ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo i need a co-sponsor?

Hi,  I am petitioning for my fiance and her daughter, and right now I make more than 125% above the poverty line for 2 people.   I work with Broward County and I am a reservist in the US Navy, and I get payed for both. 
I have my PAY STUBS and my STATEMENT OF SERVICE signed by my commanding officer stating my income, but I do not have a W-2 or a 1040 stating those incomes, since I started working on the county job 4 months ago.
 

Do I need a co-sponsor?


naujitiiNot Telling02013-10-25 15:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Certified birth certificate

For the certified birth certificate is that just a regular copy of your birth paper or do i have to go through a special process to get one tank you i am at the stage of getting my paper work ready for the ds 230

You need to get a CERTIFIED COPY of your birth certificate from the Registrar General's Department (here's a link to the Forms page on their website). When you're sending in your DS-230 packet to NVC, include that certified copy of your birth certificate PLUS a photocopy. If you don't already have your birth certificate, apply for as many copies as you can afford NOW. The RGD is very, very, VERY slow and inefficient!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-22 15:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)6 days and Case received by NVC!!!!!!!!!!

Six days after text approval NVC has received my case! Just need to enter it into the system. Will call back by monday in order to give them our email addresses hopefully and get the ball moving!

So the NVC journey has begun for you! That's great! And you're right: as soon as they give you the case number, ask them also for the Invoice Number, AND give them the email addresses. Then you can start stalking the payment portal to see when your invoices are generated.

AND very important - you can email your Choice of Agent information as soon as you've gotten your case number.

they did i wonder if they recieved mines :crying:

Can you or your spouse call and check? Call them every day. Babygurl's case is a little bit unusual - for most other people it's been taking weeks between NOA2 and NVC receiving the case, then inputting it into their system. Just try to keep calling and stay positive.
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-11 23:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNew Email Addresses for the US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica

The US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica published changes to their email addresses via their page on Facebook, on Monday September 26, 2011. Please take note! See the post below (though the link they've published doesn't seem to work...)
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On October 1, the Consular Section will begin using new email addresses to answer questions relating to immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. Emails sent to the old addresses will not be read.
• For general information about the immigrant visa process and questions about specific cases, please write to KingstonIV@state.gov;
• To make a follow up appointment as a "blue sheet" applicant, please write to KingstonIVappointment@state.gov;
• For general information about the nonimmigrant visa process and questions about specific cases, please write to KingstonNIV@state.gov;
• For an expedited appointment due to a qualifying medical, family or business emergency, please write to KingstonNIVemergency@state.gov.
• For general information about the visa process please visit the U.S. Embassy Kingston website at http://kingston.usembassy.gov/visas.
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2011-09-26 16:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2014 Filers

Yay! USPS actually placed my biometrics appt letter into our mailbox instead of someplace else. Adding my biometrics date to the list.
 

 

LOL!!! They do get it right sometimes...!


IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-19 18:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2014 Filers

Islandlady, just curious: You and I are the only 7/1 biometrics dates so far. Did you pay with Money order or means other than check? Just hazarding a guess as to why we got such early dates. Could be irrelevant.

I paid with a check. I'm surprised too...

Edited by IslandLady, 15 June 2014 - 07:48 PM.

IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-15 19:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2014 Filers

I just got my appointment notice today!  Interestingly I AM required to do biometrics, even though I have travelled in and out of the country several times since POE AND given my fingerprint etc. whenever re-entering.  

 

Updating with my Biometrics appointment now.

