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Case transferred to vsc for possible suspected awa related case? [merged threads]

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Villanelle
Villanelle

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/supp-guidance-adam-walsh-actpdf.pdf   This may be outdated but I think its still applicable. It explains the overall process for tran

Lemonslice
Lemonslice

Usually, it is AWA, or not.  What would be "borderline AWA"?

Villanelle
Villanelle

I also wanted to drop this link for you- https://fightawa.org/uscis-awa-decision-pdf-files It is an attnys website that does advertise their services but it also provides a lot of information on vario

TBoneTX Grand Master

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3 hours ago, Genesisfan said:

USCIS agencies will be empathetic and understanding in all circumstances 

Sadly, :no: 

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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

  • 9 months later...
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badwolfxi   56

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CASE UPDATE!

 

Today, January 16 2023 I received a case update that the petition has been sent to the Department of State for visa processing.

 

This can only mean the petition was approved and is being sent to NVC for processing.

TBoneTX Grand Master

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I echo Powerpuff.  Really appreciate the good news and the closure.

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(!).

badwolfxi Contributor

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11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

I echo Powerpuff.  Really appreciate the good news and the closure.

You're welcome tbone, you can toss this one in the books. Of course it's very specific circumstances, but people in the future will now have some kind of answer if they're ever in a similar situation. I'm glad to have provided the details to futue VJers in the event they find themselves in this situation.

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,654

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Would you like for the thread to be locked now that everything's resolved?

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(!).

badwolfxi Contributor

badwolfxi   56

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22 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Would you like for the thread to be locked now that everything's resolved?

Oh that's alright, I'm not really bothered by the occasional notification, it never got that busy here anyway.

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badwolfxi Contributor

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36 minutes ago, ameriran said:

Hey there, I am starting the CR1 process and am similar situation where I fear my old case may be AWA. Would you recommend Lolly as an attorney? I just reached out to them based on this thread

 

Congrats on your acceptance!

Thanks.. so I'll tell you honestly that I cannot recommend them. Lolly will speak with you at first, when you hire them and make payment they pass it off to the paralegals. My paralegal was Yareth Sarmiento. I don't want to say she doesn't do a good job, because she did the research, found the specific part of the law where my case would not be applicable as an AWA case, and wrote out a memorandum to send over to USCIS.

 

I'll state all the issues now along the process, which are very similar to issues other people have had if you go check their reviews on Google. Lack of communication, spelling errors and mistakes on basic facts about the case like that's it's a fiancée visa petition. Then more lack of communication, not responding to emails. Not calling when she says she will. When she did respond, it was great. She took care of the issue and I was satisfied. But I felt like it really should not be like this. She also did not send out the memorandum when we fixed all the issues on it. I got back to her after a few months and she told me she will send it out asap. After that then finally I had a case update saying "correspondence received".

 

In conclusion, do a bit of research and look for another attorney, check their reviews on Google especially.

ameriran Newbie

ameriran   2

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2 minutes ago, badwolfxi said:

Thanks.. so I'll tell you honestly that I cannot recommend them. Lolly will speak with you at first, when you hire them and make payment they pass it off to the paralegals. My paralegal was Yareth Sarmiento. I don't want to say she doesn't do a good job, because she did the research, found the specific part of the law where my case would not be applicable as an AWA case, and wrote out a memorandum to send over to USCIS.

 

I'll state all the issues now along the process, which are very similar to issues other people have had if you go check their reviews on Google. Lack of communication, spelling errors and mistakes on basic facts about the case like that's it's a fiancée visa petition. Then more lack of communication, not responding to emails. Not calling when she says she will. When she did respond, it was great. She took care of the issue and I was satisfied. But I felt like it really should not be like this. She also did not send out the memorandum when we fixed all the issues on it. I got back to her after a few months and she told me she will send it out asap. After that then finally I had a case update saying "correspondence received".

 

In conclusion, do a bit of research and look for another attorney, check their reviews on Google especially.

Thank you so much for the fast and detailed reply. It sounds like they spend more time on marketing than on the cases. That’s very good to know. I wish this website had a good section for lawyer reviews/referrals to reference.

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