Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Yes there is and she is having problems due to being from N Ireland, it's a long story.  I think her ID is Collie something,     sorry I still have brain freeze from USCIS it takes a while for the brain to recover. .   Soloenta, Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different countries.  Collie is having trouble because the NVC is having the same trouble you are - they are NOT the same.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-24 06:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I just broke down now, crying my heart out, just got a checklist for birth certificate, that it's not original, that's the only original I have, don't know what to do.   Oh, Gurubabe, I'm so sorry.  Is it hard to get a certified copy from Nigeria?  I think that is where you are from...   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 17:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Suki I'm waiting on your Case Complete next!!!     Thanks, L2B.  Not expecting results until next Tuesday or Wednesday, but I'm calling on Friday!!!!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Lol yes suki my question was how long does it take to get the IRS tax ammendment to be done when it's changed from single to MFJ? As in if we do it now till when can we be ready with the tax transcripts to send to NVC?   All the USC has to do is send in the paperwork for the amendment.  It will probably take the IRS 6-8 weeks to process the amendment, because they are currently busy with all the original submissions.  Because of your timeframe, the USC may not get an amended transcript in time for the AOS submission.   But...when the USC puts together the AOS packet, have a copy of the amended return (plus copies of all W-2s and all 1099s) ready to submit to NVC.   NVC probably doesn't care how the USC has filed.  But...the IRS DOES care - so it's best to show that the two of you are responsible tax payers and that you realized you made a mistake and are fixing it ASAP!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 13:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Hi guys,   I have a question   My packages (AOS, IV) are delivered (today). How long does it take to review (touch at least) the papers?   Congrats on the delivery!  I know that feels good!  Now NVC has to scan the packets into their system.  That took 5 days for me.  You can expect a minimum of two weeks after that scan date - and maybe as much as 4-5 weeks.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Do you want the Social Security Administration to issue a Social Security number and a card? Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and such other U.S. Government agencies as may be required for the purposes of assigning you a social security number (SSN) and issuing you a Social Security card and do you authorize the Social Security Administration to share your SSN with the Department of Homeland Security? WHAT do I answer to this?   If you say yes, the beneficiary will be assigned a Social Security Number and receive their number and card in about 8 weeks after they enter the US.  Or, you can say "no" and take the trip to your local Social Security Office and the beneficiary can apply in person.  As another poster said, most people answer "yes" to both of these questions.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 13:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	How long does it take to change the status from single to MFS or MFJ?   Samreen, you might need to say a few more words - I'm not sure I understand your question...   What I THINK you are asking is:  How long does it take to file an amendment to 2013 taxes to change from single to either MFS or MFJ?   Is that what you want to know?  If so, the USC just needs to file an amendment to 2013 taxes.  If you need paperwork to show for an interview, the actual copy of the amendment (plus the 2013 return or transcript) should be OK.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Do you mean  does my husband know about Gus?     No....  he doesn't care who I talk to ...   And just to put it out there... Tico is what Costa Rican men are called.  Tica for a Costa Rican woman.....   So..... I love my Tico... Get it?   He has a very common latino name !!   and it's not Tico ..     I immediately starting listing common Hispanic names in my head....Juan, Manuel, Miguel, Eduardo.....hehehehe   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	How long does it take Texas Service Center to ship approved petitions to NVC? My I130 was approved on the 21st. Do they usually ship petitions on specific dates each month? Thanks How long does it take Texas Service Center to ship approved petitions to NVC? My I130 was approved on the 21st. Do they usually ship petitions on specific dates each month? Thanks   It is really hard to give you an answer - for it really just depends.  My petition took 25 days from TSC to NVC.  Another person had 6 days from TSC to NVC.  There does not appear to be any "standard" shipping time.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 11:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	It has only been 5 since we got our NOA 2 I know the wiki instructions say to call once a week until the file is received at the NVC. Realistically how long should I actually wait until I call to inquiry about the case?   You can call every day if you wish, but realistically, you might expect the NVC to receive (and scan in) your I-130 info about two weeks after the USCIS says they actually mailed it.   It took 25 days for me.  In my opinion, this is the biggest waste of time in the "system".  3 1/2 weeks to ship a document from Texas to New Hampshire means they shipped it via Pony Express.