 

 


 

California Service Center (8 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

 

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
ATARIBABY.............05/31/14......06/02/14......07/01/14......--/--/--
TIGER17...............06/03/14......06/05/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
J-DZZY................06/07/14......06/09/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
DUSTIN C..............06/07/14......06/09/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
KRAMIREZ1416..........06/07/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--




CEDV..................06/11/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

NURSEVIV..............06/13/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

SETH2013..............06/18/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 

 

Vermont Service Center (15 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved


SCH7..................05/24/14......06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LOVE MY BABY..........05/27/14......06/02/14......07/07/14......--/--/--

ISLANDLADY............05/27/14......06/02/14......07/01/14......--/--/--
UK_FAN................05/29/14......06/03/14......--/--/14......--/--/-- 
MINAE.................05/30/14......06/03/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
USAEAGLE..............06/02/14......06/06/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
WORRIER...............06/02/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
AIMEE K...............06/03/14......06/05/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
SRUTGERS198...........06/06/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
GREYCITY..............06/08/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--






MISSDINADEE...........06/10/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

SOPHIE89..............06/10/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

TONY&DARQUISE.........06/12/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

KAT2011...............06/12/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

HUCKERMAN26...........06/19/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 
 
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IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-13 20:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 June 2014 Filers

Hi all! I'm adding myself here since my NOA1 date is in June.

 

 

 

California Service Center (7 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

 

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
ATARIBABY.............05/31/14......06/02/14......07/01/14......--/--/--
TIGER17...............06/03/14......06/05/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
J-DZZY................06/07/14......06/09/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
DUSTIN C..............06/07/14......06/09/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
KRAMIREZ1416..........06/07/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--




CEDV..................06/11/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

NURSEVIV..............06/13/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

SETH2013..............06/18/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 

 

Vermont Service Center (13 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved


SCH7..................05/24/14......06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LOVE MY BABY..........05/27/14......06/02/14......07/07/14......--/--/--
ISLANDLADY............05/27/14......06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--


UK_FAN................05/29/14......06/03/14......--/--/14......--/--/-- 
MINAE.................05/30/14......06/03/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
USAEAGLE..............06/02/14......06/06/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
WORRIER...............06/02/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
AIMEE K...............06/03/14......06/05/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
SRUTGERS198...........06/06/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
GREYCITY..............06/08/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--





MISSDINADEE...........06/10/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

SOPHIE89..............06/10/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

TONY&DARQUISE.........06/12/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

HUCKERMAN26...........06/19/14......06/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 
 
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IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-13 18:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers

Removing myself from this tracker since my NOA1 date is in June... But still following this thread :)

 


 

California Service Center (20 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)
 
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
SEFORA................05/01/14......05/02/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
BLANCAVELAGUTI........05/06/14......05/09/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
NICA..................05/06/14......05/07/14......06/03/14......--/--/--
LISE+MICHAEL..........05/06/14......05/08/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
JULY15................05/08/14......05/09/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
CJ0301................05/08/14......05/12/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
ANDY AND PUI..........05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
TWINSPITS.............05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
JIU...................05/09/14......05/12/14......06/13/14......--/--/--
NEWBIE608.............05/09/14......05/12/14......07/01/14......--/--/--(Divorce waiver)
SPARKBAT..............05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
TCTTCT................05/12/14......05/14/14......06/11/14......--/--/--(Walk-in Biometrics Santa Ana 05/21)
CONVERTS..............05/15/14......05/16/14......--/--/14......--/--/--














DR_509................05/16/14......05/19/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
YAVUZUM10.............05/17/14......05/19/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
DIDOPAGE..............05/19/14......05/20/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
MR.J & MRS.M..........05/19/14......05/20/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PASPORTIT.............05/19/14......05/21/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
AMYWRITES.............05/21/14......05/27/14......06/26/14......--/--/--
CB922.................05/23/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PANGA.................05/29/14......05/30/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 
 
Vermont Service Center (28 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
KNOWLEDGEISPOWER......04/24/14......05/15/15......06/09/14......--/--/--(Fee waiver delayed NOA1)
RICHARDKOREA2010......04/30/14......05/05/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
DALEWONJU.............05/01/14......05/05/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
KASKADA...............05/02/14......05/06/14......06/12/14......--/--/--(Early walk in 05/27)
YJPLOVE...............05/03/14......05/06/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
KERRY & CARL..........05/05/14......05/08/14......06/11/14......--/--/--
KARALYNN1971..........05/05/14......05/06/14......06/11/14......--/--/--
BLESSEDASSURANCE......05/05/14......05/07/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
CHARLESRECO...........05/05/14......05/09/14......06/19/14......--/--/--







