ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresds3230 emailed instead of snail mail
hey I also sent my DS3032 by email only on 6th aug...guess it will take a couple to days to be entered into the sys.

Am not sending it by mail...lets hope it gets accepted soon:)fingers crossed!!
savinaFemale02009-08-08 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterviews for November!!!
hey am from india..interview on nov 20th in chennai embassy india:)
savinaFemale02009-10-17 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview experience at chennai
hey yes he did submit all employment docs but the interviewer wanted to see the current year pay stubbs i guess(dont know why)was too tensed to ask as i knew tht i had to still wait for my visa till i submit this doc.

you know u just hv to be prepared with everything i guess...also i was asked for a copy of hubbys passport.
savinaFemale02009-11-23 12:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview experience at chennai
hey i did not submit any docs at VFS but before my interview in chennai i had to pay a Rs 387 INR fee at VFS hyderabad for my visa to arrive.But now i will hv to send sum docs via VFS like my hubbys pay stubbs which is pending and then they will review and gv me the visa asap.

My hubby paid all fees for me and i submitted all originals to NVC so did not use VFS.

yeah sure...where is ur wife having her interview?CR1 or IR1?
savinaFemale02009-11-23 01:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview experience at chennai
Hi all I had my interview at chennai embassy on nov 20th and the interview was very smooth.

7.15 AM - waited in line outside the embassy.
8am - allowed inside as i had an 8am interview time.
8.15am - my file was checked by a security girl at the entrance and i had to open all sealed envelopes.
8.25am-9am - waited inside till an indian lady at the counter called me.
9am-9.15am- indian lady asked ques and checked all my docs and took my wedding pics and original police certificates.
Ques asked-When you got married?how you met ur hubby?where he works?whn he went to US?when he became a USC?have you travelled outside the US?where how long?Since I was a christian asked If i got married in church and asked for my church weddin certi as well and wedding pics only.Took my right and left hand four fingers print on the machine and then both the thumbs together.
Then gave me a number and asked me to wait till am called for my interview.
10.25am - Called by the American guy for my interview.Took a look at my docs for a long time then asked kinda same ques but not too many.
Ques asked - When you got married?Do you have hubbys naturalization certi?how did he become a USC?(birth etc)Is this 1st marriage for both?love or arranged?how u met?where he worked and currently works?last 6months pay stubbs(i did not have ths)
Asked to submit this as soon as possible and then they will review and send the visa. i had so much of relationship proof and nothing was looked at:(

I am sending this soon hope to get the visa asap after they receive it coz all else went well:)

all the best to all waiting.
savinaFemale02009-11-22 09:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa on hold because of my religion
Get the certificate from your Imam who performed your Nikkah and have the same attested by some Islamic organisation. if you are in Mumbai then i suggest you trying to approach Islamic Research Foundation and i am sure they will provide you with something which will prove helpful. Go through the website
http://www.irf.net/

Hopefully you will get your Visa
Lost LoveMaleIndia2009-11-07 04:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photo size?
US
Lost LoveMaleIndia2009-12-18 00:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved!!!
Congratulations !!!!! good luck for happy life ahead
pterMaleIndia2009-08-05 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps after I130 approval...
QUOTE (K-JForever29 @ Dec 15 2008, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Pter, thank you for the information you shared here. But I still have some questions about having a lawyer. Unfortunately, our lawyer is not giving us an up to date instructions on what will happen next with regards to our case. We I've received emails from USCIS informing us that our I-129 and I-130 have been approved and mailed us the notice of approval. But since we hired a lawyer to take care of things, would this mean he'll be the one to receive that mail or would my husband and I still receive that hard copy? How long does it usually take for that hard copy the recipient? Am asking coz my husband is coming to our country in four days for the holidays. So we would like to know if that won't affect anything with regards to our case.


