Vienna

[olie2oo6]

Cindy how to get a Senator involved, who to contact, can you give me some pointers? I would love to contact my congresman or senator just dont know how? And when is the best time to bug them after you file a vaiwer or before?

Well I am contacting my congresman soon. I was advise to call him and talk to him about my case and follow up with a letter. What i did I found out his phone number and address online.

[cindy101]

Senators have more clout... go to your senator's website and look for constituant services...

Then call their main # and ask for the name and extension of the immigration liaison- that is the person you want to focus on.

I was working with the immigration liaison since I filed the I-130 and they denied it for bogus made up reasons. She really helped. She also helped a guy on the site that needed help with his I-212. If you do a good 'sales pitch' in person on the phone you can usually get some level of help.

Major point: Usually you get the old blow off the first or second time... be persistant (follow up every 3 weeks on the dot)... but pleasant at all times!!!!

[Kaitlyn]

I emailed Vienna and they just replied this morning. they said, "We are currently finishing up the September cases, October will start soon."

just thought i would share that.

[REDaja05]

I hope everone has a nice Easter. I know this is a little early but i won't be on until i get back home from Albania. So everone take care and stay strong.

[olie2oo6]

I hope everone has a nice Easter. I know this is a little early but i won't be on until i get back home from Albania. So everone take care and stay strong.

Have Fun!!!! Enjoy your time with your hubby and eat some gyros for me!

[REDaja05]

I can't wait for gyros emmm. lol
thanks talk to you all soon. Happy Easter

I'm leaveing for the airport in a few sec. yahoo

[magicfly99]

Anyone here has Noverber cases in Vienna??? Mine is Nov. 15th...soo close :fright:

[Kaitlyn]

im Nov. 2nd. omg...this last strech is the hardest for me.

[cindy101]

Hang in there guys... I found it the hardest at the end too.... Nothing left except the waiting, and waiting... Praying you hear some good news soon!

[Dana]

I will pray for all of you. I know that Vienna will approve you. Good luck!

[magicfly99]

Kaitlyn...did you hear anything from Vienna yet?:waiting:

[Kaitlyn]

nope...i will post when i do. im getting so anxious.

[REDaja05]

Hi everyone, I got home on Tuesday night, and i'm ready to go see my husband again. When i was in Albania i email Vienna and they told me that they are now working on October Cases. So Good Luck to everyone :thumbup:.

[Dana]

Really strange that Vienna works at Octomber cases now, because a month ago Vienna approved my case that was recieved in Octomber.
Waiver recieved - Octomber 17/2007
Waiver approved - March 11/2008

[REDaja05]

Not sure, I received the email on March 31. That was what Vienna told me. just wanted to let people know. Maybe they have already started Nov. cases. Sometimes they take a few week to get a month done.

[cindy101]

Hey Becky!!! Welcome back- though I'm sure you'd rather be w/ your hubby!

[Dana]

Not sure, I received the email on March 31. That was what Vienna told me. just wanted to let people know. Maybe they have already started Nov. cases. Sometimes they take a few week to get a month done.

Who knows?.....I will pray for you, I know this time Vienna will approve your case, I'm sure. Good luck everybody!

[REDaja05]

thanks Cindy, yes it would be nice if i could be with my hubby still, but i have some work to do.

Thanks Dana

[magicfly99]

what's going on in Vienna?? I emailed them twice but responses...:waiting:

[Kaitlyn]

i havent heard anything....can you post when they respond?

[REDaja05]

Still no news from Vienna? Man whats going on. Has anyone tryed to email them again?

[Kaitlyn]

no, i plan on emailing them on May 1st if i havent been approved. May 2nd is 6 months.

[Dana]

Good luck Kaitlyn, I will pray for you. Be strong and believe in God, HE will not let you. I will waiting to write us that Vienna approve you.

[REDaja05]

Yes Good luck Kaitlyn.

[Kaitlyn]

Thanks you guys...I hope the best for you too!!

[cindy101]

Hoping to hear of some new approvals soon! Good luck ladies!!!!

[jpNlimbo]

My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years and have been trying to get him home for over 2 years. He has had a 10 year bar placed on him for an overstay, and we have filed for a waiver in Veinna. He has no criminal record and the proof of our relationship is strong. I am afraid that I did not prove my hardship well enough. I have been in treatment for almost 5 years for depression and in the last year my symptoms have been worsening since the separation from my husband. I have now been further diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. This process has been very hard on me and is only made worse by the fact that my father is dying of cancer. I am not sure how much longer I can hold it together, and am even thinking of applying for partial disablity because I can't seem to get out of bed every morning. I need to know if anyone can tell me what my husbands chances are of getting home to me. Please any information would be appreciated. I don't know how much longer I can hold on. :cry:

[Kaitlyn]

My friend who has a waiver in Vienna also said she called them and vienna said they were finishing up october.
I just talked to my SO and he told me she called him and told him the convo with vienna.