PEACENLOVE............05/05/14......05/09/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
PRASE.................05/06/14......05/08/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
HOLLY2234.............05/08/14......05/13/14......06/18/14......--/--/--(Divorce waiver)
AVI30.................05/08/14......05/13/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LEILALYN..............05/09/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PRAGUER...............05/09/14......05/13/14......(Waived)......--/--/--





LAGAVULIN.............05/12/14......05/16/14......07/01/14......--/--/--(Early walk in 6/10)
CHIMCHAM..............05/13/14......05/15/14......(Waived)......--/--/--
















DOJ&KCJ...............05/15/14......05/19/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
SMOKEY68..............05/20/14......05/26/14......06/30/14......--/--/--(Early walk in 6/18)
COACH411..............05/21/14......05/22/14......06/25/14......--/--/--
DJAMES95..............05/21/14......05/23/14......07/02/14......--/--/--
JILLANDJASON..........05/22/14......05/27/14......06/25/14......--/--/--
AYUKI_NILL............05/23/14......05/27/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
VAGGOLENA.............05/24/14......05/28/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PURPLE VIPER..........05/27/14......05/29/14......07/01/14......--/--/--
FAITHFUL27............05/27/14......05/29/14......06/27/14......--/--/--
BIT...................05/28/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
MGKHAN................05/29/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--


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IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-19 18:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers

I'm still curious about what makes one's biometrics current. Since my POE in 2012, I've made short trips out of the country several times. They ALWAYS take my fingerprints when I return. My most recent trip was 2 weekends ago.  Today I received a letter with my biometrics appointment.  Hmmmm.


IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-13 20:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers

Adding my NOA1 date!


 

 

California Service Center (19 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)
 
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
SEFORA................05/01/14......05/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
BLANCAVELAGUTI........05/06/14......05/09/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
NICA..................05/06/14......05/07/14......06/03/14......--/--/--
LISE+MICHAEL..........05/06/14......05/08/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
JULY15................05/08/14......05/09/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
CJ0301................05/08/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
ANDY AND PUI..........05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
TWINSPITS.............05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
JIU...................05/09/14......05/12/14......06/13/14......--/--/--
NEWBIE608.............05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--(Divorce waiver)
SPARKBAT..............05/09/14......05/12/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
TCTTCT................05/12/14......05/14/14......06/11/14......--/--/--(Walk-in Biometrics Santa Ana 05/21)
CONVERTS..............05/15/14......05/16/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
DR_509................05/16/14......05/19/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
DIDOPAGE..............05/19/14......05/20/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PASPORTIT.............05/19/14......05/21/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
AMYWRITES.............05/21/14......05/27/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
CB922.................05/23/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--



















PANGA.................05/29/14......05/30/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
 
 
Vermont Service Center (28 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
KNOWLEDGEISPOWER......04/24/14......05/15/15......06/09/14......--/--/--(Fee waiver delayed NOA1)
RICHARDKOREA2010......04/30/14......05/05/14......06/12/14......--/--/--
DALEWONJU.............05/01/14......05/05/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
KASKADA...............05/02/14......05/06/14......06/12/14......--/--/--(Early walk in 05/27)
YJPLOVE...............05/03/14......05/06/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
KERRY & CARL..........05/05/14......05/08/14......06/11/14......--/--/--
KARALYNN1971..........05/05/14......05/06/14......06/11/14......--/--/--
BLESSEDASSURANCE......05/05/14......05/07/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
CHARLESRECO...........05/05/14......05/09/14......06/19/14......--/--/--







PEACENLOVE............05/05/14......05/09/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PRASE.................05/06/14......05/08/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
HOLLY2234.............05/08/14......05/13/14......--/--/14......--/--/--(Divorce waiver)
AVI30.................05/08/14......05/13/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LEILALYN..............05/09/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PRAGUER...............05/09/14......05/13/14......--/--/14......--/--/--





