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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back..... Been calling everybody I could think of. I enjoyed all the Congrats and the responses. It's like we've all become a big family who's never met one another. Thank You all for the comments. Man, right now I am flying HIGH! you began to think that maybe you're under some kind of security check, maybe they need something, maybe they just don't trust your case. Like it has been posted already, just to reiterate, make those calls until you get that person who will want to help. I called and called and called. Filed a Congressional Inquiry, Congresswoman jumped right on it but was told i just had to wait. I really made it a point to call every morning until I got someone who actually had a heart.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 22:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be back in an hour. I have to run up and down the streets like my clothes are on FIRE!!1 LOL:dance: kicking.gif kicking.gif
Finally I have some feedback to "WHEN IS YOUR HUSBAND COMING?..., WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CASE"? kicking.gif kicking.gif
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the K3 visa.... I'm hoping no more than a few months ... I hoping for an Agust interview at the latest. The US embassy in Nigeria takes about 5mos to schedule interviews for the CR1 and if this is true. I'm going with the K3. I cant focus on the money right now. Love is more important.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOHOHO,


I understand BELIEVE ME!!!1 and I fel your pain!!!! I filed on September 6th, 2007 and had to wait 5 mos for the NOA1 to file the 129F. At first I wasnt going to file but I'm glad I did. According to VSC (and I dont know the logic behind it). The I129f petition took priority over my I130 which was received 5 mos prior to the K3. They are focusing on processing the I129F.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Brian & Mel

What a great way to start your Weekend!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, the expedite was for the K3 but they went ahead and aproved both of the petitions. I'm taking whichever's the fastest. i don't care, I'll find the extra grand. Too much time has passed us by. My biological clock is ticking (just a side note).. wacko.gif




Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On May 23, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this
I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the
notice.
If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case
status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision
from
USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS
Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at
www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.
*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.


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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES, you call the USCIS main #, speak to one of the Customer Service Reps, tell them you are requesting an expedite. They will have you decribe the reason for the expedite after they give you the acceptable categories. Then they will give you an Inquiry #. wait for 48 hours, then call the VSC Center and explain that you filed for an expedite and give them the Inquiry #
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Cmonda,



I have been following your thread as well as all the others like Jon Blessing, HOHOHO, Ines, InkyPinky, estadia, Paris Heart, etc. etc.etc.
Keep calling with the RFE trick and state your case but please be very KIND. It helps to move them with sympathy. I know it shouldnt have to be this way, but for my family to be reunited, it's a small price to pay.


Also, Right after I filed the expedite, my petition was touched 48 hrs later, which was the 22nd, then again today, then the approval came
OH MY GOODNESS
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes..... i don't know what's going on over there, but I was fortunate to get a very, nice person who was moved with pity. Ofcourse the credit goes to the Ma above, but she played a major role. She advised me to take a chance with it. I highly recommend it if you are facing a financial hardship to PLEAAASE go for it. You have nothing to lose!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif I didn't send anything.... I told them my paycheck was reduced, my mortgage (which I added my husband's name to) had increase, I have 3 children, a load of debt and without my husband I am experiencing a financial hardship. I don't know...... but they took it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif I did request a Supervisor who told me to go ahead and give it a try. I did, I prayed, I prayed and I'm apprved!!!!!!!! Thank YOU GOD!!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROOOOOOVED.........SCREAMING, SCREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUYS, GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! APPROVED. I GOT ONE OF THE OFFICERS TO HELP ME OUT AFTER CRYING ON THE PHONE FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS.
SHE TOLD ME TO FILE AN EXPEDITE, I DID (EVEN THOUGH I DIDNT KNOW IF I QUALIFIED). i USED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FOR MY REASON.
SEPTEMBER FILER BABY kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 15:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures130 & 129F -Approved-Now soo confused with next move
THANKS for the feedback for those who responded! Right now this forum is a wealth of info & insight through this long and scary journey.
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MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-25 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures130 & 129F -Approved-Now soo confused with next move
Hello Guys,


I[size="2"] know everyone says the CR1 route is the best visa since you get your greencard immediately and can work right away. The problem is I may take the k3 route due to the looong wait for interviews at the US Embassy in Nigeria for CR1 visas. If it were an extra 2mos, then no biggie but we're talking close to a half of a year. With 9 mos already lost would you not take the k3 route? Also do I pay both fee bills for the k3 & CR1 while I'm still deciding on what to do? We simply cannot wait another 5mos for an interview, that's crazy!! Any suggestions guys!!!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-25 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
Very true and you are so lucky there is such a short wait.
Do you know if the expedite criteria applies when they are scheduling interviews?
who knows.... If the answer is yes maybe I can get a quick interview after all.

Also I meant the african FORUM not website-LOL
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 21:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
Yes,

I got both petitions approved at Vermont.
Also, I agree, it could be there by tomorrow.

