NVC Filers - July 2014

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

My poor husband deserves a Nobel Prize for putting up with Hurricane bdrew612!!

I steered clear of VJ for the most part while I commenced my royal hissy fit lol

you are so funny "Hurricane bdrew612"

[bdrew612 1,071]

you are so funny "Hurricane bdrew612"

Ohh if only I was kidding! I walked out my staff meeting after yelling "that's BS!" (I didn't say BS, I used the big girl word)on Tuesday when someone made an immigration joke.

[BOS_LHR 829]

Ohh if only I was kidding! I walked out my staff meeting after yelling "that's BS!" (I didn't say BS, I used the big girl word)on Tuesday when someone made an immigration joke.

Who in the eff do you work with?! Your colleagues sound like real pieces of work, to put it lightly. I hope they're oblivious rather than deliberately cruel So glad your husband will be home with you soon!

[bdrew612 1,071]

Who in the eff do you work with?! Your colleagues sound like real pieces of work, to put it lightly. I hope they're oblivious rather than deliberately cruel So glad your husband will be home with you soon!

I work in a social service agency. And we work with immigrants, some are undocumented. The "joke" was an undocumented client was told by their attorney the best way for them to get legal status is to get married. My co-worker nudged me and smiled.

Credit to my co-worker, though. She approached me later and apologized for that remark. Then acknowledged she can't even begin to understand this nightmare.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Ohh if only I was kidding! I walked out my staff meeting after yelling "that's BS!" (I didn't say BS, I used the big girl word)on Tuesday when someone made an immigration joke.

The big girl word comes handy, I stopped telling friends and family when I am" finally" leaving. I will let everyone know when I get there (except kids of course)lol

[kk2014 0]

Called this morning right when they opened, got through on my first ring - got Kerry, she was very friendly. Asked to have our case looked at by a supervisor since it's been 30 days and still no IV so she checked it out and said she'd put it under review and said we should hear something shortly... fingers crossed!

So for anyone who's been waiting 30 business days since they've submitted ds-261, call them and ask to have a supervisor review the case!

I called yesterday and the rep said the same - a note to supervisor. Today, I received an e-mail saying that I should submit DS-261 online. I have called office again and asked the rep - why I received the letter even though I have submitted it online. He has no other answer except - you don't have to complete it again. When asked about expected time to received IV fee...he says cases taking beyond 30 days is normal and I should get response some time soon. I am really fed up with this process and these guys.

Called this morning right when they opened, got through on my first ring - got Kerry, she was very friendly. Asked to have our case looked at by a supervisor since it's been 30 days and still no IV so she checked it out and said she'd put it under review and said we should hear something shortly... fingers crossed!

So for anyone who's been waiting 30 business days since they've submitted ds-261, call them and ask to have a supervisor review the case!

I called yesterday and the rep said the same - a note to supervisor. Today, I received an e-mail saying that I should submit DS-261 online. I have called office again and asked the rep - why I received the letter even though I have submitted it online. He has no other answer except - you don't have to complete it again. When asked about expected time to received IV fee...he says cases taking beyond 30 days is normal and I should get response some time soon. I am really fed up with this process and these guys.

[Robisons 91]

Welcome, I have seen this happen to one other person and it was pretty smooth sailing and didn't take as near the time as it has for us. Good luck to you welcome to the thread and for Gods sake please don't let that happen again.

Or we will you heheheheeee. Thank you and the same to you.

Hi Soloenta

I absolutely agree to not do this again -- I think my husband would actually kill me. Unfortunately, we didn't realise how important the reentry visa was considering i'm away studying on a Federal student loan and was filing taxes. Looking back, it was silly not to look into it. Then again, we presumed we would be traveling back often. Either way, it's been a very stressful year thus far.

I hope this process goes smoothly -- your words are encouraging, especially thinking about my husband and daughter being separated. That being said, I don't deserve it to go more smoothly for me over anyone else.

[mtsid 2]

Plz help.one week but still ds 261 not in system..is there any problem if i click on the completed button just to check is everything ok.plz help

[Robisons 91]

I hear you, although I voluntarily surrendered mine due to an overseas posting. I did my Adjustment Of Status in the US a year after 9/11 and it was a breeze compared to this slog! Good luck with everything

Hi MacauPDX,

It's crazy! After receiving an offer to study at Cambridge (one I never thought i'd get/couldn't refuse), we jetted off to the UK without thinking about a reentry permit. I thought having a Federal student loan and filing taxes was enough. Now I need to get back to the US to conduct my research. It's frustrating!

I hope everything goes well for you!

[khaag 17]

I called yesterday and the rep said the same - a note to supervisor. Today, I received an e-mail saying that I should submit DS-261 online. I have called office again and asked the rep - why I received the letter even though I have submitted it online. He has no other answer except - you don't have to complete it again. When asked about expected time to received IV fee...he says cases taking beyond 30 days is normal and I should get response some time soon. I am really fed up with this process and these guys.

I know, it's beyond frustrating. We haven't heard anything since they made a note to supervisor either.

[tbellkzoo 23]

Awww thank you and just added you to my friends list to prove it.

Thank you

[Amanda4964 202]

London Embassy re-scheduled our interview for August 6th!!!!! :joy:

Fan-bloody-tastic!!! I have been really hoping you could get an earlier date, you definitely deserve it. Will you husband be able to wrap up things ASAP and get home to you after his approval? If so, you will be together next month!!!

[mtsid 2]

Plz help.one week but still ds 261 not in system..is there any problem if i click on the completed button just to check is everything ok.plz help

[ItsComplicated 1]

Plz help.one week but still ds 261 not in system..is there any problem if i click on the completed button just to check is everything ok.plz help

I was told DO NOT reopen the DS261 after you have submitted it because it will reset your waiting time for IV invoice.

[ItsComplicated 1]

I am the sponsor and have been living and working in Canada for over 17 years. I used my Canadian residence on the i864 which matches my wifes (beneficiary). My AOS was recently approved with this arrangement.

One thing I have going for me is that I work as a contractor for an American company and they gave me a contract stating they would employ me once I move there so I included that with my i864. Before our interview, I plan on getting a Cali drivers license, flipping over to the US payroll and getting an apartment so that I don't have problems during the interview in Montreal.

Thanks for the reply. I am using our Canadian address as my mailing address and residence in that section, but, there is another item labeled country of domicile that I am still pondering over. Did you put Canada for that?

I won't have a job carrying over, but, I will have a job offer from another employer and I can also go down and get a driver's license if need be.