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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

I wrote " I DID NOT RECIEVE ANY VACCINATION:.. is that ok

 

 

Not sure if anyone helped you out, but here is my two cents. The vaccination question is asking for your vaccination records that you would have had from your birth and up. At the medical exam, the MD will determine if you need additional vaccinations and/or booster shots to bring you up-to-date and up-to-US standard. I answered this questions: Yes, because I can provide my vaccination record and/or get the needed shots at the medical. Your answer: " I DID NOT RECIEVE ANY VACCINATION:.. is very ambiguous and  you may have to add an explanation. Some religions do not allow children to be vaccinated, so if it is against your belief system you may have to state it.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-11 08:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

have a question.

I have a police certificate from a third country that was issued in November 2013 (i requested it as soon as i got my I-130 approved, but I did not expect it would take sooo long to get NVC)/

there is no expiration date on it, so i assume it is valid for one year since the date of issue.

 

I have actually requested a new one several weeks ago but it can take another 4 weeks to get it. So, here is a question. Should I send my IV package with soon expiring Police certificate and then mail the renewed one. Or its better to wait a little and send the complete package?

 

 

You are very lucky that your PC does not have an expiration date. If I were you, I?d send what you got now and don?t waste a day waiting on a more recent version. You can always bring that at the interview. Best of luck!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-10 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

I got CC!!! Scan date July 21st!!

 

Interview assigned October 19th!!!

 

I did not expect that .. no expedite or anything!! Egypt embassy is on fire!!!!

 

 

Soloenta .. Your turn is next .. Heads up!!

 

SAYLIN!! Thank YOU!!!!! 

 

For every one there waiting for ever .. I tell you .. good news are waiting for all of you in the end .. just hang in there 

 

Best of wishes to all

 

 

OMG!!!! Congrats!!!!!!! So happy for you! And an interview is already scheduled?!?!? That is GREAT!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-10 14:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Can somebody help me with DS260.

Question 19 and 24 (mother and father info). Are those about applicant parents?
Thank you!

 

 

There is a DS 260 exemplar that may help you. I've attached the link to the PDF. I had to refer to it on few occasions.

 

http://travel.state....60 Exemplar.pdf


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-10 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

My friends scan date for AOS was July 21st and it was reviewed and accepted today. Seems like they're moving along!

 

Excellent! I have an AOS checklist July 22nd. Good news will make me fly higher than a kite.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-10 13:14:00
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Love It! ...A bit more than i'd like to admit. Yes, NVC does not bring out the best in me.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-10 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

:joy:  :joy:  :joy: OMG OMG OMG CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:

 

Just called and talked to Yvette, she said our case is complete, just waiting for the interview to be scheduled, and they are still scheduling for October interviews!!!! 

 

Paid still says Paid. lol 

 

July 18th scan date

 

Oh, WOW! Congratulations!!!!!!!1


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-09 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Hi Guys! I finally got a case complete. Im a bit relieved since ive been here for many months. Last scan date was july 15th, just called an hour ago and spoke to Lee who confirmed my cc. The ceac portal never had my aos fee change from paid to n/a. They may have fixed that now.

I wanted to sincerely extend my regards and best wishes to everyone here and I hope you are reunited with your partners very soon.

 

Congratulations! So happy for you! Hm, Hm now that you are out of NVC maybe the backlog will clear too :secret:

 

 

:dead: :dead: :dead: they had better not take 60days to finish up with the remaining July packages.

 

Well, let's hope they are as tired of us as we are of them. Darn NVC.

 

 

 

   I'm right there with you and I pray your mother comes to the USA really quickly so she can be with you.  What a great child you are and what a great mother she has to be to have a child like you.  Your both now in my prayers for sure.  God bless you both.  

 

  Can you only imagine what they say about our Arab loved ones, I can just hear it.  Everyone seems to think any Arab or Muslim is automatically a terrorist.  Just shameful. :(  :cry:

 

Thank you for the kind words, Soloenta. They felt like a hug. (F)  (F)  (F)


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-05 08:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Ok I think one of the NVC reviewer finally woke up from sleep and picked up a July 15 package to review. Someone on facebook got CC, scan date July 15th.

I guess its going to take NVC 2-4weeks to finish up with all of July packages.

 

I?m not a gambler although I bet it will take??wait?........wait?.....?wait?.......................................?. up to 60 days to finish July!

 

OK, I will not post anything else today  :joy: 


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 16:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

:lol: gotta love these quotes! You sure are right about that one! Can't wait to find a new hobby when this is all over!

 

What will I do if I didn?t have VJ blog to read? My job, you say!?! How dare, you! :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl: 


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 16:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

hello friends

 

spoke to NVC  before half an hour.

i dnt remember the name but she was preety good.

she told me like they are working on 31st JULY

 

actually whats going on?

representatives are playng with us or what?