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 08:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	AOS Check-listed yesterday April 22     Checklist for I-864EZ (filed by XXXXXX) NVC has reviewed the financial evidence submitted. However, additional information is required to complete the financial evidence review. Please provide all requested documents and refer to page two for mailing instructions. General Instructions  [x] You will need to complete and submit the new form, completely filled out (all pages required), which includes the changes noted below. Submitting single pages of the form with the correction is not acceptable. In order to make corrections you will need to download a new form at www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov. Part 4 Sponsor's Household Size  [x] The number in Line 16f does not equal the sum of the numbers listed in lines 16a through 16e. Part 5 Sponsor's Income and Employment  [x] __XXXXX________________________________'s income indicated on the I-864EZ Part 19 does not correspond to that shown on the most recent tax return   AOS Package was sent on 4/3, received on 4/4 and entered into NVC system on 4/8, so exactly 14 days (2 weeks) before it got reviewed.     Dear Passtele,   I am sorry you got a checklist, but I really appreciate your sharing the dates.  I'm exactly one week behind you for system entrance.  Guess I'll check next week!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-23 04:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Not possible.     That capability does not exist here to the best of my knowledge.     It must have been on the Australian visa site.  I got my LPR in Australia in 2010.  Thanks for looking into it, Ryan!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-22 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Sukie, KoeKoe, LoveMyTico.. It looks like we should not expect case complete until anywhere from Monday-Wednesday per the spreadsheet's estimations. The 28th-30th. Still good days to receive case complete.   Ladies, we should be watching "LindyStephan".  They are 4 days ahead of us.  When they get "Case Complete", we should be close behind!!!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-22 17:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Saylin, is there any way to "pin" your intro post to the top of every page?  I've been on other forums where this can happen - maybe a moderator can do this?  It sure would be helpful - both for newbies and for us "oldies" that need to obsess...   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-22 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Koekoe, you, me and LoveMyTico should get lucky on Friday (I hope).  I'm beaming positive energy towards New Hampshire.  I'd love to have a lovely weekend knowing my case is complete!   Sukie   Ekec, I didn't mean to exclude you.  There are at least four of us whose packets were scanned in on April 15th.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-22 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	thank you my friend. i hope i can really get it. also i am really hoping not to get checklists.   Koekoe, you, me and LoveMyTico should get lucky on Friday (I hope).  I'm beaming positive energy towards New Hampshire.  I'd love to have a lovely weekend knowing my case is complete!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-22 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I'm getting worried. Our AOS fee is still pending and the money in the bank hasn't cleared up yet too.   Essysita,   Debits from your bank account only happen on banking days.  So...if you paid on Saturday, the NVC will not generate the request until Monday, which is the next banking day.  Normally, the request will be presented to your bank on the First Business Day after you pay online, and the amount will be taken out in overnight processing.  In your case, on Monday night, the request from NVC will be presented to your bank.  IF your bank gets the request processed, the money will disappear from your account early Tuesday morning, meaning when you sign on Tuesday morning (usually after 6 a.m.), you should see the debit in your account.  Your bank will send a notice to NVC saying "Here you go, NVC - here is your money."  NVC then has to apply that notice to your case - which can sometimes take another 24 hours.   If you paid on Saturday, the EARLIEST you would see the "PAID" status at the NVC would be on Tuesday - and it might be on Wednesday.    See what happens tomorrow morning when you check your bank details.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-21 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Got a little chuckle tonight when I got out of work. My AOS and DS-260 were approved today. I'm the one that's been doing all the leg work and paperwork for this process and keep trying to explain it to my husband who I think is getting tired of hearing about it.   So when I get out of work tonight I get a text message from him, and I quote " F***....we just received a checklist from NVC" I had to chuckle, as I knew this was coming. It was a false checklist for my IV docs, and I knew this before I even talked to him or checked our emails. If he'd just listen to me he wouldn't have freaked out. LOL. And sure enough when I got home and checked the email, that's exactly what it was. Made my day. He didn't think it was funny. He said he was going to      listen to me from now on, guess it scared the poop out of him.   Xprecious, did you call NVC to find out that your AOS and DS-260 were accepted or did you get an email?   I'm really confused about the email thing - I gave NVC our emails when they gave me our case number and IIN.  