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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

It is really hard to breath right now!

I'm so under the water right now and can't wait for this nightmare to end!!!!!!

I just talked to a nice lady and she mentioned they everything is done, it just needs to go through "quality control" unit for the invoice to go out. She mentioned that it could happen any minute now!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-15 10:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I'm really panicing right now:

Has it happen before that it took 20 - 30 business days to invoice AoS fee and have DS261 ready?

I'm really wworried that my case will be delayed even further!!

NVC told me that it takes 20 - 30 business days from case # issue to AoS fee and DS261 being available in the system.

 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-15 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

It's more likely you will see movement today, I think it has to do with the weekend as I happened to be in the same shoes with you before I had movements. Today will not pass you by!

 

 

 

I can really empathize. When I got my case number I was in a batch of several other people with the same timeline as me, and every single one of them got the AOS invoice before I did. I was going nuts checking CEAC probably 15 times a day. It took a (calendar) week for DS-261 to become available and another 2 days after that for my fee to be invoiced. It was hugely frustrating, but things did get rolling and then they went very quickly. Hang in there, you're so close now!

Thanks you guys for the support! it is really really needed right now and very appreciated!

I hope we get some action today!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-15 07:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

SO odd.   I was able to do everything  right away....  They kept your K3  for so friggin long without logging in your I-130.    And I begged them to lose my I-130 and process my K3. They did the EXACT opposite. 

 

Waiting 30 days to get shipped and then 30 more days for a case number is just stupid.   Its their way of controlling the work flow I assume.   They just throw a bone here and there to keep you from complaining.    Receipt date.... wait..... case number ..... wait......DS261 available...wait..... submit DS261....wait........    the process is stupid... 

 

 

there is no rhyme or reason  :bonk:

I called them twice last night and I was told it takes up to 30 business after case # to actually invoice AoS fee and have DS261 available.

I'm really freaking out right now!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-15 07:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

5 days after case # and IIN issued (3 business days) and still can't do a thing in the system.

This is really depressing!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-15 06:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I just got off the phone with NVC asking about how long I have to wait for DS261 to be available and AoS fee to be invoiced.

The answer I got blew me away! The guy said (I did not catch his name): 30 business days after case # is assigned!

I know it is just BS, but he really killed my hopes for a speedy process!

THIS IS STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 18:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

I am sure this is Normal...  When I go to the PAYMENT PORTAL, and punch in case # and IID# It shows  AOS Fee NOT INVOICED.  and just below that under IV Application Process fees - nothing listed...... yet this takes a few days now right??  how come I see some people able to PAY the same day?

I'm there with you! Same messages!

I hope by tomorrow we should be able to get going!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 16:58:00
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I'm really tired and exhausted from waiting!

This wait game has got to be the worst thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still can't do anything in the system!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 14:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

this is some BS, really!!!!

Wait for NVC to receive the case

Wait for NVC to assign a case #

Wait for DS261 to be available

Wait for AoS fees to be available

........

 

Come on man! why couldn't they do this at once! why assign a case # if we have to wait another week before we can use it!

 

This is really killing me!!!!!!!!!!


you're only 10 minutes from me...  I bet we passed each other at the mall and never even knew it !!!   HAHAHAHAHHA

LMAO


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I'm just outside Philly. six flags is close enough ! :yes:

I'm in the suberbs of Philly also, only an hour away from six flags


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

My DS-261 took a week from getting case number, and AOS fee was invoiced a couple of days later. It seems like it might be moving a little more quickly now though, you should have one or both of those things this week.

Thank you very much


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 09:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Can somebody please answer my question?

I read the wiki (Thanks Saylin) many times and I kind of have a good idea on the process.

My question is: I got my case # and IIN on 10-Apr-2014. How long do Ihave to wait for DS261 and AoS fees to be available? I can't see Saylin's spreadsheet at work.

Thanks


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just got my case number and IIN last Thursday.  I keep checking to see if I can do my DS-261 online.. still nothing yet.

Same thing here! I keep checking every 5 minutes


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 08:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just spoke to JOY at the NVC.. She either needs a new line of work or another cup of coffee.  She is not a happy girl today. 

 

She told me it takes 30 days to review the DS260 and another 30 days to review the IV and AOS packages. ( full of ####### )

and she did not understand what I was asking. She just kept saying I cannot submit another DS260.. And I kept saying that is not what I asked and I don't want to submit another one... OMG  thick headed woman..   I explained that my lawyer did not sign the AOS package, she said they will not hold up my package for that. My signature is the one they need.   and if I suspect a mistake on the income, she suggests I wait for a checklist and she would not send in a correction unless asked for one.   

 

SO, I have to beg my lawyer to verify the amount he used on the package. I know the original package they sent to me is definitely incorrect.  I just need to find out what they actually sent.  Getting a reply from this lawyer is worse than pulling teeth. I still want to know what I paid him for.

 

I had a bead experience tallking to Joy also (Joy, what an irony).

