California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2

[Saylin 1,605]

That's encouraging

I've got a good feeling that those recently approved will get to NVC as fast as those that get approved from CSC. I think TSC has finally realised their big mess-up and are now shipping the approved cases to NVC in a timely manner, instead of taking like 2ish months before.

[celldoc 21]

I've got a good feeling that those recently approved will get to NVC as fast as those that get approved from CSC. I think TSC has finally realised their big mess-up and are now shipping the approved cases to NVC in a timely manner, instead of taking like 2ish months before.

Yeah that would be a noble gesture, recognition even, of the TSC mess-up.

I'm really looking forward to the next few days, when the rest of us will hopefully get approved

[ezzie 7]

Hey guys, is there a way we could merge the 2 threads? It's hard enough to cope up with one!

By the way its moving now, all of us will be in the NVC thread, and we could help each other out better.

[Lidia & JB 4]

Hey guys, is there a way we could merge the 2 threads? It's hard enough to cope up with one!

By the way its moving now, all of us will be in the NVC thread, and we could help each other out better.

Good idea ezzie, then Saylin can update us with the NVC journey

[Me and my wife 9]

Hey gang, unfortunately I did not get approved, however my case status was demoted from "Post Decision Activity" back to "Initial Review".

I received a text and email a few minutes ago. The email reads:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WACxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.

Even though I haven't joined the ranks of the approved ones, I'm still happy because this shows some sign of life in my application

Interestingly, I still have no clue where my application really is, so a part of me is still somewhat worried...

Hey celldoc, what happens to your case. My case was demted from post decision activity to acceptance. I do not know what is going on?

[Norwood 6]

I just got my RFE hardcopy from Texas. All they want are passport photos. I provide photos to the attorney when we submitted the I-130, but he either didn't include them or USCIS lost them.

The RFE says I must return the "gold sheet" with the photos. There is no gold sheet, but there is a white cover sheet. Does anyone know if only the attoreny gets the gold one? Or can I send the white one that was sent to me?

Also, does anyone know if the photos of my wife need to be current? I have some from last August.

[fermat 32]

I think that makes sense. Maybe OP (Gary) should request that this thread be locked.

Hey guys, is there a way we could merge the 2 threads? It's hard enough to cope up with one!

By the way its moving now, all of us will be in the NVC thread, and we could help each other out better.

[celldoc 21]

Hey celldoc, what happens to your case. My case was demted from post decision activity to acceptance. I do not know what is going on?

Hey dude, I honestly don't know for sure why my case was demoted from "Post Decision Activity" to "Initial Review."

The only guess I have is that perhaps, in order to facilitate the rectification of whatever errors may have been made in our applications at TSC, our application statuses must first be "reset."

Of course this would raise the question as to why you were adjusted to "Acceptance" and myself and NascarFan to "Initial Review."

Unfortunately, it's unlikely that anyone on this forum knows with absolute certainty what exactly is going on.

As always, we'll have to wait and see.

[celldoc 21]

Hey guys, is there a way we could merge the 2 threads? It's hard enough to cope up with one!

By the way its moving now, all of us will be in the NVC thread, and we could help each other out better.

On the one hand it would be great to stick together, however, on the other hand for people who haven't made it to the NVC it would seem premature in an unfair way that they'd have to read posts about other filers' advancements in the next level, while they're stuck in limbo. This would apply especially to people who may get RFEs.

Edited February 12, 2011 by celldoc

[fermat 32]

Why does NVC require photographs again? I already submitted photographs with the I-130 package. I have copies of those. Will the Consulate also require new photographs?

[Nataliya-Ron 7]

Hey celldoc, what happens to your case. My case was demted from post decision activity to acceptance. I do not know what is going on?

IN My opinion, dont base all your thoughts on what USCIS TSC or anybody says on their site, their site IS NOT CURRENT and as much as they been off line and all. I haven't seen anything right since November 3 rd when they sent us from csc to tsc. I'm done at NVC and they still show I'm pending case approval, YET Just finished NVC, a few days ago. So dont rely on what it always says.

Again just my opinion from where i was at from CSC in November and where im at now and their site lost where and what already happened to me now almost done in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I dont have to much faith in USCIS site right now until they get things up to par in the future.

Good Luck.

[celldoc 21]

IN My opinion, dont base all your thoughts on what USCIS TSC or anybody says on their site, their site IS NOT CURRENT and as much as they been off line and all. I haven't seen anything right since November 3 rd when they sent us from csc to tsc. I'm done at NVC and they still show I'm pending case approval, YET Just finished NVC, a few days ago. So dont rely on what it always says.

Again just my opinion from where i was at from CSC in November and where im at now and their site lost where and what already happened to me now almost done in the next 2 or 3 weeks. I dont have to much faith in USCIS site right now until they get things up to par in the future.

Good Luck.

Excellent point to keep in mind Ron, thanks.

[DR AM 0]

Approved..

Hang in there folks.. you will be all approved very soon:

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On February 11, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

[celldoc 21]

Approved..

Hang in there folks.. you will be all approved very soon:

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On February 11, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Hey hey hey- CONGRATS!

[Nataliya-Ron 7]

Why does NVC require photographs again? I already submitted photographs with the I-130 package. I have copies of those. Will the Consulate also require new photographs?

If they are over 6 months old since you took them and your case is on going like 6 to 8 months since they received your photos, they just want newer updated ones. No the Embassy will use your passport and pictures you issued with your I-130. Sounds like to me somebody misplaced them while handling your case to me. Now they cant find them and are requesting new ones, Once NVC get them the US Embassy will have them when NVC sends them with your file to the Embassy. Keep extra of you both just incase they ask for them again later. What the saying "" better to safe than sorry ""so keep extras everything and cover your but because others maybe careless and lose them for you, when youi go to the embassy for your interview. Make sure you have everything incase somebody loses something you got it for the EMBASSY AND YOUR BUTTS COVERED.

Good Luck

Edited February 12, 2011 by 1lovingyou2