LAGAVULIN.............05/12/14......05/16/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
CHIMCHAM..............05/13/14......05/15/14......--/--/14......--/--/--









SMOKEY68..............05/20/14......05/26/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
COACH411..............05/21/14......05/22/14......06/25/14......--/--/--
DJAMES95..............05/21/14......05/23/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
JILLANDJASON..........05/22/14......05/27/14......06/25/14......--/--/--
AYUKI_NILL............05/23/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--



VAGGOLENA.............05/24/14......05/28/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
PURPLE VIPER..........05/27/14......05/29/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
FAITHFUL27............05/27/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
ISLANDLADY............05/27/14......06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
BIT...................05/28/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
MGKHAN................05/29/14......05/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--


 
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IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-06 17:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers

My check cleared yesterday!!!!  

 

Before that, USPS Priority Mail had me worried. My package was scheduled to be delivered on Saturday May 31. So here's what happened:

  • Saturday May 31 AM: arrived at local post office. Delivery due date - Monday June 2.
  • Monday June 2 AM: out for delivery.
  • Monday June 2 PM: "Delivery status not updated". WTH!!!!!!
  • Tuesday June 3 AM: Packaged delivered SATURDAY 3 PM. WTH!!!!!  Why is the USPS messing with my blood pressure???!!!!!

IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-06-05 18:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers

Hi! Please add me to the list. I sent my package in 5/27. All the best to everyone!


Oops... I filed at Vermont.

Edited by IslandLady, 30 May 2014 - 02:54 PM.


IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-05-30 14:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 May 2014 Filers
Hi! Please add me to the list. I sent my package in 5/27. All the best to everyone!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2014-05-30 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2012

Husband's POE is tomorrow through Newark, NJ! YAY!!!! Hope it all goes smoothly...

Good luck to you all.

CONGRATULATIONS! Yayyyy!!!

Visa in hand...they REALLY don't want you to open the yellow envelope LOL. There's a stamp on one side that says "do not open", they've taped the seam and ink stamped it twice (and signed the stamps), and then on the other side they've got a big white piece of paper that says "do not open." Yeah, I'm going to go ahead and leave it alone :thumbs:

ROFL! I've read here on VJ about a beneficiary whose PARENT - 1st language English - saw the 'DO NOT OPEN' and still opened it. Just because. Posted Image

POE is done.it went smooth.driving to Virginia.4 hours left till I reach home.hubby had to sign a form with me when I was doing POE.I miss by dad.he is crying for me.im going back to Canada next month June 27 for his surgery.
Saylin thanks for all your help.I couldn't make it with out ur help (F)

Congratulations! Your Visa Journey is pretty much behind you! Blessings to you and hubby!

Darnell Poe is done at 11.20am.right now driving to Virginia :)
I packed so many things that hubby can't even see anything behind the car in his rare view mirror :lol:

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IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-27 16:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2012

Interview APPROVED!
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just arrived at Toronto.I got C1 (i was waiting by the consulate from 4.45 am)Iterview was pice of cake didn't ask for any proof of job/bonafield mariage.Just ask some questions..(i was all done in 8.50 am)
By the way i din't get AP as some of the VJ were confusing me that i might get in AP.(Bangladesh is not in the list)Never herd any PR Bangladeshi get in AP in Canada and today it is proved.

Thanks Saylin for all your help (F)


Congratulation!!!



IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-22 22:41:00
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I just got off the phone with my wife, her interview was simple 2hours & 30 minutes. The end results was......................


:joy: Interview APPROVED!!!!!! :joy:

Yayyyyy! Congrats!!!

We passed we passed we passed!!! Visa approved!!! :D Still at hotel...just got back and I want to go relax a little :) More later!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!!!!!!

WOW lots to read.. Im going on vacation and just been busy trying to clean the house from top to bottom before we leave, ud swear the President is comming over for lunch lolll. Been so busy NVC hasn't been on my mind, I called last night at 8pm and they had no date for me. They told me to call back the 2nd week of June thats when they might have one, I know thats not true. I will call them back on Friday before I leave im hoping they can tell me something positive by then cus i cant call them for one week once I leave.

