BobbeD

It's crazy isn't it? Of course my hubbie and I are soooo happy but I really do think it's unfair - I know there are a lot of people out there who've been waiting so much longer. If I had a magic trick for fast approval I'd share it but as I don't I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

It depends on what state you live if you can make it with that amount of money. I am having trouble getting to 125% over the poverty line, and I have food, and a house, and I go to school, etc. Kansas is pretty cheap to live in.

I really think they should make these things accordingly to state in which you live, because I know that in big cities they will pay someone working at McDonalds $10/hr, and here they make $7/hr, so it is a huge difference.

I agree! My hubbie lives in NYC - $18,212 would barely cover the rent. It should definitely be based on where you live, although perhaps not on state as upstate NY is very different to NYC.

Hmm... maybe we should move to Kansas!

Does anyone have any guidance on how long it is ok to wait travelling to the USA after a CR-1 visa has been granted? I have a three month notice period at work and don't want to quit until I actually have the visa, plus I'm still trying to sell/rent my home. Most people seem to jump on a plane a week after getting their visa - will it look bad at the point of entry if I don't do this? Or is there anything else I need to consider?

Thanks for any advice.

I just got my approval in only 6 weeks from VSC!!! This is amazing, I saw some people had good fortune but never thought it would happen to me... And now I can't get hold of my husband to tell him!! So happy.

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 26, 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.

That is amazing - congratulations. My NOA1 date is 15th January and I haven't been able to check online either - I thought that meant our petition was right at the bottom of the pile but I guess not. I'll be checking tomorrow and every day after that! You've definitely given me hope so thank you!

I hope the rest of the process goes as smoothly for you

Hi P-i-L

I have the same message as you when I try to log in online. I heard from another online forum that this is not unusual - apparently sometimes they never enter them onto the system but you still get your approval. I know it sucks - it's so frustrating when other people can check and see 'touches'. But I'm trying to be positive and think that this way it'll be such a nice surprise when I finally get my (our) approval.