ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
Emailed notice of approval 12/11/08. Got notice in mail 12/16/08.
smithmmMalePhilippines2008-12-18 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTrack of cases transfered to CSC in November 2008
I received a notification in the mail on 11/12 that our case has been transferred to CSC.
The USCIS online status reflected this dated 11/12. We were touched 11/13 & 11/14.
smithmmMalePhilippines2008-11-19 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
Called the NVC operator 1/14 just before closing. Was informed that our case was complete on 1/12.
No interviews are available in January in Manila, so will need to wait until second week of February
until the next round is scheduled (that's when our case will be forwarded to the embassy).
smithmmMalePhilippines2009-01-16 13:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process
My case has been speeding along so far at NVC. Was able to pay both bills online this week.
Now I've got to complete the details on my wife's DS230 to get ready to send in (maybe Saturday)?
If everything goes smoothly, we could have case complete by early next year! I wish all members
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (much quieter here than in the Philippines)!
smithmmMalePhilippines2008-12-24 21:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC
GhanaGal,
Our case was also reaffirmed by USCIS (California) last month. It was sent to NVC (presumably to have the entry changed in the fraud database). Now it's been forwarded to the original embassy (Manila). I didn't need to send any fees this time or submit any documents. Our case (along with the additional evidence supplied to answer the NOIR) was sent directly to Manila after about 3 weeks at NVC. I imagine that if a third interview is scheduled, then we'll need to supply a new NBI clearance, retake medical at SLEC, supply recent employment letter, tax return, etc. Unfortunately, there's not much information about the process for reaffirmed petitions. I've been doing a lot of reading in the pinned post in the MENA forum to glean a few morsels. If all goes well, I hope to attend the interview so that the visa will be granted this time. Good luck with the next steps in Ghana!
smithmmMalePhilippines2010-08-25 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo NOIR/NOID notice from USCIS after 4.5months???
Lizz,
Read your previous post as well. I can't give you advice about speeding up the process, as except for the NVC steps we've just allowed the process to progress at the pace the bureaucrats set. When we went through NVC it was when they were introducing the online payment system. Our age difference is 24 years. My wife's English is getting better, but due to her nervousness, I asked her to use a translator for both interviews. I'm ordering RosettaStone Filipino levels 1-3 with the 15% back to school special to help answer the language question. After getting the NOIR I answered all the points made (based on the CO's memo) and added evidence of a recent trip as well. Yes, you ran the risk of not having your new evidence added to your case by sending it without the RFE (NOIR/NOID) letter; but it sounds like it did come together in your case. I've read that some cases never get a NOIR/NOID, the USCIS just reviews the evidence (which you've added to) and reaffirms it [this seems to happen more often in MENA embassies than in Manila]. Like you, I hope to attend the interview (if the embassy decides to schedule another one) so that we'll have a better chance to resolve this without another go round. There's been plenty to keep my wife busy, so that's why I haven't put pressure to try to speed things up. I've read that there isn't much structure about reviewing returned petitions, they usually get to them when they can fit them in (giving priority to newly submitted ones who haven't made the trip to NVC/DOS for the first time). That's why it's hard to predict how long it can take. Please have a look at our timeline to get an idea of the stages of our case. Hope this helps?
smithmmMalePhilippines2010-08-30 15:45:00