As for the other question asking how do I know the interview timelines for the country.
For me, I went onto to the African Sub website and looked at the timelines posted by Zenusah. She has timelines posted from waiting for NOA1-NOA2, to time from NVC to interviews being scheduled. I also read the latest threads for those who filed K3's for Nigeria and compared all of their timelines and threads. It's taking on average about 5mos. This may not be the case for other countries though.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! This is soooo excited..... After 9mos of waiting it is finally our turn!

The ONLY reason I'm pursuing the K3 is because my Husband's country takes about 5 months with interview dates for CR1's. I just don't have the time to wait.

Thanks for the Congrats postings!!! They really lift the spirits of those who are finally moving along.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
Thank You but we were approved on Friday, we're hoping to be on our way to the NVC.

Thanks for the well wishes though kicking.gif
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 20:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Sarah!

Are you going with the k3 OR CR1??
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouched today on a holiday!-Going to NVC perhaps!!!
I just checked my status on my approvals and the system shows touched today on a Holiday!!!!!!!

Hopefully on the way to NVC kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-26 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures~ APPROVED!!! VSC I-130 ~
Whoooooooo CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY IT'S OUR TURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-23 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC received 129F Petition yesterday-Whoo-HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Per Customer Service-The K3 is held for 2-3 days only!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
They haven't received the I130 yet, I guess it's en route also.


I'm taking the K3 route due to the long interview wait in LAGOS.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-05-30 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpoke to NVC-Case sent to Lagos today
Thanks LongFamily

You Rock!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-06-02 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpoke to NVC-Case sent to Lagos today
Finally moving along........
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-06-02 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp- No NOA after 7 weeks!
I waited close to 5months for my NOA1. This was during the backlog though. You should be getting something soon. I would keep calling every so often. It's tough to advise at this stage since without a receipt number there is no way to track the info for you when you call. It's a waiting game at times. If your check clears then that's the beginning of your proof and then you can call back with this info. The receipt number is on the back of the check but is often illegible or incorrect.
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-06-01 17:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date-August 27TH-Happy but too far away
Thanks for the well wishes!!! good.gif
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-06-16 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date-August 27TH-Happy but too far away
My Hubby just picked up his packet and interview date is set for August 27TH. I'm excited but at the same time we won't be together on our anniversary which is August 9TH. He said he'll try to go back to see if they could push it up. I can't wait until this ordeal is over.
I am greatful for a date though!
MAO36FemaleNigeria2008-06-16 12:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130, Sec. D, #2-Info on Both Petitions?

Hi. I am filing two I-130's this week...one for my wife and one for my stepdaughter. In section D, question 2, it asks if you have ever filed a petition for this or any other alien. Yes, I filed a I-129F about four years ago and stopped it when it was at the embassy in her country. My questions are:

 

Is place and date of filing the date of the NOA1 and the service center that processed it?

 

The petition was approved and sent to the embassy in her country, but I stopped it there and they sent it back to USCIS, and I received a letter that the case was closed due to my request. So, is the status approved because the petition was approved but I didn't do the last steps to obtain the visa for my fiancee at the time, or is the status closed per my request?

 

Lastly, do I put this information on both I-130 petitions that are being submitted for my wife and stepdaughter?

 

Thanks in advance for your help.


rkairMaleColombia2014-05-12 23:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Package for me or beneficiary ? and married filing separately no SSN

If I'm correct I will need the following things for IV Package and I know for the first three papers are from beneficiary but I wasn't sure about police certificates. Who will need to get original police certificate, me(petitioner) or my husband( beneficiary)?

 

 

Two passport-style photographs (2" x 2") of beneficiary (on the back, write: beneficiary's full name, date of birth, and case number)

-Copy of bio-data page of beneficiary's unexpired passport

-Original or Certified Copy of beneficiary's birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY

-Original or Certified Copy of marriage certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY

-Original police certificate(s)

 

 

 

ONE MORE QUESTION.

 

I have amended my tax return from single to married filing separately, but I just received a mail from IRS saying that they can't amend it since he does not have social security number...What should I do now? Should I just leave it and send the mail that I got from IRS When I send my AOS package or should I wait until I amend it to married.. I just got approval from USCIS two weeks ago and trying to check on my status with NVC. I'm just afraid that  it will take a few months if I try to amend my tax return again and I thought they dont need SSN if I do married filing separately ...

 

Somebody help !!! 


jquanNot Telling02014-06-22 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmail old tax return and amended return for interview?

Hi I was wondering if I can mail my old return(showing single for marital status) when I do I864 and bring my amended return for an interview? Will NVC give me a checklist for showing single on marital status?

 

I have amended my return but havent heard back from them. I think this is taking for a while, so I would like to send out my old return first and bring amended return at interview?

 

 

Will this cause more problems? Should I just wait until my amended return in completed?


jquanNot Telling02014-07-02 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor needed?