Anyway, just hang in there lady! Almost over!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 08:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Quick Question- 

 

Does the DS-261 have to be completed and submitted online in order to receive a Case Complete or does it just have to be completed before the interview?

 

I think you are confusing DS260 and DS261.

DS261 is the choice of agent and address and you had to do that before the IV fee was invoiced and paid (unless you have an attorney, then DS261 is not needed).

For the DS260 (IV application) you have to do it online. The case will not be complete until the DS260 is submitted, reviewed and approved.

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-13 18:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Yea, I have to go do some retail therapy at Target and the Mall.  I am so tired of talking about this and thinking about this. 

 

Good Luck to ALL !!!

 

Careful at Target!

My bank just sent me a new credit card because Target had some problems with lost customers financial info.
 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-13 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Husband told me to just send in the correction. He doesn't want to even wait for the lawyer to answer my question. He is pissed.  He keeps saying since we paid this guy so much money he should be on top of our case and should be answering every question. If it was free, then ok, we won't bother him... but I have done everything so far.  and now that I think about it.  I wonder if this lawyer even sent the IV package with he AOS.  UGHHHHH I'm losing so much sleep over this ####### !!!!!

 

I'm sending the corrected AOS tomorrow with a copy of my 1040 with line 22 highlighted.  and since I filled it out, the lawyers signature in not needed.   Hopefully they will get both files and combine them.   

 

It is so annoying that you have to stay on top of the lawyer and actually double/triple check him after you have paid him that much money!

I hope things go well with all of us!!!

Good luck!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-13 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I have read a great deal from this thread. But I was hoping someone could confirm this information for me. I am not sure if this is what my husband needs to send me. 

    

He needs: 

passport photos

birth certificate 

police record 

copy of his bio page in his passport

our marriage certificate 

A document from the court?(I am not sure what this is but I saw it on a page)  

PLEASE let me know if I got all of this paperwork correct because I want to make sure he sends me all of the corrct paperwork. 

 

Thank You!

 

 

The document from the court is in Arabic: chahada 3adliya.

You can get it from the court of first instance (mahkama ibtidaiya).

It is really easy to get.

Just make sure when they write "none" (or la chayeae in Arabic), make sure they stamp the word "la chayae".

I've seen people asked for a stamped one during interview.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-13 07:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Received an email at 12:01 am informing us of interview on May 14.

 

Congrats!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-12 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just checked,  " NOT invoiced"

Do they work on Saturdays,  is there chance for today? 

 

They've been saying that they are working over time to get things going! but I'm not holding my breath!

I'm checking every now and then! who knows?

What about DS261? is available for you yet?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-12 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I found this sample i864 link posted on VJ.

THE ONLY THING MISSING HERE ARE THE "  NONE"  "N/A" in empty blocks

 

www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-864.pdf

 

 

 

were you able to complete DS261 and pay AoS fees yet?

Mine is not ready yet and I got case # and IIN assigned same day as you.
 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-12 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

not for a case number, just for my case to arrive at NVC from CSC

 

Make sure it was shipped first (USCIS tier 2 can confirm that, don't believe the email update). Once shipped, give it two weeks tops from the day it was shipped.

Once received by NVC, give it a month for a case #


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 20:16:00
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 I will suggest you read post one, This will help you alot. 

 

I guess I'm just too impatient! I read the wiki (Thanks fairy Saylin) several times and I have everything ready to go! That's why I'm impatient!!!!
 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 20:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Called again to NVC and once again they told me it takes 4-5 weeks for my approval to arrive from CSC, does it really take that long? Other ppl here arrive in a couple of days? My approval was april 1st.. This bumms me out ??

 

4 to 5 weeks for a case number.

They just tell people that so people stop calling them every day.
 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 20:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Remember what I told you about trying all the links?  I got an error and I just tried all the links and I was able to sign in. .  It takes you to the stage you're on.   Try it

 

I did but it still shows that the AoS is not invoiced yet and it shows the same message when I use the link for the DS260.

I just got off the phone with customer service and a nice lady said that it was normal. They still can't add the beneficiary's email. They already have my email and my phone number.

I'll give it until Monday and if it does not change by then I'll be in panic mode!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 20:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I got my case # and IIN assigned April 11th.

I am able to log-in into the ceac web site but I can't do match.

It tells me that NVC is not ready to process the case yet.

this is the message I get:

"Please be advised that the case you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National visa center if you believe that you received this message in error"

 

Now, should I be concerned? or should I wait until Monday before calling them?


Edited by etrangais, 11 April 2014 - 07:05 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 19:03:00
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I was double triple quadriple checking for I-864 (Aos) and found 2 huge mistakes.

PDF partially auto entered my gross income for years 2010 and 2011. The numbers were off.

Thank God for the info in this thread. Thank you everybody!!!!

 

Don't trust yourself after you fill out and print your docs! go back and double check EVERYTHING you entered! you never! 5 minutes now will save you weeks of hassle later.

