ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Could mine be updated as 16th Nov 2007 the NVC received my DS230.

Thanks

Nilz

QUOTE (mgk @ Nov 17 2007, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, please us to the list....

NOA2 - 11/7/07

Thank you!

QUOTE (Stabu @ Nov 16 2007, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Updates:
Updated LadyJane (NVC Complete smile.gif!)
Added Michiganflower
Updated amberlynn (DS-3032/I-864)


Member Name--------------NOA2-------DS-3032/I-864---Received IV----DS-230------NVC Complete---JSC---Days
sjmartins -------------- 04/25/07 ---- 06/18/07 ---- 07/20/07 ---- Pending
Mononoke28 ------------- 05/03/07 ---- 06/02/07 ---- 06/22/07 ---- 07/23/07 ---- 08/08/07 --- Yes - 97
jigi ------------------- 05/08/07 ---- 06/16/07 ---- 07/29/07 ---- 09/24/07 ---- 10/12/07 --- No -- 157
knowledge -------------- 05/09/07 ---- 06/04/07 ---- 07/xx/07 ---- 08/22/07 ---- 10/05/07 --- No -- 149
nyseness --------------- 05/16/07 ---- 06/18/07 ---- 08/11/07 ---- Pending
alongjourney ----------- 05/16/07 ---- 06/25/07 ---- 08/13/07 ---- Pending
mikeandlani ------------ 05/21/07 ---- 07/02/07 ---- 08/04/07 ---- 10/12/07 ---- Pending
khanshahid ------------- 05/24/07 ---- 06/25/07 ---- 07/27/07 ---- 08/24/07 ---- 09/11/07 --- Yes - 110
KayArt ----------------- 05/24/07 ---- 07/03/07 ---- 07/27/07 ---- 08/13/07 ---- 08/30/07 --- Yes - 98
MegDan ----------------- 05/31/07 ---- 07/02/07 ---- 07/28/07 ---- 09/01/07 ---- 10/20/07 --- No -- 142
hhk3 ------------------- 05/31/07 ---- 06/25/07 ---- 07/21/07 ---- 07/30/07 ---- 08/14/07 --- Yes - 75
Jasmin ----------------- 06/01/07 ---- 06/18/07 ---- 07/20/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 09/17/07 --- No -- 108
Singha ----------------- 06/01/07 ---- 06/25/07 ---- 07/19/07 ---- 08/13/07 ---- 08/28/07 --- No -- 88
Trailmix --------------- 06/05/07 ---- 07/02/07 ---- 08/02/07 ---- 08/21/07 ---- Pending
micky-sabry ------------ 06/05/07 ---- 07/09/07 ---- 08/03/07 ---- Pending
CHERRI1 ---------------- 06/06/07 ---- 07/02/07 ---- 08/02/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 10/05/07 --- No -- 121
Geist & Stabu ---------- 06/07/07 ---- 07/09/07 ---- 08/02/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 09/25/07 --- Yes - 110
vylex ------------------ 06/12/07 ---- 07/02/07 ---- 07/27/07 ---- 08/13/07 ---- 08/27/07 --- Yes - 76
Nilz07 ----------------- 06/12/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/20/07 ---- Pending
evahamilton ------------ 06/12/07 ---- 07/09/07 ---- 08/09/07 ---- 09/08/07 ---- 09/20/07 --- No -- 100
vonicks ---------------- 06/13/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- xx/xx/07 ---- xx/xx/07 ---- 10/30/07 --- No -- 139
dillydally ------------- 06/14/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/10/07 ---- 09/06/07 ---- Pending
rika60607 -------------- 06/14/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/18/07 ---- 08/28/07 ---- 09/17/07 --- Yes - 95
Abrar & Huma ----------- 06/15/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/15/07 ---- 09/19/07 ---- 10/04/07 --- No -- 111
endless ---------------- 06/18/07 ---- 07/24/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 10/01/07 ---- Pending
S & J ------------------ 06/19/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/17/07 ---- 09/25/07 ---- 10/25/07 --- No -- 128
chakaas ---------------- 06/20/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 09/18/07 ---- 10/02/07 --- N/A - 104
vutapson --------------- 06/28/07 ---- 07/16/07 ---- 08/25/07 ---- 09/25/07 ---- 10/11/07 --- No -- 105
samrodriguez226 -------- 06/29/07 ---- 08/19/07 ---- Pending
RandyandRina ----------- 07/02/07 ---- 08/06/07 ---- 08/29/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 10/10/07 --- Yes - 100
LadyJane --------------- 07/03/07 ---- 08/06/07 ---- 09/06/07 ---- 09/24/07 ---- 11/08/07 --- Yes - 128
Olechka ---------------- 07/04/07 ---- 08/02/07 ---- 08/20/07 ---- 10/03/07 ---- Pending
michael_nc ------------- 07/12/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 09/08/07 ---- 09/28/07 ---- 10/26/07 --- Yes - 106
Z & S ------------------ 07/16/07 ---- 07/30/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 08/27/07 ---- 10/16/07 --- No -- 92
PC_Whisperer ----------- 07/27/07 ---- 08/20/07 ---- 09/22/07 ---- 10/10/07 ---- Pending
Mariya ----------------- 08/07/07 ---- 09/19/07 ---- 10/18/07 ---- Pending
Michiganflower --------- 08/07/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 10/22/07 ---- Pending
jeta&preeti ------------ 08/15/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 10/15/07 ---- Pending
Ereshkigal ------------- 08/17/07 ---- 09/03/07 ---- 10/05/07 ---- 11/02/07 ---- Pending
natashenika ------------ 08/23/07 ---- 09/10/07 ---- 10/02/07 ---- 11/02/07 ---- Pending
Jaxguy/KIDS ------------ 09/14/07 ---- 10/02/07 ---- 10/27/07 ---- 11/05/07 ---- Pending
djturbo ---------------- 09/17/07 ---- 10/08/07 ---- 11/10/07 ---- Pending
ze22-------------------- 09/18/07 ---- 10/08/07 ---- Pending
lerry&luisa ------------ 10/03/07 ---- Pending
esmp-------------------- 10/15/07 ---- Pending
amberlynn -------------- 10/15/07 ---- 10/29/07 ---- Pending
dbzman ----------------- 10/17/07 ---- Pending
Nine month moving average of "Days" counted from "NOA2" between 02/13/07 and 11/13/07: 104 days
Link to historical timelines in this thread


Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-18 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Hi,

Please could my timeline be updated. Sent my DS-230 packet and received at NVC by DHL 15th Nov 2007. Had the DS230 Packet letter on 27th Sept but had to wait for Police certificate. Just waiting for my case to be completed!!!!!

Thanks

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-15 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Hi,

Just wanted to update my timeline on here...so can someone update please!!

AOS Bill Generated July 16th 2007
Sent AOS Bill 25 July 2007

I-864 Instructions Generated 6th Aug 2007
Sent I-864 Form 7th Sept 2007


Received IV Bill 20th Aug 2007
Sent IV Bill 7th Sept 2007

Thanks

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-08 05:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Hi, please update my timeline D3032 and I864 bill generated on 16th July

Thx
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-20 13:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas

just wondering , out of all the folks with recent NOA2's in June so far - if anyone already got a NVC case number. I called the automated line and they did not have any record of my petition yet .

I tried the same also with no joy, i spoke to a representative!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-20 14:57:00
USCIS Service CentersANY JANUARY FILERS LEFT FROM CSC
I had a touch today but the status still aint changed. Come on CSC please approve soon......
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-11 10:24:00
USCIS Service CentersANY JANUARY FILERS LEFT FROM CSC
I am also in the same boat. Transferred to CSC on May 11th, a few touches since then and last touch was 23rd May. Since then not a thing. I also look at the timelines on here and most people who filed @ CSC in Jan and some in Feb are now approved. I suppose we will just have to sit and wait....
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-06-05 12:20:00
United KingdomPlease advise on airlines from US to UK
I would go for virgin myself, its the best airline Ive been on by far! The prices are also the same sometimes cheaper than ba. Also ba has problems with baggage at the moment.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-08 05:10:00
United KingdomHSBC can bite me.
Sorry to hear about that...sounds like a right nightmare. I will be moving soon to the US, I have opened a bank account with Citibank who are offering free transfers to the US Account when you get there!