Hi K-JForever29,
have you appoint lawyer already when you applied for I130 ?? if ,yes then i think he has kept his(lawyer) address for mail communication. Other wise approval notice first come to petitioner. well, you can contact the service center from where you or your husband has filled I130 (may be California or Vermont,pls varify with your husband).

after approval there are few forms,which will be send by NVC to you and your husband, where you have to mention the name of choice of agent etc...well,that is post process but first ask your lawyer to show you approval notice..i am sure there are some other instruction also with that.

take care
peter
pterMaleIndia2008-12-15 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSteps after I130 approval...
Hello Dear friends and everyone..............
I know very well that like me many people are confused that,what to do after I130 approval....hope this will guide you at least little bit..

Important Note: Do not make hurry or rush or take your own decision. wait for NVC letter.Reason is only that, case to case requirement of document etc will change.So,better wait for proper instruction, and if you have already lawyer then no problem

1. After approval you (petitioner) will received hard copy of approval letter.

2. applicant (beneficiary) out side the USA also will get letter from NVC and packet of form in which you have to fill up your detail and fill up detail of Agent who will communicate with NVC for future reference. Agent will be a your relative in USA or your petitioner or yourself too.

3. same time petetioner in USA also receive same copy of form and bill of process, that he/she has to submit in NVC and take fee receipt.

4. after that NVC will send other form for affidavit of support, which petitioner has to submit in NVC with financial detail that you are capable to take responsibility of beneficiary who will come to USA.

5. NVC will send other form to beneficiary in his/her country and list of documents tht one has to arranged like birth certificate ,police certificate ,etc,etc. and filled form has to be submit at local embassy with documents as per instruction.(in some country local embassy/consulate ask to submit original document which will be returned at the time of interview)

6. after submitting all this, in few days local embassy will send you interview schedule.

7. complete Medical examination and then, go for interview at given time and place...

.........Rest of ths thing is hand of GOD.

I have tried my best to explain this procedure....if any problem then reply me

GOOD LUCK TO ALL good.gif


Peter
pterMaleIndia2008-12-10 04:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at Chennai,India
hey all..
my case is completed on 01/21/10.
i just talked to an operator and he told me that there are no available appoinments date for February in Chennai and they will be email us when they will schedule an interview for us in march.Usually next interview scheduling is on the second week of the month.Now lets wait for the interview date..
Gudluck to all..
God Bless ..
Pretty2009Female02010-02-04 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny one having their interview in CHENNAI INDIA EMBASSY?
My case is completed !!!! smile.gif now waiting for the appointment letter.. Hope to get the letter soooon ..
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-16 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone has the CR1 NVC Case in the "Case completed" stage?
Hey everyone. We will all pray and wait patiently for the interview dates ...

Also please please please keep updated once you get any hint of the date..
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-24 13:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone has the CR1 NVC Case in the "Case completed" stage?
QUOTE (bigbear123 @ Oct 22 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well as for me, when i login today it said Login Failed, i guest its a good indication that the case is complete but when i called NVC today the operator said the still under review..hopefully i will a have a good day tomorrow and when i call NVC will say my case is completed..

so I guess I will consider myself with the same boat here..will keep the board update..

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QUOTE (elfuego @ Oct 21 2009, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Binas @ Oct 16 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lets join together for the interview dates..

Badly waiting for the interview date to come.. sad.gif



I see we're in the same boat. My case was also completed with NVC on 10/15. The operator told me I just missed the scheduling and it was too late for November. Hopefully, we'll have some good news soon.

Good Luck to us both




Hey... thats grt.. Congrats for both.. When my husband called NVC on 20th they said they will schedule the interview only on second week of a month.. So hoping to get the interview dates by november.. Cant say they may give this month also.. Praying and hoping for the best.
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-22 05:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone has the CR1 NVC Case in the "Case completed" stage?
QUOTE (Fiaz & Brenda @ Oct 17 2009, 02:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Binas @ Oct 16 2009, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lets join together for the interview dates..

Badly waiting for the interview date to come.. sad.gif






Hopefully u will get date soon.



