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

Just called NVC and spoke to Waldo. AOS, and DS-260 have been accepted and approved, just waiting for IV docs to be received and reviewed. IV was emailed April 4(did not receive auto reply) and again April 17 after receiving ENROLL acceptance(did receive auto reply this time). Expecting case complete by end of month.

 

Sounds good!

Good luck!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Yup, I know. Like many here, this visa process has been an uphill battle for us. Not only has it taken forever, but while we have waited, family members have gotten sick and there is nothing we can do from here, except send our prayers and hope we get to see them again. Annoyingly enough all our belongings (furniture, photos, baby stuff etc.) in the U.S got destroyed by a flood and there was nothing we could do. I know it's only material stuff and can be (for the most part, except for my wedding dress, which had sentimental value to me  :( ) replaced, but still sucks. Anyways, waiting a few days for DS-261 shouldn't be a major thing, but again...it still sucks. Trying to stay positive tho :)

 

Oh my God! I'm really sorry to hear about all that!!!!

USCIS and NVC are not making this process easy on us and the toll it is taking on our famillies is really huge!

 

On the other hand, we are almost there! couple more months and we all will be reunited with our loved ones once and for all!

 

God bless!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Darn DS-261 just won't allow itself to be available!  :ranting:

 

I've been through the same thing!

It will be available either today or tommorrow at most!

Just relax, almost there!!!


My IV fee is now a full yellow triangle and I'm able to click Pay... but the fee center won't let me pay the IV fee.  exepcted?

 

Yeap, I have the same triangle for IV fees since Friday evening! Still not able to pay! but it is only matter of hours or couple of days now!

Fully expected!!


Darn DS-261 just won't allow itself to be available!  :ranting:

 

I know relax is easier said than done!

I'm obsessing about my IV fees right now! I check every minute now and I will not stop until I pay them!!!!!! :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:


Darn DS-261 just won't allow itself to be available!  :ranting:

 

You'll get an email the minute DS261 and AoS fees are available!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

It could become available at anytime so keep obsessing !! :D

 

Believe me I am!

The only thing that keeps me sane is that I can't mail the IV packet yet! still wiating for the PCC and court record from Morocco! SHould get here Wednesday!

But until then, I'll keep obsessing about the IV fee!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 10:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just talked to Visa Lisa and the NVC...( LOL)   I think she has the monday morning blues.... 

 

I was just checking on my papers... got the  "it takes 30 days to review" #######.  I told her its just my regular Monday monring call.

 

Little does she know there is a regular call everyday...   LOL   or maybe she does know since they log the calls.   Oh well... I paid the fee... they answer the phone... that's the way it works, right?  :rofl:  :rofl:

I don't blame you!

If I'm not able to pay my IV fee today, I'll get on the on the phone tomorrow morning first thing!

Good luck to all!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

AoS fee shows PAID, still can't pay IV fee.

Have the yellow triangle since Friday night!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just called NVC no case number yet, but Rose told me it is currently being entered into the system. So hopefully a case number soon?

 

 

I called too last week they told me samething that they are currently entering into system and still nothing yet, ahhh how long does case number takes :ranting:

 

They say 20 to 30 business days which is a month to a month and half.

 

Right now it is taking a month to get a case #.

Just relax and wait for your turn guys!!!!

And Good Luck!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I tried logging on to the payment portal to see if my AOS Bill has been invoiced and i get this message:

"Please be advised that the case that 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 have received this message in error."  

 

What the hell NVC?

 

I was getting the same message until I got an email from NVC telling me that the AoS fees are ready.

It takes up to a week from the day they assign a case #.

It is ok, don't panic!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 07:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Another week begins! NVC opened 10 minutes ago, so here's hoping they get started cranking out the good news for everyone here bright and early ;)

 Customer service open at 07:00AM ET but the actual NVC starts at 08:00 AM ET. They work 08:00AM to 05:00 PM ET


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 06:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Can I print cover sheet and mail my aos if they took 88$ from my account? or better wat for PAID status

 

I sent the AoS package as soon as I made the payment. They will not get to review it until it shows paid anyway


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 05:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

The good vibes only have to travel up 309 for about 10 minutes.  That's why they work so well !!!! :rofl:  :rofl: :rofl:  


That explains why I get them nice'n'quick!
Good luck to all of us


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I'm ready to get on with this... Not sure excitement is the word I would use... but I know what you mean !! :rofl:

 

I can't wait for the day when I don't have to think about immigration anymore.  after a year of this stupid process and 8 months ahead of us.... I am exhausted

 

 

Tomorrow is the day you'll be able to pay your IV fee.....  ~~ GOOD VIBES~~    :star:  :star:  :star:  :star:  :star:

 

Your "GOOD VIBES" have been good to me so far!