Really it depends on the embassy.  I highly doubt you're going through Armenia like on your timeline. 

 

 

My embassy will be Guangzhou China, do you know if they require 3 years of tax return?


jquanNot Telling02014-07-02 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor needed?

How many person u r filing for if its one then your 2013 gross income is good.

 

Only for my husband, but I'm afraid because my income for 2011 and 2012 were fairly low ....


jquanNot Telling02014-06-27 06:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJoint Sponsor needed?

For 2013 I was working but for 2011and 2012 I was a student so my income was fairly low except 2013, should I ask my dad to be my joint sponser just to be safe? Also I'm going back to school this coming fall. 

 

Adjusted gross income for 2013: $ 26000

 2012 :$9000 

 2011: $9600


jquanNot Telling02014-06-26 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number but told to wait I receive an email.??

Let me correct the last part, my husband received an email on 30th June from NVC, on the attached letter it says that our visa petition is now eligible for further processing. There mentioned the Case Number, Invoice Number and Beneficiary Number needed to access DS-261. But because we didnt wait for the email and had access on 28th June so filled out the DS-261 tand submitted online, after submitting DS-261 he printed the confirmation page and he received the AOS fee bill Invoice on 30th June also in his email then we paid the Invoice on 1st July.

We did'nt hire a lawyer but we 're using Rapid Visa, we log on to their site and we answer the questions on their automated website and it will generate the forms and they also give instructions on how to submit the documents and when we have queries they are available to chat anytime and also visa journey is a great help for us who like me wants to get informations and answers on all our doubts and worries. It sure depends on the couple if they think they need to hire lawyer or agency but I know most cases that the couples do the whole process by themselves and did'nt hire lawyers or agency to help them and was successful in their journeys. :)

Hey, I'm just curious about Beneficiary number...Will I need Beneficiary number to access DS 261 and AOS Fees? I have Case number and Invoice identification number.


jquanNot Telling02014-07-02 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number but told to wait I receive an email.??

did the nvc tele-operator ask you for email addresses on you and your spouse? if yes, that's a good sign.  if no, call back in a few days, give over email address, ask for invoice identification number [not IIN] and see what happens.

 

What is IIN? I thought IIN=invoice identification number, isnt it? I was 8 number

 

I got my IIN last night and he verified my email address, but when I asked him if I can add my husband( beneficiary)'s email he said he cant change anything at the moment.............. I dont know why, he just told me to wait until I get an email from NVC for further instruction,in which NVC will send me an email to notify me when the DS261 and AOS bill are available. Also do i need Beneficiary number? for what process? I thought we no longer needed that number... 

 

 I think I'm just going to check online everyday to see if they appear to be available one day!!!!! 


jquanNot Telling02014-07-02 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number but told to wait I receive an email.??

Yes, you cannot access the CEAC before you get an email from NVC, which can take up to 30 days. We're in the same boat.

 

 

I thought I could do DS261 and AOS fee as soon as they are available, but didnt know that I need to waste that long to get an email from them!! Whats the point for waiting on that email? Are they going to send any important info or it will be like a confirmation email ?


jquanNot Telling02014-07-01 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number but told to wait I receive an email.??

Are they going to email me once DS261 and AOS fee are available or do I need to check the site everyday?


jquanNot Telling02014-07-01 09:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase number but told to wait I receive an email.??

I just called NVC and got my case number but he told me to wait until I receive an email from NVC to do anything. I did  not receive my Invoice ID number, Will NVC send Invoice ID number to my email? Is that why they told me to wait? 

 

somebody help!


jquanNot Telling02014-07-01 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 Showed INCOMPLETE after click...

I just called and they said they've received it on the 18th, and told me to not resubmit it because it will reset my time to get IV fees. I will just leave it alone, hopefully that will not affect my IV fees. 

Thanks everyone:)


jquanNot Telling02014-08-05 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-261 Showed INCOMPLETE after click...

I completed my DS-261 on July 18th and when I called NVC, they said they have received it. The problem is that it shows incomplete after I clicked on it. Do I need to resubmit it? I know DS261 will affect when IV bill will be invoiced, does anyone know when they invoice the IV bills?On the guide, it says IV will be invoiced after DS261 is accepted. Accepted =Received? When they say received, do they mean they have accepted it?


jquanNot Telling02014-08-05 14:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhere to fill out DS260?????????????

Hi, I'm having a hard time finding the DS260 link to fill out the application.  After click on the DS260 link on the CEAC site I put in my case and invoice number, however I don't see any link that allows me to start the application. 

 

 

Under IV application it says NOT STARTED and can't click on it, but on the sample DS 260 is shows INCOMPLETE and could click on it. 

 

Is this the problem? then why? and how can I fix it?

 

somebody helpppp


jquanNot Telling02014-09-25 19:48:00