October/November 2010 Immigrant Visa filers (CR-1/IR-1)

[giamimigio 21]

That's pretty much what I do...drive myself crazy checking the status everyday, yearning for a "touch". It's only been a month but somehow it feels like decades....I definitely need to find something to occupy my mind with.

same here

[marjus's girl 6]

That's pretty much what I do...drive myself crazy checking the status everyday, yearning for a "touch". It's only been a month but somehow it feels like decades....I definitely need to find something to occupy my mind with.

yes you are so right about the decades thing..and as much as I love skyping it makes me a combination of happy and sad ..Im trying to find something to occupy my time and mind with..Good Luck to you..and happy holidays i just keeping thinking this time next year hopefully my love will be with me:)you be thinking the same:)

[piglett 16]

as for the change of address, there's a tab on the left side. it shows you the steps to take for the non-u.s. citizen.

hope that helps.

ya i saw that however it asks for the last place the non us citizen lived in THE U.S. ????

well my wife has never been to the U.S. so not sure it will work

maybe i can send some form in ??

thanks

piglett

[Atencio 43]

That's pretty much what I do...drive myself crazy checking the status everyday, yearning for a "touch". It's only been a month but somehow it feels like decades....I definitely need to find something to occupy my mind with.

Don't get hung up waiting for a touch. I never got one. Spend your time researching AOS and DS-230 making sure you have everything ready when your NOA-2 comes. Start working on your evidence for your interview. It doesn't totally take your mind off of the waiting but it does help a bit.

[I & JJ <3 9]

"touched" is basically the last time your application was updated according to the site. you can see that when you click my portfolio

as for the change of address, there's a tab on the left side. it shows you the steps to take for the non-u.s. citizen.

hope that helps.

Meant to reply sooner but I usually try to pry myself away from this website on weekends (it helps keep me sane! )

[I & JJ <3 9]

yes you are so right about the decades thing..and as much as I love skyping it makes me a combination of happy and sad ..Im trying to find something to occupy my time and mind with..Good Luck to you..and happy holidays i just keeping thinking this time next year hopefully my love will be with me:)you be thinking the same:)

I totally agree! Using the webcam used to feel like "enough" before we met in person but after sharing some face-to-face time the webcam image just seems like a mediocre substitution.

Happy holidays and best wishes to you and every other person in our situation. I'm truly hopefull that all of our spouses will be here in the states next year (though I sure could use someone to cuddle with during these long cold winter months )

[I & JJ <3 9]

Don't get hung up waiting for a touch. I never got one. Spend your time researching AOS and DS-230 making sure you have everything ready when your NOA-2 comes. Start working on your evidence for your interview. It doesn't totally take your mind off of the waiting but it does help a bit.

Those were my thoughts exactly about a month ago, right after I filed. I knew I wouldn't be able to just sit there and wait for an approval so I started doing my research on what the next steps would be, which led me to this website. I read the guides regarding a speedy NVC stage and since then I've pretty much filled out all of the forms (Choice of Agent, AOS and DS-230) and gathered all of the accompanying paperwork (give or take a few items). I'm also trying to come up with more evidence of a bonafide relationship to add to what I already have (better to have too much than too little). I've practically run out of things to do to distract me from the wait so I've gone back to stalking my portfolio for any "touches".

I guess I'll just keep double and triple checking everything I do have and make sure I'm not missing anything. Thanks for the advice though At this point I'll take any I can get

[jhilly143 0]

i was touched 12-02 and 12-03. maybe i'll receive something in the mail tomorrow?

[Burebista 3]

Anyone else out there just applied?

Amy

Yes, we got our NOA1 dated November 7, 2010. No touches yet, which I consider a good sign (I've read that touches can sometimes mean a Request For Evidence could be coming).

[drakkon84 1]

Yes, we got our NOA1 dated November 7, 2010. No touches yet, which I consider a good sign (I've read that touches can sometimes mean a Request For Evidence could be coming).

Yes touches do not really mean anything. Mine has not been touched since two days after i got NOA 2 pretty sure that was just them putting everything in system to get background check ect. If they do a FBI background check those take 6 weeks to even hear back anyways. I know I filed for one it took every bit of the 6 weeks to get it. Anyways i am at almost two months without touches, but i have seen a slew of septembers getting thier NOA2's so hoping maybe middle to end of January

[Burebista 3]

Yes touches do not really mean anything. Mine has not been touched since two days after i got NOA 2 pretty sure that was just them putting everything in system to get background check ect. If they do a FBI background check those take 6 weeks to even hear back anyways. I know I filed for one it took every bit of the 6 weeks to get it. Anyways i am at almost two months without touches, but i have seen a slew of septembers getting thier NOA2's so hoping maybe middle to end of January

Yeah, I began to wonder why everybody gets excited about "touches". They are like luck...you can have good luck, or bad. I'd prefer to see as few touches as possible.

[BK21 1]

Guys ask someone whose receipt number doesn't work on the website that getting touched or under initial review means a lot. Its not like some stupid clerk forgot to put in your file in the system which is probably whats happening to a handful of us here. So be thankful for the little blessings you have and stop speculating.

well I feel a lot better after this rant..

[Ribs & Beans 19]

Yeah, I began to wonder why everybody gets excited about "touches". They are like luck...you can have good luck, or bad. I'd prefer to see as few touches as possible.

They don't necessarily mean anything, but they are at least a friendly reminder that your file still exists at USCIS, that it isn't lost in the system, that SOMEbody is doing SOMEthing. It's a reassuring feeling, even if it is purely psychological.

[marjus's girl 6]

I totally agree! Using the webcam used to feel like "enough" before we met in person but after sharing some face-to-face time the webcam image just seems like a mediocre substitution.

Happy holidays and best wishes to you and every other person in our situation. I'm truly hopefull that all of our spouses will be here in the states next year (though I sure could use someone to cuddle with during these long cold winter months )

yes exactly thats what it feels like a mediocre substitution...I could use someone too for the cold months..I wonder if the uscis cares about our suffering..lol..my reciept number doesnt work either so that hasnt helped me....i was afraid they lost our case so i called and they said maybe two months to be able to see online....

[marjus's girl 6]

Guys ask someone whose receipt number doesn't work on the website that getting touched or under initial review means a lot. Its not like some stupid clerk forgot to put in your file in the system which is probably whats happening to a handful of us here. So be thankful for the little blessings you have and stop speculating.

well I feel a lot better after this rant..

amen i totally agree with u i would take anything just to know if they looked at our file..lol..