drbob

Okay sent in co sponsor document's to overcome blue slip Guangzhou received 9/14/2011. Has anyone here gone thru the mail in program for passport's yet? If so how long did it take to get the passport and visa back? Hoping someone can answer this.

Bob S.

Thanks Darnell was waiting for a response from you due to your knowledge about China.

I have not talked with my parent's about being a co sponsor yet. I understand what your saying bigdog just worried if I do use them will the VO reject them as co sponsors due to their age. I still have not found anything written FAM or any other govt. laws and rules where my type of income cannot be considered to be a sponsor. Just tired of fighting with Guangzhou time to give them what they want.

Bob

I'm just concerned that due to their age same result's no matter how much income.

My parents are 80 and 78. They both receive pensions from their jobs they retired from. They own their house outright. And do have substantial investment's.

Bob

I have a major problem with Guangzhou. Gave wife blue slip in June. Sent letter asking for re consideration with evidence again. Receieved same response blue slip need co sponser. My retirement income is more than double the poverty line but is not accepted by the VO. Contacted Mark Ellis great and quick response. Seems best alternative is to get a co sponser and quit fighting with Guangzhou over this matter. My question is my parent's are retired with very good income will the consulate accept them as co sponsor? Hope someone can answer this question.

Bob

Congrat's my friend. Thanks for the timeline for electronic processing for Guangzhou. My wife and I are right behind you hopefully.

Know your pain just got our NOA2 thursday after 9 and 1/2 month's of waiting. Don't give up!

Yes Darnell gearing up for the EP at NVC. Once I get taxes done I'm totally ready. Wife has everything ready on her end there in China. This has been a very long and winding road don't wish it on anyone. Most of all to those of you who have been waiting for so long like me DON'T GIVE UP!

Recieved our I-130 approval yesterday. Took 9 and 1/2 month's. All I can say is don't give up. Bug the hell out of USCIS, your Senator's and by all means contact the Ombudsman if needed. Now waiting for NVC and the interview at everyones favorite Consulate in Guangzhou. Thanks for the help I recieved here journey is not over yet but will be soon.

I think that has something to do with china and having going through name/background checks etc. You should take some action soon - I personally would not settle for that.. Naah.

My friend it has something to do with USCIS. This is second filing for my wife. Two years ago I filed K-3 went through in less than 8 month's from NOA1 to interview. Guangzhou denied saying not a bonified relationship. Did not appeal waited and filed for IR-1. I have constantly called USCIS with no result's. Contacted my Senator at 6 month's. USCIS gave him two different answers to his inquiries. Now I'm waiting for result's after getting the Ombudsman involved. There is still hope?

We are in the same boat. My NOA1 date is 6-9-2010. Tired of calling USCIS. Got Senator involved at 6 month's. Didn't do much good. USCIS gave him 2 different answers to his two inquiries. Still waiting past 9 month's now.

Gosh, when is the visa bulletin for May 2011 going be published. This wait and regression is driving me crazy

Why are you going crazy you have your NOA2. I filed with NOA1 6/9/2010 CSC still waiting for NOA2. You think your running out of patience?

Wish you the best. My wife and I our NOA1 is June 9,2010. Today is 9 month's still nothing.

Did anyone give a reason to why this long?? That is beyond being realistic..

Before you read this at no time during these 9 month's have I ever recieved any RFE's.

Letter states;

The officer has stated we cannot move forward on the case until all unresolved issues/reviews are complete.

We cannot move forward on this case at this time as there are unresolved issues. A required thorough review must be done before a decision can be rendered. Unfortunately, we cannot speculate as to when this review process will be completed.

We realize that your constituent may feel frustrated by delays related to his or her case. USCIS must weigh individual inconvenience against the broader concerns of public safety and national security. The USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benifits in a timely, efficient manner that insures public safety and national concerns.

It is hard for me to believe this #######. April 29th we will have been married 3 years. My wife is not a terrorist or a member of the communist party in China. Wish I could find a good civil rights or human rights lawyer that would handle this pro-bono. This is a insult to me and my wife and our rights as humans. Many will fire back at me saying relax, calm down and be patient. March 9 it will be 9 month's since NOA1. My patience is gone with this #######. Ready to just give up and move to China.

