Very frustrating

[MagarBoy 0]

Hi all, I am just here to express the frustrations I have been going through with this entire process. So let me start from the begining I got married in August 2013. My wife "then a P.R." started the filing of the I130 in Sept. 2013. We got the initial response & a priority date of Sept. 26 2013.

After waiting until January 7 this year for the I-130 to be approved yes almost 16 months. When I contacted the NVC I was informed they have a priority date of Jan. 7, 2015. as if that is even remotely possible. I was asked to scan the original NOA 1, which I did. Sent an email, only to waste two months because in the body of my email there my Birth date wasn't in it. So no one could verify the document. So I had to resend it.

My Wife got naturalized in March this year, so I sent a request for it to be updated. I got a response from NVC in May that they received it "A little over 2 months" and they are reviewing it. Now they have been reviewing the document nearly 2 months now without responding to me. When I call all I hear is they will soon complete it, no real time line is given. It's so frustrating. I am a grown man my baby was born in January & my wife took him to see me for a month. Today while they were leaving I broke down in the airport and cried. The first time in my life I cried because someone was leaving. I couldn't hold it back. I have developed such a bond with him. I feel totally helpless like I failed my son. The worst part of this thing is not knowing what is happening.

[petareño 15]

Sorry to hear that..it happened to me twice..i am still waiting..i hope to spend 2015 Christmas with my son..I undestand your situation..worst moments you can ever have,¡t is saying goodbye to your baby... :-(

[nilx25 18]

Sorry to hear this. You should consult good attorney. Looks like they have messed up your case somehow. I have never heard of changing priority date. Your lawyer can present your case and can demand nvc the answers. Your wife can go to congressman and ask his office to initiate inquiry. It will be extremely hard to get any answers online because it is so rare that they change priority date. Can you show nvc when you paid application fees. Copy of check or money order. Imwish you all the best.

[Manent modest 5]

Sorry for you too I feel you same thing with my babies and father happened, my husband crying over the phone for the first time our kids growing away from daddy because of This process.... Some how it make the family stronger .... I hope you get this huge mistake get it fix it s long enough 16 months I am really sorry and wish you the best too.

Try the advises suggest by nilx25 and good luck!

[Kemtan 17]

So sorry to hear whats happening to you, its extremely hard being away from your family. Have your wife contact her congressman ASAP let them do a inquiry to NVC they will respond to them, this may help to speed up the process. Good luck

[MagarBoy 0]

Thanks for the replies & suggestions, I think I will try the Congressman's suggestion. I called the NVC today again & basically got the same response grrrr.

[sbai2000 31]

Hi all, I am just here to express the frustrations I have been going through with this entire process. So let me start from the begining I got married in August 2013. My wife "then a P.R." started the filing of the I130 in Sept. 2013. We got the initial response & a priority date of Sept. 26 2013.

After waiting until January 7 this year for the I-130 to be approved yes almost 16 months. When I contacted the NVC I was informed they have a priority date of Jan. 7, 2015. as if that is even remotely possible. I was asked to scan the original NOA 1, which I did. Sent an email, only to waste two months because in the body of my email there my Birth date wasn't in it. So no one could verify the document. So I had to resend it.

My Wife got naturalized in March this year, so I sent a request for it to be updated. I got a response from NVC in May that they received it "A little over 2 months" and they are reviewing it. Now they have been reviewing the document nearly 2 months now without responding to me. When I call all I hear is they will soon complete it, no real time line is given. It's so frustrating. I am a grown man my baby was born in January & my wife took him to see me for a month. Today while they were leaving I broke down in the airport and cried. The first time in my life I cried because someone was leaving. I couldn't hold it back. I have developed such a bond with him. I feel totally helpless like I failed my son. The worst part of this thing is not knowing what is happening.

so sad and heartfelt...but this is the story of many of us here on this visa process. I doubt that there is anyone reading these forums who hasn't broken down at the sheer pressures and frustrations of this process.

I really do feel for you and I know that many people are sending you their best wishes.I certainly am.

stay strong and all the best.