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Hi dear friends.
NOA2 came today - hooooray - and after reading posts again, I think CR1 is a better option - maybe by far - than K3. So I have decided to join CR group.
Do you have any idea - if things go on normal pace - if my wife would be able to get IV b/w Oct15 to 30th?
I have vacation then and it would be nice if we can celebrate it with her CR1 in hand.
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I can't believe it! Yesterday I called USCIS and they told me to wait for 10-14 more days! Today I woke up and checked my email and "status update" !
Approval was sent for both I129 and I130 on July 17.
Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooray! Hoooooooooooooooooray! Couple questions:
1- I'm out of town right now, unfortunately! I won't be back till end of the month! Should I ask one of my friends to get NOA2 from my mailbox? or the file will be delivered "automatically" to NVC (in two weeks approximately, right?) ?
2- I want to go through K3. Due to circumstances in Iran, leaving one week earlier is of great value. How should I notify NVC that I'm going for K3 not IR?
3- If I want to go through K3, the only thing is NVC will send packages to my wife and I, we will complete it and send some of it through mail and some of it we will take to embassy? there is no need for pocket II, III, IV as in IR?
Sorry , I'm very excited right now. I have read guidelines many times but want to double check that I'm underestanding them compeletly.
Best and wish your NOA2 comes VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY soon.
Hummmm ..... reading again posts and guidelines.... maybe we should take a risk and go for CR1.... K3 seems like a crazy option! AOS now takes more than 3 years?? (2006?) that's going to be a long long long time! We should balance the risks and benefits!
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I can't believe it! Yesterday I called USCIS and they told me to wait for 10-14 more days! Today I woke up and checked my email and "status update" !
Approval was sent for both I129 and I130 on July 17.
Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooray! Hoooooooooooooooooray! Couple questions:
1- I'm out of town right now, unfortunately! I won't be back till end of the month! Should I ask one of my friends to get NOA2 from my mailbox? or the file will be delivered "automatically" to NVC (in two weeks approximately, right?) ?
2- I want to go through K3. Due to circumstances in Iran, leaving one week earlier is of great value. How should I notify NVC that I'm going for K3 not IR?
3- If I want to go through K3, the only thing is NVC will send packages to my wife and I, we will complete it and send some of it through mail and some of it we will take to embassy? there is no need for pocket II, III, IV as in IR?
Sorry , I'm very excited right now. I have read guidelines many times but want to double check that I'm underestanding them compeletly.
Best and wish your NOA2 comes VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY soon.
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Well, I called them anyway. It's 5 months and 20 days right now and I'm over the timeline.
the rep told me to wait for 6 months - at least ! - and then explaining why it says 5 months and not 6 months, he read from a paper for almost 5 minutes that each case is different, it is based on number of cases they get each month, 3-...., 4-...., 5-....., 6-.....
I will wait for 10 more days but I really hope things go well on their own. I doubt I can get alot out of these "machinary reps. "
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Does 'sbd' mean 'somebody' ?
Yes
Ok... pbly wnt hlp thn..
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Does 'sbd' mean 'somebody' ?
Yes
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5 months for K3... It was the same a month ago and I don't think it's accurate. Mine is 5 months and 19 days!
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This question is just for future planning:
I know NVC schedule your interview in embassy right?
So... then... if you know sbd in embassy,... is there a chance of getting earlier date?
Is NVC scheduling a done deal?
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senator or congres man won't work....at least n my case it did not work..USCIS is now used to seeign letter form these guys and treatign them normally.
write to CIS OMBUDSMAN( googel it, there is form you have to fill out). The chiar man of the Ombuds man reports to President. They will definetely go after your case and do everything posibble.
Wow
a ray of hope in case I go beyond 6 month. Best,
appreciate it alot.
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Thanks dear friends.
I have already prepared every thing for NVC and maybe that's the reason I'm becoming frustrated.
The other issue is I was expecting NOA2 by late Aug or later but then I checked Vermont processing time and it says 5 month for I-130 and mine is already 5 months and 17 days... and counting... Do you think if goes into 6 month time, should I contact USCIS or it's a waste of time and maybe writing a letter to senator and explaining the situation might be of little help?
ps) hopefully so far things have been gr8 b/w my wife and I, knock on wood though
I remember when I was calling to check on our status they kept telling me that it takes 6 months for approval, so definitely once it hits the 6 month mark you can dig in with your teeth and request to speak with supervisors, senators, whoever ... Because their "standard processing time" IS 6 months as they state, before then you really don't have any grounds to request that they look at your case. 6 month mark, however, is a whole 'nother ball park
I wish I can be of help, but it seems all you can do for the next couple weeks is just wait...
