US Military Spouses

[jodee 30]

We tried that and we rung the military helpline and they said we weren't eligable, even though Tom is technicaly 'deployed'. We thought we weren't anyway but it doesn't hurt to try.

Did you just call and ask them or did you actually file for an expedite either through mail or via fax? Just wondering...

He called the number, he gave them his situation and asked if he was eligable for a expedite. They told him no.

Hello all.... Im a US navy wife.... just got married december 2008 and sent my I-130 on the 7th January but still didnt receive the NOA1.... my husband is on deployment right now while im back to my home country... and so maybe that is why its taking so long since we are using an FPO address.... did anyone use an FPO address on any USCIS forms before?

and its the most difficult task ever to be a military wife.... this is our second deployment and it hurts so much seeing your loved one leave again.... May God be with all the Military Personnel no matter where they are!!

Just wanted to say,...if Malta is indeed your home country, it is BEAUTIFUL!

I booked a holiday for hubby and I there in August 2007, when he was on R and R from his second deployment.

We loved it so much we want to go back,..

Edited January 29, 2009 by jodee

[JamalNTam 1]

Hi guys! Air Force wife here! We met while he was stationed in England! We are in Tucson right now and have been for about 2 years, but we're about to PCS to Louisiana and I'm not looking forward to it

[His_Wifey 1]

We tried that and we rung the military helpline and they said we weren't eligable, even though Tom is technicaly 'deployed'. We thought we weren't anyway but it doesn't hurt to try.

Did you just call and ask them or did you actually file for an expedite either through mail or via fax? Just wondering...

He called the number, he gave them his situation and asked if he was eligable for a expedite. They told him no.

Hello all.... Im a US navy wife.... just got married december 2008 and sent my I-130 on the 7th January but still didnt receive the NOA1.... my husband is on deployment right now while im back to my home country... and so maybe that is why its taking so long since we are using an FPO address.... did anyone use an FPO address on any USCIS forms before?

and its the most difficult task ever to be a military wife.... this is our second deployment and it hurts so much seeing your loved one leave again.... May God be with all the Military Personnel no matter where they are!!

Just wanted to say,...if Malta is indeed your home country, it is BEAUTIFUL!

I booked a holiday for hubby and I there in August 2007, when he was on R and R from his second deployment.

We loved it so much we want to go back,..

Yep im Maltese born and raised here..... and im in malta right now.... and my husband is deployed but hes stationed in Hawaii... was in Hawaii till 2 weeks ago.... coz since he left for deployment i came back home and we filed for my I-130 before he left but he still didnt receive anything yet and im getting worried.....is there a way to check about it it?

[Joggie 0]

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Edited February 7, 2009 by Joggie

[jurod16 0]

I just wanted to say a quick hi to all of you fellow spouses. My husband is deployed right now and we got married on his R&R about 2 months ago. He just found out they're cutting his orders short so he'll more than likely be home in May or June already instead of the end of July.

We just found out about the expedite processing so I got all of our papers ready today and will be faxing them to the USCIS first thing tomorrow. It's so great to hear that it's actually possible. Thank you!

Too many pages to read lol, anyways, someone may have already posted this but I was told if you can get a strong enough letter from your commanders, you can get the visa petition expedited whether your spouse is deploying or not, I know your spouse is deployed but it may help with a speedy process when he returns. I am in the process of trying to get a letter from my Commanders, if it works for me, I'll send you a template. Good luck to you and hope your husband returns to you safely and sooner than what his orders say.

jurod16

We tried that and we rung the military helpline and they said we weren't eligable, even though Tom is technicaly 'deployed'. We thought we weren't anyway but it doesn't hurt to try.

I don't care to use that helpline number, they just give me the same info I can read off of USCIS website. However, I did use them with my change of address. I did get my letters signed from my Squadron Commander as well as one from my Group Commander. We submitted the paperwork last Friday and we were approved within a week as far as USCIS, don't know if it was just our time or if it was the letters. We'll see how it goes through the NVC stage. Since your spouse is deployed, I don't know how it works but I know if your spouse is about to deploy (they have to go to either Afghanistan or Iraq), don't know how tyou should have no problems getting an expedite. I know you'll need a copy of your deployment orders but I don't know what else you'd need. There's also AILA MAPS, free immigration lawyers for military members-my lawyer instructed me to get those letters. Good luck to you and your spouse, and hope he returns safely!

jurod16

[Joggie 0]

I need advice on who to put on our DS-3032 please!

Does anyone know why they need an agent and what kind of paperwork they are going to receive? Or are they even going to be involved in the process?

My husband is deployed in Iraq right now so putting him would prolong the process because of the time it takes to mail stuff.

I'm in Denmark which is pretty much the same when it comes to receiving and sending mail.

My mother-in-law is in the States and I'm sure she'll be more than happy to be our agent but she doesn't know anything about our case.

Any advice?

[bill13060 0]

I need advice on who to put on our DS-3032 please!