 

I LLLLLLlllllike July 31st as a date they are working on. Even if it is a number out of thin air, I don?t mind believing it. Let?s hope VJ so-journers confirm with Case Compete posts.   :clock: 


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 14:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

I read these reviews as well, and the "desperate" part made me laugh out loud! While we weren´t desperate before, 12 months of waiting and fighting over ridiculous checklists will certainly do that to you! I actually wasn´t surprised at all that that´s what they think of us  :jest:

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LOL! We have almost matching timeline for NOA1 and NVC last scan date. I sure hope our time o?waitin? are over soon. I got a ?Desperate Immigrant? bedroom at my house that is tired of being unoccupied.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 14:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Case complete at NVC !!!!! 

I can't believe it !!!

It really feels sooooooooooo good!!! After all the waiting, all the work, and the huge effort, we've got approved.

 

Thank you so much everyone for all the help till this moment. 

 

Saylin, your guides and your posts have been an invaluable help to me. Literally, invaluable. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart.

 

Now, getting ready for the next step.  :)

 

Oh, finally! Such a great news! Congratulations! Very happy for you and yours.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

I admit, I have been growing a bit tired of reading VJ posts day after day, only because there is no moving forward with CC and advancing scan dates. 07/11 is all I have been seeing for more than a week now. So just for kicks and giggles, I decided to look up reviews posted by ex-employees of NVC on Indeed.com. Below is the link. Of course, we all expect a sweat shop, but some of the reviews reek of racism referring to our loved ones as ?desperate people trying to immigrate to America.? I?m petitioning for my elderly mother, the only family member I have, who for over a year is waiting to be reunited with her only child. Desperate to live in America? Not at all. Wanting to live with what is left of her family. Heck yeah! But those schmucks at NVC don?t see our loved ones as family severed from us and awaiting to be reunited.

 

Well, that?s my gripe for the week. I feel even more depressed than I was few minutes ago. Check out the link if/when you get bored. Love ya  all!

 

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/National-Visa-Center/reviews

 

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/National-Visa-Center/reviews


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-04 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

it was printed in black ink. I signed it in black ink. they said my black ink looked navy blue to them. so yes. the form was completed in black on. and printed out in black ink. and signed in black ink. and it was new black ink too. not faded. fresh black ink 


I wish I was joking! Yes.. for real  :cry:


 

Why dont you speak with a supervisor and request an expedite due to NVC error? This is truly bizarre.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-02 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

:wow: :wow: Another NVC month :wow: this is my 5th month with NVC, I pray it is my last month with NVC, though I'll still hang around here for my friends.

 

 

Checking in! 5th so far and looks like a couple more to go *sigh*

 

 

Hi all

This is my 6th month at NVC. Wish I could say it is my last but I think October will see us with a CC unless NVC respond quickly to my IV checklist for that Singapore Police Certificate. I know it is just wishful thinking.

Here's to lots of movement this month.



 

Best wishes to all of you dear souls patiently waiting CC! 

My case was transferred to NVC in April; got case number May 12th and I have been stuck there ever since. Last scan date 08/12. Let?s hope September is a better month?..


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-09-02 10:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Do you know if AOS and IV invoices come at the same time? I filled DS261 and paid AOS fee on 5/12, and have not received the invoice for the IV fee. I called NVC and was told it will take 30 days for them to review and accept the DS261 and then they will invoice the IV fee. Does this sound correct to you?  


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-05-28 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

NVC received my case on April 7 and it is still being entered into the system, so I wasn't able to get a case number and an  IIN during my call today. How unproductive!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-04-22 11:54:00
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We got approved!  :joy:

 

Siman tov u Mazal tov u Mazal tov ve Siman tov.  Yehe lanu  :whistle:  :whistle:  :whistle:  :whistle:  :whistle:  :whistle:  :whistle: 

 

So very happy for you!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-04-03 16:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Just got approved 4-1-14 wooo hooooo

 

Congrats!!!!!!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-04-03 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers
We are approved today!
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-27 21:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

It is difficult my friend.

But we do not have any choice left.

 

25 friends still left in our month.

I want to see 100% approval within next 2to 3 weeks.

 

I am one of those still waiting on NOA2 - Today is 30 days since I received the hard copy for the transfer. I got a knot in my stomach as if something is terribly wrong....But don't get me wrong, I am happy for all who got approved and cheer on those August filers who are still waiting with me.....We shan't loose hope.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-27 14:38:00
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Can someone explain to me what exactly is the "RFE" that everyone talking about? it's something we need to send after the transferred? 
 
BTW, we got transferred 30 days ago, and still waiting for approval, 
it's starting to be ridiculous... 7 month of waiting and all the August fillers moving on, while we got nothing.


