January I-130 Filers

[NicoleX08 1]

I am confused. I requested an expedite on my case on May 27th. on the 28th they sent me an e-mail that had all the infor for the expedite and the 2nd e-mail was an update on my case saying that they transfered my case to the local field office for a standard interview. I have not been approved yet and my husband is in Mexico. So what is this interview for? What does this mean? Is this a bigger issue than and RFE? We have been together 5 years. I sent in tons of pictures of us together plus a video that is from the WB from when I proposed to him on National TV. So I am not sure if this interview thing is good or bad. Does anyone have any idea?

[marea 0]

I am confused. I requested an expedite on my case on May 27th. on the 28th they sent me an e-mail that had all the infor for the expedite and the 2nd e-mail was an update on my case saying that they transfered my case to the local field office for a standard interview. I have not been approved yet and my husband is in Mexico. So what is this interview for? What does this mean? Is this a bigger issue than and RFE? We have been together 5 years. I sent in tons of pictures of us together plus a video that is from the WB from when I proposed to him on National TV. So I am not sure if this interview thing is good or bad. Does anyone have any idea?

Well I guess your a celebrity or someone who is popular... lol... probably the USCIS is still enjoying your video and sharing it with their co-employees that's why they transferred it and wanted to see you... lol... just kidding... Probably they wanted to make sure that your request to expedite has a valid reason... here check this website it tells how it applies and see if your reason to expedite is included:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

Goodluck to you!!!

[Brian&Mel 0]

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate it! I have to go to USCIS and check it out again, I am set up for email alerts but I gotta check this porfolio thing! I alternate between excited, nervous and down right scared aabout this whole process. Thank God he's worth it!

Hi there don't be scared just relax and keep on praying. Email update wasn't really a regular email from CRIS everytime they made an update. Since I subscribed to their email update the only emails I got from them is Email Verification because I joined with them and the approval of my petitions. So I suggest that you regularly check your Porfolio with USCIS to know if they touched or updated your petition. Goodluck

Hey there...

USCIS website information is not accurate. My I-130 was recently approved but on the website it is still say pending and the last touch was 2/19/2008. My husband didn't received any email on our approval too.

[NicoleX08 1]

Brian&Mel, I think you all are one of the lucky ones. I get touches and they are bad. No RFE's or anything like that, but shipping my case all over the place and making the process even longer. Sorry, I am just really depressed today...

Oh I just noticed that our anniversaries are a day apart. Ours is December 11th...

[Brian&Mel 0]

Brian&Mel, I think you all are one of the lucky ones. I get touches and they are bad. No RFE's or anything like that, but shipping my case all over the place and making the process even longer. Sorry, I am just really depressed today...

Oh I just noticed that our anniversaries are a day apart. Ours is December 11th...

Nicole,

Maybe there is a blessing in disguise. Look at the bright side, at least you know your application is not tucked under the box or cabinet. They HAVE your paperwork and they are going to work on it pretty soon. Don't think about it too much. I used to pray everytime when I go and check the mailbox, hoping to see a letter from USCIS. Then I stop doing that because I realised that I get disappointed when I don't see the letter. Soon...I received the letter unexpectedly.

All we can do is to be patient. Both my husband and I try not to be ambitous and we hope I will get my green card by end of the year. It would be a nice way to enter a new year!!!

Sorry that you are feeling down. And I wish I can do more.

You will be in my prayers.

Good luck.

ps: Oh yeah...I picked 12/12 so that hubby won't have a hard time remembering our anniversary. I told him, "See how thoughtful I am. I do that so that you won't forget our anniversary and we won't get into fight!"

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

Brian&Mel, I think you all are one of the lucky ones. I get touches and they are bad. No RFE's or anything like that, but shipping my case all over the place and making the process even longer. Sorry, I am just really depressed today...

Oh I just noticed that our anniversaries are a day apart. Ours is December 11th...

Nicole,

Maybe there is a blessing in disguise. Look at the bright side, at least you know your application is not tucked under the box or cabinet. They HAVE your paperwork and they are going to work on it pretty soon. Don't think about it too much. I used to pray everytime when I go and check the mailbox, hoping to see a letter from USCIS. Then I stop doing that because I realised that I get disappointed when I don't see the letter. Soon...I received the letter unexpectedly.

All we can do is to be patient. Both my husband and I try not to be ambitous and we hope I will get my green card by end of the year. It would be a nice way to enter a new year!!!

