NOA1 - guess I just need to vent.... somedays I get so down in the dumps..just feel so helpless and the distance is really taking its toll... I read about others who have gone thru the process and are finally together and it helps for the moment - but than im back to the wait... our typical conversation is " I miss you " - " I miss you more" - " I love you " - "I love you more"....

    Just want him here..... I know I sound like a baby :( its just so hard being apart...

    I should just count my blessings in having this love - this amazing man - the four times I got to travel to Jordan and be with him...

    back to work ....

    Hi, just wanted to let you know that, I too, know what you are going through. As other posters said, you are not alone, be strong. One thing that I do with my husband while on skype (on the cell phone): I let my son hold the cell phone with the camera on while I am driving. My husband loves to see the area where we will be living together. And when I go grocery shopping, I turn on the camera and walk around the store so he can see everything that I am doing and buying. His common reaction is "where are all of the people" lol. Because I live in a kind-of a small town and ... well, you know Egypt has about a billion people... hahaha.

    Hang in there your love will be with you soon.

    URGENT HElP

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Does it matter that its a 3 or 5 years ban when you need an I-601 waiver in either case?

    Focus on the waiver. That's what you need.

    How does changing a 5 years ban to a 3 years ban going to help you?

    If I understand him correctly, he is saying that he has already been back in his country for 5 years, so if he was only issued the 3 or 5 year ban, the time has passed and he would be ok. But if they keep the 10 year ban, he still has 5 more years to go.

    Finally got the RFE letter in the mail, BUT..

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Sarsoor, please send in the copy of the certificate and of the translation again. Make sure the translation is certified by the translator (search the forum for examples of wording). Make sure the certificate is the actual certification that a marriage took place and not just a certificate of permission to go have the marriage. Since they seem to have trouble understanding that the certificate is authorized, you may want to have your translator also translate any certifications or seals on the marriage certificate. Above all, don't fret... once you provide the information requested they will process it on a priority basis (you won't have to go through the whole waiting period to get to the front of the line again). :)

    Hi, I also replied to your other post, hope you get one of them :lol:

    When I submitted the I-130 for my husband on August 8th, I sent BOTH copies of the marriage certificate, the Arabic copy and the translated English copy.

    Be sure to read over your Arabic AND English copy to be sure there aren't any mistakes. My husband and I went through a lot because there were mistakes on our issued Arabic marriage certificate. My husband had to go through alot to get these corrected and to get the document re-stamped and re-certified. Also, when the Arabic copy is translated to English, they are using a template. So, when my husband sent me the translated copy, I noticed that they didn't have HIS name on the English copy, but the name of the person who (most likely) came before us! So he went through a lot to get this corrected, too. I’m sure we saved a lot of time by catching these mistakes before sending in the I-130 package.

    So, I'm just saying any of these things can cause a RFE.

    Finally, whenever sending documents during this immigration journey, I recommend sending a cover letter, and putting the items in order so the person looking through your papers can easily find what they need, mine was like this:

    Please find the following enclosed documents:

    1) Check in the amount of $420.00 – Filing Fees

    2) Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

    3) Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

    4) Copy of Birth certificate of the Petitioner

    5) Copy of marriage certificate (Arabic language)

    6) Copy of marriage certificate (English translation)

    7) Copy of Petitioners’ Divorce document

    8) Copy of Beneficiary’s Divorce document (Arabic language)

    9) Copy of Beneficiary’s Divorce document (English translation)

    10) Form G-325A for Petitioner

    11) Form G-325A for Beneficiary

    12) One passport-style photo of Petitioner

    13) One passport-style photo of Beneficiary

    14) Two affidavits sworn to by third parties (Arabic language)

    15) Two affidavits sworn to by third parties (English translation)

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