To this date, neither of us, NOR our attorney, has received ANY emails.  Not when our invoices were available.  Not when they received/scanned our AOS or IV packets.   I stayed on top of NVC and paid the invoices as soon as they were available.  Should I be worried about not getting ANY emails?  When do emails normally get sent?   You are a BAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDD girl teasing your husband that way.  Maybe he'll pay attention now!  Hehehehe   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-21 20:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	hello  all of friends i sent my iv package on april 15 and it deliver on april 16 by USPS over night. i called friday to NVC and they said they don't receive yet. i called again and still not yet. so they take long like that or it is possible that they might lost my civil package ? i am afraid my original document will lost and  going to delay my parents process. thanks.   Koekoe, my documents arrived at NVC on April 10, and were not scanned into the system until April 15th.  Looks like it takes 4-5 days.  Try to call again tomorrow.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-21 17:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Yes, Thanks to Saylin and the VJ family I have expedited and enjoyed the journey but alas I must descend from the lofty heights of immigration intelligentsia and contemplate some on the ground logistics both pre and post interview. The research never ends. One area of concern is that Bangkok does not allow you to pick up your passport at the Embassy. In the interest of time and not wanting my wife?s passport floating around the country for a week or two, I discovered that You have the option to pick up your visa package the day it's issued at the local post office that serves the Embassy. The package arrangements are made inside the Embassy compound. Be sure to get a tracking number and receipt before you leave. This turns 1 or 2 weeks of anxiety into 1 or 2 days of anticipation. If this is available at your Embassy it can also greatly accelerate your travel plans    In Australia we are told to bring a pre-paid, self-addressed Express Post envelope (which is trackable) with us - and that we should get the passport, with visa, back in 3-5 days (depending on weekends).  There is no Saturday mail delivery in Australia, which can be frustrating!  Since we will have to fly to Sydney for the interview, we're hoping to spend a few days actually having FUN there.  It will be early winter, most likely.  I've always wanted to do the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-21 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I will be very interested in the "cut-off" for 2013 tax data on the I-864.  NVC received my AOS packet on April 10, but didn't scan it in until April 15.  I'm pretty sure I'll have to come up with my 2013 return/transcript, but don't know whether I'll get a checklist for it, or whether my spouse will have to hand-carry a copy to her interview.   I filed a paper copy of my 2013 return, and the IRS won't even tell you where it is in process until 4 weeks AFTER you mailed it in.  I tried to check on it today using "Where's My Refund", but when I chose the "paper" option, the screen told me I had to wait.   *IF* I have to mail a copy of my tax return (transcripts for paper files are estimated to take 8 weeks to come online), do I really have to write our case number on each page?  My tax return is complicated - it's 80 pages long, and I have about 40 pages of 1099 data.  The return is too big to staple together, so my only choice is to put a binder clip on the pages.  Of course, my return has my name and Social Security Number on each page.  Do you think I can get away with putting the case number on the 1040 pages, and then staple the 1099s together and put the case number on the first page of that?   Also - will the NVC just ask for my tax return, or will I have to fill out a brand new I-864  with 2011, 2012 and 2013 data and sign it? Edited by Sukie, 19 April 2014 - 06:15 PM.	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-19 18:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	ceac.state.gov    More precisely:  ceac.state.gov/CEAC   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-18 19:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I filled out the 230 for practice, but everyone has to do the online DS-260 these days. There also seems to be some inconsistencies in the required information as per posters in the last couple of weeks. I had absolutely no education history nor prior work sections to fill in, I even checked it several times to be sure, but it only asked for my current place of employment/school. Prior addresses were by month/year, to and from.  Prior visits to the US (x5) were day/month/year, to and from.   You'll find much over the last few weeks about EP in this thread.  I simply chose to avoid the hassles that others were experiencing, and did snail mail... yes Canada has the option for either  (but once you choose EP, then you must do EP)   When we filled out the DS-260 - it asked for the last five visits to the US - but only the start date and number of days.  And, it REQUIRED a street address for higher education - even though a street isn't used in the University's address normally - we had to look on Google maps to find the actual street!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-18 15:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I just spoke with cheery "Agent Gina" at the NVC.  Rang at 9:15, and it picked up on the first ring.  Gina picked up at 9:25 - only 10 minutes!!!  It's a record!   I found out that our IV and AOS packets, which were delivered on April 10th, were scanned into their system on April 15th (tax day is good for something, I guess!).  