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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
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
 

On the us embussy site said i MUST create profile on http://www.ustraveldocs.com
And its ont available for immigrant visas
Any help

 



I have the same issue. I answered Yes on the question asking if I am visiting the site for a first time, then I had to choose the type of visa: 1) Immigrant, 2) Nonimmigrant, 3) I don't know. I clicked on Immigrant visa option. Then I was offered general information relating to Immigrant visa application process and such. Please, do let us know when/if you figure out how to register the address for passport collection.





meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-15 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

 
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :dance: :dance: :yes: :dance: :dance: HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 
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  This I know nothing about but I pray others do. (F) (F)















SOLOENTA, I keep lingering to this thread only to find out any good news from you, dear. Praying for you.












meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-12 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
Case In Transit to embassy for 11/20 interview. Shipped a week after interview was scheduled.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-10 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
 

My husband received his IR-1 visa today with his immigration packet. The immigration packet has a small cut on top. is this a normal thing?

 

absolutely normal, and he should not open the envelope. The cut it there so he can peak and see there is only papers packed in the envelope, not any illegal substance or what have you. Make sure he knows not to open the envelope. That is the Customs Officer's job. Congratulations on the visa!



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-09 14:42:00
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So, you called that morning for case complete and again that same evening for interview date?

Yes, I am from Texas, near Abilene...in Jan, we had snow but after being away for several years, in the desert, it was quite refreshing! Looking forward to getting back there ASAP! Cheers!

 


Yes, I called NVC twice that day: because listening to their message for 45+ minutes in the morning was just not enough...I knew "my call was important to them" so I gave them another one and I knew they were scheduling interviews on October 3rd and was hoping to get the date and I was sitting in Dallas traffic on the way home bored out of my mind, so I called them again :)




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-08 08:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

Finally received P4 IL email at around 1am eastern. Just in time for the wife's medical! #winning :)

CEAC status is still "at NVC" for now. Yes, I checked my email and the case status at 3:30am. That's how much I want out of NVC. :)


It's barely 5 am here but I've been up since 4, developed this habit ever since we got close to being out of NVC. So can relate to the early early morning email checking....LOL!

meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-08 05:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

For those that have interview dates with no letter, did you find out about the date by calling or did they send you an email? I see some from early Oct have dates already...my PD is May 2013 so I was wondering if that would help or not? Cheers!


I called the evening of the day I got case complete; may have been lucky because they were still scheduling interviews for November and were able to tell me interview date and time over the phone. P4 email was sent tonight.

By the way, Texas is very pleasant wintertime. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Cheers from Big D!

Edited by meg_654, 08 October 2014 - 04:53 AM.




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-08 04:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

 Same here.
I am starting to panic that they lied to my husband, and no interview is scheduled for me. My case still shows at NVC.

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Same here. No P4 yet.

Still waiting to get the interview letter in email. Interview scheduled for Nov-10th. Lady at NVC told me to give it a few days.
Safe to purchase the plane ticket or wait until letter comes? The longer I wait the more expensive the ticket....
 
We also only have a month to get medicals.
 
Thoughts folks?
 









I'm waiting on P4 to purchase tickets too, but interview is for Nov. 20th.












meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 20:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
No interview letter yet......Interview was scheduled 10/3.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
 

I appreciate the kind words and support. But honestly my husband plays pro soccer. This process has delayed his career. We cannot wait any longer. We will just have to live outside the US. I cannot endure this process anymore. They also are saying pending administrative processing. More problems to come.

 

Oh dear, don't be so discouraged. Pending administrative processing is related to the additional documents you have to submit after you already had the interview today. Spend a day to feel bad about your interview, but DO pick up yourself tomorrow and get things done. You are almost done with the process, this is just a minor and last obstacle to overcome.



