ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAbout wedding pics as proof!
Don't worry about wedding pics because some time the CO doesn't even ask for them or anything else for that matter. Just show them what you have if he/she asks and explain. We lost ours and had to re-take them a week later, but we don't have any of the pics when we exchanged rings or signed our marriage certificate. Oh well.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-06 10:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould we both go to the Interview ?
They're both personal choices. I've heard of beneficiaries going alone to the interviews and getting approvals without any problems. Also, many of them are ok with coming to the US by themselves.

I personally chose to go to the interview with my husband to make sure there aren't any problems and to talk to the CO if he/she has any questions for me. I'm also coming back to the US with him after we get the visa (God willing) because I don't want him to deal with the hassle of immigration and connecting flight all by himself.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-06 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived a letter from NVC requesting DS-230
I called them and they said that they were going to generate the DS-230 some time during the week but nothing. They also won't give me an exact date of when it will be generated which I need to know so I can use the coversheet from James' shortcuts. I'm definitely not waiting around for that stupid thing to arrive in the mail since it can take up to a month to get it.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-15 02:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived a letter from NVC requesting DS-230
Yep, you can download the DS-230 and have your spouse fill it out and sign it.

I'm still waiting for mine to be genereated. -_-
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-13 17:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Complete
Here's a tip since you're going through Manila. Because your case was completed by the NVC BEFORE the 15th-16th of this month, you will probably get an interview appointment for next month. The NVC makes appointments the second week of the month so you can call them either the 14th or 17th to find out if they were able to give you the October date.

Also both, the petitioner and beneficiary, get a copy of packet 4 which is the interview letter. I received it 2 days after our interview was scheduled and my husband received his in Colombia about 20 days later.

Diana

Edited by Mononoke28, 07 September 2007 - 10:57 AM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-07 10:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC CASE COMPLETE
Congratulations!

You can check after the second week of September to find out when your interview will be since that is when the NVC schedules the appointments with the embassies.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-08-28 11:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help !
Most passports have the biographical data in both languages. Check yours to see if it does.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-29 21:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC automated/live operator (DS230)
For most people, not all, the generation of the DS-230 does not appear on the automated system. What I noticed in my case is that the week they said they were going to "mail it soon", was the week they had generated it even though they didn't say they had. When I received it, it had the date of the Monday of that week.

I think you will be ok if you sent it this week.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-11 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProblems with the barcodes
I used James' shortcuts for everything except the DS-230 due to timing issues. I followed his instructions step by step and evreything worked perfectly.


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-12 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help :The I-130 and I-129F is approved today what is next?
The CSC will forward your petitions to the NVC where they will assign you a case # for the k3 visa. Back in May it was taking about 1-2 weeks for this to happen. Start calling the NVC in a couple of weeks to find out if they received it and to get your case #. Then they will forward your case to the embassy.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-14 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinfo about IR1/CR1
$70 for the AOS bill
$380 for the IV bill

That's all you have to pay while the case is at the NVC.


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-12 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFEBRUARY FILERS
I filed 2/5/07 and already have interview scheduled for 9/27/07.

According to the DOS link, the NVC schedules the interview with the embassy on the second week of each month for the following month. You might have yours scheduled this week.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-10 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdelivery of packet 4
In Colombia they deliver it regular mail. If you're lucky you will get it, if not... it goes to a place called LIMBO.

Now, I'm not sure if this is true for all cases but I (the petitioner) also received a copy of packet 4 here in the US.


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-13 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat to take to the consulate?
We plan to bring copies of the paperwork I've sent to both USCIS and NVC just in case they're missing a document. We're also bringing evidence of our relationship suck as pictures, plane ticket reservations, chats, e-mails, calling card receipts, letters, etc.


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-17 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Taking long time
The Nebraska and Texas Service Centers have been sending all petitions to the California Service Center for over a year now. You can try calling the USCIS for information but they will most likely tell you to wait.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-03 00:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved on 9/13/07
Congratulations!!!!
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-18 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI MADE A MISTAKE SENDING DS-230 IN ADVANCE
Hmm... call them to find out if they have the IV bill payment in their system. You MIGHT be ok because I got the same RFE and I had already sent them the payment so they told me to disregard the letter. That same week they generated the DS-230. I guess time will tell, but you may have a good chance for things to be ok.

Did you generate the DS-230 coversheet yourself and sent all the necessary documentation along with it?