Wonder if they are going to kick back my AOS packet for 2013 Taxes.  I filed on April 14th, but they are paper tax returns - not electronic, so they won't even be touched until May.  No way to get a transcript - so I'll have to send the 110 page tax return in, I fear.   Cheery Gina told me that it would take about 3 weeks from date of receipt (April 10) for review.   I'm hoping for case complete before the end of April so that my partner gets into the June interview scheduling!   Gina confirmed my phone number (do they have Caller ID???) and email addresses.  She was very pleasant.   I almost hoped I would get Joy so that I could try to sweet talk her into a good mood.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-18 08:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Sukie Thanks - that makes sense now. We called the NVC today and got fobbed off by them, but from reading this forum we just need to keep on calling until they acknowledge that they have recieved our approval from USCIS. Then, once we have a number assigned we should have this all done and dusted in 3 or 4 months...   Some people call every day.  I waited until two weeks after my NOA2 to call (still wasn't there), and then called weekly until it was.  At what service center was your I-130?  Sometimes they forward really quickly (I think CSC is the fastest) and sometimes it takes forever (TSC for sure - that's where MINE was!).   Good luck!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-18 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Gus is on at night. So is Jim. Todd is days, as is Joy, Rose, Waldo. I actually have a list, if you want me to share it.   Yes, Yes, Yes!  Please, Please, Please!!!    Can we start a spreadsheet of good guys vs. bad guys and when they are on shift?????   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-17 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Damn Lucky!!! Why Did I stuck with our friend JOY? LOL!!! I will call back after work and see.. Fingers crossed   From the timing of the emails, our friend "Joy" is on the early shift.  Maybe it's better to call late at night!  When does Agent "Gus" seem to answer the phone????   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-17 18:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	We got our I-130 petition approval notice from USCIS local field office in Los Angeles back on March 12th...USCIS field office is claiming they sent out the case on March 20th to NVC...NVC is saying they still haven't received anything...It's been 5 weeks since our approval & still no receipt confirmation. We're really worried now. Can someone please let us know if this is normal or not it what we can do at this point?   It took my file a whole month from NOA2 date until NVC marked it as received.  TSC was VERY slow in sending it.  Hopefully you'll hear something by the end of the week.  Best of luck!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-17 17:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Wow - 200 pages in the April thread, and we're just at Day 17!!!   (NOT) Patiently waiting for our two packets to be reviewed.  Today is one week since they received them.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-17 14:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I am going to Montreal to be with my husband for the interview. Is it better for me to stay at the hotel or go into the interview with him. I am super nervous but don't want him to mess anything up paperwork wise.     It depends on whether or not the Consulate in Montreal will allow you to attend the interview with him.  Check with the Canadians to see if the USC is allowed to accompany the beneficiary!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I am retired and I am sponsoring my spouse.  What "current" income does your joint sponsor have and how can he prove it?  He send me his latest tax returns and his income is 39000$   Sukie     Ankit, that was LAST year's income.  Your joint sponsor is responsible for the next 10 years.  He has to show CURRENT (i.e. 2014) income.  Last year's tax returns are not good enough to show CURRENT income.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 20:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Hi Guys , I am realy stressed out right now, just finish speaking to NVC regarding the checklist i recieved on that it says that my joint sponser does not meet the requirement to file the i-864 form. He is retired since 2011 and he made 39000$ last year on his social security and he has wife , his income is way over the poverty guidelines for household size 3 but since he is retired NVC represntative says that he does not meet the requirement... just wanna know if this is true that retired person cannot sponsor anyone even though his social security income is well over the povery guidelines Any help on this would be really helpfull   I am retired and I am sponsoring my spouse.  What "current" income does your joint sponsor have and how can he prove it?    Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I just spoke to Agent Reese, who told me that they just finished up their scheduling for May, and I didn't get a May interview date.  I has a sad.   Perhaps you will be one of the first interviews in June!  Here's hoping!  Do you think you'll have to wait until the first week of May before they start scheduling June?  Not sure how that works....   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I have one query here regarding the NVC process.   If we don't ring the NVC to get a case number does that mean we will not be allocated a case number?   Ringing the NVC has nothing to do with them assigning you a case number.    