Does anyone know why they need an agent and what kind of paperwork they are going to receive? Or are they even going to be involved in the process?

My husband is deployed in Iraq right now so putting him would prolong the process because of the time it takes to mail stuff.

I'm in Denmark which is pretty much the same when it comes to receiving and sending mail.

My mother-in-law is in the States and I'm sure she'll be more than happy to be our agent but she doesn't know anything about our case.

Any advice?

make your self the agent, they need the DS3032 to proceed with the case.

[ruby_jade 0]

I need advice on who to put on our DS-3032 please!

Does anyone know why they need an agent and what kind of paperwork they are going to receive? Or are they even going to be involved in the process?

My husband is deployed in Iraq right now so putting him would prolong the process because of the time it takes to mail stuff.

I'm in Denmark which is pretty much the same when it comes to receiving and sending mail.

My mother-in-law is in the States and I'm sure she'll be more than happy to be our agent but she doesn't know anything about our case.

Any advice?

make your husband an agent,, they only accept US account for payment,, im sure your husband can still pay them online using his account...

email them your choice of agent, we use my mother in law address in the states because my husband was also deployed when we started the process..

id like to add: that my case was also expedited on the NVC stage so i end up paying the IV fee in USEM manila during my interview..

Edited February 7, 2009 by ruby_jade

[ao_cons 1]

My husband is also military, but not active duty. He's retired and a veteran of the Gulf War.

My support and prayers go to the military folks and their spouses, whether or not they are deployed at the moment.

[His_Wifey 1]

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hi there.... have you received and NOA1 before doing all this? coz we havent received that either...we got the receipt from UPS that the they got it at the chicago lockbox on the 12th january.... but no receipts yet... and can i ask what is an expedite? im in my homecountry right now

[Thai family 0]

I need advice on who to put on our DS-3032 please!

Does anyone know why they need an agent and what kind of paperwork they are going to receive? Or are they even going to be involved in the process?

My husband is deployed in Iraq right now so putting him would prolong the process because of the time it takes to mail stuff.

I'm in Denmark which is pretty much the same when it comes to receiving and sending mail.

My mother-in-law is in the States and I'm sure she'll be more than happy to be our agent but she doesn't know anything about our case.

Any advice?

My son signed me on officially to help with my DIL's immigration process when he was leaving the country. With both of you not being in the US, it might be helpful to get your MIL involved and use her as choice of agent. It will be faster that way, with both of you overseas. I assume you'll be able to chat by phone or email with her as to what is needed.

I'm not sure that allows her to talk to the NVC if there are problems with your case or not.

It's worked out well for my kids, even though they didn't go through the NVC process. A stable US address in this process is one of the keys to smooth progress. My son is now at Naval OCS and can't conduct any business unless it is an emergency. Afterwards they'll be moving (provided he passes) and he'll be in for more intense training, so I expect I'm in this for the long haul, unless I convince my DIL that she can do it on her own. From reading many posts where people have missed their mail in this process, it's not a bad idea to get someone else signed on, especially if there are moves or overseas addresses involved. With the USCIS it's accomplished with the G-28 form In that case the mail is sent both to the petitioner/applicant and to the agent. Of course it needs to be someone you trust, has your best interests at heart and will communicate with you immediately when they receive correspondence.

Best wishes for your husband's safe return. We did Iraq X2. My son is ready for something other than sand.

Thai Mom

[jurod16 0]

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hi there.... have you received and NOA1 before doing all this? coz we havent received that either...we got the receipt from UPS that the they got it at the chicago lockbox on the 12th january.... but no receipts yet... and can i ask what is an expedite? im in my homecountry right now

This may help you out-Immigration flow chart:

http://***removed***/foru...saflowchart.php

I never received my NOA1, I had to call the helpline number to get our receipt numbers. It helps if you paid the I-130 processing fee with a personal check cause you'll know if they cashed it.

Expedite basically means rushing the process, making it go quicker. Getting expedites approved isn't a guarantee, you have to fall under certain circumstances in order to get approved for an expedite. Even then doesn't mean you'll be approved for an expedite.

There's also AILA MAPS if your spouse is military. Immigration Attorney's who volunteer their services to military members free of charge. Here's the link if you're interested in the program.

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=24108

Good luck to you!

jurod16

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hi there.... have you received and NOA1 before doing all this? coz we havent received that either...we got the receipt from UPS that the they got it at the chicago lockbox on the 12th january.... but no receipts yet... and can i ask what is an expedite? im in my homecountry right now

This may help you out-Immigration flow chart:

http://***removed***/foru...saflowchart.php

I never received my NOA1, I had to call the helpline number to get our receipt numbers. It helps if you paid the I-130 processing fee with a personal check cause you'll know if they cashed it.

Expedite basically means rushing the process, making it go quicker. Getting expedites approved isn't a guarantee, you have to fall under certain circumstances in order to get approved for an expedite. Even then doesn't mean you'll be approved for an expedite.