I hope you get a case complete this week!

We all need to move on to actually enjoy our lives once reunited!

I can't wait for my wife to join me here!  I miss her so much!!!!!!!!!


I most deffinetly cannot wait. I'm calling tomorrow for a case update. Received email from them that states they received my AOS email and that it will take 20 business days from when it was sent to be reviewed, Tuesday will be the 20th day. Wanna see if I got a checklist or not. And according to emails I'm expecting case complete by the end of the month. I can't wait anymore, the not knowing and waiting is killing me LOL. Hopefully you'll be able to pay your IV tomorow

 

I hope you get a case complete when you call and you'll be done with this madness!

Good luck!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Is everybody gearing up for Monday?

I can't wait for another week of adrenalin rush with NVC excitement!

Good luck everybody!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

You still can't pay your invoices???   I received the email saying they were available on a Friday around 4 pm... I was able to pay Saturday in the afternoon. I waited till 8pm because I was still wondering if I should wait for the lawyer to pay or if I should just go for it.  After a conversation with my husband, he told me to just go ahead ( as did a few people on this thread)  I am glad I did .. I am sure I'd still be waiting.    

 

Point of the story is... mine became available on a Saturday afternoon.   I have a feeling Monday is your day!   

 

 

I don't understand why they are making people wait so long for a case number.  

 

I was able to pay AoS fee Thursday afternoon and I then overnighted the AoS packet to NVC. They received it Friday at 11:49 AM.

I completed DS261 Wednesday and then the IV fee was invoiced Friday around 08:00 PM but I'm still not able to pay IV fee yet.

I hope I'll pay the IV fee Monday and then I'll overnight the IV packet as soon as I get the PCC and court certificate. In the mail from Morocco since Wednesday. Hopefully I'll get them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Things are moving pretty good right now. I hope I get a CC first week of May for a June interview!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 16:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Let's see if it worked for me

 

One more try


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

It wont let me save it once I paste.  GRRRRRRRR

 

Let's see if it worked for me


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-20 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE for my i130

On 12/26/2013 i receive RFE but no mail i don't know what they ask me for? I so upset because my case was sent in april 2013 and in the end i receive RFE sad.png and no mail. I want to know how much should i wait to receive this letter?

it should be in your mail box Monday. The holidays and bad weather delayed lots of processing and transportation.

So, Monday, inchaa Allah, you'll get your RFE. I hope it is nothing serious.

Did you submit everything they ask for? both birth certificates, marriage certificate, G-325a forms, passport size pictures for both of you and proof of citizenship


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-04 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE LIES

did you get the letter yet?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-09 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 transferred to Nebraska, other Questions

Hi there

Nebraska is te slowest service center so far. I was transferred there myself 5 days ago. They average about a month for processing (it goes from 3 weeks to 59 days to more in some cases).

Priority date is the date when your I-130 was received by USCIS. In your case it is June 3rd.

F2a is when the petitioner is a LPR (Legal Permanent Resident) and not a USC (US citizen).

There is a thread for I-130 June 2013 filers, you can follow it and it has lots of info from people that files in June also.

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-07 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsthanks God we are approved

Congrats!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 15:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

You do realize that the DOS's and DHS's absurd and cruel policies encourage illegal immigration and do nothing to encourage legal immigration?

Still, illegal is illegal! and we should refrain from encouraging that!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

I think this will be a huge help for the future petitiones. Let's go ahead and do it!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Now that we saw the numbers, I just don't know what the hell is going on!!!! this is beyond imagination!!! total BS and total chaos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

The trend updates are in:

it shows that the service centers processed teh following I-130:

CSC: 7679

NSC: 6040

TSC: 4002

VSC: 939

 

the backlog for service centers as of November 30 is:

CSC: 14175

NSC: 52885

TSC: 20621

VSC: 14598

 

I'm not really sure why USCIS is transferring petitions to Nebraska when their work load is higher than the other 3 service centers together.