[REDaja05]

Kaitlyn there getting so close to your case. Good luck

[cindy101]

JPInlimbo...

bipolar depending on country should be a good hardship, if your spouse is in a developing country- read my waiver... my son is bipolar/adhd, can't get the care or meds he needs in Albania.

Also, my sister had cancer and was undergoing treatments and I was going down there and trying to help her keep it together.

Go up to the stickies and look at the approved letters. I think mine will help you. My sister's cancer happened after I filed, so I added that after the fact- and her doctor also wrote a great letter.

Also- if your father is dying of cancer and you are his caregiver- you might be eligible for a medical expedite.

Take care of yourself!!!

[Kaitlyn]

Thanks RED...good luck with yours too!! ha everytime he calls me i almost break a leg trying to get to the phone to answer , in case he was aproved.

[REDaja05]

Hey Kaitlyn, Have you heard any news from Vienna yet. I hope they start Nov. Soon.

[Kaitlyn]

nope. my friends waiver is 6 months in late october...and she calls Vienna all the time, and today they told her she should hear something within a week or two...so, my fingers are crossed.

[REDaja05]

mine too, Good Luck

[cindy101]

becky... pm me your email address so I can send you that info- pls!

[REDaja05]

Cindy i pmed you my email address thanks

[magicfly99]

just got dennied at Vienna :bang: Should we reapply or appeal? How do we reapply? Should we use the same form?

[REDaja05]

magicfly, I'm so sorry to hear that. If you reapply it take six months and to appeal can take up to a year. To reapply you will just refile the new waiver form and HSL. You will have to call the Embassy to get a appointment to refile. Good luck in what ever you decied to do. Don't give up

[REDaja05]

Kaitlyn, Have you heard any thing yet. I hope that Vienna wil start giving out some approvals. Good luck

[magicfly99]

yeah...this is really frustrated but I'm not giving up. So if we want to refile. Do we do it at the original Ebassy not at Vienna?
Thanks for any inputs how to refile. :ah:

[REDaja05]

yes you will have to refile at the original Embassy. They mit not have received word from Vienna that your case was dined yet it can take a few day. But you can ask, they should be able to tell you what you have to do.
Are you using a lawyer?
I know its frustrating just keep fiting you make it.

[cindy101]

OMG... Too many denials coming out of Vienna lately.

I'm praying for your ladies...

[Dana]

yeah...this is really frustrated but I'm not giving up. So if we want to refile. Do we do it at the original Ebassy not at Vienna?
Thanks for any inputs how to refile. :ah:

I'm so sorry. Don't give up! The second time, the approval will come. Good luck!

[REDaja05]

Anyone with cases in Dec.2007 or Jar. 2008

[lmichellebelle]

Hi RedAja,
My husband's waiver priority date is Dec. 5, 2007...we are hoping to hear something by the first week of June.

:innocent:

[REDaja05]

Good luck lmichellebelle, It will be June before we know it and you will be hearing something soon.

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks for the encouragement...best of luck to you and your husband as well! :innocent:

[REDaja05]

Today i'm going to see the lawyer. I'm taking everything to him for my HSL, and he will be sending it out next week. Then its on to the waiting game:waiting:.

[cindy101]

Good luck Becky!

[REDaja05]

Thanks Cindy, My lawyer really made me happy today. I feel with all my heart the my hubby will be approved this time. The lawyer has been working very hard getting things ready.

[tini]

Hello Becky! It must feel so good to get that HSL out of your hands! I really think you will get that APPROVAL this time around!

Trust me your in great hands with Marshall!!!! I would have never let another attorney handle my husbands case!!!!! He knows his stuff!!

Good Luck!!!!!!!

[Dana]

Thanks Cindy, My lawyer really made me happy today. I feel with all my heart the my hubby will be approved this time. The lawyer has been working very hard getting things ready.

Good luck, ReDaja. God will be with you!

[adeildo]

God bless everyone, in this hard immigration process!!!

[REDaja05]

Thank you everyone

Good Luck to everyone

[REDaja05]

Hi everyone, Now I wait! The lawyer Fedx out your case to Vienna yesterday, and i recieved a copy at today.

Anyone else hear anything from Vienna? Or has anyone gotten an approvel yet? Good luck to everyone.

[cindy101]

Go Becky! Has to feel good to know it is sent out and out of your hands and in God's. Sending good luck vibes out with your package.

[Laura]

Hi Vienna folks - Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on the world split over here? Is there anything you would like to see sticky-ed in this forum?

[lmichellebelle]

:waiting: My husband and I are still waiting to hear if his (overstay) waiver has been approved and he can come back to me...we are so eager to hear news (hopefully good!) and we are expecting to hear something by June 5. I will post as soon as we find out the results. These last couple of weeks feel like they are truly taking forever!

Becky, good luck to you and your S.O.! Here's hoping we all get happy endings.

[cindy101]

Hi Laura-
The only thing I think would help to get stickied are the region specific approval and denial waiver letters...

Since you really need to know what the embassy you are filing at requires as far as standards of 'extreme hardship'

[cindy101]

oops- my bad, they are up there! Any examples of denials?... we seem to see more than fair share of those!

