Lets collect some information about IMBRA effects

[carldecolorado 0]

This is all so very frustrating!! I keep checking the USCIS web page for information regarding my application and nothing, only the fact that the NOA was mailed out in March, no touches or nothing. I was hoping that Luisa would be here in the states with me by August, it seemed like a feasable date when initially looking at the timeline process dates, but now it looks like I will be lucky if she is here by Christmas!! I am all for Homeland Security and also protecting women from third world countries, but really find a way to do this without all the delays. AAARGH!!

[ppboo 0]

I just check the processing date for VSC, it has just reverse back on 06 March 06.

I think it is good... at last they are now start working on the issue that get impacted by IMBRA... Hoping and wishing they are able to move thing faster…

[GaryC 7]

Yeah, I just checked Nebraska. They moved theirs to Feb 22. The fact that they moved it is hopeful that they will start again.

"Hope springs eternal"

Since we now know that K3's and petitions before March 5 will not be impacted the next time I update the list I will eliminate those lucky ones that will not be delayed. The rest of us will just have to sweat it out.

I just got this email from my lawyer. I emailed him the DHS memo and asked him about the RFE's that may be coming. This is what he said:

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Edited May 28, 2006 by Captain Ewok

[jordanianprincess 0]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for doing this thread, I think you haved helped many to understand the law and how it affects us.

Thanks!

[aussiewench 9]

Lots of confusion happening within this thread as to the roles of USCIS & NVC (Department of State)

They are two completely seperate entities. USCIS cannot request Consulates directly to return petitions.

USCIS would of sent a directive to NVC to recall all petitons with a priority date (received date on NOA1) of March 6 and later.

NVC sent a directive to Consulates where the petitions in question were forwarded.

Consulates then send these petitions back to NVC

NVC will then forward these petitions to the service centers from wence they originally came.

USCIS will then do the required IMBRA checks

Petitions will then be rerouted back to the Consulate via NVC.

You can see why when you call either the NVC or Consulate, there is different things being said....because there is.......each is its own step.

Yes it is going to take some time unfortunately for all those that had petitions returned. It will also backlog centers such as vermont, which many of the petitions seemed to of originated. But they will catch up. Hang tight everyone and all the very best.

Lorelle

Edited May 23, 2006 by aussiewench

[GaryC 7]

According to the memo there are 1100 petitions that need to be returned. If Vermont has ANY common sense (I know, thats a big if) they will put people on overtime to send them back. The rest of the service centers are hopefully getting procedures in place to do the extra checks. Time will tell.

[Cigarovich 1]

Cigarovich..........K1.....Russia..............VSC.....3/24......4/6..............6/16.........Yes

Please add me, Gary, and thanks to all who are tirelessly fighting on behalf of the IMBRA victims.

Edited May 23, 2006 by Cigarovich

[nannygirl82 0]

According to the memo there are 1100 petitions that need to be returned. If Vermont has ANY common sense (I know, thats a big if) they will put people on overtime to send them back. The rest of the service centers are hopefully getting procedures in place to do the extra checks. Time will tell.

what countries do you think this is effecting?? my Fiancee lives in jamaica and has heard nothing...when i called the embassy to ask about his appointment they said nothing to me about the posibility of it being rescheduled...i don't know...andi hate waititng to find out...

[aussiewench 9]

According to the memo there are 1100 petitions that need to be returned. If Vermont has ANY common sense (I know, thats a big if) they will put people on overtime to send them back. The rest of the service centers are hopefully getting procedures in place to do the extra checks. Time will tell.

what countries do you think this is effecting?? my Fiancee lives in jamaica and has heard nothing...when i called the embassy to ask about his appointment they said nothing to me about the posibility of it being rescheduled...i don't know...andi hate waititng to find out...

nannygirl

If your received date on the NOA1 (not the NOA notice date) is dated 6 march or later.....it doesnt matter which country you are from........they are the ones that have been requested returned.....whether they were at Consulate already or for that matter at the NVC still.

[Ladylethal 12]

I was hoping they´d be able to fix things fast for us that did have a NOA1 after March 6th but not NOA2 yet.

[Dhaval 0]

All Need some help.

Recieved an update on my application after my fiance sent Packet 3.

The Mumbai Consulate stated in an email that the application is:

"Your file has been forwarded to DHS for review"

What does the above mean? Is it part of a normal process?

This is scaring me so much.