Have a GREAT vacation and I pray you get a great date soon!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-22 13:52:00
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YAYYYYY!!! The interview today in Trinidad went SO smoothly! My husband just called. They only asked him what my name is, when we met, and if my address is the same. He plays basketball and is really tall so the employees at the embassy made him sign the back of one of the passport photos so that they "don't have to pay for it if he goes pro".

What a huge relief. He will be back next weekend!!!! :)

Thanks to all for the support and encouragement throughout this process. Couldn't have done it without VJ. :dance:


Congratulations! That's great news!!!Posted ImagePosted Image
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-18 10:23:00
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OK, im going dr. banbury. I'm wondering if i should take time off from work to do it. Everything is starting to be a hassle and i heard Andrews takes a super long time.

Maybe you should take the time off, just to be safe and to not be worried if you do have to wait for a while. I'm planning to get to Andrews early and carry a good book...
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-11 22:43:00
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Hi
I wanted to share our great week!

NVC received our IV package on May 4th.
Monday - I called to get an update. NVC told us to wait 20 days, as usual.
Tuesday - NVC told us CASE COMPLETE (that was a fast 20 days! LOL) They also told us that we might have a chance of getting a June interview if we got to the front of the "line" this week. Otherwise, we would have to wait for a July interview date. :(

I decided to give the NVC a break and didn't call until today...

Friday - I called in the morning and NVC said no interview date. He had no idea when we would get one. He did say our file had been sent to London, which was curious to me because I thought it only gets sent after the interview is scheduled. :huh:

Later in the day, I decided to try the DOS rather than the NVC. I figured they'd had all day to schedule our interview :yes: Surprise, surprise....they told me we had an interview date on June 14th!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!! They also asked if I had called earlier in the day....I guess they share a database with NVC!

We got the email confirmation shortly after this.

So there it is; a great week and the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Now it's my hubby's turn...he has to go for medical and interview.

Just one question - I see some people track when their file leaves the NVC and when the Embassy gets it. Is there a reason for this other than to keep following your file and making sure the file is there before the interview?

Good luck to everybody still waiting for "something".

I know we aren't done yet, but thanks to this forum (especially Saylin!!! ) we got through this stage without a hitch - all the experiences and ideas really helped us!

Cheers and have a great weekend, Lori

Sorry if this was too long and rambling.....just wanted to share....

Congrats on a fabulous week! Posted Image

I just called NVc and that guy didnt sound happy at all, i think he needs some coffee big time. i didnt even understand wat he was saying, he was draging and talking. So i take it my case isn't complete yet. i think cus again lolll i honestly counldnt understand his drag talking, n then after i said thank all i heard was nuthing, he hung up. oh well i didnt expect good news anywayz. maybe i should leave them along and wait for the interview email. Good night ppes n grate for every one who had a good week at NVC. you deserved it.

You never know... You'll probably get a more helpful operator next time you call. Don't let the less-than-stellar ones discourage you. Have a great weekend!



IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-11 22:38:00
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Kelad, after looking and looking I JUST saw what you typed in your response!!! Posted Image Silly me. Anyway, I'm doing my medical at Andrews Memorial.

Edited by IslandLady, 11 May 2012 - 10:33 PM.

IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-11 22:33:00
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In my excitement I write the wrong time its 8:30am not pm :bonk: . Im sure nobody noticed as well. :yes:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! Happy for you! OK, a little jealous too, cuz we're the same embassy and you got an earlier date than I did Posted Image But my happiness for you outweighs that, because God knows what he's doing! Have a great interview and go see your hubby off to his deployment! Yay!!!Posted Image

