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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Hello Everyone,

My first post! I've been on here for a few months sporadically in this process getting loads of good advice :) so..thank you! We are just in the NVC process ourselves. I submitted the DS-261 on July 13th 2014....aaaannd still no IV bill invoiced :(

 

I think i've made a few mistakes after reading a lot of forums and reading about people getting checklists, so i wanted to see what you guys think about it all.

 

Mistake #1: On the Form I-864EZ, we left a few spots blank. Like Part 3, #9 - place of residence (if diff't from mailing). Also left Name of second employer blank since there's only one employer.

 

Mistake #2: Signed the form I-864EZ in blue ink! Thought this would be best because we filed using electronic processing. But re-read the instructions and realised they do specifically say black ink.

 

Mistake #3: On the ceac website, on august 23rd, clicked on the DS-261 link! Argh. Went from complete to incomplete. So i re-completed it, but I didn't get an email from NVC, so i'm hopeful that they are still just considering the july 13th date for submitting the ds-261. I read on the August NVC thread, that the resetting of the date was a glitch and it seems to be fixed - i'm hopeful of this since I don't want to be set back 60 days from august 23rd! I am planning to call NVC to double check next week. 

 

So with the above mistakes, I am resigning myself for a checklist for our AOS package. Since we haven't even submitted the IV package yet, i'm guessing the timeline will be similar for approval of both packages even with a potential checklist. Really really hopeful for a december interview date, but am prepared for a January one...it would really suck if it's later than that!

 

Anyways, just wanted to post and let you guys know where my husband and I are at. I know that we are luckier than most since my husband is in seattle and I live in Vancouver and we do get to see each other every weekend...but it's hard when we're the only ones in our social circle going through this. However, it has been helpful and encouraging to see how helpful everyone is each other in this slow excruiciating beurocratic process!

Your mistake #2...is my costly 60 day wait. I was told by NVC I have to wait 60 days for them to verify the papers I resigned in black ink..is indeed black ink.. to get my case complete.  :bonk: I used a black pen. They said it looked Navy blue to them. 


Edited by HettyandSaid, 01 September 2014 - 08:01 PM.

HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-01 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

:clock:  still stuck at. NVC. guess I should get comfortable!  :reading:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-01 00:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAfter 3 years...Approved today!!!!!!!!!!

wow!! a big congrats to you both!! so happy your story is having a happy ending.. or shall I say beginning?! best of luck and a safe journey for him to america!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-29 14:18:00
PhilippinesLONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

Skype has become our lifeline with our relationship. I have been able to visit 3 times in the last 2 years. It is the time in between that has been hard. We have the same time every night to talk online with skype. We also snail mail each other letters.  Its not the same as being face to face, but, I enjoy seeing that smile every night on my computer! Now if they can make an app that makes my computer hug me back?! The biggest challenges we have faced is when something special or something bad happens and we can't be there in person for the other person, and the days where the missing each other is so bad we are overwhelmed with the distance. But, I stay strong, and remind myself everyday... each day is a day closer to forever with him...and he is worth it!! he is my heart! smile.png I see your interview is soon... praying for good news so you will be together very soon!!! 


Edited by HettyandSaid, 17 August 2013 - 01:17 PM.

HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-08-17 13:15:00
PhilippinesWe're Engaged!!!

star_smile.gif aww so sweet! congrats! and best of luck in your journey! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-01 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI GOT APPROVED!!! OMG SO WHAT'S NEXT LOL

star_smile.gif congrats to you both! best of luck on the next step! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-25 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEslem and I....

star_smile.gif congrats to the both of you! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-07-30 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase updates?

star_smile.gif for me to get my information, i go to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis and type in my case number that was on my NOA1. Everytime something changes it gets updated on that page. Sometimes it takes a few days for it to show. I also am set up with email and text alerts, but I filed a G1145 with my forms so I can receive them.  Best of luck on your journey! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-08-16 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!!!!!

star_smile.gif congrats to you both!! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-03 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStory of a NOA2

star_smile.gif congrats!! glad that it is finally moving for you!! hope the next part goes faster for you!! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-04 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy interview is scheduled now yaaay lol

star_smile.gif Best of luck on the interview and Congrats!! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-07 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSame Sex I-129F NOA2!!!!! Approved!!!!

star_smile.gif  congrats..this is wonderful news! i have some friends I can pass this on to, as they have been waiting to start a same sex couple K1 but were waiting to see the results of others first! best of luck with the rest of your journey! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-12 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview tomorrow - soooooo nervous!

was going to write best of luck..but then I realized I saw the post too late.. so... star_smile.gif congrats to you both!! best of luck with the rest of your journey! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-23 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROVED!

star_smile.gif congrats! and thank you for sharing the details about Casablanca interview questions! that is very useful info to know!  star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-23 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved

star_smile.gif congrats to you both! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-11-25 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlz can anyone tell me what's that mean ?!!!!!!

star_smile.gif congrats to you both!! wonderful news! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-11-29 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssame-sex interview today...VISA APPROVED

star_smile.gif Congrats and wishing you happiness! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-12-07 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis process..........

Hang in there!! Best of luck!!  :thumbs:  :clock:  The waiting part is the worst part of your journey! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-06-22 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTSC I-129F been a little longer than anticipated...

I have a different visa path I was chasing, so I do not know if this will help you or not. The alien registration number changed 2 times for me.  The first time was 

a few weeks after we filed. The second time was just recently, and then we got our noa2 a week later.  Hoping it is the noa2 coming for you! Best of Luck! 