[REDaja05]

Has any one heard if Vienna has started working on Dec 07 cases yet?

I hope they have.

[lmichellebelle]

Hi Becky,
We still haven't heard anything from Vienna yet. We are planning to call them if we don't hear something by June 5 (next Thursday). I am expecting to hear something next week, though...it seems like the average is just a few days shy of six months, and June 5 will be six months for us, as Dec. 5 of 2007 was our waiver receipt date.
Hope this helps! I promise to let y'all know ASAP if I hear anything. I am keeping you and your husband in my thoughts! :innocent:

[REDaja05]

Thanks, I'm keeping you and your husband in my prays as well. Good Luck and i hope you hear something soon.

[samantha]

Hi guys I just filed waiver last week and I was wondering how can I contact Vienna to check if they recived it already and then later on to check on the status, is there email or phone nr that you can share with me?
Thank you

[REDaja05]

Hi guys I just filed waiver last week and I was wondering how can I contact Vienna to check if they recived it already and then later on to check on the status, is there email or phone nr that you can share with me?
Thank you

Hi samantha here is that email address that you can use to check and see if your waivers are in Vienna.

walter.stettner@dhs.gov

Walter is very nice and he will let you know if they have received the waivers
He is very good about emailing you back with in the next day.

Good Luck

[REDaja05]

Hi Becky,
We still haven't heard anything from Vienna yet. We are planning to call them if we don't hear something by June 5 (next Thursday). I am expecting to hear something next week, though...it seems like the average is just a few days shy of six months, and June 5 will be six months for us, as Dec. 5 of 2007 was our waiver receipt date.
Hope this helps! I promise to let y'all know ASAP if I hear anything. I am keeping you and your husband in my thoughts! :innocent:

Hi michellebelle its getting close to the 5th i hope you hear something soon
I'm keeepong you in my prayes. Good Luck

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks, Becky! We appreciate your support so much. Hopefully we will hear some good news maybe by tomorrow...Thursday feels like it is taking forever to come! I prayed for you and your hubby last night, too. :o

Samantha--Becky's right, Mr. Stettner is very nice and responds quickly. I think it took about 2 1/2 wks for my husband's waiver letter to be received by Vienna (his interview was around Nov. 17 and they received his waiver Dec. 5; he had it ready at his interview). I think we were notified by mail when it was received but I don't recall if our lawyer or the embassy did that. Good luck to you!

[samantha]

Thank you REDaja and Imichellebelle for the info, I think I'll wait 2 more weeks , before I email Walter.
Michelle I hope you will share good news with us very soon, good luck.

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks for the support, Samantha! I called Mr. Stettner this morning and found out that our case has not yet been decided. He said it could be a couple/few days or maybe more but that I could call back to find out anytime because that's why they are there. He said that they are working on December 2007 cases (ours is Dec. 5) but that they don't always take them in order because sometimes certain cases are ready before others. He did say that ours was "ready" so my husband and I plan to call back next week sometime between Monday and Wednesday. He was so polite and patient.

Hopefully I will have good news to share next week. I was so eager to know something by tomorrow. This waiting is killing me.

Good luck to all of us! :blush:

[REDaja05]

michelle, Good Luck to you and your husband. I'm keeping you in my prays, and thank you for letting us know what Walter had to say. He is so nice.Good Luck again

[samantha]

Michelle can you please share with me that phone number to Mr. Stettner??

[REDaja05]

samantha,

Here is the phone number and fax number for Mr. Stettner

Tel: 431-31339-ext.7581
Fax: 431-31339-ext. 7516

[samantha]

Thank you REDaja:)

[lmichellebelle]

:dots: I called Mr. Stettner this morning (one week since I called him last) and he said that our case was actually with the officers at that moment! So they were attempting to decide upon it along with a handful of other cases. But when I asked if/when I should call back, he said it could be decided tomorrow or next week....so progess has been made, but I'm not sure when we will get our news. I don't want to call again and bother him, so I think my husband is going to e-mail them maybe Monday. Tomorrow, June 12, is six months and one week, so I am hoping we will hear good news very fast!!!

Samantha, sorry I did not see and respond to your earlier question! Redaja was on the job though! :wave: Hope both of you are doing great. Be sure to let me know if/when y'all hear any updates.

Thanks!

[samantha]

Michelle I'm keeping my fingers cross for you, good luck to you and to the rest of us here!!!

[REDaja05]

Michelle, have you heard from Vienna yet. I'm praying that you will hear soon. Good Luck.

[cindy101]

Hoping for some good answers on Vienna.... What month are they on? Becky- how much more time for your case?

[lmichellebelle]

:curse: This is how I have felt since Friday the 13th. My husband's waiver did not get approved because the OIC/Officer-In-Charge in Vienna, Marla Belvedere, did not feel that we had extreme hardships, just regular hardships. So basically because of one woman who has never met me or my husband, he must remain in Romania for at least 6-7 months. We waited 6 1/2 months to be rejected. I have been so mad since Friday that I can't even believe the things that have come out of my mouth. We have already spoken with our lawyer and are probably going to refile as the appeal process takes so long. I have already begun work on a new hardship letter. We are waiting to hear back from our lawyer as to what our next step should be.