Please help......

thanks,

Dhaval

[rlt 0]

Dahaval, thstá what this topic is all about.

Read it carefully and know that there are 1100 other applications around the world going through the same thing.

We are all collecting new information about this.

You´re welcome to join us and go nuts too!

[rl2009 0]

I have filed the K-1 and K-2 petition for my fiancée and her daughter. Our question is can when the visa is approved the K-1 has 6 months to enter into USA. Does the daughter get to come at the same time?

Does anyone know how to explain to us the details behind this?

Thanks

Luke and Rosana

[Ara and Ken 0]

Does anybody know what happened to the temporary restraining order against IMBRA that was issued in Georgia or Ohio? Could the government be waiting to find out the decision before they act?

[GaryC 7]

Nebraska Service Center

Name............K1/K3...Country..........SC......NOA1......NOA2...Returned..Interview...Canceled?....rescheduled

MrMrsKnight.......K1.....Brazil..........NSC.....3/07

Iceyspots.........K1.....Algeria.........NSC.....3/10

GaryC.............K1.....Philippines.....NSC.....3/14

wileastmot........K1.....Netherlands.....NSC.....3/23

Carldecolorado....K1.....Colombia........NSC.....3/24

Michela...........K1.....Peru............NSC.....3/24

kitkat1...........K1.....Mexico..........NSC.....3/24

LuvaLimey.........K1.....UK..............NSC.....3/27

lt&gh.............K1.....Ecuador.........NSC.....4/18

Bluesurf..........K1.....Ukraine.........NSC.....4/21

jen&darcy.........K1.....Canada..........NSC.....4/21

Neya..............K1.....Nigeria.........NSC.....5/02

USMA..............K1.....Morocco.........NSC.....5/8

California Service Center

Name............K1/K3...Country..........SC......NOA1......NOA2...Returned..Interview...Canceled?....rescheduled

Derek & Yun.......K1.....China...........CSC.....3/13

jozlee............K1.....Belgium.........CSC.....3/26

heel_curve5.......K1.....Russia..........CSC.....3/29

Vermont Service Center

Name............K1/K3...Country..........SC......NOA1......NOA2...Returned..Interview...Canceled?....rescheduled

Aquelunya.........K1.....Israel..........VSC.....3/08......3/22.....5/11.....5/15.........Yes

expatrica.........K1.....UK..............VSC.....3/08......3/22.....5/20

Nannygirl82.......K1.....Jamaica.........VSC.....3/10......3/20..............6/23

Mike1972e.........K1.....Vietnam.........VSC.....3/13......3/27

shayrene..........K1.....Togo............VSC.....3/13......4/17.....5/6

Dowd001...........K1.....Russia..........VSC.....3/20......3/24..............6/13

Razor.............K1.....Armenia.........VSC.....3/22

react.............K1.....New Zealand.....VCS.....3/23......4/11.....5/10.....6/13.........Yes

Cigarovich........K1.....Russia..........VSC.....3/24......4/6...............6/16.........Yes

rlt...............K1.....Brazil..........VSC.....3/29......4/17.....????.....6/06.........Yes

elizaxyz..........K1.....UK..............VSC.....4/10......4/18.....5/19

vera77............K1.....Italy...........VSC.....4/18

cdngirl06.........K1.....Canada..........VSC.....4/18......4/24.....5/12

Luis&Laura........K1.....Brasil..........VSC.....4/19

billsgirl.........K1.....Canada..........VSC.....4/29

Igor Brukker......K1.....Ukraine.........VSC.....4/29

Texas Service Center

Name............K1/K3...Country..........SC......NOA1......NOA2...Returned..Interview...Canceled?....rescheduled

JamesT............K1.....Russia..........TSC.....12/07.....3/07..............6/05

PorknBeanz........K1.....Ukraine.........TSC.....12/12.....3/14..............5/31

papatel...........K1.....India...........TSC.....12/15.....4/13

ILovenalina4eva...K1.....India...........TSC.....2/24......5/01

globetrotter......K1.....UK..............TSC.....3/10......5/11

Sacha.............K1.....UK..............TSC.....3/13

MyheartsinCanada..K1.....Canada..........TSC.....3/14

KAA...............K1.....UK..............TSC.....4/05

Ok, I removed anyone that had NOA1's before March 6 and the K3's. You lucky people are not going through this hell with the rest of us. Speedy journey to your visa's!