The good news though, is that your case was at least touched. Hang in there! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-03-02 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTEXAS SERVICE CENTER annoyances

Alicia98981...I understand what you are saying... especially before we got our NOA2... What I did to keep myself busy so I did not stalk online all the time was I kept going through all the papers I would need for the next step of the process so when the time came.. I was ready.  And I read.. and read, and read some more.. trying to find everything about Casablanca experiences! (they are one tough consulate!)  I still *try* to not stalk processing times. It is frustrating! Hopefully it will go fast for you! Good luck!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-06-29 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWho believes in miracles?

that is amazing!! congrats to the both of you!!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-30 09:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaCivil Status Report - Morocco

good.gif well written! if they consider that, it would be so helpful for future applicants!! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-26 23:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaCivil Status Report - Morocco

thank you!! I still have a little ways to go whistling.gif  and you are welcome! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-26 21:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaCivil Status Report - Morocco

i can just imagine!! ( headbonk.gif  ) i am so glad that i have this site..it has helped me so much so far. hope the rest of your journey goes smooth and fast! wink.png


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-26 21:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaCivil Status Report - Morocco

thank you so much for posting this. Me and my hubby will be going through this in a few months, and it is very helpful to know this now! best of luck!


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-26 19:58:00
Middle East and North Africafinially recieved an interview date !!!!! yay!!

star_smile.gif congrats! and good luck! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-07-12 17:33:00
Middle East and North AfricaNoa2 HELP

we have a similar date. I got my noa1 on may 10. I was told not to expect my noa2 until November/December..and to call if it went past January waiting on the NOA2. Each case is different. I know people approved in 6 months, and others who did not get approved for over a year. Best of luck with your journey! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-08-18 00:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaUnusual wedding ceremony in Morocco

star_smile.gif I love this!! so original!! And looked like fun! star_smile.gif


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-06-19 15:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy honey will be here.......

:star: congrats! wishing you both the best!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-08-31 02:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresneed urgent help pls :crying: :crying:

Try K3 Visa...Maybe that can help. Right now they are processing K3 visas in 5 months. And best of all K3 is free if you have a pending I-130 petition. Hey you never know if K3 will get processed faster than I-130. 

 

From the look of things I-130 is moving reallly really slow

 

I am going the k3 route. I am in my 5th month and still no noa2. so that is not true with all k3s.  

 

Depending on the insurance she has, if she needs help that bad... I would have her check into a visiting nurse or a caregiver for now. At least that will get her some help taking care of her as you try to speed things up. 

 

Best of luck, and a fast recovery for her. 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-12 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 status

It does not always mean that it is being worked on, or that approval is around the corner. The number was changed on my case in May and we are still waiting for noa2. It just means they assigned the case a number.

The A number would be for the benificiary, not the petitioner.  You are a US citizen, but the person you are petitioning for is not, that is why they give the case an Alien Registration Number. 

Who knows? Maybe you are one of the lucky ones that means you are about to get noa2? Good luck! Fingers crossed for you! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-02-11 00:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it usually take NVC to review a checklist response after receiving it?

I was just told on the phone last night it is a minimum of 30 business days. I asked her even if I was returning paperwork requested? she said yes. minimum. 30 business days. not 30 days. 30 business days. She stressed on the business days. Not sure about any one else. Just giving you the info I was told on Monday.  Good luck and hopefully it is not too much longer! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-07-30 22:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUgh..did I do the wrong color ink??

I think I am the one you are talking about from facebook.  It was at NVC for the I864 that they said I signed in blue ink. It was a black pen I used... they said it was "navy"  I had to resign and send it in. They said that it is a legal contract and has to be signed in black ink to move forward.  


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-08-18 00:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV payment, still can't see it?

I would keep checking. Mine was available a few days after we completed the Ds261. 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-08-18 17:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdocuments expiration

the birth certificates in Morocco do expire. Every 3 months I believe. I do not think the new ones they just started using do, not sure what one was used for your case.  You may want to call and ask if you need current ones for the interview. In my opinion better to have it and not need it. A friend of mine had to wait after interview in AP to resubmit the expired documents before approval. (Casablanca Embassy) best of luck! 


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-08 19:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAfter 3 years...Approved today!!!!!!!!!!

wow!! a big congrats to you both!! so happy your story is having a happy ending.. or shall I say beginning?! best of luck and a safe journey for him to america!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-29 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file

I meant to say at the end that Casablanca is a *tough* consulate, not touch... sorry!  :bonk:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-22 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing to file

Casablanca is a tough consulate. Do you have any receipts from traveling? Any time in a hotel together? Anything extra along with the plane tickets, passport stamps, Marriage Certificate translation... anything online.. chats, messages, etc.. proof of phone calls.. things like that to add to show ongoing length of relationship? no wedding photos? you may want to write a memo and enclose it as to why there were no photos. (understand you completely with the time!! took me 3 out of my 4 week visit to get my marriage papers!! ) They want the proof. If you can't show them, maybe an explanation why will help. (stressing again... Casa is a touch consulate!)  Best of luck!  :star:


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2014-09-22 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I going overboard with my Chat History Submission?

I never used that program, but it may work for you. the ones i printed out looked almost like a photo. i just took a snapshot with my snipping tool, saved, and printed. i didnt have to copy paste or type anything.


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-04 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I going overboard with my Chat History Submission?

do you have the snipping tool on your computer? if you do.. right click on the name of your fiance... choose conversation history, and take a photo of that list to add with it. make sure to get the yahoo smiley in the top left corner. it shows person, date, time, and conversation.


HettyandSaidFemaleMorocco2013-10-04 13:40:00