Thank you Samantha and RedAja for all of your support, as well as everybody else on this site. When I found out the horrible news Friday morning, I was devastated. I was actually talking to my husband on the computer with the videocamera when the embassy called him and told him his I-601 had been denied. What makes me so furious is that my husband came here legally, we got legally married, and he has never committed any crimes. His waiver is for a simple overstay. I know so many people who have committed fraud and got into this country easily. I also know that lots of people have kids and then use that as justification for staying here. We have been responsible and did not yet have kids because we were not in a stable situation. But it looks like we would actually have better chances if we would have had kids, even though in my opinion that is risky when you don't even know if/when your spouse will return to the US. Also, because we are lucky enough to have only minor health problems, we are not considered to be at extreme hardship. In the letter explaining why we were denied, no mention is made of the fact that I spent 6 years in college studying (and mounting up student loans) to get my Master's in Occupational Therapy, a field which doesn't even exist as a viable living in Romania. As charity, yes. As a paying job, no. I was told that I could live and work in ROM and that I would just have a lower standard of living. I was also told that the language barrier is no big deal as I could just learn Romanian, and that I exaggerated the state of the economy there. It doesn't seem to matter that I earn in a day what the average person in ROM makes in two weeks if he/she has a really good job. I was also told that my husband and I would have been aware of the circumstances of his visa, etc. before we got married, which was not true. We consulted with two independent attorneys (immigration specialists) who informed us that after marrying, my husband would be allowed to stay in country and to adjust his status (WRONG!!!) b/c he only had a C/D 1 Visa.

I had such a good and positive feeling and to have it all destroyed Friday was Earth-shattering to me. I do have several new things to include in my hardship letter concerning the declining health of my grandparents, etc. and their increasing need for assistance. But I am just so furious b/c all of this is so unnecessary and it has all been decided by one person who doesn't even live in ROM. I am going to get my Congress people involved this time after we re-file. It is so important for me to stay living and working in New Orleans due to the fact that we are still recovering from Katrina and there is a severe shortage of healthcare workers here.

Sorry for the novel but this is not even 1% of the rage I feel. :censored:

[klaudialaw]

Sorry for your denial. I know how you feel. I am going through that route too. I am now in the process to re-file. The first days after denial are pretty harsh. Then, little by little you will start thinking stronger about your waiver. Our immigration officer was pretty harsh in his denial letter. He did not even consider mental hardship.
So, be strong and move forward.

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks, Klaudia. It is so encouraging to hear of somebody else in the same situation who is still so determined. You are helping to give me hope!

[samantha]

O no!!! I'm so sorry. It's horrible, how can they do this???
Be strong and don't loose hope!!!

[SES]

Michelle, I am so sorry for you.
I understand your pain... it's no words for this...
Please, be strong and fight. They really don't care about your life.
Don't make an appeal. It's taking too much time( I think 18 months???) Just refile.
God Bless !!!

[REDaja05]

Michelle, I'm so sorry. I know how you feel becuase i have been you in situation two time already, but I'm still fighting to bring my husband home. You have to stay strong and fight for it. Yes i agree with you and SES it would be much faster to re-file. I'm keeping you my prayes. Stay strong.

[klaudialaw]

SES, was it the first time you filed the waiver and it got approved or the second time? Also did you have fraud/misrepresentation on your case?

Klaudia

[SES]

My case was approved for the first time. My waiver was in Vienna for few weeks and they transfer to Frankfurt. Everything happen in few weeks time period. So, it was approved in less then 14 weeks but the whole process took 14 months. Yes, it is ironic, the approval was very fast. Even I didn't expect so fast, I was counting months... My case was for CIMT.

[SES]

Because they transfered my waiver from Vienna to Frankfurt I feel close to people from Vienna and Frankfurt. It is confusing but at least my waiver was approved. I was sooooo scared.... but I am the example for the rest to be strong. I didn't want to fight. I lost hope. Right now I can smile but I remember the pain...

[klaudialaw]

did you have very strong hardships, in terms of illnesses?

[SES]

Yes, recovery of cancer. Like you see, we had Laurel Scott and Jeff Sapko from Frankfurt told her we have very strong hardship.

[klaudialaw]

oh, that's a really strong hardship

[cindy101]

Michelle,

It was so hard to read your post, it is so filled with raw emotion. I am heart sick for you and your family.

Please do not give up hope!!!!!

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks to all of you! Y'all rock! I am def. in fighting mode (but in a good way, as in fighting the system and not giving up hope!)

:eyes:

[lmichellebelle]

Ok, I should probably know this, but what is CIMT? Thanks! :shy:

[cindy101]

CIMT is Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (who really uses words like Turpitude) puh-lease!
crimes such as:
-shop lifting
-marijuana possession

things like that...