Thanks Fiaz & Brenda
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-17 00:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone has the CR1 NVC Case in the "Case completed" stage?
lets join together for the interview dates..

Badly waiting for the interview date to come.. sad.gif
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-16 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc case complete wheeeeeeeeeeee
Mine also Case completed.. Congrats... smile.gif
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-24 03:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2009 interview in chennai embassy?
Anyone has their interview scheduled on December 2009 at chennai embassy.. ? Pls reply back..
Thanks in advance
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-11-01 04:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Appointment letter... :)
Thanks a lot everyone.. Psl pray for me to get it re-scheduled..

Hey Chris.. I have updated the timeline now.. Once I contacted the embassy they told me that I need to mention a reason for getting the interview date re-scheduled.. Dont know what reason they will consider.. sad.gif
Currently waiting for the Case to reach the embassy...


Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-11-01 04:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Appointment letter... :)
All the best for u.. Hope u should get a great news soon..

I know its a little late.. but I am glad that I have an interview date now... !!! smile.gif
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-29 12:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresReceived Appointment letter... :)
I am very very happy to say that I received my appointment letter and the interview on December 31st 2009.

Same time I am a little sad that need to wait 2 more months for the interview. I am planning to call embassy and ask for pre-ponding the interview. Hopefully it should work.. Pray for me pls.. !!

Thanks for all your support VJ's...
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-10-29 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance Certificate - Chennai consulate
QUOTE (inzango @ Dec 1 2009, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Martin09,

Is your case CR-1 or IR-1?
Yes, you do need PCC from the passport office. It's also called Regional/Passport PCC.
When NVC processes your DS-230, they will create RFE requesting the Passport PCC. Just call NVC plus email them and tell them that you will submit it at the interview. There shouldn't be any problem.
Good luck good.gif


Even I agree with inzango. Be prepared with Passport PCC for the interview. It is very much required.

Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-12-01 11:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa experience in chennai. Approved :)
7 AM - Waited in line outside the embassy.
7.45 am - Allowed inside as I had an 8am interview time.
7:50 am - my file was checked by a security girl at the entrance.
8 am-8.45am - waited inside till an Indian lady at the counter called me.
8:45-9am- Indian lady asked ques and checked all my docs and took my wedding pics, Church marriage certificate, copy of tht, wedding card, husband’s employment letter, 2 passport photos, passport, medical report, then W2 forms( I was not having it).
Asked questions like - have you traveled outside india? Is this first marriage?

Took my right and left hand four fingers print on the machine and then both the thumbs together.
Then gave me pink slip with a number and asked me to wait till am called for my interview.
10am - Called by the American guy for my interview. Took a look at my docs then asked
To take an oath. When you got married? how you met ur hubby? When did u last meet him.. Explained my whole story. Then asked about my profession. Which domain? Which client?
Answered then he typed something in the monitor. Then gave me a chocolate and said tht my visa is issued and I will receive it in a week.

Received my passport in two days.. ?
Flying to US this weeknd… ?

As a whole it was very good.. and most of us got it approved. luckily very smooth.

All the best for everyone. Dont worry, If u have submitted all docs then nothing to worry.
Ansu BinuMaleIndia2009-12-17 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse Visa for Permanent Resident
Hello All,

I am permanent resident of United States. I recently got married and now I want to do visa application for my wife. Which is the Best category to apply so that we can settle down there ASAP together.

Thanks in advance to all.
pratikspMale02010-03-10 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

I just wish the moderator ... I mean.. Captain Ewok or some one can help us updating this list

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-10-09 11:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Congratulations..chakaas which is ur embassy ?
JigiMaleIndia2007-10-03 11:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Hi

I am seeing NVC is asking many people for checklist when we send DS-230...whats up with them, I dont know... I have just sent my to NVC... talked to them today ...and they said.. they have got it today.... I hope they dont trouble me again

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-10-01 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

I Wish Geist your payment gets accepted.... now this time.. god bless you and all those are still stuck.. for me it took more than 37 days... and wife was so mad on me... frustrated... I felt like kicking myself... why is this happening to me.... Its understandable i guess because she is lonely over there.... I pray for alll...... Hey NVC... get your act done...

