ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United Kingdomworried about interview and what questions will be asked
I really get nervous under pressure and was wondering if people could share their experiences with their interviews. I'm also worried about getting administrative processing as I have been denied a visa in the past. Any interview tips please????

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-16 18:15:00
United KingdomCase complete at NVC -how long until interview at US embassy London

Hey,

I got my case complete on the 7th Jan and was given my interview date exactly a week later for the 13th Feb.

Check out my timeline if you want :)

Good luck, you're almost at the end now!


thanks. I called nvc yesterday they told me the earliest I will get an interview is april.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-16 18:00:00
United KingdomCase complete at NVC -how long until interview at US embassy London
I just got case complete today and wanted to know the current wait times until the interview in London UK.

My immigration time line

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-15 14:29:00
United KingdomOverstayed on VWP -3 year bar and visa denial
My husband is going to come to the interview with me. However he does not have a passport and will enter with his military ID card. I hope the London embassy accept this.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 15:13:00
United KingdomOverstayed on VWP -3 year bar and visa denial
I am not muslim, born in a third world country and I have no criminal record. I was born in the UK. On my birth certificate is shows my fathers name being middle eastern although he is not muslim. My husband is in the military and he thinks this would help our case.

So far its been 2 weeks since case complete and still no interview date.

I will let you know the outcome. I have plenty of pictures to bring to the interview but not a whole lot else of evidence. We live together but my name is not on the lease. I do have my military id dependent card.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 12:35:00
United KingdomOverstayed on VWP -3 year bar and visa denial
I have an upcoming interview (hasn't been scheduled yet) and I'm very worried I will be put in administrative processing due to a previous overstay (which was not entirely my fault) yet they will not see it that way.

I overstayed a few years ago on when I was 20 due to being married to a US citizen who kept promising to file my AOS but never did. Thought I would mention that when I entered I was not married and did not have the intention but he proposed after I arrived.

When he still had not filed for my green card I had no option but to leave after he told me ICE were looking for me (I'm not sure if this is true or not). After I left the US I was barred for 3 years. If you are an abused spouse of a citizen you are supposed to be exempt from the bar but although he did mistreat me (which I can't prove) he was not physically abusive.

While I was barred (but before I knew I was barred) I applied for a visitors visa which was denied and they told me at the interview I was barred temporarily due to unlawful presence.

Some time after that I annulled the marriage based on his poor moral character and lies/fraud. A couple of years later I met my current husband and he has filed for my CR1 visa but I'm so worried about getting the 221 (g) slip due to the overstay and visa denial. The bar is since over. I am going to be honest with them about everything at the interview but I still don't know whats going to happen and I'm extremely worried about not being believed. I know if you've ever had a visa denial they think you are just trying to get an immigrant visa to get to the US and not because you are in love.

Please help!
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-27 16:30:00
United Kingdombringing spouse to cr-1 interview
I asked this question before but didn't get the information needed. How do I get my husbands name put on the appointment list to come to my interview with me? Can I just email the london embassy or do I have to call first? The phone number is ££!! What do I need to put in the email? Do they respond to it?

for CR-1

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 Checklist– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to checklist -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
02/22/2013 Received a case complete email
03/06/2013 Interview date assigned
03/28/2013 Medical at Knightsbridge doctors
04/22/2013 Interview at London Embassy
Xx/xx/2013 Visa delivered
xx/xx/2013 $165 Visa immigrant fee paid online
Xx/xx/2013 POE – Boston MA
xx/xx/2013 Welcome letter received
xx/xx/2013 Green card received
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-07 20:06:00
United KingdomMedical booked
As well as getting the required shots like other people have already suggested, you also need to bring reading glasses (if you wear them) for the sight test. I was asked to tie my hair back for the chest x-ray, the dr gave me an elastic band as I hadn't brought anything with me, so worth bringing a hair tie if your hair is long.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-04-13 20:05:00
United KingdomInterview Experiences for CR-1/ IR-1
I have my interview on monday and would to know other peoples interview experiences in London.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-04-20 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
I asked this question before but didn't get the information needed. How do I get my husbands name put on the appointment list to come to my interview with me? Can I just email the london embassy or do I have to call first? The phone number is ££!!

for CR-1

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 Checklist– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to checklist -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
02/22/2013 Received a case complete email
03/06/2013 Interview date assigned
03/28/2013 Medical at Knightsbridge doctors
04/22/2013 Interview at London Embassy
Xx/xx/2013 Visa delivered
Xx/xx/2013 POE – Boston MA
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-07 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013

When was your case complete?
Cat


feb 14th
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-07 04:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
how do I get my husband on the appointment list to come to the interview with me? Do I have to wait until the case has arrived at the embassy or can I call now?
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-07 03:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
Got a email from nvc. My interview has been scheduled for april 22nd!
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-06 17:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
I think I'm just going to leave it. I think if I mess with the settings I might lose internet connection or something. Guess I will just be checking my emails every 5 minutes to see if I have anything from nvc.