Sorry that you are feeling down. And I wish I can do more.

You will be in my prayers.

Good luck.

ps: Oh yeah...I picked 12/12 so that hubby won't have a hard time remembering our anniversary. I told him, "See how thoughtful I am. I do that so that you won't forget our anniversary and we won't get into fight!"

Saturday night and I aint got nobody.................

Its so quiet out here tonight. Good night everyone, dream of sweet approvals.

Paris Heart

[Uncle Wally 2]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

ME!!! January filer, receipt dated Feb. 20 No approval here. Just waiting.

Good luck.

Edited June 3, 2008 by Paris Heart

[Paris' Husband 0]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

ME!!! January filer, receipt dated Feb. 20 No approval here. Just waiting.

Good luck.

Us my bride, us.

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

ME!!! January filer, receipt dated Feb. 20 No approval here. Just waiting.

Good luck.

Us my bride, us.

Yes Us!!!! Je t'aime xxx

[Jennie Hassan 0]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

Hey this is Jennie Same BOAT!

No touches at all filed January

NOA 1 feb 13th.

I totally feel you, I'm thru Vermont and I hoped it would be faster but hey, it is what it is. Another couple from Morocco already have their visa and they filed the same month and it only took 133 days start to finish! Amazing! Keep your chin up!

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

Hey this is Jennie Same BOAT!

No touches at all filed January

NOA 1 feb 13th.

I totally feel you, I'm thru Vermont and I hoped it would be faster but hey, it is what it is. Another couple from Morocco already have their visa and they filed the same month and it only took 133 days start to finish! Amazing! Keep your chin up!

Hi Jennie,

Wow, that is quick, was that a K3 visa or a K1???

Both my husband and myself will be happy when this is over and we are living under one roof.

Take care, and best of luck, stay in touch.

Paris Heart

[rajee 1]

I've heard the magic words -- CASE COMPLETE!

I called this morning and talked to a lady who kinda confused me .. She was sweet but I didn't get what she was trying to say totally ... I was going to actually ask VJ'ers if they had ever had a conversation like this ...

I'll paraphrase:

Me: Hi, I just wanted to know if my case was completed.

Her: Yes it looks like it's complete

M: Really? That's great - that was fast!

H: Looks like there was an expedite.

M: An expedite? There's a notice of an expedite on it?

H: Oh, actually, I don't see an expedite request on here.

M: Oh, so is it complete?

H: I'm looking at it and it's actually not quite complete. It seems the documents have all been reviewed, but they will be reviewing them one more time.

M: Oh, ok so it's not done ...

H: Looks like it's almost done - please call us back in a couple of days and we should have good news for you.

M: Thanks!

THEN OF COURSE - I called back at about 6:30pm today ...

Explained to the guy I talked to that I was confused by the above conversation and wasn't sure if it was completed or what's going on.

He said "Don't worry about it - it's all done."

My reaction, "WHAT? It's complete."

Him, "Yes, they completed it for you today, June 3rd".

Then he told me to just wait for an interview date and asked that I call back in 1-2 weeks as they will schedule further interviews during the second week of June, and possibly I should have an interview for July!

AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

THANKS TO VJ'ers for ALL THEIR SUPPORT!

[Jennie Hassan 0]

I'm in this batch. My I-130 NOA1 from Vermont is dated 2/12/08.

I got a single 'touch' on 2/24/08. I have not had a single 'touch' since. Anybody else in my boat?

Hey this is Jennie Same BOAT!

No touches at all filed January

NOA 1 feb 13th.

I totally feel you, I'm thru Vermont and I hoped it would be faster but hey, it is what it is. Another couple from Morocco already have their visa and they filed the same month and it only took 133 days start to finish! Amazing! Keep your chin up!

Hi Jennie,

Wow, that is quick, was that a K3 visa or a K1???

Both my husband and myself will be happy when this is over and we are living under one roof.

Take care, and best of luck, stay in touch.

Paris Heart

It was K=3 thru Vermont! It was wicked fast, I emailed them to find out how they did it but I think they are busy enjoying each other now that he is here.

[anonymous08 0]

OMG rajee... YOU are sooooooooooooooo LUCKY.

A very BIG COngratulations to YOU!. we're happy for you!

the rest of us here are still hangin' in there..

GOd BLESS!