My wife and I are a few days from 9 month's since NOA1. My Senator is involved. Last letter I recieved from him 1/15/2011 had a message attached from USCIS. It said wait a decision will be given withing the next 90 days case needs further investigation never have recieved any RFE's. That means 10 month's from NOA1. Just returned from spending a month with my wife and family in China. It did help in relieving the stress somewhat. Trying to remain positive thru this. Some are lucky and other's like my wife and I aren't. Wishing all the best this year.

Bob S.

I'm a June filer and still waiting see my thread.

Bob S.

Senator contacted them again on 1/9. His staff sent me a copy of USCIS reply on 1/13 after second inquiry. Now USCIS says wait 90 more days for decision. Hmmm let's see that will be April 10 month's if even then. Recieved email from USCIS yesterday. Same BS as usual. Copy and paste below.

Our records show an inquiry was received on January 14, 2011 and is currently pending. Please allow the requested time advised to review and respond before submission of another inquiry. Your inquiry will not be processed at this time.

Thank you,

Officer Shelley

So don't want to hear excuses anymore want results. Sent CIS Ombudsman Form DHS-7001 this afternoon. Now time to relax get ready and go see my wife and family in China.

Bob S.

How do I answer your question as to what exactly the USCIS does. Well in my case here I sit 7 months waiting. At six months my Senator made inquiry whats going on they said decision in 45 days. He responded back answer no good. They responded decision in 90 days unresolved issues but yet I never recieve RFE's. So you see my case is one of the bad ones you hear about. The only time our case was touched was at the initial inquiry by my Senator. None since. It really sucks that some petitions are done quickly while others sit. I feel my wife and I are being punished for getting my Senator involved. Hope your journey thru this process goes much better. I'm ready to give up! Going to China to be with my wife next monday!

Bob S.

Darnell yes I have spoken to tier2. Was told the same as what they told my Senator. As the wife says were not lucky? I have not given up yet but it is getting harder to maintain my sanity! I don't know how much more proof they need. Met my wife in 6/2005 online. Met in person 2/2006. Married 4/29/2008 not rushed. Total of 7 trips to China not counting the one coming up. Second filing the first time rejected Guangzhou. Petition package the size of a large family Bible ample evidence. Have a two year multi-entry visa from China but still can't get approval for my wife to come here. It is amazing China recognizes our marriage as bonified and will let me come there anytime I choose. It is amazing that my government can doubt if a bonified relationship. If my wife was looking just for a green card she would have left me a long time ago and moved on to someone else. Not rocket science!

Bob S.

Thanks for your response today my friend Casprd well said. You personally know my situation and the frustrations I'm going thru.

Bob S.

I think this forum has run it's course for me. When people who have filed just a short time ago and make the statement's they do with total lack of consideration for those of us with problems with the process and have waited 6 month's or longer it's time to stop coming here for advice. Goodbye and may God bless all of you in your journey.

Bob S.

I have not recieved anything period. The only time my case showed any touches was when my Senator contacted them 12/8/2010 it is now 1/6/2011. They gave him the same generic answer they gave me when I contacted USCIS about my case. You will recieve a decision in 45 days. Hmmmm let's see that's 1/21/2011 3 days before I go to be with my wife for a month. Very tired of this process doing it for the second and last time. Tired of paying fees twice and having to go thru the mental anguish of waiting. I guess my government would rather deal with illegal immigrant's than deal with those of us who chose to do it the legal way?

Bob S.

malika215 I feel your pain. First go around with this process felt I had all the t's crossed and i's dotted. Guess what same results for my wife and I in Guangzhou. Age differance maybe? Turned down as not a bonified relationship. Now we have re-filed 6/3/2010 for IR/1 because we will be married for 3 years come 4/29. Still waiting for NOA2 soon 7 month's. My wife and I have been apart for 1 year now trying to do this ####### again that's why I'm going to be with her for a month. If this fails this time I will no longer feed the monster(USCIS)with any more of my money. I'm retired so I can live very comfortable in China just wanted my wife to be able to meet my family and live here with me. As a US citizen it should be my right to bring my wife here but sadly our laws state it is a privilidge! Something is very wrong with the picture!

Bob S.

Interesting read thanks for pointing it out. Maybe I sent too much with my filing it was the size of one of those big family Bibles. This is our second attempt just wanted to have as much evidence as possible. Oh well I'm going back to be with her and my family there for Chinese New Year. This will take the pain of being apart away for a month.

Bob S.