At least you are all complete with NVC stuff, because that phase is a breeze if you got all documents ready!
Thanks my friend. Appreciate your help.
July 28 would mark the 6 month and July 29 I'm after them
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Thanks dear friends.
I have already prepared every thing for NVC and maybe that's the reason I'm becoming frustrated.
The other issue is I was expecting NOA2 by late Aug or later but then I checked Vermont processing time and it says 5 month for I-130 and mine is already 5 months and 17 days... and counting... Do you think if goes into 6 month time, should I contact USCIS or it's a waste of time and maybe writing a letter to senator and explaining the situation might be of little help?
ps) hopefully so far things have been gr8 b/w my wife and I, knock on wood though
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I'm becoming frustrated with this process. Every day I check USCIS - though I have signed up for email notification - to see if there is any good news.
My wife is in Iran and you probably know about the situation there. I'm just praying to get her out of the country ASAP, safe and sound.
What can/should I do?
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Thank you all My family I love you All," cris just mail Me and I have been sitting at My pc like A bird waiting, GOD is Great, Now Its Time For NVC, lets Go,
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***
The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EAC#########
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On March 18, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.
*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.
Sincerely,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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The last processing action taken on your case
Receipt Number: EAC#########
Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On March 18, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.
*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.
Sincerely,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
I thank you all for the love that has been keeping me going for a long 7 months
COngrats!
congraaat, enjoy it.
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It felt very good
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Well, I'm not sure about how they calculate the estimated time in VJ but the reason for estimated time to jump all over the place is what we call "out liers".
It needs little bit of statistical knowledge. For example if average time to getting approved is 200 days (and that's the average time for 20 people) now the person number 21, gets approval in 50 days. It will change the estimated time (which is basically the average time +/- standard deviation) significantly. The effect will be lowered by more people adding their time-lines who may fall under the average curve.
Like every sampling and polls, u won't reach 100% accuracy but depending on the number of standard deviation u may cover 95 or even 99% of population.
Hope this helps little bit.
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Hi all,
I'm late Jan, early feb filer too.
Wish our dreams come true VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! -
where is that?
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Thanks.... This is a great site
and has great members -
I got NOA1 for I130 and I129.
It's estimated that NOA2 will come around Oct.
I'll be happy if we can celebrate next Valentine's day here!
Now is just about counting days.
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thanks guys.
already feeling "little bit" better.
so when ur NOA1 comes after a month, what was the date on it? just couple days before you received the receipt?
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Hi all, today was the 8th day that I have sent I130. The check hasn't been deposited yet. How long should I wait? and how should I track that? I have sent it with overnight mail but what phone number should I contact?
ps) the beginning wasn't so smooth! hope the rest becomes better.
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Really- there aren't anymore K/3 January filers????? I find that hard to believe guys/gals! Let's get together to see how long it's gonna take. From my estimates, it's gonna be about 6-9 months of waiting for just VSC to send us our NOA2's.
I'm here 2! I have sent I130 last tuesday. tomorrow is one week waiting for NOA1.
I hope the process finishes before 2010.
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Can you come as a tourist (on tourist visa) when your I130 and K3 visa is pending????
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Hi,
You can't believe how happy I am to find this website/forum. We - Pardis and I - just got married 12/19/08 and I returned to US and still waiting for arrival of our marriage certificate translation to file I-130 and so on... It's feeling good not only to see that you are not alone in this painful, very painful process and "seperation" but also to have accurate information about the process as a whole and in details for each step.
So far I just have my marriage date : 12/19/08 hopefully I will be able to send I-130 by the end of this week or early next week.
Unfortunately I think I have to go through VSC cause I'm in Connecticut.
Best,
Bring it on!
in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Hi Chris & Ani
Well my wife is an Iranian, we don't have US embassy there so she is going to UAE for it.
Yeah. If things go well, there may be a "chance" of getting it. I wish embassy had some power for scheduling IV, b/c I know a highly ranked guy there. But it seems they don't have any power over CR.