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-29 22:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

All i would say ... have a very happy fulfilling married life Stabu and Geist.

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-27 01:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Hi,

I guess not many people remember meeeeeeee........... i was the one who brought it to everyones notice...( and Stabu you too)..... that things were getting delayed....


now my update here it goes:-

PAYMENT ENCASHED ON SEPT 10 OF 380$
GET DS-230 IN MAIL ON SEPT 24
DS-230 WILL BE SENT ON SEPT 25

JIGI

thanks everyone for alll your support..... hope things move faster for every one tooo
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-25 00:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

BEST OF LUCK LADY JANE..... we have done some bad things...thats why gods punishing me i think.. thats why all things are delayed

JIGI
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-06 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hey

ANy UPDATE from my friends are distraught and waiting like me... Has any one got respite from the injustice done by NVC on us... Please do post sooon

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-06 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

I dont think they dont work 24 hours..... when we call NVC number they are available from mon to friday from 7.30 am to 12 midnight...... and have off on weekends and public federal holidays... i think thats the way it goes

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-04 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi,

back from weekend... just checked the automated voice service hopign they will change the status message... i am freaked ourt really .. i feel to kick NVC ### now.. i am so mad... are still my friends around whose fees still aint encahsed.. are you guys around... I Dont know what to say; how could these idiots loose out fee payment...

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-09-03 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hey folks...

UPdate on me.... 20 Business days passed.... NVC hasnt cashed my 380$ yet ... God where are you .. help me
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-31 04:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

I got reply from NVC for my email after good old 15 days. This what they have to say

Please follow the instructions received with your Immigrant Visa fee
bill and mail the payment to:

National Visa Center
PO Box 790136
St. Louis, MO 63179-0136

Please make sure all cashier's checks or money orders are made payable
to the Department of State.

Unfortunately, the fee payment about which you have inquired has not
yet been credited to the case. Please allow 25-30 business days for the
fee payment to be reconciled with the case.
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-27 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
hi

ME , stabu and Geist seem to be in the same boat... NVC hasnt encashed the payment of 380$ and Ds-230 is yet to generate.

Any one else with us who are being elongated by ST LOUIS and NVC.


Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-26 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
Dear friends,

thanks for being patient with me, MY I-130 is approved...thats why i got the NVC case number isnt it...... and Can u Tell me Full form on NOA2....

and stabu my friend ... add me to your list... i have put all my info in my signature and in my post.... i hope thts enough info... if anything else u want u can ask me
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-25 04:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
helllo Guys.....

I Want to tell you one thing.. its just a coincidence or anything else i dont know.... Me and GEIST are in the same boat... my 380 $ fee reached on the same date as it did for GEIST ... it was August 3, Friday ...

GEIST ..... See my Thread" NVC havent Cashed 380$ fee"

We both are same. My wife has sent a letter to NVC Portsmouth & St Louis to locate our payment in their offices.
We attached copy of the Bank check and also the USPS delivery signed Receipt

I hope it helps u .... AND WE march forwards sooon in meeting our loved Ones.....

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-24 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC timeline on IR-1/CR1 visas
helllo people ,

i will list the dates what i got get ..... and please help me what to enter where in my time line... i am kind of new to this... actually Like a novice.

Feb 4 - I-130 accepted > Get USCIS case Number
May 8 - GET NVC Case Number
June 16 - Get Order from NVC to pay 70$
July 2 - Get DS-3032 in India
July 7 - DS-3032 choice of address agent entered in NVC
July 14 - Get I-864
July 18 - I-864 Enters NVC
July 29 - Get Order to Pay 380$ fee
Aug 3 - 380$ Fee Reached St louis
After that WAITING
JigiMaleIndia2007-08-24 11:48:00