Hi all...congrats to all with good news!
I have been mia for about a week.
Well, after paid IV bill, the ds-260 appeared. So was waiting for husband to go online. (In Syria, they do not have home internet unless wealthy) so he was very sick....so I waited. Then we finally started on Tuesday....took 3 hours to get half way through! OMG! Remember, it was 4 am his time....and he is sitting at an internet cafe! so, he went home to sleep.....Wednesday....he was supposed to go online with me to finish....he never showed....didn't hear anything....i was pissed! Today....he went online, we finished it....emailed all the supporting documents....but get this....I was so mad...and i told him....and here is the reason (which makes me cry)He said "do you know what is going on here? I don't think you do! I could not leave my home! There are times, when I cannot go outside" O...M...G.... his life is at risk everyday....and it just sucks that they don't rush him through because of it. Can you imagine not being able to go outside for fear of being killed? I asked him why he didn't text me....but I already know he cannot speak of it. We have to be very careful of what is said....

So, sorry for the story....but just thought I would share. I only want him here. Safe.

I really hope this process speeds up for you so you can have hubby safely snuggled with you... out of that situation. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

shot records is fun. Since one is getting shots, it makes sense to have a secondary record made.
The PRIMARY record goes into the medical sealed file (which you never, ever see again)
and

now one has another shot record, exactly like the first one, except it's:
1. accessible
2. usable
3. easy to show to others

if'n one has a job with children, for example, or in the medical profession, one has to show a shot record, yearly.

usually, a secondary shot record is free. saves a hassle later...
[well, i got the shots in haiti, but all the record is sealed, why don't you believe me?]

In China one is charged 10 to 20 RMB (1.8 to 3.5 usd) for the secondary record.

Perhaps I'm using improper language? when I write 'secondary record' I really mean 'an official original that one can carry'

Such great advice Darnelle... as usual! I'll be taking your instructions with me to my medical. Thanks!!!

Guys, just wanted to share my happiness with all of you. Picked up my passport/visa as well as the sealed envelope. Flying on the 24th.

I wish you all good luck in the remaining part of your journey, and may you all get approvals soon. God bless!

Congrats on the end of this phase of your journey! Blessings!


Edited by IslandLady, 11 May 2012 - 08:46 AM.

IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-11 08:45:00
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Just back from my interview. APPROVED. It's such a relief. Thank you everyone for the support.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Woke up to find that NVC emailed me at 1am saying my interview is June 4!!! So happy!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

YAYYYY!!!!!!!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-09 08:32:00
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The day is here. Will be leaving in an hour for my interview. There's a strange calmness in me. Hope to give you all the good news soon.

Looking forward to hearing the good news!

Recently I haven't called nvc n things have gone perfectly. I think the last time I called was when I got my case number, I feel like if I call now I'd jinks myself. After nvc gets all ur payment n ur last packet how long does it take for case complete? I leave in 2weeks n a few days for vacation n don't want to drag along all my docs, do u guys think in the next 2 and a half weeks I'd get a case complete. its not that I'm trying to rush but if I don't get a case complete I'm walking with every thing I have that they might need. I can see myself now on the beaches relaxing with a drink n nvc emails my phone, I'd run so quick ud think it abmatter of life or death lolll. Maybe I'm thinking too much.

My case was complete within 3 days of NVC receiving my IV packet. I figure 5 days is a safe ballpark. What documents do you think you're gonna need when you go on vacation? Once your case is complete it's really a matter of your interview being scheduled... unless I'm missing something...
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-08 20:12:00
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OK, I woke up today late, long story, I lost my job on Friday, Things are not going well with the wife either, life seems to be at its lowest point right now. But today I guess there was some positivity. I got an email back after my NVC inquiry. They sent me the AOS Invoice and the choice of agent form. I was happy to finally receive my NVC case number. I first sent the opt in email for the electronic processing. Next I paid the AOS fee. I then printed out my AOS Document coversheet and was now going to email my AOS package. But I remember I should wait for the opt in email to be accepted first? I did receive the auto response. I then went to the forms portal and filled out the Choice of Agent form. What is the next step, wait for EP to be accepted? Everything is happening at once!


Thanks guys. I hope it is smooth journey from here. I just hope that this gets done with. I really don't want to write a post in the effects of major family changes forum. Please pray for me.