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
 

I called up today and spoke to Sarah. She told me my case is complete and I'm in the queue for an interview, so nothing booked yet. Really happy to get that confirmation though :)

 

Congratulation! Its such a mental relief to not have to think about CC but actually to have one. I pray your interview is scheduled soon, so you get to distress a little from all the NVC ordeal. I say this because ever since I got CC and interview date, I am a whole lot happier person myself, and wish the same feeling for all my VJ buddies.



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 13:06:00
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My interview was scheduled on Friday. Since have not received it today, hopefully I'll get it tomorrow then.

 

My interview was scheduled on Friday and still no letter....Keep us posted EOC :-)



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 08:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

 
If you mean the case status (At NVC, In Transit, Ready, ...etc), you check through the usual ceac portal... you just choose the last option: Check My Visa Application Status.
If you mean how to track a package via DHL, then it is explained on Post#1 of this thread. It's not exact science though. My case never showed on DHL tracking system.





Thank you! Yes I meant the dead portal. My case still shows At NVC today, and I thought I'm missing something in the way I try to track it. Thank you again.




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-06 20:25:00
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Got the official notification/P4 email today! :)
 
Made reservations today (December flights are CRAZY expensive!!!). My round trip from DC to Bogota? $700. Her one way flight in the beginning of December? $1000!!!!
 
We are practicing interview questions (Thanks VJ!) every night! :)
 
Of course, I will be crazy organized with the paperwork for the interview:
 
     THEM: "We need a copy of your third grade report card"
     ME:       "Right here m'aam!"
 
hahahahahahaha! 
 
















Most one way flights are more expensive than round trip. Have you look into round trip with refundable ticket back?





meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-06 20:21:00
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My ceac status was stuck on "In Transit" for 12 days. I blame handling delays at both source and destination mail rooms for this delay.

 


MoBar, where/how do you check CEAC status of a package? Is this something printed on the interview letter?




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-06 13:44:00
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Interview scheduled nov. 20.

It was scheduled on Oct. 2.

We had case complete Sept. 30.

:)





 

Congrats! We have an interview on the same date, different embassies though. Best of luck!

Edited by meg_654, 06 October 2014 - 08:30 AM.




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-06 08:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews

I know after all those months of waiting, NVC and interview has been quick. Taking 17 months to reach NVC has been the hardest part. How did your interview go?




Dilmera, I just read your timeline and am shocked at what you went through. Glad this is nearly over.



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-04 12:00:00
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green-card-interview-med2.jpg November 10th (9:30am)   :goofy:

 





Austin! Congratulations!!!!!! I am so happy for your interview!







meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2014 Interviews
I am waiting on interview too!!!! Got CC yesterday apparantly but found out just now. Do you think I will make the November round of interviews?
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 11:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread
 

I have to work for an extra four weeks, but I gave them four weeks and three days so I could leave on a Friday and go out for drinks with my colleagues :) I should have at least a week or two after that to sort everything out for leaving. Oh, and for waiting at the front door like a sad, abandoned puppy waiting for the courier to arrive with my future visa :D

 


I am so happy for you!!!!!




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-14 14:30:00
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Question for you guys - is it normal to be calling the NVC - no one picking up/busy?
 
My NOA2 passed about a week and a half ago, they should have it by now - and wanting to call and find out about the case number to start the whole process.

 


You are such a newbie, dear chrisaivey, but I do hope things at NVC move much quicker for you than for those who are just now getting out of this hellhole. Keep redialing, and block out the recording you will hear while on hold with NVC. Brrrrrrrr! That place gives me chills.




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-14 14:28:00
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Called up on my lunch break and got my interview date. November 18th at 9:30 :D I gave in my notice at work already.

 



Congrats! Do you have to work extra few weeks until your last day at work, or you get to go home and be foot- loose 'n fancy-free tomorrow morning? I envy you a little, but in a good way. I only get to go on a vacation to Bulgaria around the interview date and then back to the good old job.

Best of luck on your interview and trip to the States!







meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-14 14:22:00
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ISSUED
 
Now, I am ...
 