I need my interview asap. My husband is in the military (we live together abroad in military housing) and is being stationed back in the US soon.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
My IP address is UK but just the country setting is US. Still working out how to change it.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 15:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
I just checked and my country was already set to the united states and it still didn't work.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
How do I change the proxies to base myself in US? I can't figure out how to do it!
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 15:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
or perhaps its US & Canada. It doesn't work for me. So I had to call nvc on the phone and found out my interview still hasn't been scheduled yet.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
google voice is only free if calling from within the US. :(
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-03-04 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2013
My case was completed 2 weeks ago and interview has not been scheduled yet. I am calling the nvc daily.

CR-1

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
02/22/2013 Received case complete email
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCreate a VJ timeline to track your case and get estimated approval dates :)
Here is my timeline. Just waiting on interview to be scheduled... Does anyone know what the wait time is for US embassy London?

USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-15 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner and Beneficiary living together overseas
My husband is in the military and for proof of domicile in the US we submitted a copy of his proof of service and orders.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner and Beneficiary living together overseas
hey everyone I am the beneficiary and the petitioner lives with me overseas, just thought I would post my timeline. I was completely clueless as to the whole procedure until I read information on visajourney! It has helped me every step of the way!


USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
02/22/2013 Received a case complete email
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNational Benefits Center (MSC)
My case was transferred to NBC and never went to a field office and I got my NOA2 in less than 3 months. When I called USCIS as to why it was transferred to NBC they said the california service center is backlogged and it was transferred to NBC to lighten their case load and for faster processing. I am the beneficiary and the petitioner resides with me abroad. We have filed everything from abroad and just waiting for interview date now.


USCIS
08/22/2012 1-130 mailed to Chicago lockbox
08/31/2012 USCIS receives application/priority date
09/07/2012 Check cashed
09/07/2012 NOA1 email – routed to CSC
09/13/2012 Case transferred to NBC in Missouri
09/17/2012 1-797c NOA1 hardcopy received
10/03/2012 Touched
11/13/2012 1-130 approved/ NOA2 email
11/15/2012 Case forwarded to NVC
11/19/2012 NOA2 hardcopy received
NVC
11/21/2012 NVC receives case
11/23/2012 Case number assigned + DS-3032 email sent
11/27/2012 AOS fee invoiced + paid
12/01/2012 AOS shows as paid + cover sheet printed
*Waiting on federal tax returns from IRS before AOS package can be mailed*
12/04/2012 DS-3032 acceptance email
12/04/2012 IV fee invoiced + paid
12/05/2012 IV shows as paid + cover sheet printed
12/07/2012 IV package mailed to NVC using royal mail tracked
12/21/2012 IV package delivered to NVC (not ever using royal mail again!)
01/07/2013 IV package is reviewed and accepted
01/08/2013 Checklist generated requesting AOS
01/23/2013 AOS package mailed using DHL express
01/24/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/01/2013 AOS package reviewed
02/01/2013 RFE– Tax return missing due to IRS sending us the wrong form and wrote incorrect income amount on question 25 due to miscalculation
02/02/2013 Responded to RFE -sent using DHL express
02/05/2013 AOS package delivered to NVC
02/14/2013 Case complete
02/22/2013 Received a case complete email
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-28 13:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221 (g) pending further administrative processing
I forgot to mention that the bar is now over and I was born in the UK.
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-27 16:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures221 (g) pending further administrative processing
I have an upcoming interview (hasn't been scheduled yet) and I'm very worried I will be put in administrative processing due to a previous overstay (which was not entirely my fault) yet they will not see it that way.

I overstayed a few years ago when I was 20 due to being married to a US citizen who kept promising to file my AOS but never did. I had no option but to leave after he told me ICE were looking for me (I'm not sure if this is true or not). After I left the US I was barred for 3 years. If you are an abused spouse of a citizen you are supposed to be exempt from the bar but although he did mistreat me (which I can't prove) he was not physically abusive.

While I was barred (but before I knew I was barred) I applied for a visitors visa which was denied and they told me at the interview I was barred temporarily due to unlawful presence.

Some time after that I annulled the marriage based on his poor moral character and lies/fraud. A couple of years later I met my current husband and he has filed for my CR1 visa but I'm so worried about getting the 221 (g) slip due to the overstay and visa denial. I am going to be honest with them about everything at the interview but I still don't know whats going to happen and I'm extremely worried about not being believed. I know if you've ever had a visa denial they think you are just trying to get an immigrant visa to get to the US and not because you are in love.

Please help!
sugarbritchesNot TellingUnited Kingdom2013-02-27 16:16:00