Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Hi KmOm0629,   Do you happen to know the Guatemalan embassy e-mail?   Just so you know my timeline..   Country: Guatemala Lockbox for I-601: August 1, 2013 Beginning of March 2014: Husband called USCIS to inquire about case (said they would follow up within 30 days) Mid March: Received RFE for additional information April 18, 2014: RFE information received April 30, 2014: I-601 & I-212 approved!   My husband is just waiting for his letter from USCIS and the call from the embassy... Of course I almost feel like this waiting is harder than the rest!     It is, GuatemalaIV@state.gov But, He has to contact, tell him to call, becuase it is regards to his I-601, the spouse of the applicant has no rights, like they wont give you any information, tell him to call and make sure they have the information right, I think he has to make the appointment, so tell him to call, i heard that guatemala doesnt really send an email with instructions, only Juarez...So have him to call..and Be sure.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-05-08 14:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	They will contact within thirty days..You can try to get the email and forward it to the embassy to show approval, and see if he can get a quicker response.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-05-01 14:29:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Hang in there...I seen 2 november approvals, yesterday...So not much longer..your time will come, and I pray it is not far away...I feel your pain, I have been fighting depression very hard this month, my husband has been without electricity 25 out of the 30 days the Month of april 2014, and I am about to go crazy, especially when we talked everyday, and text...I feel a part of me is missing terribly now...	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-04-30 07:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Thats right always stay positive, there are many cases with horrible situations that are still getting passed...Thats the goal to be approved and bring your family together... So keep your head up.. and let's pray for healty aducators, so they can get our wiavers pushed through as quickly as possible!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-04-29 07:37:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Depending on the situation...some are being process quickly, others are not, like if they need a signaure, or more information do prove hardship..But, You have to have a copy of the denial before you can send off the I-601 they will just deny it...Thats why this process is taking so long, you can not file the I-130 joiintly with the I-601. Its very very very frustrating.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-04-28 15:48:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Still waiting, Just FYI update, in other groups I am in the I-601, there is has been several November Approvals, A December approval, without and Expidite...In addition, to Thursday of Last week, I saw a January approval, request for expidite on that case, but there was no exact approval...That ever went to the client....   In addition to this Info, I spoke at an immigration symposium on Friday April 25th, where I learned that USCIS is picking up the pace internally, for Citizen related cases, because of the huge back log, I have also Contacted the CEO of Nebraska Service Center, she did respond, and stated that they are working on getting the cases out, its been about 3 weeks since I recieved her response, she said they were working October...In my other group areas all October people have been approved, (only not including if you have had and RFE or some that have prior criminal history, those seem to be taking much longer.) The actual 6-8 months...Otherwise looks like a pretty good 5 month lapse...So keep your heads up people..I will keep posting, all this is found under my research itself...USCIS still hasnt updated thier I-601 status, so I would not read that, there is no way they are on the same date they were last month, at this time last year I-601 were takeing 3-5 months tops.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-04-28 07:57:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Just Recieved My I-797C notice of action. This is just a reciept... now waiting.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-03-31 14:30:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Im still waiting for my notification, it has been 10 business days now, I just want the confirmation so I can check his status online. . I know I should be more patient, but they take patience to the max, and then some...	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-03-27 10:15:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	March 2014 I-601 Filers	Hey Everyone I noticed there was not a timeline for just regular I-601 filers...So, I thought maybe I could start one. PLease add your sent out and recieved dates here, becuase I have researched this website and cant find any timelines for this i-601. So I am hoping this will help people see how much time is involved in their waivers. (I did not have to file a 212.)     Country: Guatemala Date Sent to Lockbox: March 17th 2014   (I have not recieved the Notice yet, I will post when I recieve.)   My lawyer applied for an expidite, sooo Im praying that will pass.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-03-19 15:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	A SECOND INTERVIEW?? WE ONLY NEEDED A CO-SPONSOR ON OUR FIRST INTERVIEW!?	Thank you, We added my assets and im praying that is more than enough, Ive had my cars for over 4 years, and we own my home so I put that to, I am praying they will accept that, and I will also submit mynew tax forms for this year.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-02-18 08:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	A SECOND INTERVIEW?? WE ONLY NEEDED A CO-SPONSOR ON OUR FIRST INTERVIEW!?	I to am having trouble with the Guatemalan Embassy, I made enough, but for some reason they still asked for another sponsorship, but my lawyer thinks that I was just at the bar, not above, so we updated all the informaiton and added my assets...My case is also in the hands of god, February 25th is our new interview date.. :/  Im praying, but this time I will be present with him, so I am hoping I can assure them that everything will be ok..and I will take care of every thing. good luck  .	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2014-02-17 09:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC DS-3230 FORM	We also have an attorney.  We have our case number from NVC, We have paid the bill for i-1864 and the IV bill, both cleared. Our Attorney sent in the i-1864 and the DS - 230. They received those forms on 16th August 2013.  My husband ( us citizen) is ringing NVC daily and all they say is they have 20 days to do it in . That takes us up to the 12th of september.  This part seems to be taking sooooo long. I am so fed up of it all now I am just wondering what is next now all this is paid and sent ??  Thanks.      I know it takes for ever! But that is good news that they have 20 days to do all of that in, compared to 6 months on everything else..haha. I am curious to see how long it takes to get the i-864 cleared for me to, and get the counselor processing to start. I am hopeing it is soon, very very soon, I would love to have my husband home around christmas....Good Luck!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-08-29 07:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC DS-3230 FORM	Yeas, Your all correct..I finnally got thru to the NVC the mail went out on the 21st of August..So she should have it.. I was not aware That i would not recieve any paper work on it to thought..But thank you all for your inputs!