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It's probably not the correct forum to write about this but o well.

Now I know that it probably sounds like something crazy but I just don't feel like waiting until who knows when to be with my husband. I never thought this would turn out to be SOOO hard.

Now I know that in order to get him over here I need to show proof that I'm working here but I just don't feel like going through this whole process.

They will most probably drop / deny our case when they get to it, huh? Unless through some miracle with a good affidavit they approve it.

Your feedback, encouragements and comments will be greatly appreciated.

Have a Blessed Day,

Ilana

Happiness keeps you sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Failures keep you humble, Success keeps you glowing, But only God keeps you going!

***Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit!***

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Albania
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Posted
It's probably not the correct forum to write about this but o well.

Now I know that it probably sounds like something crazy but I just don't feel like waiting until who knows when to be with my husband. I never thought this would turn out to be SOOO hard.

Now I know that in order to get him over here I need to show proof that I'm working here but I just don't feel like going through this whole process.

They will most probably drop / deny our case when they get to it, huh? Unless through some miracle with a good affidavit they approve it.

Your feedback, encouragements and comments will be greatly appreciated.

It's horrible to be away... it's been almost 8 months for my husband and I, and we've only seen each other 1 week this time when I was finally able to take a few days off of my new job.... I hit rock bottom about 2 months being away.... it gets easier. I think it just becomes more routine to feel like your life is on hold and feel crummy most of the time apart. Now.. his interview is in 1 week (!!!!!!!!!!!), and we hope so much that he will be here in2 weeks.... we'll move into a new apartment I just found... finally get on with our lives together!!!

Only you can decide what is best for your family. Will staying in US, working, possibly saving money... will this be better for you both in the long-run? Would it be just as easy to live in the Dominican for a while and do DCF when able?

Spend some time on visajourney thoughout the process... it's helpful to be connected (even if you don't write anything!) to others going through it and who understand what this feels like. It will be over someday, and I actually believe that it may help the relationship in the long-run.

R-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-05-14

I-130 Sent : 2008-06-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-06-09t :

I-130 Approved : 2008-09-17

NVC Received : 2008-09-30

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-10-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-10-06

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-10-07

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-10-11

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-10-06

Receive IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Pay IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-11-19

NVC Left : 2008-11-18

Consulate Received : 2008-11-20

Interview Date : 2009-01-29 Submit Review

Interview Result : Administrative Review

Second Interview 2009-02-27

Second Interview Result: Approved

Visa Received : 2009-02-27

US Entry : 2009-03-01

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 234 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-03-01

NOA Date : 2011-02-22

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2011-03-22

Interview Date : n/a

Approval / Denial Date : 2011-04-28

Approved : Yes

Got I551 Stamp : No

Green Card Received : 2011-05-05

Posted
It's probably not the correct forum to write about this but o well.

Now I know that it probably sounds like something crazy but I just don't feel like waiting until who knows when to be with my husband. I never thought this would turn out to be SOOO hard.

Now I know that in order to get him over here I need to show proof that I'm working here but I just don't feel like going through this whole process.

They will most probably drop / deny our case when they get to it, huh? Unless through some miracle with a good affidavit they approve it.

Your feedback, encouragements and comments will be greatly appreciated.

It's horrible to be away... it's been almost 8 months for my husband and I, and we've only seen each other 1 week this time when I was finally able to take a few days off of my new job.... I hit rock bottom about 2 months being away.... it gets easier. I think it just becomes more routine to feel like your life is on hold and feel crummy most of the time apart. Now.. his interview is in 1 week (!!!!!!!!!!!), and we hope so much that he will be here in2 weeks.... we'll move into a new apartment I just found... finally get on with our lives together!!!

Only you can decide what is best for your family. Will staying in US, working, possibly saving money... will this be better for you both in the long-run? Would it be just as easy to live in the Dominican for a while and do DCF when able?

