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How did you and your husband/wife cope during the IR-1/CR-1 Visa process?

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DarwishAE   19

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Hello all,

Since I returned from Egypt on January 1, 2013 I have been trying to get things done for the first phase of the spousal Visa process. But, I've also been sick since I returned. First a kidney infection and now mono. I'm starting to think my body hates me. Anyways! My husband has been pretty moody with me about how long it has taken since I got back and I'm frustrated with myself because I know it shouldn't have taken this long. It's not that he's mad, he just gets super sad some days and shuts down on me...which can be pretty frustrating. For a while we thought we were going to use a lawyer so I was going to consultations in between my college courses and trying to find a good one. Then, we recently decided because of financial reasons to not use a lawyer and I realized with the help of this forum I could totally do it on my own.

So, how have all of you coped with this long process? I know everyone here has experienced the difficulties that go along with being separated from their husband/wife. It is the hardest thing I have gone through in a while. I know Ahmed and I will make it through, but to know we aren't alone in our struggles would be nice.

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TBoneTX   46,118

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*** Thread moved from Off Topic to General Immigration Discussion -- subject is not off-topic in regard to the immigration process. ***

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hi Elizabeth!

I feel for what you're going through. I am separated from my husband as well and I feel like I'm fighting this fight all alone. What is more, I feel like our future is all in my hands right now and I wonder if I'm doing a good enough job. Is there something more I can be doing to get him here? It sounds like you can relate to this sentiment. I search uscis website.. I search here and read til my eyes blur. It's difficult but we are not alone and we must rely on each other for support because it takes a special kind of love to endure these trials.

I'm sorry you've been sick and I hope you're doing better. And if you need anything you can talk to me.

erika

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