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Hey Hey Hey WHAT A GREAT NEWS! Congratulations!!!!!







meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-14 08:23:00
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I have nothing to rant about today, but came back to this thread few times since this morning looking for good news from Soloenta. Prayers for you, dear Soloenta. I know everything will work out at the end, and in the meantime, know you are in our hearts and minds.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-08 14:05:00
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meg_654
The AOS and the IV package were send late august/ early september and they havent said anything about any issues.

 

Call NVC and ask for scan dates for your AOS and IV packages. From what I see, NVC is working mid August paperwork, so your turn is coming soon. NVC will be able to say if/when AOS is approved, if there is a checklist, etc, and you can guestimate when the IV packet will be reviewed - 60 days after the scan date. Now I sound like a dreaded NVC operator, regurgitating the 60 day speech they gave us so many times, and we so utterly hate here on VJ. LOL!



meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 14:22:00
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Thank you meg_654 and Soloenta! My husband calles them every other day but no good news so far...I was just wondering is the website can help but obviously not...... I thought it will be fast after USCIS we were 9 months there) but the nightmare continues....
Wish you all to have your interviews soon !
Lots of love and strenght to everybody (L)

 


When did you send your AOS and IV packets? It should take about 60 days after last packet is scanned into their system, provided no checklist is issued.

I have interview date for 11/20. Soloenta needs our prayers though. She should have been out of NVC by now.....






meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 13:43:00
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  Yes have spoken to several supervisors, they say no to everything.  Some are nice some not so much.  Octavio and Sylvia were a total disappointment
 
 
  Thank you my dear I will do just that, it can't hurt. :(   God bless you and thank you so much for your prayers I really need them. (L) (L)
and I could hardly understand Octavio.  

 
  Tell me please did you tell your dear mother about CC and interview and what did she say? :D (L) (L)






 




I told mom on Saturday morning. She was quiet on the phone for a moment and I thought the connection fell through. Then she told me, she is afraid to be happy about it. I told her when I am arriving in Bulgaria (on 11/16) to be with her at the interview. She remained very calm, like doubting Thomas from the Bible... I know what she was thinking: "I will believe it when I see it." My poor mom, I totally understand how she feels, because I, myself am afraid to feel relieved that this trial of our nerves is almost over. I think she and I, we will both celebrate after POE.

Edited by meg_654, 07 October 2014 - 01:40 PM.







meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread
 

    Hi sweet heart nice to see you again.  Not for this no at least not yet.  They are saying I need to send a copy of my parents marriage certificate.  I wonder what next the kitchen sink?






What about sending your own birth certificate? That is a solid proof of relationship between you and your co-sponsor. Even though it doesn't make sense...What is the importance of the relationship between persons filing AOS? Once AOS is signed its a contract between the signatory/s and the government, not a contract between you and your co-sponsor/the other signatory........

Edited by meg_654, 07 October 2014 - 01:30 PM.







meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 13:28:00
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Hello :) So we are stuck in NVC for 6 months now (from april ) and I want to ask if there is some website where i can check our status online?

 




You would do best by calling NVC. Another option to email NVCInquiry@state.gov, but it takes a while to receive a reply. I emailed that address on June 17th, and got a reply on July 18th. By the way, my case was received by NVC in the beginning of April, and I just now got a case complete. Best of luck to my beautiful Bulgarian countrymen!






meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-07 13:20:00
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   I need help, I can't think and the tears in my eyes doesn't let  me see the screen very well.   I need a link for  I-864A sponsor now they are saying I made a mistake on part two item 13 my father is supposed to sign they said and put my husbands name and a letter stating why my mother didn't file taxes which I sent and have a copy of. :(  I can't believe this so please someone help I can't think.  