Spend some time on visajourney thoughout the process... it's helpful to be connected (even if you don't write anything!) to others going through it and who understand what this feels like. It will be over someday, and I actually believe that it may help the relationship in the long-run.

I know, many people have told me that ithis can be looked at as sort of a test to our love. To see how strong it is and how much it can take. And in a way it's true but to be totoally honest I care to find out. I just got married and I would really like to build a good foundation for us to have a family on. And to think that I have to wait til who know when to do that to then have a family. I mean I don't want to have a child when I'm like 30, lol, but i would like to enjoy my marriage before I have a baby. and this way it's just going to take so much longer.

I just get mad at the fact that people have to put their hopes and dreams basically on hold until USCIS and who ever else decides to aprove a piece of paper so one can be with their loved one. I just don't feel like I want to do that.

Sorry, I'm just venting over here. LOL.

Have a Blessed Day,

Ilana

Happiness keeps you sweet, Trials keep you strong, Sorrows keep you human, Failures keep you humble, Success keeps you glowing, But only God keeps you going!

***Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit!***

u6xhro7auav.png

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Albania
Timeline
Posted
It's probably not the correct forum to write about this but o well.

Now I know that it probably sounds like something crazy but I just don't feel like waiting until who knows when to be with my husband. I never thought this would turn out to be SOOO hard.

Now I know that in order to get him over here I need to show proof that I'm working here but I just don't feel like going through this whole process.

They will most probably drop / deny our case when they get to it, huh? Unless through some miracle with a good affidavit they approve it.

Your feedback, encouragements and comments will be greatly appreciated.

It's horrible to be away... it's been almost 8 months for my husband and I, and we've only seen each other 1 week this time when I was finally able to take a few days off of my new job.... I hit rock bottom about 2 months being away.... it gets easier. I think it just becomes more routine to feel like your life is on hold and feel crummy most of the time apart. Now.. his interview is in 1 week (!!!!!!!!!!!), and we hope so much that he will be here in2 weeks.... we'll move into a new apartment I just found... finally get on with our lives together!!!

Only you can decide what is best for your family. Will staying in US, working, possibly saving money... will this be better for you both in the long-run? Would it be just as easy to live in the Dominican for a while and do DCF when able?

Spend some time on visajourney thoughout the process... it's helpful to be connected (even if you don't write anything!) to others going through it and who understand what this feels like. It will be over someday, and I actually believe that it may help the relationship in the long-run.

I know, many people have told me that ithis can be looked at as sort of a test to our love. To see how strong it is and how much it can take. And in a way it's true but to be totoally honest I care to find out. I just got married and I would really like to build a good foundation for us to have a family on. And to think that I have to wait til who know when to do that to then have a family. I mean I don't want to have a child when I'm like 30, lol, but i would like to enjoy my marriage before I have a baby. and this way it's just going to take so much longer.

I just get mad at the fact that people have to put their hopes and dreams basically on hold until USCIS and who ever else decides to aprove a piece of paper so one can be with their loved one. I just don't feel like I want to do that.

Sorry, I'm just venting over here. LOL.

Noone wants to do this. If moving there is a solid option for you, and only you two can determine that, then do what you need to do. Make sure to learn everything that would be involved (i.e. DCF) before you make the decision.

The system does take too long, but this is the system we have to work with... the sooner you deal with this anger the better- you can't let it eat at you. When I'm totally irritated, I try to remember that I choose this- we fell in love and had to be together, but I choose to marry him and begin the immigration process. And there are good reasons WHY it takes so long... but if you complete everything correct the first time around, respond quickly, particularly at NVC, it will move along. Waiting for the NOA2 is the worst.

If you choose to stay in the states, plan a trip that you can look forward to. Talk as much as possible. Maintain your hope by never forgetting to envision the wonderful future.

I would guess almost everyone on here has felt or feels like you do; I know I do. But I just keep thinking about him walking off that plane..... :dance::thumbs:

It'll happen.