 

This is crazy and shows that USCIS does not have a clear method of what they are doing!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Where are the processing volumes for November????

 

Good question


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-22 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Im a jube 24 pd and im at nsc I hope that by the end of this month I get something this is just not fair I miss my wife and theres nothing we can do about it

when was your petition transferred to NSC?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Ok but in my opinion being two months behind is just stupid realistically ... Cuz they know where they are so just be upfront and honest and put the real dates .. Instead of showing workloads from two months behind ..

 

 I don't think "upfront" and "honest" exists in USCIS vocabulary nowadays!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 15:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

wow this is bad ranting33va.gif

I wish "bad" could discribe how I feel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

You need to read this as these are the dates of the oldest petition that they processed on the day that they submitted the information. Not the average date of the petitions they are processing.

so how come CSC is approving a bunch of July petitions and also March petitions at the same time?

this is just complete chaos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 14:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Those numbers still don't mean anything at all.

CSC is actually processing June and July petitions not March


Those processing times are BS, a lot of April, May, June filers have been approved but by keeping the dates that far back it means anyone who hasn't been approved yet from last spring is not outside normal processing times so can't do anything about the delay. They can't seriously think we don't know this?!

 

it is just a game they are playing so they don't get floaded with service requests.

Also, it is always a safety net for them if they get pressed to show some real improvement by May 2014.

 

we know and they know that it is only a game they are playing


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Where can I see these processing time for 2014

nothing new yet, but you can check on USCIS website:

www.uscis.gov


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

I don't know about you all, but after reading the title of this thread my stomach is turning. sad.png

I'm really trying to keep my hopes down and my expectations low so that I don't get disappointed when they actually publish the new update.

It is really painful but I fell powerless against USCIS and especially Nebraska and Texas service centers.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-20 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

I will not be shocked at all with whatever they publish! unless they publish the truth, then I will really be shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-20 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS monthly update: January 12014

Dear all,

Tomorrow January 21 2014, we are all expecting the monthly update from USCIS about processing times.

I know we are all eager to see it, especially I-130 February, March and April 2013 filers that are still waiting for approvals.

I'm waiting for it too, even if I'm a July filer, but I hope the new update will shed some light on the real progress of USCIS.

 

Anyway, back to the real world. This what I am expecting:

The update will say: Processing time for I-130 (USC filing for a spouse): 14 Feb 2013.

 

Any takers???????

 

I really hope I am wrong and USCIS will show some real data for once!!!!


Edited by etrangais, 20 January 2014 - 07:10 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-20 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThank God I130 approved finally :)

Congrats


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-24 21:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFor i-130 and 129F cases ( not transfer cases)

Filling I-129F along I-130 does not affect at all.

Both get coupled and adjudicated at the same time following I-130 timeline.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-26 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsService Request effective?
Good luck
etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsService Request effective?

I have three service requests open in the system for my pending I-129F:

1- the first one initiated by a tier 2 on December 27th, with a due date of January 14: yet to be assigned

2- The second one open also by a tier 2 on January 15th becuase the first one was never assigned. They said I should hear something by February 5th

3- I opend the third one in the system on January 27th. I have no idea what is the status of it.

 

I'll wait until the 5th of February and if I don't get an answer I'll call tier 2 again.

 

So far, no help at all


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnyone out there that did not get their approval?

 

How do you get to talk to a tier 2? When I call the USCIS number, she tells me she can't transfer me to tier 2 as a service request is already open and I have to wait for 15 days minimum. Is there a way to trick them into transferring me to tier 2?
 

 

Sometimes you'll have to make up things!

You got to be creative! it depends also on the person you'are talking to!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-31 10:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnyone out there that did not get their approval?

Tier 2 also told me something crazy about I-130 and where they are as far as processing:

She said they were working on May 14th. I asked her to make sure and I spelled out the month for her M, A, Y to make sure and she confimed: yes, the fifth month of the year.

But when I asked her why CSC is processing July and NSC and TSC are still processing April and May, she declined to answer and said that she can't disucss other cases with me.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 11:00:00