Hopefully its as good as they make out!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-08 05:13:00
United KingdomPolice cetrificate
The processing for the CR-1 visa has now changed and you have to send all these details to the NVC now. I called the NVC to confirm this and London has now gone to Appointment based processing.

Thanks for you answers regarding the police certification.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-01 09:11:00
United KingdomPolice cetrificate
Hi,

I am currently going through a CR-1 process and the process has gone to the appointment based processing very recently. I am just submitting my DS-230 and it looks like I have to send birth certificate, police certificate etc to the NVC now. Does anyone know how long it takes to get the police certificate?

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-30 06:47:00
United KingdomSome advice needed...
Thanks for your help!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-01 04:40:00
United KingdomSome advice needed...
Hi,

I would like some advice please. I am currently waiting for my police certificate to come through so I can send off my DS-230 bits. I can now see this process going past christmas...so I am thinking about going to the US for xmas to see my wife.

Has anyone visited the US while all this has been going on? Also is it advisable to go? Also what kind of documentation/evidence is needed if I go over xmas? Your help would be much appreciated as we are both finding the waiting frustrating and hard.


Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-29 15:13:00
United KingdomPolice Report
Hi,

I just received mine today and took around 35 days to get mine. Anywayz having got it doesn't look like a proper certificate as such. All it says on one paragraph that there is no information held about me in the person record category. Is that I should expect as I have no convictions anyway.

Thanks

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-10 05:02:00
United KingdomWaiting for Packet 3, snore
NVC officially received my DS230 pack on 26th Nov 2007. So now I am just waiting for them to complete this and hopefully schedule an interview ASAP. The lady at the NVC said they schedule every 2nd week of the month. Hope my DS230 and application is completed by NVC soon!! This waiting is so frustrating and hard!!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-18 13:47:00
United KingdomWaiting for Packet 3, snore
Hi,

I am waiting very patiently for my Police Certificate to appear in the post as I now have to send it to the NVC :-(
Still upset about this...anywayz I agree this forum has gone quiet.

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-19 04:16:00
United KingdomCase finally completed at NVC
Hi,

My case has finally been completed at the NVC. Now I am waiting for NVC to schedule my interview. Does anybody have any experiences on how long it takes to schedule interviews?

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-30 10:17:00
United KingdomWho waiting for IR-1/Cr-1 Interview to be scheduled in London!!
Hi,

I just spoke to NVC and they scheduled my Interview for 11th Jan @ 8:00am. I am soooo happy!!!

Finally I see some light at the end of this loooooong tunnel!

Has anyone else tried calling NVC?
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 11:49:00
United KingdomWho waiting for IR-1/Cr-1 Interview to be scheduled in London!!
QUOTE (edchels @ Dec 10 2007, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nilz07 @ Dec 10 2007, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edchels @ Dec 8 2007, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My case was completed Nov. 6th and they still havent sent it to London yet, but my wife in the US called the NVC and they told her they will send the case during the 2nd week of Dec. at which point they will have scheduled an interview date, which will most likely be sometime in January (if we are lucky).

When was your case completed? and where are you planning on moving to?

-Ed


My case was completed 29th Nov. I am planning to move to New Jersey where my wife lives at the moment initially, but have not decided where we both want to settle down in the long run.

Hope interview is scheduled for you soon!




How long have you been away from your wife? I'm coming up to about 7 months! I just can't believe they keep everyone apart for so long. You'd think they would try and speed up on the IR-1/CR-1's so we can actually live with our spouses.


Well we filed our I-130 on 29th Dec last year so its coming up to one year. My wife has visited me in May and Sept but only a week at a time. Its soo hard! I am just hoping I get an interview date soon!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 11:31:00
United KingdomWho waiting for IR-1/Cr-1 Interview to be scheduled in London!!
QUOTE (edchels @ Dec 8 2007, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My case was completed Nov. 6th and they still havent sent it to London yet, but my wife in the US called the NVC and they told her they will send the case during the 2nd week of Dec. at which point they will have scheduled an interview date, which will most likely be sometime in January (if we are lucky).