There's also AILA MAPS if your spouse is military. Immigration Attorney's who volunteer their services to military members free of charge. Here's the link if you're interested in the program.

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=24108

Good luck to you!

jurod16

Sorry that link for the flowchart isn't working, google may have the link, it's actually from visajourney.

jurod16

[Laura+Tom 2]

Hi guys! Air Force wife here! We met while he was stationed in England! We are in Tucson right now and have been for about 2 years, but we're about to PCS to Louisiana and I'm not looking forward to it

Cool, I met Tom when he was in the UK. Which base was your husband at?

[His_Wifey 1]

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hi there.... have you received and NOA1 before doing all this? coz we havent received that either...we got the receipt from UPS that the they got it at the chicago lockbox on the 12th january.... but no receipts yet... and can i ask what is an expedite? im in my homecountry right now

This may help you out-Immigration flow chart:

http://***removed***/foru...saflowchart.php

I never received my NOA1, I had to call the helpline number to get our receipt numbers. It helps if you paid the I-130 processing fee with a personal check cause you'll know if they cashed it.

Expedite basically means rushing the process, making it go quicker. Getting expedites approved isn't a guarantee, you have to fall under certain circumstances in order to get approved for an expedite. Even then doesn't mean you'll be approved for an expedite.

There's also AILA MAPS if your spouse is military. Immigration Attorney's who volunteer their services to military members free of charge. Here's the link if you're interested in the program.

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=24108

Good luck to you!

jurod16

Woooo just found out our I-130 was approved January 30th!

They never emailed us and let us know and on the case status page it still says pending hmmmm...

I just called the NVC and they gave me our case number and said they received the case yesterday. The guy I talked to said to email an expedite request to nvcinquiry@state.gov so I just did that

Have a great weekend y'all!

Hi there.... have you received and NOA1 before doing all this? coz we havent received that either...we got the receipt from UPS that the they got it at the chicago lockbox on the 12th january.... but no receipts yet... and can i ask what is an expedite? im in my homecountry right now

This may help you out-Immigration flow chart:

http://***removed***/foru...saflowchart.php

I never received my NOA1, I had to call the helpline number to get our receipt numbers. It helps if you paid the I-130 processing fee with a personal check cause you'll know if they cashed it.

Expedite basically means rushing the process, making it go quicker. Getting expedites approved isn't a guarantee, you have to fall under certain circumstances in order to get approved for an expedite. Even then doesn't mean you'll be approved for an expedite.

There's also AILA MAPS if your spouse is military. Immigration Attorney's who volunteer their services to military members free of charge. Here's the link if you're interested in the program.

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=24108

Good luck to you!

jurod16

Sorry that link for the flowchart isn't working, google may have the link, it's actually from visajourney.

jurod16

thanks jurod.... i would like to ask you also if you called the uscis military helpline number or the other uscis number? we used a money order so i dont know if it was cashed or not

[Laura+Tom 2]

I just wanted to say a quick hi to all of you fellow spouses. My husband is deployed right now and we got married on his R&R about 2 months ago. He just found out they're cutting his orders short so he'll more than likely be home in May or June already instead of the end of July.

We just found out about the expedite processing so I got all of our papers ready today and will be faxing them to the USCIS first thing tomorrow. It's so great to hear that it's actually possible. Thank you!

Too many pages to read lol, anyways, someone may have already posted this but I was told if you can get a strong enough letter from your commanders, you can get the visa petition expedited whether your spouse is deploying or not, I know your spouse is deployed but it may help with a speedy process when he returns. I am in the process of trying to get a letter from my Commanders, if it works for me, I'll send you a template. Good luck to you and hope your husband returns to you safely and sooner than what his orders say.

jurod16

We tried that and we rung the military helpline and they said we weren't eligable, even though Tom is technicaly 'deployed'. We thought we weren't anyway but it doesn't hurt to try.

I don't care to use that helpline number, they just give me the same info I can read off of USCIS website. However, I did use them with my change of address. I did get my letters signed from my Squadron Commander as well as one from my Group Commander. We submitted the paperwork last Friday and we were approved within a week as far as USCIS, don't know if it was just our time or if it was the letters. We'll see how it goes through the NVC stage. Since your spouse is deployed, I don't know how it works but I know if your spouse is about to deploy (they have to go to either Afghanistan or Iraq), don't know how tyou should have no problems getting an expedite. I know you'll need a copy of your deployment orders but I don't know what else you'd need. There's also AILA MAPS, free immigration lawyers for military members-my lawyer instructed me to get those letters. Good luck to you and your spouse, and hope he returns safely!

jurod16

He is and he isn't deployed meaning he is in the same situation (for ex 12+ hour days, 6 days a week) as someone who is deployed but he is there for one year in a permanent post and he doesn't get the financial benefits of someone who is. However he returns in two weeks, and will not be getting deployed elsewhere. If there is no sign of our NOA2 in a couple of weeks I might get him to call the helpline.