Jmeleecur

I have no idea where to file this question, but someone here must be able to help!

I'm an American (woman) citizen, married to an Algerian. We married in 2019 in Tunisia. We filed our I-131 in July 2019, and (delayed due to Covid) he got here until May 2021. I didn't want to risk any other hold ups with our timeline and adding a name change in the midsts of all that, so I held off on figuring this all out for quite some time.

Anyway, after he arrived I changed my name with social security. It was quite easy. My NY state license was expiring soon after that- so I went to the DMV to get a new one and update my name-and might as well get the new Enhanced ID for domestic travel. DMV wouldn't let me get the Enhanced ID with my name change, using my Tunisian marriage certificate (with a certified translation of course). They said I have to get married again in NY state, and I need to go to my local city hall to apply for a marriage license! I thought this was absolutely crazy, we're already LEGALLY married... They let me get a new regular NY state license with the name change though (using that same marriage certificate as proof)!

I was pissed thinking they have no idea what they're talking about. I emailed the NYS DMV telling them all of this and they said I need to go to court to legally change my name if I do not have a US marriage certificate. 🤷‍♀️

Clearly the federal government recognizes my marriage certificate since they allowed us to use it with USCIS, NVC, IRS and Social Security. I figured to get around the DMV/ enhanced license, I will just get an updated passport for domestic travel as well as international. 

As I was filling out the passport application it asks 'when did your name legally change'...and that got me questioning all of this again. Did my name legally change when social security changed it? Or the date we got married? Is my name really changed?!? I'm so confused! And now I'm worried I will have problems with this updated passport!

Any advise or insight will be appreciated!

8 hours ago, TamTom said:

Hello VJ family,

 

just checking on you guys. Hope everyone is healthy and safe.

 

any news from the embassy so far?

 

thanks

No news for us yet 😞

20 hours ago, Kani2015 said:

Agree with both of you. We will get through this, inshaAllah. I’m hopeful these coming months will be filled with good news and reunions. Just one day at a time. 

InshAllah, we got this 💪

3 minutes ago, dzmichellebkt said:

Was just DQ'd today. InshaAllah we won't be far behind you all. 

Ohh yay! Congrats, even though we're at a stand still it's a relief to have the DQ ☺️ We'll all hear something soon, InshAllah

20 hours ago, TamTom said:

Hey,

nothing new so far, on the last Monthly statistics visas, the US embassy issued only 2 visas (IR1/CR1). Very frustrating ☹️when did you get you DQ? 

Super frustrating, but hopefully soon there will be some more movement. We were DQ'd in May.

18 hours ago, Kani2015 said:

Nothing as of yet for us too. We were DQ’d March 16th. I can’t imagine we would be far behind on the list to get an interview once things started up again. So I really have no idea what they are/aren’t processing in the Embassy right now. 

I don't think you guys will be far down the list at all once they start scheduling! ❤️

1 hour ago, TamTom said:

Let’s stay strong, keep praying and keep us updated about the whole situation, 

 

according the the Us embassy website, they are still dealing with “re-issuing” fiancé / DV visas, nothing about Spouses visa so far. 

Yes, we all just have to continue to stay strong & patient. We'll get there!

Curious if anyone recently had an interview scheduled at the embassy in Algeria since they've begun resuming visa services?

On 4/15/2020 at 1:07 PM, Jmeleecur said:

After holding for almost an hour a woman came on the line, I explained what had happened and that their request for an unexpired document wasn't correct since his passport is valid through 2027.

 

She put me on a brief hold, came back on the line and said that she emailed her supervisor, she saw that the document clearly lists a valid date, this is a very 'cut and dry' , and while sometimes it can take up to 6 weeks for review (😵) that doesn't mean it will.

 

She said I do not need to take any action and just wait for an email back from them.

 

I really hope I don't have to be on edge for awhile waiting for their reply. 🙏🙏

 

Though, I am grateful to know all other documents are good to go!

 

I'll keep everyone posted when I hear back.

Just an update, feeling a bit discouraged- I still haven't heard back. I even called back that same day and it was confirmed by two people the email had been sent for action to be taken to correct their mistake, and I also spoke with a supervisor. It's only been a week, but the supervisor said, while it could be up to 6 weeks for them to correct, he said I could get a reply that day or the next day or within the next week. I would just like to have this part of the process off the table. I hope we hear back from them soon. 

4 hours ago, C and L said:

Excited Case Approved 

Approved: April 17th 

PD: July 8th (IOE)

Case updates: Feb 23rd-March 16th-April 6th

Nebraska 

congratulations🎉🎉 good way to end the week! 

1 hour ago, Rociomtz said:

First submission: December 4th

Second submission: February 3rd 

DQ: Today! April 16th 

congratulations!!🎉🎉

14 minutes ago, Lolonyo said:

Has anyone been able to obtain their 2019 tax transcript yet? Thanks!