When was your case completed? and where are you planning on moving to?

-Ed


My case was completed 29th Nov. I am planning to move to New Jersey where my wife lives at the moment initially, but have not decided where we both want to settle down in the long run.

Hope interview is scheduled for you soon!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 06:07:00
United KingdomWho waiting for IR-1/Cr-1 Interview to be scheduled in London!!
Hi,

I was just wondering who have had their case completed at NVC for IR-1 or CR-1 and now are waiting for interviews to be scheduled. Also does anyone have any idea on how long it takes for interviews to be scheduled at NVC?

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-08 03:05:00
United KingdomVaccination Record for Medical
QUOTE (ddkm @ Dec 17 2007, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a nurse at your GP surgery should be able to get the records for you. i would go in and check. otherwise, get the jabs and dont pay through the nose for them!!


Thx I will do that!

Also I have been reading on other posts that people take e-mails, photos etc etc to the interview to proove that relationship is genuine. Is this really necessary??? Any suggestions/thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thanks for your help...
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-17 15:37:00
United KingdomVaccination Record for Medical
Hi,

I have just asked for my vaccination records from my GP Practice for my medical. They said they would have to contact Child Services for them and they said they would print out the vaccination records they have on their system. Just wanted to know if anybody else has experienced anything similar with their GP's?

Thanks
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-17 11:35:00
United KingdomAnyone had a CR-1/IR-1 Interview Recently??
Hi,

I am just wondering if anyone has had an IR-1/CR-1 interview in London recently and what their experiences have been. What questions have they asked etc etc. Also what extra's should I be taking with me apart from forms I have already filled out?

Your help would be appreciated as I am panicking a little now and feeling nervous.

Thanks

Nilz
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 11:54:00
United KingdomOne way flight?
Thanks for all the comments...they have really helped.

Edchels - good luck. There is nothing to worry about the interview. Its nothing to worry about and all very easy
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-17 06:15:00
United KingdomOne way flight?
QUOTE (Converse34 @ Jan 16 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you truly want a one way, book the cheapest roundtrip you can find (return date doesnt matter) and then just not use your return portion. If you are forever doing round trips from the UK, it makes it harder once you are in the US to plan and book tickets.


Would I get asked any questions at POE for having a return ticket? Also would there by any sort of penalties that airline/immigration have for not using the return portion.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-16 11:50:00
United KingdomOne way flight?
Hi,

I am looking to book a ticket to move the US. I was looking to book a one-way ticket but these seem to be a lot more expensive than return tickets. Would I face any issues if I book a return ticket? Also what have others done when they have moved to the US?

Thanks for your help!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-16 10:39:00
United KingdomUrgent question- point of entry question for NY
QUOTE (funkyab @ Mar 27 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3 months 6 days here. And this includes wait time for the 221g denial and administrate processing. She got visa approved this morning.

Good info about not needing any i94 or anything. Ill let her know and tell her to carry on her xrays. She is coming in 2 weeks as well after i flyover and we have a scandinavian spring holiday!!


The lady that at my london interview told me take the x-rays but just have it in my suitcase as it won' t be needed in the POE. She was right as they did not ask for it!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-28 17:26:00
United KingdomUrgent question- point of entry question for NY
Wow - five months is quick. It took me nearly 14 months.

I recently went through newark and they did not ask for the x-rays, paperwork filed etc. All the paperwork is in the brown envelope i think. I went to the POE officer who then directed me to another office to finish off everything. There they just made me sign and fingerprint for my perm resident card. It took about 10 minutes in total.

I filled out a white I-94 card but the POE officer said that I did not need this. So if you are on a CR-1/IR-1 and I-94 should not be needed.

Good luck and hope all goes well for you! Don't worry about it too much it will all go smoothly.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-27 14:37:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
I forgot to ask yesterday about the Brown envelope I need to take with me. Do they send this brown envelope with my passport? I was just so excited I forgot to ask the question!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-12 07:28:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Jan 11 2008, 09:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I found in some other threads that Chris & Amye were approved yesterday, as was NikkisPrecious today! Just waiting to hear from Shroty & Nilz before I update the list!!