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-08-28 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC DS-3230 FORM	Ooo ok, she said they sent it by mail..but I am going to keep calling til i get through then..thank you!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-08-28 14:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC DS-3230 FORM	Yea the DS 3032 I have not recieved..they my lawyer called it an instruction packet.. But no, I have not and it hast been nearly 60 days.. I thought the NVC would be faster than the USCIS stuff was...	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-08-28 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC DS-3230 FORM	Hello All!   I recieved my NOA 2 on July 8, 2013. I still not recieved the instruction packet   Has anyone had this problem??? How long is your Instruction packet taking??? I am talking about the Packet that contains the DS-3230 and gives you the case number and gives you the instructions on paying the visa fees. My lawyer contacted them and recieved an email on August 12 stating that they were getting the package together.  I have tried to call , no answer at the visa center...just rings forever does anyone have any ideas, i sent an email to and no response...Just hoping that someone else may know whats going on or having the same issues..thank you....	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-08-28 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	CR-1 Interview wait times?	Hello! So i  Recieved a confirmation from thye visa center saying that they will contact me when an interview comes available...how long does this normally take? I didnt even know they sent confirmations that they had received all paper work and everything was good to go for an interview..Any comments? My sponsership packet was confirmed complete on October the 15th 2013. Thank you all for your help...   Just to clarify how many days usually pass after recieveing the confirmation of a packet before they schedule the interview, I thought this was supposed to be the fast part and its been almost 10 days Since the confirmation date....Thank you all for your help!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-10-24 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Packet	Thank you all, I have my interview date now, it is December 5th!!!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-11-01 08:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Packet	No, Its not being expedited.. :/ I wish haha.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-09-12 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Packet	Hello! I was wondering if anyone could tell me about how long it took for thier Packet to Get to the embassay thier spouse is in. My husband is in guatemala and I am trying to pin point some kind of wait time for this part and can not find anything....I am signing the paper work on Friday the 13th (I know wish me Luck) and then they will send them out the following monday...   Once they recieve this packet how long does it take for them to contact the beneficiary??? I am just looking for an estimated wait time, thank you all! !!!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-09-12 07:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Thanks everyone for all your help, My package (with the sponsorship form) went in on 9/18/13. My husband is in Guatemala so I am interested to see how long it will take to get our interview..wish me luck!	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-09-19 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2013	Ok, I will, I can call, I will be checking, I think that helps... Or at least comforts me that I am doing something.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-09-19 10:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - August 2013	I can see cleary now you have explained the madness of NVC hahaha.. That definately makes more sense... thank you thank you thank you!       So I will just sit and wait now..   Ill be sure to keep everything posted! Edited by KmOm0629, 19 September 2013 - 10:42 AM.	KmOm0629	Female	Guatemala	2013-09-19 10:40:00
Canada	The NVC sent application to wrong embassy maybe?	I didn't know he couldn't get his family doctor to do the medical We planned on him having to stay over night anyways so I guess we will have to look into him staying a bit longer so that he could get his medical done there! Thanks a lot for the that tip Montreal is way out of our way anyways haha. So I'm glad there is something good to come out of having to do it in Vancouver!	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2013-12-21 17:59:00
Canada	The NVC sent application to wrong embassy maybe?	Oh! Thank you so much for your reply. We were really confused about it, but I was sure they did not make a mistake. I mean, why would they send it to Vancouver when I clearly marked Calgary? I figured there was a good reason. uwu   Thanks again!	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2013-12-20 23:46:00
Canada	The NVC sent application to wrong embassy maybe?	I'm pretty confused. When I filed my application for my Canadian fiancee I wrote in the box that I wanted it to be sent to the Calgary consulate (Since it's the closest one), however, the other day I got mail from the NVC saying they've forwarded our application to the Vancouver consulate. It also states that that is where his interview will take place.   This consulate is an 18 hour drive away from where he lives. :| Did they accidentally send it to the wrong one? Is the vancouver consulate the only one that processes these kinds of visas? I can't seem to find any information regarding this. Should we contact them about it and ask them to forward it to the Calgary consulate so that we may select that consulate for the DS-160 form?   Sorry if this is really dumb to ask about! In the end, I'm going to call them tomorrow if they're open, but I'd also like to hear from other people if that's possible!	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2013-12-20 23:31:00
Canada	Vancouver consualte visa wait times	I have to say, everyone keeps thinking my fiance has obligations, but he doesn't hahaha. He does not have a job he needs to inform nor does he have family he needs to say bye to immediately. Either way, though, i decided to book the plane ticket a bit later heheh, It would be nice for him to get here on my birthday, but I think I'd rather be safe than sorry <:3   (also, what does AP mean?) Edited by Lizeh, 31 January 2014 - 07:14 AM.	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2014-01-31 07:09:00
Canada	Vancouver consualte visa wait times	weh, if i wait that long though i'd have to wait even longer for him to get here since i'd have to book quite a bit after he gets the visa to get a decently priced flight ;w; maybe i will just do two weeks after his interview.... :<	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2014-01-30 21:38:00
Canada	Vancouver consualte visa wait times	I hope my topic title was clear enough hahaha   Anyway, I am curious how long it generally takes for an approved applicant to get their passport/visa after their interview from the Vancouver consulate. My fiance's interview isn't until April 2nd (Also, this date seems awfully far away, but i will take what i can get lol) but I'd really like to buy his plane ticket to the states really soon. I just don't know how far after the interview date I should schedule. Preferably as soon as possible!   I'm wondering if April 10th would be too risky of a date? That's my birthday and I think it'd be cute if he could come then, but it's okay if that can't happen. I'd rather be safe than sorry, but if others have had quick turnaround times then maybe? Please let me know of your experiences ;w;	Lizeh	Female	Canada	2014-01-30 14:50:00