Hi MCM! I posted on your profile last evening because I was wondering how you're doing. So sorry to hear about the job loss and your wife, but very glad to hear that things are finally moving again with NVC. Have prayed for you and will continue to do so. Blessings!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-08 16:30:00
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People here is the message i just got from my email :"An immigrant visa interview has been scheduled for the applicant at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in
PORT AU PRINCE on June 12, 2012 at 08:00 am.

Congrats Rugby! So happy for you!

Congrats!! We just got our interview scheduled for June 5th in BsAs!!!!! Ahhhh

Congratulations!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-02 18:43:00
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Hi lady, when was the last time you called NVC?

Hey Rujby! Hubby and I last called them last week Thursday. As usual I've forgotten the name of the operator I spoke with, but she was LAUGHING that we call them EVERY day. So I told Hubby to lay off for a minute... since they do email the interview date pretty soon after it's scheduled. Meaning, we'll probably just call them once or twice a week now.

There shall be case numbers assigned this week, DS-3032s accepted, bills invoiced and appearing as PAID, case completes, and interview dates assigned! Posted Image

AMEN!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-30 11:24:00
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Hiiiiiiiii! Hopefully this will be my LAST NVC thread... NVC, please schedule my interview!!!!!

In the meantime... Hi everyone!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-30 09:20:00
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Thanks everyone!

Woo woo congratulations! :dance: :dance: :dance: :star: :star: :star:



Wohoooooooooooooo!!!Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!


Grats! Posted Image Definitely be grateful, whether it's the date you wanted or not ;)




IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-01 16:29:00
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Hey guys! Got the magic email... Interview scheduled for June 21!

Much later than we'd have liked, but... God knows best, and we're still thankful. Very thankful.
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-05-01 16:08:00
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My first order of business will be making sure their websites work in ALL browsers, not just Internet Explorer Posted Image

Do you know, we paid our IV fee using Safari (Mac OS) and had NO problems? And I was halfway through the transaction when I remembered that their system is supposed to be IE-exclusive. Go figure!

For all of my fellow VJ Friends currently in the process of "waiting for something" cheer up and remember that this entire process is a "WAITING GAME" ... you are either waiting for you NOA2, your NVC case # ,acceptance of DS-3032, AOS or IV Bill, Case review, Case Close, Assignment of Interview Date, or Waiting for the actual Interview Date, OR Waiting for POE.

So at any freaking stage you're always waiting for something, so if you think of this as part of the process and prepare yourself mentally to "Wait" you could save yourself some extra gray hair and anxiety along the way :girlwerewolf2xn:

Keep it up! It will be over before you know it ... :yes:

Thanks for the perspective!

If DoS operator Chris was a little less macho sounding, I'd hug him! The embassy is processing my case - HOORAY!!! :D He confirmed that Montreal has received it. Guess that's what pending meant this morning... :D

YAY for you!

:dance: :dance: Breaking news, "CASE COMPLETE AT NVC"!!! :dance: :dance:

I'm so happy, Cant wait to tell my wife when she wakes up. Time to request Expedite for May Interview

Woohoo!!!! Congrats!!!

Just got my NVC case number assigned!!! :dance:

Yay!!!! You're on your way!

News Flash, News Flash: CASE FINALLY COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Ain't that a GREAT feeling???!!! Congrats!

Oh yay! I just called and I do have a case # assigned and an IIN! Gave them the email for me and my husband so I'm so happy now :)

Good for you!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-17 20:44:00
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:star: :star: :dance: :dance:
Hey guys!!
I finally got a Case Closed!!! Whoohoo!!!

Woohoo!!!!!!!

YAY! Congrats!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
And welcome to the interview date waiting group ;)

...sigh...!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-16 15:22:00
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Good morning people, just got off the phone with NVC. They say for Haiti, there is no more date available for May interview, they all have been assigned. However, as my expedite request is under review, they say if the embassy approve it i will have a May one but if not i will have to wait the second week of May to call for a June interview. The final decision is in God's Hand

From a Regulaar operator, and she said when you make an expedite request they just forward your request to the embassy not the whole Casefile. The whole case is forwarded to the embassy only if the expedite is approved

Hey Rujby! You've been on the ball... Happy to see movement in your case.