Hopefully a few more members will get P4 today too!!!


I was approved today!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-11 10:21:00
United KingdomThe 2008 United Kingdom Interview Thread!
Congrats to all being approved today. So happy for you all. It must be such a great feeling and lots of relief.

Now just waiting for my interview on 11th...feeling really nervous. Just hoping that there are no difficult questions and all is straight forward!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-08 16:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 missing information.. Jame's shortcut RFE?
I also got the same message...I spoke to the NVC and they said that it was a packet which they were sending out this week...the DS-230. I am sure this will be the case for you also.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-25 14:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)WTF! It all changed on Monday!!!
QUOTE (Chris Parker @ Oct 4 2007, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (guteLT @ Oct 4 2007, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everybody..yap, I have the same problem..NVC knows how to shorten people's life.. sad.gif
anyway I would like to hear your opinion...The same changes are made for Lithuania..we send only DS-230 part I- and it was it what they were asking in the mail ! They accepted it on 21 of September..and we didn't hear about any missing documents on the message yet...I just don't know what to expect..what you think can they ask for more information after so many time, if I wouldn't find this topic I would be expetcing for completion, but now- once again waiting for miracles.. unsure.gif

I posted and we discussed this information several several weeks ago, but apparently now would be a good time to summarize it.

As of Oct. 1, there are only 25 consulates still doing "standard" processing (see below). The other 109 consulates are now all doing NVC appointment processing. So, in many ways, appointment processing is now the standard. NVC told me last week that they may or may not apply appointment processing to existing cases received before Oct. 1. Apparently, however, some people are starting to get the RFE notice. You have 1 year to reply to any RFE from NVC.

The 25 standard review consulates still left:

ACK - Auckland, New Zealand
BMB - Bombay, India
BNK - Bangkok, Thailand
CLC - Calcutta, India
CLM - Colombo, Sri Lanka
DHK - Dhaka, Bangladesh
GUZ - Guangzhou, China
HCM - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
HNK - Hong Kong
ISL - Islamabad, Pakistan
JAK - Jakarta, Indonesia
KDU - Kathmandu, Nepal
KLL - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MDR - Madras, India
NHA - Naha, Japan
NWD - New Delhi, India
PTM - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
RNG - Rangoon, Burma
SEO - Seoul, Korea
SGP - Singapore, Singapore
SUV - Suva, Fiji
SYD - Sydney, Australia
TAI - Taipei, Taiwan
TKY - Tokyo, Japan
VNT - Vientiane, Laos


I just called yesterday and NVC said I had to post all evidence, even though I applied before october 1st. Anywayz good luck to everyone!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-04 12:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)WTF! It all changed on Monday!!!
Hi,

I am in the same boat as well. Unfortunately I don't have my police records so I am having to wait for that now. This whole process is too long and I am now getting very annoyed about it all!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-04 09:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Limit reached for December interviews
My case was completed on 20th Nov. I am also waiting for a interview in London. I am hoping that I get an interview for January...but who knows. I know exactly what you guys mean, I filed 29th December last year so its coming up to 1 year. I am sooo frustrated.
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-04 11:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big week.Next week.For Interviews.
Yes big week week. Keeping fingers crossed!!!! whistling.gif
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-07 11:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview scheduled
QUOTE (NikkisPrecious @ Dec 13 2007, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nilz07 @ Dec 10 2007, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got my interview date also...11th Jan @ 8:00am. So happy!!!


Thats the same time as mine! See you there!!

Yep see you there! I also read online instructions for interview asking for copies of all documents again. I have everything apart from the police certificate. I only took a photocopy and sent off the original. Did you ask for extra copies for the police certificate? Also have you booked the medical yet?
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-13 11:57:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview scheduled
Got my interview date also...11th Jan @ 8:00am. So happy!!!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 11:57:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview scheduled
QUOTE (NikkisPrecious @ Dec 10 2007, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mines been done too!!!! WOOHOO!!

I could be home in January!!! WOOHOOOO!!!!


Hey congrats...did you call up today? So happy for you!
Nilz07MaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-10 11:28:00