Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I was probably so excited that I made so many written mistakes when I posted (promise I didn't start drinking yet)   I was denied at the same POE as you, I hope I don't get the same officer and I hope he doesn't recognize me   .....Thanks again, I paid the extortion fee   Glad you paid the fee    I wonder if we got the same officer?    Do you happen to know his name? I still have all the paperwork with their names	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	You should be putting this too in your wiki because many people are asking about mailing the IV package with AOS coversheet.   Oh, good point   I'll go add that bit as well, since I hadn't included that point in the wiki.   Edit: Done! Edited by Saylin, 08 August 2014 - 12:48 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 12:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	A thought about really fast DS-261 approvals (like the example just mentioned above): I heard a long time ago that for USCIS, when they're training someone new, they'll take a file out (typically a recent one) and go over that one with the new person (and thus reviewing that case much faster than the usual wait times). So, the same thing might be happening with those really fast DS-261 approvals.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Note to Saylin: Your spreadsheet can have an entry for what the checklist was for. It will be immensely helpful and reduce potential checklists, please consider my request.   That would be waaaay too complicated, and make the spreadsheet a mile long trying to explain each checklist. I suppose I could always add a note in each box (so when you hover over the checklist box, it'll pop up), but then I'd have to rely on people actually giving me a proper answer as to why they got a checklist. And if dates are any indication, it's just going to give me more of a headache than I already have.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Thanks for reminding me, I will do pay Elis now     My POE will be Montreal airport, I have they don't cause me any problems.  Thanks, you are an angel!        Go, go, go     Have fun with the Montreal airport That's where I was first denied   But I was a noob back then, so they had every reason to deny me. Funny enough, last summer when I went to Canada and was returning to the US, I got the same officer that had denied me back in 2010. He recognized me too   I had an expired green card at the time (was in the process of ROC, of course!), so there was some extra steps he needed to do. But otherwise, a much nicer experience than the first time with him!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I understand there are thousands of applications being received at the NVC but it makes it sound like there are just a handful of people working there. There may be thousands of one page forms that need to be accepted, but how long does that honestly take? 60 days? I don't think so.   No, it doesn't take 60 days to review. But as I said, it does take time to just get to the form itself. The current average, based on the data on my new spreadsheet, is 29 calendar days. And although it may be just one page, I'm sure that after they review it, they have to press a few buttons to get the IV bill invoiced. It's not like it takes two seconds.   And I think some people are failing to realize just how many applications NVC is currently handling. It's not just 1000 or 2000. It's hundreds of thousands of cases. And with the influx of adjudicated cases from USCIS, the number just keeps on growing each week. Obviously, they're not all at the same spot at NVC, so not every single case currently at NVC is submitting the DS-261, but there's still a big chunk doing that. And I don't know if NVC has people specifically that just review DS-261s all day, or if each person works on different tasks throughout the day. So, you need to keep all this in mind.   Now, by no means am I justifying the "rightness" of it all. Obviously, there's better ways to implement all of this and have shorter review times. But, I'm just trying to explain the current process and how it all works.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Thank you. It just KILLS me that there is no rhyme or reason at the NVC. How can they justify taking this long to "accept" an ONLINE form that was maybe 1 page long? Above that, how can they justify putting some cases through faster than others? So tired of this...   I can't justify the reason why some DS-261s are processed faster than others, but as to the first bit about it taking them that long to accept a one page form online. Remember, it's not the length of the form or the complexity to review it, it's because there's THOUSANDS of DS-261s in line to be reviewed and only so many people to review them, so it's naturally going to take them awhile to get to each one. Visa on hand    ( done) Ticket purchased for  August 11th   (done) End of this journey   (priceless) Thanks to everyone for being part of my journey,  I love you all and I wish you the best, I will be praying for all of you to get your wishes and have your love ones in your arms!          Woohoo, one step closer to being done! Did you pay the ELIS fee? If not, do it ASAP.   And where are you gonna do POE? All packed up? Bet you're excited!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Hi guys, I have question, I looked through NVCs wiki but I couldn't find an answer specific to my situation.   for beneficiary... on form I-864... Should I put "maiden name" or Married name? in part 2?  on DS-261 I put same info as passport... and since visa will be issued (I assume) under same name as passport. Should I put maiden name aswell in that form?   