[REDaja05]

Ok Everbody i was looking at Pinkpig I-601 factsheet, but i'm not sure if everyone has updated there info. Who is the next one to hear something from Vienna?

[lmichellebelle]

Thanks, Cindy 101! I am keeping my fingers crossed for those of you who have waivers pending right now.
Hope everybody has a good night/day! :cheerful:
Planning a trip next month to see hubby...excited!!!

[REDaja05]

Michelle Good Luck with everything. Hope you have a Safe and Great Trip to see your hubby.

[cindy101]

Michelle- have a wonderful visit with the hubby... planning the trip and seeing your hubby for a while will help you recharge your battery!!!

Have fun!!!!

[REDaja05]

Ok Vienna is moving rigth along. Mr. Stettner emailed me back this morning and told that Vienna is just starting work on Jan 2008 cases. Good Luck to everyone.

[REDaja05]

My lawyers office called me yesterday and told me that The Officer In Charge From Vienna would be out of the office, and they weren't sure how long she would be gone but that it mit take a little bit longer to get a anwser abut your case. Just wanted to let everyone know if you a waiting to hear something.

Good Luck Everyone

[samantha]

Thanks for the info REDaja

[REDaja05]

Just want to wish everone a very happy Fourth of July

[REDaja05]

I get a email a few days ago from my lawyer stating that we should hear something from Vienna in 6-8 weeks. I think it mit take longer then that, but i'm not sure. They just told me that Vienna was working on January 2008 cases. I hope thay are right.

Good luck to everyone

[missy]

I was told the same thing from them Redaja, Good Luck!
Edit:
They told me that on June 27th they were on Januarys, and it would be a few more months until they get to mine.

[lmichellebelle]

Hi,

Just wanted to say hello as I have not been on the site in a while! I was having trouble posting messages earlier but it seems to be resolved now.

RedAja, thanks for your recent updates. Also, good luck to all of you who currently have cases pending in Vienna!

I am leaving for Romania to see my husband on July 28 and I am so excited! I will be there about 3 1/2 weeks. We are hoping to re-file our waiver while I am there if possible.

Best wishes to all of you!

[REDaja05]

hi all just a quick Vienna update, I was looking at some post on a thread and one of the other members Kozi,had stated that Vienna is now processing Feb. 2008 cases she posted it on 7 ,17 08 . Has anyone heard anything from Vienna?

Wishing everyone good luck

[GeniAna]

I have heard from several people that Vienna is now processing March waivers. Several who have filed in March have received their answers. Anyone else heard this?
I emailed Vienna myself last week and still haven't heard back. How long do they usually take to respond?

[REDaja05]

GeniAna,

Wow I hope this info is rigth. My husbands case was filed in March. I just emailed our Lawyer to see if they have heard anything yet. Thanks for the info.
Oh Vienna is very good about emailing you back. They must be very busy.

[tini]

Hello Vienna Club -

I hope everything is going as well as possible for everybody!!

BECKY - WOW I cant believe that you could be getting an answer anyday?! Let me know when you get your approval!! ;)

Even though I do not come on often, I think about all of you that are going through this hard situation.

Good Luck to all of you!!!!

[GeniAna]

Well then I hope your husband hears back soon then, Redaja! Let us know if he does. Good luck! :-)

[REDaja05]

Hi all, Just emailed my lawyers office to see if they have heard from Vienna.
this is the email i received.

"As far as I know, Vienna is still working on applications received in February 2008. In addition, the adjudicating officer left Vienna in early July for a two-month training session in the U.S. This means that, although the applications are being reviewed, final decisions may be delay by two months."

[GeniAna]

That sucks! I wonder how two people who filed in early March have already received their approval?
Does this two month delay mean that instead of processing being six months, it will now be eight for everyone who has already mailed their waivers?

[REDaja05]

I'm not sure. I called and talked to my lawyer today and it was stated that the adjudicating officer mit be back in the begging of September. I think at that point the cases will be finished then when she returns to Vienna. Sorry for the bad news just wanted to let everyone. Good Luck to us all.

[noelle44]

Hi everyone, My hubby is the one from Bulgaria, his waiver should be coming up in July! I am so thrilled to hear things are moving along in Vienna! Walter said it goes in chronogical order so it was recieved July 24 and put in the system. Genevieve

[REDaja05]

Hi everyone has anyone heard news from Vienna yet? I know that it mit be a few more weeks before someone hears anything, but i just wanted to check in. Hope everyone is keeping the heads up and staning strong. Good Luck to everyone

[GeniAna]

I spoke with Vienna today. They are still in February. However, they said that despite any training going on etc., they will continue to maintain their 6 month processing time.

[cindy101]

Hi guys just checking in because it has been a while. Still keeping you guys in my prayers for speedy approvals, keep checking in to see if there are any new ones!

Good luck to all!!!!!