Who else has case complete with the NVC but does not have an interview date yet?

I know of Rujby, bahialove, sheeshkabelle, and I'm sure there are others.

If the NVC is truly done booking May interviews and you have to wait until next month to find out your interview date are you ok with that? What if there were still May interview slots at your embassy and the NVC still does not book you an interview?

I'm traveling today so I won't be able to call the NVC until later tonight, but I would like to find out if the operators are telling people in our situation that we will have to wait until next month to get an interview date.

So I'm also waiting on an interview date - got my CC last Thursday. I travel for my work, and we're supposed to be travelling soon, so I'd be fairly distressed by a June date. I NEED the miracle of as early a May date as can happen. Praying fervently for that!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-16 11:07:00
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Just called NVC and CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Happy Friday everyone!!!!!

hahah friday the 13 is pretty good for me :)


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 18:17:00
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Remember, Hakuna Matata!! :thumbs:

I've been banned from calling DoS or NVC until at least Monday. I had myself a little break down yesterday evening, and Mr. Sheeshka told me to worry about my finals for the next two weeks and NOT about his visa. I've been cut down to, two calls twice a week LOL.

He said nothing about checking my email every half hour!! :devil:

Poor guy. Does he NOT know that men can't leave ANY loopholes for their ladies to go through? Because we're GREAT at finding loopholes!!! :whistle:
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 17:12:00
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Oh she was very nice. Well I guess my nice meter is skewed after talking to Frank last time. It was nice talking to a human.

I can imagine him telling his wife in bed that she has to wait 15 to 20 business days :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl:

Here's something to get your mind of NVC and DoS and USCIS!!

My dog had to have an emergency vet appointment today. He was limping and it wasn't getting better. He just sprained his left leg, he'll be fine with some rest.
I had doc check out a spot on his skin, that I thought was just a hot spot. Well... he had lots of spots and he has dermatitis. THEY SHAVED MY DOG!!

My beautiful Sheltand Sheep Dog went from this: http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t373/csheeshka/photo1.jpg

To THIS!! My poor dog!! He's so ashamed of his hair cut.
http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t373/csheeshka/551899_10150807872019283_645639282_11713763_1939142659_n.jpg

Awwwwwww. Well at least his hair will grow back... Sweet doggie.

Mrs. Frankbot: I asked you to get milk from the grocery store! Why didn't you get milk?
Frankbot: I have no record of milk in my system. Please wait 15 business days for milk to be entered in to the system. Can I help you with anything else today?

Guys, y'all are KILLING me over here!!! :rofl: :rofl:
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 16:57:00
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that is good news...keep us posted


I will Posted Image

I just called NVC... Shea told me that my AOS probably has been received but was not scanned into system yet :(

I also asked why IV bills haven't been posted and she just told me that they haven't posted any invoices yet due to system issues and probably won't until early next week... so i'm not sure... if anyone else calls NVC to inquire about this then we'll have more answers from different operators... SIGH


Wow Posted Image
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 13:44:00
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Just got off the phone with DOS. A very nice lady (I missed her name, as usual) said I'm good to go at NVC... they're just waiting on the next available interview date in Kingston.

Calling back tonight.
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 13:01:00
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I know, me too! When were you thinking of starting to call?

We tried calling earlier but hubby was on hold for a LONG time. Will try again later. I'm praying for a VERY specific range of date for the interview!

#######!!! me too!!1 i logged in but there was nothing there for me to pay :crying: NVC, why won't u take my money?!!

Sigh. I real hope everything is normalized today and EVERYBODY can pay their invoices. Progress, progress!!!

well i just call them and they said that the mebassy is reviewing our expedite request....i really hope they approve it. :wacko:

Amen to that!
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 12:42:00
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Call!


Hubby on hold now... we need no second urging!Posted Image
IslandLadyFemaleJamaica2012-04-13 11:26:00