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-06 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs this new???? DS-230
It's fairly new for most countries. That's why the choice of agent needs to check the DOS web site http://travel.state..../info_3176.html to find out if the NVC requires extra documentation with the DS-230.


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-21 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAll done!
Congratulations and welcome home!
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-21 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduressample cover letter with ds-package?
If you PM me your e-mail address I can send you the one I used.
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-25 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
I've seen a couple of timelines on here of people who went through VSC after May and they've gotten NOA2s already.


I hope you get yours soon!!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-12 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
I haven't been on this thread in a while but I'm glad to see all the new cases that have been completed and that hhk3's wife got her visa!!!! On top of that, it's a CR1 visa which makes it even better news.

Congratulations everybody! happy.gif


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-09-05 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Thanks hh. Well since the NVC schedules the interview with my embassy I knew that they would do it the second week of August. If we had missed it, we would've had to wait until the second week of September. I just called and they told me the date over the phone. ^_^

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-08-17 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Can someone please update me? We have our interview scheduled for 9/27/07!!!!


Thanks!

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-08-17 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Can somebody please update me? Our case was completed by the NVC on 8/8/07.


Thank you!


Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-08-10 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Congratulations once again Erica!!!

We're all really happy for you. :dance:

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-08-09 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Can someone please update jediknight? His wife's visa was approved yesterday. ^_^

Thanks!!!
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-07-10 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Congratulations!!
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-28 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Hey Jasmin!! It's nice to see you here with us at the NVC. The ride here is great since we don't have to wait forever and a day to get some kind of update like we did at CSC.

Congratulations girl!! ^_^
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-24 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Oh Jasmin, I can't believe you haven't been approved yet. :huh:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-04 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

Could you please update my timeline?

Got the NOA2 emails tonight from CRIS!!! 5/31! :dance:


YAY!!! I told you!!!! I just had a feeling you were going to get approved before the week was over.

Congratulations Megan! ;)
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-06-01 19:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
Forget it. I mess this list every time I try to update it. :unsure:

Edited by Mononoke28, 29 May 2007 - 03:41 PM.

Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-29 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

jundibasam you mentioned James' shortcuts and to learn them. I am all over the idea but being I am so new can you give me a hand finding the resource you have refered to. Mike


Here are James' shortcuts. Make sure you go to page 10 of the thread to see the updated version.

http://www.visajourn...h...5&start=135
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-16 13:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

They have been backed up for a while now..


I see that CSC touched you today... you'll be getting an approval soon!!!! Let's hope. :thumbs:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-11 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

Dear Mononoke28
Its not fair for you to say that because you really dont know if that true. Bradyvickis I130 was approved alot faster then other cubans. so thats not always the case and there arnt a whole lot of cubans with a CR-1 visa on VJ so you dont have much to compare with most cubans go the K-3 way. Which is suppose to be faster anyway.
Miriam


That's why I said "nothing against the petitioners" because you really have no say on how long they should approve petitions. And I'm also not saying that it has to do with the type of visas but the actual petitions I've seen that have been submitted to CSC.

For example:
You were approved in speed lighting time.
Yan & Yamey were approved in 14 days back in November
Michael & Becki were approved in 5 days back in February
German & Maria were approved in 7 days back in March

And I'm sure that there are others who got theirs approved in "normal" time. But when I see those other numbers all I can do is just wonder. Again nothing against you guys, I think it's awesome for you since we're all rooting for each other here. But then again, not so awesome for others. :whistle:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-06 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
I'm telling you, there must be a Cuban or someone very fond of Cuba at CSC. I've seen a few petitions being approved within days for members with beneficiaries in Cuba. Nothing against the petitioners but I don't think it's fair for everyone else, that's all. :no:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-06 02:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

Visa approved 5-3-07! :whistle:


Congratulations!!
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-05 00:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals

I'm really trying to be patient but it's soooo hard.... :wacko:


I really feel for you nyseness. Have you tried calling your congressman again? You filed way before I did and I can't believe you haven't received anything yet. :(
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-04 17:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
VSC is notorious for approving I-129Fs for K-1 visas faster than the speed of light, but as far as CR-1s, they're horrible. CSC on the other hand is approving petitions within 90-120 days, on average.

I hope you get something soon, at least a touch anyway. But try to be positive and patient because that is what keeps us going.

Diana
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-03 23:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline on I 130 Approvals
I was APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:dance:
Mononoke28FemaleColombia2007-05-03 17:02:00