I'm anxious about that...I reaaally don't want to get checklisted for anything at all! already got an RFE back in USCIS stage and i want to avoid further delays.     Thanks for the help!   Put whatever is the beneficiary's current last name. If that's their maiden name, put that. If it's their married name, put that.   Regardless, whatever name is in the passport is what the visa will be printed with (and thus the green card after).   Hi Saylin, CR1 got approved yesterday.  Thanks for your stickies/wikis!   Woohoo, congrats!!!        Thank you, Saylin, for including the link! I will have a copy ready by interview time, just in case. Infopass is scheduled for 08/22.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Has anyone included original naturalization certificate in the IV packet as part of the petitioners documents?     Although the two required petitioner documents for an IR-5 visa is their birth certificate and marriage certificates, if the petitioner in your case is a naturalized US citizen, it may be a good idea to include the Naturalization certificate as well. But not the original, include a certified copy instead. Instructions here on how to obtain one: http://www.uscis.gov...-naturalization If the petitioner is going to the interview as well, I'd suggest they bring their original with them. If not, I'd suggest getting two certified copies and having the beneficiary bringing the second copy with them to the interview, just in case.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	NEED HELP & ADVICE    I didn't know that there was such a thing called Visa Journey. I am at the near end of acquiring my GC.    So the embassy reviews from Mumbai, India ask for the petitioner & benefitaries mother's maiden name. My husband accidentally wrote down their current last names which are different from maiden names. Luckily he had the copies which he had initially submitted to USCIS.    So my question is should we submit a new G 325 A form for both of us and type up a letter explaining the confusion or would it cause more problems to our case. Because we do not want to falsify or misinterpret any information.    If some of you can comment on it that will be great because my interview is next week.    Just mention it at the interview if they bring it up. No big deal.   Saylin, called again Gabriela said IV scanned July 24Th and AOS scanned June 25Th.   Awesome. I'll add you on the spreadsheet later tonight once I get home from work.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-08 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Hi, I am new to this thread. Quick Question;   What do you guys think is faster? EP processing or snail mail?   Moot point in your case as Australia is not eligible for EP. Snail mail is your only option.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 20:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	*** My apologies for posting country-specific info on here, but Chile doesn´t have its own forum and it´s NVC-related ***   [...]   Just a note: even though a country may not have its very own regional forum, there will always be some regional thread you can join that encompasses your country. Yours being Mexico, Latin & South America.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Not to mention folks, NVC would still have to review the DS-260, which is only available AFTER the IV bill is paid. So, you're really not saving any time...   If I were you, I'd wait to send the IV package with the appropriate cover sheet at the right time. Because not only are you not saving much time, but there's also a chance NVC will lose your originals/certified copies. And from what I've seen here, for some of you, that can mean months to get another set.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	visa in hand!!!!   approved   Thanks once again Saylin because if it wasn't for you and this site I would of been sooo lost and I would of wasted a lot of money on a lawyer.. Everyone. inform your self .. watch youtube videos (that's how I filled out my AOS package because I followed step by step a video on youtube NO CHECK LIST ) and of course read and read saylin's wiki ..   EVERYONE have a great Journey and don't worry everything will be ok.. Time to go for my HUBBY     Took 11 months for everything   Woohoo, congrats!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Imagine trying to explain that one. We will just blame it on Stackeria .    Sounds good	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 08:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I don't know if my husband would appreciate that .   Not sure his wife would like that either	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 08:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	This is going to be fun.. lol       I think my husband may think I'm nuts, giggling over here.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 07:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I'm super- sailor- mini saylin!    Hahahahahahaha.. I think people are catching on Saylin!   Chibi Saylin?!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 07:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	This is suspicious and may be Saylin disguised as a new member.    I assure you, it's not me  But I do know the identity of who it is	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	OMG I always wanted to be a mini-Saylin!! Maybe that should be my username .	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Friendly reminder- Please read Saylin's WIKI before you ask a question... Your answer might be there. Yes, we know about the 60 day e-mail. No, the NVC is not working overtime... or documents would be reviewed faster .  