I was able to at the end if February, after receiving my refund.

1 hour ago, NinPran said:

APPROVED  

After a long draining process of getting ready the RFE and with everything that is going on in the world, we received a good news today. 

Congratulations 👏👏👏

1 hour ago, S&J2013 said:

Finally! 26 days after the first of our 3 petitions was approved, we’ve got all 3 and they’re all at NVC already (the spouse one received an RFE which we returned 12 days ago and got approval today, and NVC email same day too!!) 

281 long days (9 months 6 days) and we’re onto the next stage.

Hang in there the rest of July filers, your time will be coming soon.

 

(I’ve had a bit of a break from here as was feeling overwhelmed and depressed with my husbands visit being cancelled and our petitions all over the place!) 

yesss! So happy for you!!! I totally get being overwhelmed, now especially. Hang in there! So happy to hear they're all at NVC. There is a light at the ned of this tunnel!

12 minutes ago, Sophie11 said:

Hi guys! I’ve heard a few people on here say they’ve submitted their case without the police certificate and wrote that they couldn’t get one due to the lockdown. 
 

What are your guy’s thoughts, is it safe to submit w/o one and just hope they don’t create an RFE or wait till offices open...given we have no idea when...

Thanks in advance! 

I think, if I were in this position, I would submit and upload everything without the police clearance and wait and see. I feel like either way, you have to wait. What's the harm in trying? 🤷 That's my opinion, idk if there's any absolute answer since so much is unknown. Let us Know what you decide to do!

1 minute ago, Makeitgood said:

DQ today! First submission on November 19 and 2nd submission on February 3.           Country: Canada

Woohoo congratulations 🎉👏🎉👏

16 minutes ago, TamMhmd said:

That is so annoying! I am sorry. I wish they could of had the supervisor talk to you on the phone (like I have read in other cases) to get it sorted for you right then and there. So sorry and I am rooting for you!!

Thank you so much! I was thinking to ask to speak to the supervisor, but she was very straight and to the point and matter of fact, and seemed to know what she was talking about, and apologetic. So hopefully it's not to long of a wait! 🤞🤞🤞

After holding for almost an hour a woman came on the line, I explained what had happened and that their request for an unexpired document wasn't correct since his passport is valid through 2027.

She put me on a brief hold, came back on the line and said that she emailed her supervisor, she saw that the document clearly lists a valid date, this is a very 'cut and dry' , and while sometimes it can take up to 6 weeks for review (😵) that doesn't mean it will.

She said I do not need to take any action and just wait for an email back from them.

I really hope I don't have to be on edge for awhile waiting for their reply. 🙏🙏

Though, I am grateful to know all other documents are good to go!

I'll keep everyone posted when I hear back.

7 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Or maybe re-submit with comment replying to their concern and then call? Ugh so annoying... When did you submit the last documents?

 

On hold now. And sent an email through their contact us form. I'll see how long I have to wait on hold, but I might just do that.

We submitted everything February 3, and added an additional document February 6, 2020.

21 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

Yes please people, bring those good news to us lol

Welp. Someone was listening, I just got the email. They gave an rfe for my husband's passport saying it's expired, but it's good through 2027!!! I'm shaking. Ugh. Now I need to start calling I guess?

Any new dq's today. I hear crickets lol. I need some excitement.

13 minutes ago, aabd1987 said:

I just realized I forgot to update!!!  I got DQ on April 6   

First and only submission Feb. 7, 2020.  
Good luck to everyone and stay safe!!!

Awesome 👏👏 congratulations 🎉

22 minutes ago, Ad & Ga said:

Anybody?

I'm so sorry to hear you've both lost your jobs. I hope this all calms down soon and you're able to get back to work and some normalcy.

You're only required to show the most recent years tax transcript, showing 3 years is optional, and I believe that's still the case even with a joint sponsor, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I would still work to resolve the past years taxes though.

2 hours ago, Hilde said:

Just realized that they moved 3 days since last week... Wasn´t expecting such a slow down...

Yea, not a very big jump at all🤷

⏳

43 minutes ago, Rosie91 said:

Hey all, still waiting for our NOA2 to come by mail (approved 2 weeks ago).

how do we find out if they have send our stuff to the NVC?

you should receive a welcome email from NVC with your case #. It took us a month before we received that, but recently people have been getting them much quicker. I'd imagine you should be hearing from them soon!

1 hour ago, Ms. Clarke said:

Hello all, 

Today my check was deducted out of my account for the I -129f application I sent in. Is it safe to say that my application was accepted with no issues?  What should be the next thing I look for ? A letter in the mail? 

You'll likely get your NOA1 in the next week in the mail, yea