December Immigrant Visa Filers (IR-1/CR-1)

[Gosha.Bee 1]

Just wanted to share (as I can't focus on anything else nowadays anyway), our check has just been cashed by USCIS. Yaaaay! I am so thrilled! It's moving along. Woo-hoo!

Still super worried if our application will be accepted without RFE. We never thought that proving our whole relationship is bona fide is needed as early as when filing I-130. So my hubby only attached a few things like a couple pictures of us, pic of our engagement ring with his credit card statement showing he'd bought it, some print screens of FB comments from our friends after engagement, sad lonely picture of just the two of us at the courhouse getting married plus his mother's affidavit.

I hope that will be enough. I sure don't want to see any RFE from them. I want to be with my husband A-S-A-P.

Happy New Year and a quick jump across the "puddle" to all of us!

[lvriesling 11]

Just wanted to share (as I can't focus on anything else nowadays anyway), our check has just been cashed by USCIS. Yaaaay! I am so thrilled! It's moving along. Woo-hoo!

Still super worried if our application will be accepted without RFE. We never thought that proving our whole relationship is bona fide is needed as early as when filing I-130. So my hubby only attached a few things like a couple pictures of us, pic of our engagement ring with his credit card statement showing he'd bought it, some print screens of FB comments from our friends after engagement, sad lonely picture of just the two of us at the courhouse getting married plus his mother's affidavit.

I hope that will be enough. I sure don't want to see any RFE from them. I want to be with my husband A-S-A-P.

Happy New Year and a quick jump across the "puddle" to all of us!

I'm in a very similar situation. I filed her I-130 about a week after getting married. The basic strategy we have is that while the I-130 is processing, we are building up a new stack of additional evidence. Should we receive an RFE, the additional evidence will be immediately at hand and we can respond instantly. Should we not receive an RFE, this additional evidence will be taken in person to the CR-1 visa interview.

[yhang 20]

Just wanted to share (as I can't focus on anything else nowadays anyway), our check has just been cashed by USCIS. Yaaaay! I am so thrilled! It's moving along. Woo-hoo!

Still super worried if our application will be accepted without RFE. We never thought that proving our whole relationship is bona fide is needed as early as when filing I-130. So my hubby only attached a few things like a couple pictures of us, pic of our engagement ring with his credit card statement showing he'd bought it, some print screens of FB comments from our friends after engagement, sad lonely picture of just the two of us at the courhouse getting married plus his mother's affidavit.

I hope that will be enough. I sure don't want to see any RFE from them. I want to be with my husband A-S-A-P.

Happy New Year and a quick jump across the "puddle" to all of us!

I hear you.. I am also worried in getting RFE.. I think it all depends on who will approve the case.. What we included in ours are pictures from all his visits (4 visits), our wedding photos, our engagement photos, photos with my family, our common friends, Marriage Certificate, Chat/Call logs, receipts from the wedding showing both our names, affidavit of bona fide marriage, hotel receipts showing both our names, airline tickets, emails to and from each other, emails to and from our family members, and receipts of what we bought for each other showing that it was delivered to our own respective houses (Salt Lake and Philippines).

I am still worried on getting RFE but I guess it is what it is.. All we can do now is to wait. I know that part sucks. I can't wait to have our NOA2.. so that we can all breathe a little bit..

[RosyMad 2]

Has anyone else tried to check their status online? Mine keeps saying case cannot be found. getting nervous

[yhang 20]

Has anyone else tried to check their status online? Mine keeps saying case cannot be found. getting nervous

Ours is not working too. It has been a month but we called USCIS just to double check. They confirmed that the application has been accepted and we just need to wait for NOA2. THey also mentioned that touches don't mean a thing.. the hard copy is what matters. Try calling USCIS just to confirm (if you haven't already done so) if your application has been accepted.

[giamimigio 21]

:thumbs:

[lvriesling 11]

Our case isn't showing up online either, but no worries - it usually takes a few weeks for the USCIS website to catch up with the paperwork.

Edited January 5, 2011 by lvriesling

[RosyMad 2]

I called yesterday and the automated response said the same thing over the phone.

[Daria8885 1]

I sent my I-130 Dec. 17th and got my NOA1 Dec. 21st.....Wait wait wait...*sigh* it's been 8 months since I have seen my hubby....cant wait for February VACATION!! lol and hopefully this all goes through fast! lol GL to everyone else!!

[Daria8885 1]

Oh and I also got sent to CSC maybe I should have read everyone's posts jeje *sigh* I'm not worried about RFE's i'm worried about being the only single poor mom(I think) to every try and take this journey.....so the AOS is what worries me *sigh* I hope one of my family members steps forward to help me sponsor ....income shouldnt matter when your in love...sad....anyways!!! I don't wanna be a downer jeje I hope we all get approved in 3-4 months woot!

[lvriesling 11]

Oh and I also got sent to CSC maybe I should have read everyone's posts jeje *sigh* I'm not worried about RFE's i'm worried about being the only single poor mom(I think) to every try and take this journey.....so the AOS is what worries me *sigh* I hope one of my family members steps forward to help me sponsor ....income shouldnt matter when your in love...sad....anyways!!! I don't wanna be a downer jeje I hope we all get approved in 3-4 months woot!

If you are filing CR-1 for your husband (as you indicated in the previous post: "it's been 8 months since I have seen my hubby") then there is no I-485 ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (which is what AOS normally refers to). It looks like you really mean "I-864, Affidavit of Support" here. The AOS is associated with the K-1 route - CR-1 avoids it completely.

IMO, the time to talk to your family members and get a sponsorship committment (if you need one) is BEFORE you file. If your income is insufficient and you file anyway, you stand to lose the very expensive filing fees - money you probably cannot afford to lose. I'd suggest approaching them right away to either find out that you have their economic support, or find out that you need a higher income pronto, so that you can concentrate on that goal immediately if it turns out that this is what you need to do (or else lose 100% of your already-invested and very hard-earned filing fees!).

[Daria8885 1]

I meant AOS as in "Affidavit Of Support" see AOS lol not the "adjustment of status"....I know what there is to loose but my situation doesn't permit me to just "increase my income" lol and there aren't many people in my family who would/could support my hubby...So, the pressure is on...and the search...My father and stepmom want to do it but they are borderline for income...so we are checking that out...if they don't make it I have no clue what I will do....but I have to do something I can't just sit here and wait any longer...So, this is where I am lol Hopefully when I really need it someone will step forward...."hopefully" otherwise I might just pack up and move down there haha!!

[croa01 2]

hello folks. Any idea what could this mean?

On January 7, 2011, your document I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was processed and mailed to the address on record. If you have not received it within 30 days of January 7, 2011, contact customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I am really confused now. I submitted the package on Dec 13th....

[Sarah101 5]

There could be many reason , one could be you may be forgotten to sign it, or sign another document enclosed in it so they are sending it back. Maybe

[Candexan 2]

Hip, hip, horray! My NOA1 receipt number is finally working on the USCIS website! It was "touched" on Jan 7th. I know it doesn't mean much but to me it does...lol. At least I feel that I can kinda follow the case along now. (As it moves along like a herd of turtles...lol) I know I have a long, long wait ahead of me still. Especially since I have to file a 601 waiver down the road. I am prepared for the wait though...no matter how long it takes I will be back with my husband, daughter and grandson!