Happy day y'all!    It's like you know me!!   Wait... It's mini-Saylin!!!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-07 07:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Just a little longer sweet heart, it just seems like it's forever.  Have you called you have to call and see whats up even if they just say you have to wait a little longer.       We need a NO MODERATORS ALLOWED thread hahahahaaa so we can vent there and be cool with our loved ones.       You'll need to go on Facebook for that	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Make a new thread called AUG 2014 NVC Moan Thread?   Haha, although I like that name, no way do I want to get notifications for that thread!!!   Someone else can create that	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Naturally it has thrown us into a bit of a tizz and we find comfort in talking to each other here.   Yeah, I completely get that. I just feel like there should be a separate thread for talking about the ridiculous processing times instead of here.   Just my two cents though.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 16:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	[...] I think processing times directly tie in with people's progress (or lack thereof)   Yes, processing times affects progress, but complaining about said processing times does NOT affect progress. Seems like 90% of this thread (which was created less than a week ago) has been about the same 60 day email everyone is getting.         Yes General Sir will do General Sir, as soon as I can   Hehe    I expect a report by tonight soldier!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Maybe we should create a monthly "NVC Profanity and hate on each other" thread!!!  Less people would get warned and thread banned!!!      There should also be a "Rant About NVC Processing Times" thread (so as to keep this thread solely on questions and people's progress)	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 16:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Saylin, How do I call the NVC? What do I do with my IIN? My case says in transit . OMG What does that mean?   Haha... I didn't see who had posted this at first, and I just read the first question, and I'm like great, another person who doesn't read      Thank you for making me laugh instead	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Thanks Saylin. i tried to find country specific forum thread but no luck. can you point me to right forum/thread for mumbai?    At the top of the website, click on 'Forums'. Scroll down till you see 'Regional Discussion'. Click on the 'India' one	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 12:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	You'd think not going to work drunk would be pretty basic, wouldn't you? Someone was just fired from my company for doing that very thing...      Wooooow *facepalm*	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Between being giddy and reading too fast, I thought you typed "when I'm not drunk"         *quietly giggles into hand at work*   First off, I don't drink. And second, even if I did, I certainly wouldn't go to work that way!    Take a deep breath in and out before you pass out from giddiness	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 11:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Everyone must congratulate me everywhere! Where's my red carpet?!   *rolls out red carpet*   Congrats!! I'll congratulate you on Facebook later when I'm not at work, mmkay?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 11:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I have a similar question. My son is USC, so i put "no" for him. My daughter is born Canadian immigrating with me, but she has a separate petition. SHould i write "yes" for her in my DS-260 and "yes" for my in her DS260?   Yes, I believe so.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 11:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	ok Im pretty sure this is in the wiki and I felt very confident until now that I am actually filling out the ds 260, it asks if I am or will be immigrating to the us with my spouse, I am the USC so I dont think I will be immigrating with her, but I am living in Mexico with her so it kind of confuses me??? anyone can help me with this to feel a little more easy minded?   If you're the USC, you're not immigrating to the US, you're merely moving back. Big difference.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 11:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	AOS question for people with Mumbai consulate experience.     I have received checklist from NVC regarding AOS. It says following. [...]   My income is below poverty line. But I have more than enough assets in checking account to cover five times the difference between poverty line and yearly income. I did not get co-sponsor because according to I 864 instructions I met income requirement by adding my assets to my annual income. I called NVC and they told me that assets are not taken into account at NVC stage and consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. Lady at NVC told me to check Mumbai consulate practice on how they handle assets to meet the minimum income requirement.   Is there any one here with similar situation at Mumbai consulate? Did consular officer consider your assets?   Please share your experience.  Thank you in advance.   It'd be best if you asked this country-specific question in the regional forums as you'll likely get better responses there.