R-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-05-14

I-130 Sent : 2008-06-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-06-09t :

I-130 Approved : 2008-09-17

NVC Received : 2008-09-30

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-10-06

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-10-06

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-10-07

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-10-11

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-10-06

Receive IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Pay IV Bill : 2008-10-17

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-11-19

NVC Left : 2008-11-18

Consulate Received : 2008-11-20

Interview Date : 2009-01-29 Submit Review

Interview Result : Administrative Review

Second Interview 2009-02-27

Second Interview Result: Approved

Visa Received : 2009-02-27

US Entry : 2009-03-01

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 234 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions

CIS Office : California Service Center

Date Filed : 2011-03-01

NOA Date : 2011-02-22

RFE(s) : none

Bio. Appt. : 2011-03-22

Interview Date : n/a

Approval / Denial Date : 2011-04-28

Approved : Yes

Got I551 Stamp : No

Green Card Received : 2011-05-05

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Posted (edited)

this is a test of your love for one another.. is she worth it?? Life is so short and finding someone you love is good.. Also, your relationship later on will be much better because both of you went through this hard journey together.. so you will appreciate it much more than an "average" person.. and you wonder why the divorce rate is so high here..

for my case, I waited all this time for her through so-called "security checks" - case got transferred to the local office.. and I also attended an interview with my parents, and they said everything would be ok.. you will get approved within 2-3 weeks (that was in February 2008)... (written hundreds of letters to senators, congressmen, white house, obama, hilary, FBI).. received a letter to my house from FBI Records Management Chief stating no "security checks" on my case, .. then I did a lawsuit against them too.. and that finally paid off for an approval.. in it because there is nothing wrong with my case compared to others.. and I will continue to fight and bother them until we are together here in America.. :angry: it's not over until USCIS sings.. and I'll sit on them until then.. we have been waiting over 2 years now for our case to go through the whole journey.. so just believe and fight for what you believe in.. if I'm going down, I'm taking them down with me.. like people say, it's on like Donkey Kong! :P

Edited by gogo

I-130 STAGE 1 : 533 days - 1 year 6 months (4/16/2007 to 9/22/2008)

Priority Date I-130 : 4/16/2007 ( 533 days , APPROVED 9/22/2008)
Transferred to local office based on "security checks" : 11/27/2007
wrote hundreds of letters - received letter from FBI Records Management Chief stating no security checks
local office interview : 2/21/2008 - brought my parents too (result : you will get approval within 2-3 weeks)

5/2/2008 - (lawsuit) Writ of Mandamus - OFFICIAL DATE (7/29/2008)
9/22/2008 - CALL AND EMAIL COPY OF APPROVAL NOTICE FROM LAWYER

NVC STAGE 2 : 99 days - 3 months (9/30/2008 to 1/7/2009)

NVC Received : 9/30/2008
Received Packet 3 (I-864/DS-230) : 11/10/2008
NVC says "RFE sent out 12/9/08 for missing documents" : 12/10/2008
CASE COMPLETE - 1/7/2009

CONSULATE STAGE 3 : 96 days - 3 months (1/8/2009 to 4/14/2009)
CLEARED CUSTOMS - 3/10/2009
**APPOINTMENT DATE : 4/14/2009, 7:15AM**
** BLUE SLIP **

AP STAGE 4 : 97 days - 3 months (4/14/2009 to 7/20/2009)
DOS call to receive I-601 (Waiver of Grounds for Inadmissibility - basically denial) from Guangzhou : 6/24/2009

REMOVAL OF I-601 due to my letters to the USCIS Director, Michael Aytes: 6/29/2009
CALL-IN LETTER NOTIFIED : 7/8/2009
CALL-IN LETTER (APPROVAL)!! : 7/16/2009
ALL DONE!! (got both GREEN CARD & SSN CARD) : 10/1/2009

"http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/194075-feel-like-a-cr-1-csc-castaway/page-60" (pages 53-63) for more updates and letter I wrote to Director Michael Aytes and his replies and back and forth..