But...if you wait for them to tell you that a case number has been assigned via snail mail, you will be adding as much as 2 months to your process.    If you ring the NVC, they will give you (over the phone instead of waiting for snail mail) your case number and your Invoice number.  Once you have these numbers, you can move through the payment process.  And, at the same time you get your case number, you give them the emails of yourself and your spouse.  Then everything will come by email instead of snail mail.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 07:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Question regarding Police certificate:   My wife is from Hong Kong and they are real a-holes about the police certificate. They will not authorize one without a written letter explicitly from the US government stating that the police certificate is necessary along with my wife's name. On top of that they will not give us the certificate. They will only mail it to the consulate. (Maybe the NVC center in US but I am not sure on that.)   All my research says the only thing I can do is send in the IV package without it and wait for the NVC to send me a letter stating it is missing. But of course this is going to delay my case by 6 weeks. I read other people's experience stating the NVC no longer offers letters to people prior. However sense the HK gov will not give it to me, how do I tell the NVC that it is going to show up at the consulate? Can I get them to arrange the interview without it the file so when the PC is sent to the HK consulate they know what to do with it?   Anyone have this experience in HK or another gov with similar strict rules around the PC?   Dear GPCovenant,   Hong Kong is NOT the only country that does this.  I have my Australian "green card" equivalent, and I had to get letters for both Hong Kong and Japan before I could initiate my clearances.  In addition, the two states of Queensland and New South Wales in Australia will not send the beneficiary the Police Report - it gets sent directly to the Sydney Consulate.   My spouse has already sent her IV packet directly to the NVC without the Police Clearance.  We are using an attorney, and she also didn't question the fact that the Police Clearance was not there.   I'm pretty sure the NVC understands which countries don't send beneficiaries the clearances.  You will, most likely, be instructed to get your clearance when you receive your Interview packet, and the HK US Consulate will be waiting for it.  If I remember correctly, it did not take very long to get the clearance.   I was able to go to the Hong Kong police office in Admiralty to get my clearance, as I was currently living in Hong Kong at the time I applied for Australian residency.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-16 06:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Road trip! VJ day out at Six Flags!   I'm in the Hudson Valley (one hour south of Albany).  My area can't decide if it is part of New England or part of New York....I'm up for a Six Flags day!!!!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-14 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Your amazing thank you for clearing that up, one more thing, we can't pay online with credit cards but only with our bank accounts?  If so how the heck is that done?    Every bank in America has a unique ABA (American Banking Association) number.  It is nine digits long, and is always the first number at the bottom of your check.   Then each bank account has a unique account number.   When you pay online, you first enter the ABA number for your bank, and then your account number.  This allows the NVC to deduct the fee from your checking or savings account.   This is why you need to pay these fees from a US bank account.  No credit cards allowed.  (Too bad - I'd get lots of AMEX points if so!!!)   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-13 07:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	I simply can't wait for the NVC to acknowledge receipt of and also review my IV packet.    I will gladly volunteer my time to the NVC just to scan my own documents into their system    Gboree, I laughed out loud at this one!  I'll meet you in New Hampshire, and we'll get ALL of our data scanned in!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-12 21:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	11 days my case is shipped to nvc but nvc didn't received yet... Any idea how much time it will take to get in nvc...?   It took mine 18 days after NOA2 for them to SHIP it out, and 7 more days for NVC to receive.  Ridiculous.   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-12 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - April 2014	Thank you so much, I am copying and paste this for future inspiration and I have been reading Saylin's guide but I think USCIS has frozen my brain but plan to thaw it out soon.   Thank you again you are a blessing and will be praying your reunited with your lovely family soon.      Soloenta,   Saylin's wiki is fabulous and full of information.  But I might suggest something?  Focus on the specific point of your journey you are currently on.  Of course, read the whole wiki, but really concentrate on where you are.  It's so overwhelming to try to absorb it all at once.   For example, I read through Saylin's wiki several times when I got to NVC, but the other day, after I had submitted both my AOS and IV packages, I went back and read about checklists, and how interviews are scheduled.  I waited to really hone in on this info until I was there.   With a frozen brain from USCIS (I laughed at this - I know exactly what you mean!), thaw it out a little at a time!   Sukie	Sukie	Not Telling	Australia	2014-04-12 06:20:00