[REDaja05]

GeniAna, I got a email from my lawyer say the samething about Vienna still working on Feb. , and that the Officer in Charge should be back in Vienna by the end of Aug or the begging of Sept. I'm glad to hear that they are maintaining their 6 month processing time.

[LazeRach]

well good luck to you all!! I hope everyone gets approved..... im working on my hsl letter my hubby has appt sept. 11

[REDaja05]

Good Luck LazeRach and everyone waiting to hear approvals from you all.

Wow i just looked down at my Time ticker only ONE month I hope Vienna really stays on track

[samantha]

Any news?? is Vienna still on February or maybe they started March?
Good luck everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REDaja05]

Any news?? is Vienna still on February or maybe they started March?
Good luck everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Samantha, I havn't heard any news yet. I will email my lawyer to see if they have heard any thing. One of the assistant emails Mr Stettner all the time to check up on cases that they have filed so she can tell us whats going on. I hope thay have started March, and i hope the Officer in Charge is back in the office now.

Good luck everyone.

[samantha]

Hi Samantha, I havn't heard any news yet. I will email my lawyer to see if they have heard any thing. One of the assistant emails Mr Stettner all the time to check up on cases that they have filed so she can tell us whats going on. I hope thay have started March, and i hope the Officer in Charge is back in the office now.

Good luck everyone.

Thank you REDaja, I hope you will get your approval any day, good luck to you and all of us!!!!!

[REDaja05]

Any news?? is Vienna still on February or maybe they started March?
Good luck everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Hi everyone just got a email from my lawyers office. I copyed and pasted it so you can ready it. Good Luck Everyone And God Bless. Have a fun and safe Labor day weekend.


Hi Xxxxxxx(REDaja05)

The adjudicating officer should be back in Vienna on Tuesday, September 2nd. Hopefully she’ll get to work right away so that we may get an answer soon.

[GeniAna]

Sounds good. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[tini]

Becky - Anyday now!! Im sure you will hear something by your 6 month mark!!

Good Luck to everybody else awaiting their approvals!! :)

[cindy101]

I'm waiting w/ crossed fingers for some good news Becky!!!!

[REDaja05]

Tini and Cindy, Thanks for your support girls. I hope i'll soon be able to join you in having my huuby home with me.

GeniAna, No problem, I'll keep updating as soon as i hear more.

[tini]

Beckyyyy I cant wait for you to get approved!! I will keep checking! Im sure you will give me a call but you might forget about the little people!!! :)

GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK - GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. - I had to change my mood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REDaja05]

Tini


Thanks girl, I will give you a call,but I lost your number when i got a new cell phone so you'll have to pm me and give it to me again. Again thanks you for your support.

[VALA2008]

:cry:Hello everyone i am new to the site i only know redaja she has been a great help.. My husband is also albanian but from macedonia.. I filed his i-130 on july 7,2008 and recieve notice they recieved it on july 14,2008. Then on aug 26 08 i filed the i-129f i heard what speed up the process. i recieve a notice that they recieved that on Aug 28,08 . Does anyone know the time line or how long the process takes.I was with him for 2 months this summer and the distance is having a really hard affect on me and our 2 kids as i know it is having on all of you guys. I hope you all get approvals soon.. And redaja good luck!! From mrs. Lonely and depressed in nj :crying::crying::pullinghair:

[desperate wife]

Good Luck, Redaja!!!!!
I hope you will get your approval soon!!!
I have also submitted my I-601 (at warsaw) but it's not in Vienna yet...

Good Luck to everyone who is waiting!!!

[REDaja05]

Does anyone know what month Vienna is working? Last time i heard anything they were still on March.

[GeniAna]

Hi Vala2008, my Albanian husband and I filed our I130 in July of 2007 and the I129F in September in 2007. In March we got approval notices from both within the same week. This was within the normal guidelines..so it took about 7 months. Within 4 more months we had our interview. There is a website where you can check what month the USCIS is currently working on for these documents. https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
Hope this helps!

[REDaja05]

Does anyone know what month Vienna is working? Last time i heard anything they were still on March.

I posted this a long time ago and i don't know why it is now posted for today? Its very werried. Anyway Thanks VALA i wish the best for you as well.

[REDaja05]

Desperate wife, Thanks for the support. I'm praying for eveyone to hear good news soon.
Stay stronge Good things will happen to us all.

[REDaja05]

Just got Deinal letter from the Lawyers office via email.

[Laura]

NOOOOO!!!!

What does it say?

I'm so sorry!

[olie2oo6]

I am so sorry Becky:(((((( I cant believe it..... I am really sad for you and your hubby..... be strong dont let it bring you down
Edit:
just think the most important thing is that you too love each other and nothing will get inbetween of that

[samantha]

OMG I can't belive it, I'm so sorry, please be strong!!!

[GeniAna]

I'm so sorry!!!!!

[cindy101]

OMG!!!! Becky I can't believe this... I am so sorry that this has happened to you guys... Let us know what the attorney thinks can be done!!!!

Stay strong and hang in there! We'll be here to support you however we can.

