April 2011 (USCIS) Filers

[iamalmond 0]

sign up for the text & email message! You will get notified via text instead of having to check USCIS website.

Happy dance optional, but usually unavoidable.

best of luck

oh i signed up as soon as i got my case number! lol

i usually check everyday for touches. and from what it seems, people are seeing approvals on that site before they even get text or email notifications.

[M in CA 9]

Same here. They never sent the official email or SMS for NOA2 based on the form we had filled. Just received the hard copy in mail though so doesnt matter.

Just a question: did you set your preferences on the USCIS website for the sms?

The top sheet notification paper form was for the NOA1 receipt only.

[Louis&Venice 2]

Just to let you know guys that I got approved Last July 12, 2011. Thanks God, were so happy...Now my question, whats the next thing to do while waiting for the manila case no.? Thanks Veronica

TIMELINE:

07.10.07- Married

04.08.11-Filed (CSC)

04.13.11- NOA1

07.12.11- NOA2

[celinayfran 2]

Yaya!!! I just got text/email of NOA2 Approval!!! Apr-21 Filler! So excited; didn't expect it so soon. gotta start reading the NVC guides now.

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Filing for my wife in India/Gujarat.

YAY!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Im right there with you NVC here we come!!

[celinayfran 2]

Just to let you know guys that I got approved Last July 12, 2011. Thanks God, were so happy...Now my question, whats the next thing to do while waiting for the manila case no.? Thanks Veronica

TIMELINE:

07.10.07- Married

04.08.11-Filed (CSC)

04.13.11- NOA1

07.12.11- NOA2

I would check out the EZ Spouse Guide on Wiki and NVC Guides. Start calling the NVc to get your case number and start gathering documents, police certificate, birth certificate, any translations, tax transcripts for the AOS, etc.

Good luck!!

[M in CA 9]

Just to let you know guys that I got approved Last July 12, 2011. Thanks God, were so happy...Now my question, whats the next thing to do while waiting for the manila case no.? Thanks Veronica

Gather up al lthe originals from beneficiary. NVC wants the originals plus a photocopy of each. I recommend you make a photocopy set for yourself too. Here is the official link to the government site:

DOCUMENTS to send to NVC as per the government

Edited July 15, 2011 by Å&M

[codetalker 0]

Just a question: did you set your preferences on the USCIS website for the sms?

The top sheet notification paper form was for the NOA1 receipt only.

oh ok. Then no issues. I did set the preference on USCIS website and got the email through them. But I did not know that the earlier form was only for NOA1. Anyway, from what I am seeing on this forum, it is taking more than 2-3 weeks for NVC to receive the case especially through CSC. So I guess I should wait till next week to call NVC.

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Yeah mine was approved on the 11th of July and when I called yesterday the lady acted like I was crazy for even thinking that they might have it yet typical!!!

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Good to see all the updates!

So where have been the last few days/week...

I am in Nursing school right now and the curriculum is very tough. So, I am unable to be on VJ as much as before.

Also, I have been suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and mild to moderate depression. Both Nursing School and the separation from my wife have really affected me mentally, physically and emotionally.

So that is where I have been...

I'll be in touch and will try to login from time to time...

Also...I have reached 15 days at NVC. I will send on the e-mail with NOA2 to see if they can locate it.

Edited July 16, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[M in CA 9]

Also, I have been suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and mild to moderate depression. Both Nursing School and the separation from my wife have really affected me mentally, physically and emotionally.

Good to see you back, Dave.

I have been completely obsessed with the Visa process... not healthy. I have had to force myself to do things non-visa-related (not hard to do with all the kids). Today I plan to take the kids on a field trip to get out of the house, away from the computer... but my mind is always on "how to get hubby home?!!"

It is not a healthy thing... all this hurry up and wait... but in the end we will be so glad we accomplished it!

[Louis&Venice 2]

I would check out the EZ Spouse Guide on Wiki and NVC Guides. Start calling the NVc to get your case number and start gathering documents, police certificate, birth certificate, any translations, tax transcripts for the AOS, etc.

Good luck!!

Thank you, I'm still waiting for my hardcopy of NOA2 to arrive, then my father in law will scan and email it to me, I think thats the time I can start calling NVC...Veronica

[Louis&Venice 2]

Gather up al lthe originals from beneficiary. NVC wants the originals plus a photocopy of each. I recommend you make a photocopy set for yourself too. Here is the official link to the government site:

DOCUMENTS to send to NVC as per the government

Thanks for this link...I think the big headache for me is getting my NBI here in the PHilippines, as it will take 30 days to get it...

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

@ Dave

Sorry to hear that the stress is catching up to you. It seems as soon as we climb one hurdle another has already formed, right there, smack dab in front of us! I am trying my best to stay positive but my daily dose of Zoloft simply cant be doubled without doctors authorization

I keep trying to occupy myself with preparring for the tasks to come at NVC but everytime I look to see what else I can possibly do, I see that I have already done all that I can. Last week I made a scrapbook of my honeymoon... this week I guess I'll do one for the wedding. Next week if we still dont have our NVC# maybe I will hafta get a jump start on a scrapbook for our first baby if we ever have any LMAO. At least you have school to occupy yourself

geesh I'm so over the hurry up and wait bit!

[Ryan H 3,810]

I'll be in touch and will try to login from time to time...

Dave; continued good wishes with your nursing school studies! Hopefully you will hear from the NVC in the coming week.

I figure it will be sometime around the end of the month before I can expect to hear from USCIS, after all, I was late to the party, haha!

[Jordan-cs 0]

Just wondering if there are any April 2011 Filers on here. If so, post up your visa journey as the process goes on!

Hello every body,

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

I-130 Sent : 2011-04-15

I-130 NOA1 : 2011-04-21

No news yet , i hope soon