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I printed your wiki too, back in the very beginning, before I ever started commenting on the threads. Your wiki has I'm sure helped countless people who have never posted on these forums at all   Awww, glad to hear! That's the reason why I put the wiki together, to help people out. I'm happy at least SOME people have used it!         That is the information he gave me and I don't think they have scanned the IV in yet but I'll call and ask.  Ty sweet heart.        Just call up today and ask specifically:   'When was my AOS package scanned in?' (should be close to the date it was delivered) 'When was my IV package scanned in?' (should be close to the date it was delivered)   Depending when the IV package was delivered, it should have been scanned already as it only takes a few days to scan in.           VISA APPROVED!!! We did it!!    My husband will be coming home with me after our anniversary/honeymoon! No more goodbyes, no more tears of sadness, no more hogging the bed!   SAYLIN, you are a rock star! Without your wiki, I know we would have been check listed! Thank you to everyone else for their support, laughs and ears for the last year, it's been quite a journey. My Oscar speech is on the September thread lol   CCCCOOOOONNNNNGGGGRRRAAAATTTTSSSS            *cues Oscar music* Thanks for mentioning me in your Oscar speech!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-06 07:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	probably referring to me .    The problem is you're (form) spreadsheet         First off when i tried to fill out the spreadsheet it automatically had Armenia on the form even though it was in Greek and i could not change it .    Still the form show's Armenia even though my timeline say's Athens Greece. So there is something wrong with you're form.    I actually wasn't referring to anyone specific and have absolutely no idea what you're talking about   The reason I didn't add you has nothing to do with Armenia since your timeline doesn't even indicate Armenia.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-05 20:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I'd like to give a shout-out to all those that have actually taken the time to read the first post and my wiki. Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to do the proper research and learning how this process works. You make me slightly more sane while dealing with these threads. You guys are great    For the rest of you... well, I'll keep my thoughts to myself...	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-05 19:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	It's really annoying just received an e-mail from NVC with a Check List. I called, nice guy didn't catch his name since I was nervous and rarely call.  I asked him what's this, he said we have your IV documents, DUH, they are in review.  I asked, you mean they scanned them or they are actually being looked at, he said being looked at.  I said I thought if I received a false check list it's because they were accepted, he said no.   Me confused but happy they are looking at them, hope they aren't just looking at the folder sitting on their desk.  Many ways of interpreting things.       That's all she wrote!    ______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________ When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided. ______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________ The National Visa Center received your DS-260 form. We are waiting for the traveling applicant?s supporting civil documents to be submitted to the NVC. Your online Immigrant Visa Application will be reviewed upon receipt of your supporting documentation. To view which documents the applicant must submit to the NVC, please go to our website immigrantvisas.state.gov. [GVS 08/04/2014]      CUTEST ANGERY EMOTE FINGER GOING BACK AND FORTH         Before I forget, guy didn't know what scanned was until I explained it to him hehehe so Saylin dearest heart my precious angel here is what he gave me.    DS-260 = May30, AOS = July 24 Th, DS-260 = June 2 ,   Dear, your signature and timeline says you sent the AOS package on June 10th. It took them over a month to scan your AOS package in?    And you put DS-260 twice. I just need when your IV package was scanned. The only DS-260 date I need is when you submitted the form, which I took already from your signature.   [...] Me and my husband, we are always thankful and greatful to Saylin for this thread and her wonderful contributions. My husband does not visit this site but I always tell him all the details about this forum and I also sent him a print out of Saylin's NVC wiki so he can read it every time. Thank you Saylin.   D'aww, you're very welcome!    And  about printing out my wiki. That's awesome. Wish I got royalty every time someone printed it out!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-05 19:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	I'm from Armenia.   I don't think so missy	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-05 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2014	Well, to feel like I was doing something towards this visa, I finally added myself to the new spreadsheet. But I have a question: what if your consulate is actually Armenia?      It's pretty obvious if it's not Armenia when they have another country listed on their profile So, if I ever see Armenia listed as the country on the profile page, I might say that's a good chance that person is actually from there. But, now that you mention it, I'm not sure if I've ever truly seen someone from Armenia!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2014-08-05 16:00:00