 

Good luck everybody


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 14:01:00
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Anybody?

 

Saylin,

For filling out I-864 (AoS), as teh sponsor, do I write my alien registration number even if AI am a US citizen (since I had an A# before) or not?

Thanks

 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Saylin,

For filling out I-864 (AoS), as teh sponsor, do I write my alien registration number even if AI am a US citizen (since I had an A# before) or not?

Thanks


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 11:46:00
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Congrats!  An exciting moment, as if the train is finally leaving the station toward the final destination:)

 

Add page one of this thread or the wiki from Saylin, and/or any other relevant information to your 'favorites' bar and read/reread:)  Everyone has to send in IV documents.

 

As recommended above, read Saylin's wiki and other links in post 1 of this thread.  The 261 is a choice of agent form.  The steps after a case number are outlined well in the wiki:)

 

 

 

 

It took about 2 days I think, for ours to become available. It's in my signature:)

 

 

Yay! Congrats!

 

Wonderful! 

what is BIN?

I assume it stands for Beneficary Identification number? what is it good for?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 11:36:00
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It OK! File received today, CEAC says READY. Please God they'll schedule an interview soon.

WOOHOOOOOO!

I hope all goes well for you guys!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 11:24:00
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So... You're responsible for their #### ups? No, I think not. It's not like they haven't had like a year to get this ###### together ahead of time.  He would sign the part that asks about the form preparer. If he prepared it and filed out the rest of the stuff, then you will probably get a checklist for that signature. Luckily, all you have to do is sign a copy, have them sign a copy, and resend it after you get the check list (for the coversheet.) And no offense, but it'll probably still be faster, even with you responding to that check list, than just waiting for the NVC to contact you. 

If I were you, I'd have them just take care of the waiver, and let you deal with the NVC. They're just slowing you down at this point. And blaming you for their screw up is 100% ridiculous. 

 

I agree with Kaylara 1000000%.

Go for it LoveMyTico and let them only focus on the waiver!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 11:10:00
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Saylin, I have a question for you

The PCC for Morocco shows an expiration date, it is only valid for 3 months.

The PCC I have right now expires April 29. is that going to be a problem with NVC? should I get a new one or is it ok to send the one I have right now?

Thanks


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 10:30:00
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Congratulations. Now things will move much faster. I hope you have your AOS and IV packages ready (sans the cover sheets). You do not want to loose any more days now. Best wishes ...

 

Thank you very much!

I have everything ready to go!

As soon as I pay the bills I'll send the packets to NVC!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just got off the phone with NVC, IIN is available but Han (very nice operator, not sure if I heard his name correctly though) told me AOS is not ready for payment yet and it will tell me that the case is for termination but is not true at all. I told him that I wouldn't take the number yet because I will not be able to control myself and check CEAC, that made him laugh. He told me to give it another 2-3 days and call again mid of next week.

 

LOL

I'm in the same boat as you!

Got my case # and IIN yesterday and since then, I must've logged in to ceac.state.gov more than 100 times hoping to be able to fill out DS261 and pay AOS fee, but so far NOTHING!

I can't wait and I know I'll be checking all weekend long! I already know nothing is gonna change till Monday or Tuesday but I'll keep on checking anyway!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 10:20:00
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I had this discussion last night with my husband.  I wanted him to call the embassy for some information... he told me all of Costa Rica is off for Juan SantaMaria holiday today and then all next week for semana santa.  The only offical holidays for the embassy is today and  the 17th and 18th .

 

I have off on the 18th. SO I think its safe to say that the NVC is only off on the 18th BUT with that said... alot of people add vacation days to make it an extended weekend.  so maybe it might take them a few days to get back in the swing of things after Easter Sunday

 

The next federal holiday is Memorial day May 26th.

NVC is working every working day until then!

:goofy:  :goofy:  :goofy:  :goofy:  :goofy:


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 08:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Yesterday i called nvc

 

Me: good evening, my receipt no is MSCxx, can i get my IIN number please.

 

Operator:  what is iin number ??

 

Me: smiling, IIN number is ........ ( explained)

Operator: oh, ok. It is xxxxx

 

 

LOOOOOOOL

Case # and IIN assigned yesterday but still can't do anything in the system yet!

I can't wait to get started!

How long do we have to wait for DS261 to be available?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-11 07:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Yay! Case number assigned today! I just called at 9pm I knew they had it when they immediately asked for beneficiaries name and DOB and petitioners name.
I gave them our email addresses. They also gave me the IIN and beneficiary number which he said is used down the line. I don't know what that is for lol but I'm super excited right now! :):)

 

Told ya!

 

:joy: :joy: :joy: :joy: :joy:


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-10 20:52:00
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Awesome! Congratulations! Hopefully everything is smooth sailing from now! I'm following your case closely! I'm 3 days behind you so hoping it's the coming week!

 

Thanks and good luck!!
 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-10 20:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Saylin,

for the spreadsheet, case # assigned today.

Thanks


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-10 15:03:00