HER PARENTS - 10 months so far

I-130 Sent In : 1/7/2013

I-130 Approval : 3/28/2013

Transfer to NVC : 6/12/2013

Case Complete : 8/25/2013

"Ready for Interview" (Ready to wait for 1-3 Months, this is official NVC letter transfer date) : 9/9/2013

DHL Tracking : arrived 9/24/2013

P4 Letter : 11/21/2013

Interview Date : 12/9/2013, originally 12/3, stupid lawyer filled out her dad's passport number wrong..

Interview Passed : 12/9/2013

Visa "Issued" on CEAC : 12/10/2013

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Posted

people who didn't go through this hard journey (or any hard journey) together doesn't understand the true meaning of marriage and sticking with each other through troubled times.. a lot of people say this and that (to protect their loved ones), but when the time comes, they chicken out.. I'm going to continue fighting for my baby and for us to have a good family together.. :angry: a lot of people here take it for granted for having a life here..

I-130 STAGE 1 : 533 days - 1 year 6 months (4/16/2007 to 9/22/2008)

Priority Date I-130 : 4/16/2007 ( 533 days , APPROVED 9/22/2008)
Transferred to local office based on "security checks" : 11/27/2007
wrote hundreds of letters - received letter from FBI Records Management Chief stating no security checks
local office interview : 2/21/2008 - brought my parents too (result : you will get approval within 2-3 weeks)

5/2/2008 - (lawsuit) Writ of Mandamus - OFFICIAL DATE (7/29/2008)
9/22/2008 - CALL AND EMAIL COPY OF APPROVAL NOTICE FROM LAWYER

NVC STAGE 2 : 99 days - 3 months (9/30/2008 to 1/7/2009)

NVC Received : 9/30/2008
Received Packet 3 (I-864/DS-230) : 11/10/2008
NVC says "RFE sent out 12/9/08 for missing documents" : 12/10/2008
CASE COMPLETE - 1/7/2009

CONSULATE STAGE 3 : 96 days - 3 months (1/8/2009 to 4/14/2009)
CLEARED CUSTOMS - 3/10/2009
**APPOINTMENT DATE : 4/14/2009, 7:15AM**
** BLUE SLIP **

AP STAGE 4 : 97 days - 3 months (4/14/2009 to 7/20/2009)
DOS call to receive I-601 (Waiver of Grounds for Inadmissibility - basically denial) from Guangzhou : 6/24/2009

REMOVAL OF I-601 due to my letters to the USCIS Director, Michael Aytes: 6/29/2009
CALL-IN LETTER NOTIFIED : 7/8/2009
CALL-IN LETTER (APPROVAL)!! : 7/16/2009
ALL DONE!! (got both GREEN CARD & SSN CARD) : 10/1/2009

"http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/194075-feel-like-a-cr-1-csc-castaway/page-60" (pages 53-63) for more updates and letter I wrote to Director Michael Aytes and his replies and back and forth..

HER PARENTS - 10 months so far

I-130 Sent In : 1/7/2013

I-130 Approval : 3/28/2013

Transfer to NVC : 6/12/2013

Case Complete : 8/25/2013

"Ready for Interview" (Ready to wait for 1-3 Months, this is official NVC letter transfer date) : 9/9/2013

DHL Tracking : arrived 9/24/2013

P4 Letter : 11/21/2013

Interview Date : 12/9/2013, originally 12/3, stupid lawyer filled out her dad's passport number wrong..

Interview Passed : 12/9/2013

Visa "Issued" on CEAC : 12/10/2013

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
Timeline
Posted

i hear ya, we have all been at that low when we just cant handle it.. but if you keep on you get new hope.. if you cant survive this what can your relationship survive... if you can conquer such a difficult thing like this whole process, you know that your marriage is going to be built on solid foundations..

 
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