[LazeRach]

oohhh so sorry to hear that, Did they say why they denyied you?? pls keep us informed..

[desperate wife]

Oh my god, I am so so very sorry for you... It's unbelievable, why do they do that?????????
I just want to cry now...
I AM SO SORRY.
Please stay strong. Are you going to refile again?

[SES]

I am sorry Rebecca !!! Please, be strong and never give up !!!

God Bless !

[REDaja05]

Hi everyone, I Received a letter from my lawyers office today. I will be going in to see him on Monday morning. I have tryed to attach a cope of the denial letter to this but was not able to. It looks like we have three options, Do nothing, Appeal, or Refile. I think we are going to try and Appeal, but my husband and i have to talk more about it. I will keep you updated as soon as we know what we are going to do. Thanks again for all of your support.

[cindy101]

Becky- I was just up in your area this week... If you want, I'll bring up all my supporting docs next time I'm in your neck of the woods.... See if there is anything in there you can use.

Let us know what the denial reasons are. I have a lot of research on Albania that I found that may come in handy.

Stay strong!!!

[tini]

Awww that is so nice of you Cindy!! Becky maybe there is some kind of info that could help... There has to be something?!

Becky - I will call you tomorrow and check up on you. Monday will get you thinking alittle clearer after your appt with Marshall.

Stay strong!! If there is anything you need let anyone of us know!!

[REDaja05]

Thanks everyone you girls/ guys are great i'm so glad that I'm a member of this website. I'll try and post to Deinal letter again it did not work the last time i tryed. Thanks for all your support

[noelle44]

Hi everyone,
Walter in Vienna emailed me and said they are finishing up the March waivers now and getting ready to start on April!! Yea.. wanted to give you all a update:)) Genevieve

[samantha]

super, thanks:*

[GeniAna]

That's great! Thanks for updating!

[Hankaa]

Does anyone know what month Vienna is working now???
Thank you so much.

[kozi]

Vienna just finished April and started the month May.

[GeniAna]

Kozi, did you get an email from Vienna saying this? If that's true, then it's impressive how fast Vienna is going. :-)

[Diana0828]

Once the waiver application is received in Vienna, what happens next??? Will they email me to let me know it was received and tell me the next steps?????

[Hankaa]

Kozi
Thank you so much fot info.

[noelle44]

wow, that;s great! mine is is July.. Hope everyone gets good news soon:))
Genevieve

[samantha]

Does anyone know what month is Vienna working on still May or June???

[noelle44]

Sam, They are still on May.
here is a email from Walter:


Dear Ms. Pishev,

Unfortunately we cannot make any statements about the future adjudication schedule. We are currently still working on the May cases, but it is not possible to predict when June adjudication will start as it depends on different factors (number of cases, type of cases, availability of adjudicator etc.)

Our office is only closed on weekends and for official local and U.S. holidays.

Kind Regards,

Walter F. Stettner
Immigration Assistant

[GeniAna]

How frustrating! I'm impatient..:blush:

[samantha]

Thanks Noelle :*

[noelle44]

your're welcome... I will post as soon as I hear anything from Walter in Vienna.
We are finally getting towards the end:))

[Diana0828]

Can someone tell me their experience with Reapply for waivers through Belgrade and Vienna??? How long does the whole process take again?? I've heard that when reapplying it's not their priority as those who file for the first time.

[samantha]

If you refile then it takes the same amount time as the first time, you just have to go back to the end of the line and wait again, in Vienna it would be another 5-6 months.

[desperate wife]

Hi, everyone!!!
I received the e-mail from Mr. Stettner today. They are still working on May cases....

[samantha]

Hi, everyone!!!
I received the e-mail from Mr. Stettner today. They are still working on May cases....

I think it's been over a month, I hope they will speed up, and start June soon:shy:
Thank you Desperate Wife for info:wink:

[REDaja05]

Hello everyone,
Sorry i have'nt been on in a long time i hope everyone in well. Things are ok for me and my hubby. I have recevied a job offer from Canada, and I'm working on moving to Canada so me and my hubby can be with eachother. Good luck to everyone and take care

[teuta]

Hi REDaja05,
Sorry, but are you currently outside of US? And how did you go about finding a job in Canada... Is your job paying for your move and all? I'm also working on something similar thats why I'm asking. Feel free not to answer. Thanks

[noelle44]

Hi Everyone! I am leaving next Sunday to go see mu husband in Bulgaria:))
I am so excited, it's been 5 months now... will get to meet all his family.
Everyone stay strong and positive! Genevieve

[GeniAna]

Have a good trip!

[REDaja05]

Hi REDaja05,
Sorry, but are you currently outside of US? And how did you go about finding a job in Canada... Is your job paying for your move and all? I'm also working on something similar thats why I'm asking. Feel free not to answer. Thanks

Hi Teuta,

No I'm in the States at this time. I found my job online. It toke a few weeks and a lot of time online but i found a job. No they are not paying for my move. As far as i know that is only done when you have a C level skill job.