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Oh no! I thought your AOS was already approved.... I am so truly sorry for what you have to go through....but brace yourself, you are strong and you will overcome this.





meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-06 20:18:00
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SOLOENTA, call them. I need an update on your case too. I pray all is resolved and you get the news before the weekend.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 20:51:00
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Another good news for me today; MoBar was right about the double helping....I called NVC again this evening and today my interview was scheduled for November 20th. An ordeal that started in August 2013 is coming to an end for me. I spoke with Oscar and he was happy to tell me the good news.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 20:33:00
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO congratulations again, now once you get your date you can call to see if you can change it to sooner Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooo Mommy is coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (L)

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I need to read the thread backwards to figure out your situation and if it is resolved by now. Its been a few days since the Silvia/Octavio ordeal.




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 15:49:00
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Double congratulations for double good news :)
Just take care of ur gooooood self with little angel hopefully u get ur CC very sooon ... Best of luck n tc with positive healthy thoughts ...

 


Thank you so much!


 

Yay !!! I knew you wouldn't be far behind !! How far along is your pregnancy ?! Congrats 2 times :goofy:

 


Thank you! We started our week 16 yesterday. 24 weeks to go.



 

Congratulations sweetie. We spoke with same NVC rep, Lisa was the bearer of my good news today. You should call on Monday or Tuesday, you might have interview date before then.


Yea I think so because the interview thread is flooded with interview dates.


Thanks sweetie. I don't mind giving out a treat. Lol


You just have to keep dialing. Millions of people are calling the line, and when you finally get connected you should be prepared to be on hold from 15 to 50 minutes or more.












I just now noticed you spoke with Lisa too. I got so happy on the phone with her, I got her all giggly, she said she lllllikes giving good news and knows what we have been through.


 
 

Congrats!   :dance:  Aug, 2013 filer!?   :wow:   You deserve your CC!   :thumbs:
 
I know what you mean by "afraid of letting yourself go and feel happy" after being treated like a 2nd class citizen by USCIS and NVC!    :no:

 


Thank you Austin! Best to you and yours!




























meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread
It is official: CASE COMPLETE as of 10/2/2014. Interview is not scheduled yet, as Lisa @ NVC said, the paperwork was just reviewed. I pray I make the November round of Interviews. Last scan date 08/12.
meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread
 

Congratulations sweetie, am so happy for you. Finally your mom will be with you.
You just made it in time for the interview. NVC just started the schedule yesterday.

 

I pray and believe for a November interview. G-d knows we really need it: mom did not plan to spend winter in Bulgaria and has no wood for the stove, no food supplies for the winter months, etc...and winters are severe where I come from...So if I can get his 67 yr old woman in Texas before first snow I will be the happiest person on earth.


 

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU.   I am beside myself with joy and hope and can't wait until you tell us your on a flight to the USA with your beloved mother.  I have renewed confidence that God listens to our prayers and he answers us in his own time.  OMG what happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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What a wonderful outlook from such a young age. God bless you and all your family.
 
 
Wonderful. Best wishes for both journeys.
 
 
And a good date too... Well worth the wait!





 
 

Awwww congratulations!!! Wishing you great blessings ahead!!! :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:

 


Thank you so very much! I am almost afraid to let myself go and feel happy, remembering what we went through. I am an August 2013 filer.














meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 08:55:00
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I just called and spoke with Lisa, I asked her for our case status and she told me she has got good news for me.


INTERVIEW SCHEDULED.

NOVEMBER 6. 7am




 



CONGRATULATIONS! WOW 7am interview! I bet you won't be able to sleep the night before. I'm so happy for you!





meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread
VJ FAMILY!!!!!!!

MY DEAREST, without whom I would have positively lost my mind.

I want YOU to be the first to know that my AOS fee changed to N/A. I have not received an email yet and will be calling NVC later in the day. I sure hope this is CC. My last scan date is 08/12 and I am positively out of patience, pregnant, and still hoping for November interview, so I can be with my mom at the interview. Hopefully while I can still board a plane, without going in labor on the plane, or in Bulgaria :) Hehehe




meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-03 08:22:00
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http://www.visajourn...erviews/page-11

 



Thank you! You are DA BEST!





meg_654Not TellingBulgaria2014-10-02 10:50:00