 

eXtopia did you ever get an answer to your question from someone? I hope I am not redundant. RFE is a 'request for evidence', if you have not backed up some information. Like if you say you are married, but you haven't included a copy of your marriage license. If you have not received an RFE letter, you don't have to worry about it. Shalom Shalom!

Edited by meg_654, 21 March 2014 - 03:15 PM.



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-21 15:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

as an October filer at TSC, I wish I saw you guys getting approved!  i feel so bad every time i see a CSC case (even those after my date, which is WELL after your date) get approved, while i'm just waiting at TSC...  ...come on USCIS treat us fairly!

 

please go ahead and contact them and tell them we're all waiting!

 

I was transferred to CSC almost a month ago and am still waiting for an approval on a very uncomplicated file. And I was so excited to get a transfer notice from them, thinking I will get an approval in 10 days...CSC is not necessarily the most efficient processor. I am disappointed with CSC...


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-21 15:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Hi guys,

Do you know the price for DNA test. I talked a few AABB accredited DNA test center and they quote me different prices. I wonder if any one who has an idea about that can share me the experience. I am requested to do that as an option for RFE and prefer to submit it. It is for my mother. Thanks a lot.

 

 

 

Not that I know an answer to your question...but can you get other documents that satisfy the RFE: baptism certificate, affidavits from relatives, etc.?


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-21 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Guess what...... Extended processing I won't be approved for another 90 days I'm gonna go hibernate now



Who said that ? I wonder if I am on the same boat...


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-19 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Whose ready for another week of anticipating ?

 

It really sicks to be end of the month PD....USCIS is like a bad boyfriend who won't call, or text, or email. Ever. So tired of checking my phone. ClockWatch2.gif  


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-03-10 16:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers
My transfer is to CSC. No NSC. G-d is good ! PD 8/29.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-28 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

 

WHAT it says is.....

Post Decision Activity

On February 27, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

 

 

Cograts! Off to a great weekend for you!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-28 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Thanks smile.png   I know it won't be that much time...I just think its funny how I see everyone saying they said 4 weeks, then 6 weeks, now 8 weeks.  I'll call in 2 hahaha

And is it horrible that I really DONT want to go to the interview if I don't have to? ...omg.  HATE DR heat...plus sitting there with a newborn all day in that hot embassy...after traveling with him in the first place lol  Not to mention scared to death of the whole interview in the first place.  Oh I know, im terrible lol

 

I sure hope you are not seriously planning to travel with a newborn on your arm?.On the other hand, think of the party DP family will throw for you and babe when you get there.  


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-26 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

 

What exactly they mean by at capacity? I am assuming they are maxed out & can't accept any more transfers? That doesn't seem to jive as transfers that took place on Feb 24 went to CSC.

I understood that those SCs are maxed out and Nebraska will again begin to receive transfers to even out the load. I was also told to expect 60 days for an NOA2 post transfer, but we all see approvals come much sooner. Just wanted to share what I heard from someone who supposedly has better access to information than laypeople like us.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-26 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Some September filers were sent to Nebraska! sad.png

 

I am sure it will still be quick?.

On 02/20, I was told by an immigration case worker at my congressman's office that TSC and CSC are at capacity and my (upcoming) transfer will most likely go to Nebraska SC. I have been transferred since we had that convo, but am still waiting on the NOA2 hard copy to find out where. Let's choose to stay positive; hopefully USCIS is tired of cleaning the spider webs off our files.....since they just had them dusted off...   ClockWatch2.gif  


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-26 14:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers
Transferred to somewhere - just now got the texts and an email.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-24 19:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Congratulations on all the approvals! This blog is the only encouraging part of the USCIS experience.   ...waiting on my xfer...08/29 PD... COME ON!

 


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-21 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

we got transferred! we got transferred!

Whoooo!!! finally!

MAZAV TOV! Derech tzlecha. Congratulations! So very happy!


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-20 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

august 29th pleasecray5ol.gif

GO  August 29th!!! - My PD as well.


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-19 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers
I got last three years of tax transcripts from IRS. It takes about two weeks to get it in the mail.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-19 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

We got our official letter in post today about approval. :)
Our lawyer wants us to get Tax transcripts from here: http://www.irs.gov/I.../Get-Transcript
 any one else doing this?


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-19 07:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

Aditya, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

 


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-12 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAug 2013 I-130 filers

I've never posted anything to this blog since my beneficiary is my mother, but have been following your posts daily. Wealth of information and encouragement from all of you guys.... I am so happy to finally see no tonly transfers but also approvals for August I-130 filers! My PD is coming up (08/29) and your posts have made me breathe a little easier last few days.....


meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-02-06 09:52:00