You should look up some info on cic.gc.ca you will find a lot of info to help you. Where are you looking to move in Canada? Good luck

[samantha]

Redaja,best of luck in Canada!!!

[magicfly99]

Redaja...is your spouse allowed to move to Canada immediately? Are you getting a perm. resident (green card) in cananda or just a workpermit? Where in canada are u moving? I've been to toronta and it's nice there...best of luck!!!!!!

[REDaja05]

i'm working on getting my work permit, because the job offer i have is a O type job skill my husband will br given a work permit as well all i have to file for him is the TRV once that is approved he can come right over and meet me in Canada. The city i would be moving to is Vaughan its just above Toronto. Thanks for all he well wish same to all of you.

[samantha]

Have Vienna started on June waivers jet???

[GeniAna]

Nope. I got an email from them and they are just finishing May. So maybe they'll start June sometime next week...

[GeniAna]

Hey everyone.. just wanted to let you know that Vienna has now already started June 2008 waivers.

[Hankaa]

GeniAna
Thanks for good news :)

[samantha]

It's about time:)
Thank you GeniAna

[Optimistic]

How do you know when Vienna recieves your waiver?

[samantha]

How do you know when Vienna recieves your waiver?

You can email them, and they will get back to you, it usually takes about 30 days before they put it waiver in the system.

[GeniAna]

No problem girls! Are any of your waivers coming up soon?

Optimistic, Samantha is right. You can email Vienna with your info. and ask about your waiver and they will tell you the date it was received.

[Optimistic]

No problem girls! Are any of your waivers coming up soon?

Optimistic, Samantha is right. You can email Vienna with your info. and ask about your waiver and they will tell you the date it was received.

Thanks Girls... The next set of questions is: who do I email, how do I get their address, What info do I need to send them, and do I have to wait 30 days for it to get in the system?

[GeniAna]

Here is the email address: DHSVIENNA.MAILBOX@DHS.GOV

I waited one month from the date of the interview in Tirana before I checked in with Vienna. When I emailed them, I included my husband's case number he had in Tirana, his full name, and birthday. I think even just the name and birthday will be enough.

[samantha]

My waiver is end of June!!!

[noelle44]

well i am so hurt right now. I came to bulgaria to see my husband to find out he has been seeing someone . I am so hurt... what do I do now? it is only from month away till our waiver?? Genevieve

[cindy101]

Wow Genevieve,

I cannot even imagine finding something like that out... There is no excuse for that, the separation is hard on both parties, does not give a license to cheat. I guess you have to go with what your gut tells you.. some people can get past that- I don't know that I could.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

[samantha]

well i am so hurt right now. I came to bulgaria to see my husband to find out he has been seeing someone . I am so hurt... what do I do now? it is only from month away till our waiver?? Genevieve

Oh girl, I'm so sorry:nospeak:, I don't know what to say, stay strong!!!!XOXO
Email me!!!

[teuta]

Sorry!!! He must be a complete coward to do that now!! Make sure you make him pay for it.
Good luck to you!

[desperate wife]

Hi, everybody!!!
I just received an e-mail from Walter Stettner. Vienna just started July cases!
I wish everybody whose case is in July to stay strong!
I believe it is the hardest part for you guys... But it is the only thing we can do now - to wait, to prey,to try to be patient and positive!!!

I wish you all GOOD LUCK!
And Happy Holidays!

[GeniAna]

Thank-you! That's good news!

[Optimistic]

I emailed DHS Vienna and they said they still haven't received my paperwork. I'm so upset, it just keeps getting pushed back and pushed back and I feel so helpless. If they don't have it there's nothing I can do :( Its been a month and half, any suggestions? ......... super bummed

[GeniAna]

I would contact the U.S. Embassy in Tirana and ask them if they've mailed it out yet. If they mailed it a while ago, then you need to get the DHL/UPS tracking number and make sure your packet hasn't gotten lost in the mail. Most likely Tirana still has it, and things may be running slow because of the holidays; but give them a call or email just to make sure.

[Hankaa]

Optimistic
Contact the U.S. Embassy and ask them if they mailed it out yet.
Good luck

[Optimistic]

I just sent them an email so hopefully it wont take them forever to get back to me, they never got back to me last time I emailed them :(

[GeniAna]

Hope everything turns out okay.. :blush:

[mosaic]

I know that when my husband was at the embassy in Tirana; they said they were backed up. We had the tracking number so we knew when it finally arrived. I hope you hear something soon...

[momof1]

My husband's paperwork took over 3 months to arrive in Rome. I have no clue why it takes so long sometimes. I hope athens recieves yours very soon. Good luck!

[Optimistic]

So Mosaic, If I dropped mine off within the same week of you would you think that they received mine as well and just dont have it in the system yet? Im looking for any reassurance...

[mosaic]

Optimistic... I would still try to get the tracking number... It may not be in the system yet.. With mine we requested it to be expedited, that is why it may have been put in the system faster... FYI for anyone who has an expedition in Vienna, they will no longer except an expedited waivers.... That is what I was told by Vienna...