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

 

I have the same NOA1 as you smile.png. Don't worry, i hear that is the standard response. What does your letter say? mine sates 30 days, which, like the USCIS 60days statement, is probably utter rubbish!

 

it is the same thing: 30 days!

We kind knew NVC was gonna become a bottle neck at some point after USCIS mess!

 

But at least now we can see teh light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-05 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Just called NVC to check if they received my petitions (I-129F and I-130).

NOA2 26-Feb-2014, shipped to NVC 27-Feb-2014, I was hopping, but NO, they don't have them yet!

 

The guy told me it could take up to 8 weeks from NOA2 to issue a case #.

 

I hope that is not the case!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-05 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Okay and after how many minutes of waiting did they answer the phone?

 about 30 minutes


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-05 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I think NVC is close today. They not picking up the phone. Anyone else tried to call.

 

I talked to them earlier today. They are open


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-05 10:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014
 

 
Yep, you have the right number, the busy signal is just the nature of the beast. Hang up and try, try again!
 
 
I was waiting for you to check in! Hoped you'd have some progress today too :D Woohoo!



 

She almost laughed at me when I told her it was approved last week, she said allow 8 weeks to receive: I laughed at her at that point!!!!!
 

 
Yep, you have the right number, the busy signal is just the nature of the beast. Hang up and try, try again!
 
 
I was waiting for you to check in! Hoped you'd have some progress today too :D Woohoo!



 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014
 

Is anyone getting a constant busy tone when they call the NVC? I am calling +1 603-334-0700?.

 

Keep on trying, It'll go through! it did the same thing to me this morning!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 15:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

Ok, seriously mixed feelings now. Lol. Thanks.

 

my pay stubs are copies.

With direct deposit, I only can print pay stubs, I don't get a paper check!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 14:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

just gor my i130 approved today hope for a fast pase true nvc got all docs ready

 

Congrats and welcome to the NVC thread.

It takes couple of days/weeks for USCIS to actually ship the approved petition to NVC.

After they receive it, it takes about 20 business days for NVC to assign a case Number and IIN.

After that, in general, it is matter of days to get things going!

Good luck.

 

I got approved on Feb 26 and petitions sent Feb 27. Still waiting for NVC to receive.

 

Another waiting game, but now at least we know we are almost there!!!!!!!!!


Edited by etrangais, 03 March 2014 - 02:09 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

NVC's phone hase been busy all day so far!

Are they working today?

How long do they take to respond to emails?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 11:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Use an employment verification letter or most recent pay stub. W2's need to be accompanied by copies of tax forms.

 

Thank you very much


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 10:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Saylin,

I talked to my accountant saturday and he advised me to do an extention and not file my 2013 taxes until later on. So, he will be putting in an extension for me April 1st.

can I you use my W2 for 2013 as proof of income instead of the tax transcript?

or should I get an employment verifcation letter as proof of income?

I also have tax transcripts from 2010, 2011 and 2012.

 

Thanks


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Has anyone had/seen an update when using the USCIS case status website as to when it has been shipped to the NVC? i.e.: do they tell you when it is shipped like when they tell you about a transfer or approval?

 

both my I130 and I129F were approved on 26 Feb and on 27 Feb they were both updated to say "transferred to NVC"


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-03 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Alright folks, I'll be gone till later tonight. It's my grandma's funeral in an hour... cray5ol.gif (Whole reason I'm in Canada right now)

 

My sincere condolences Saylin! Sorry for your loss!!!

Stay strong!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-02 10:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase not found

we've read about similar situation recently (couple of months ago).

it seems that USCIS forgets to enter some data some times into the system.

You can call USCIS and talk to a supervisor to check. But overall I think you should be fine!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-24 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHi Everyone..

They received my I-130 Feb 11th, still nothing! Up to 6 weeks after they receive it to issue a case #!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-03-30 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVISA APPROOOOOOVED !!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS DEAR!!!!!!!!

3a9bal 3endna inchaa Allah!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-02 06:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMonthly Transfer Spreadsheets in order
Great job! Thanks
etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-12-14 23:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo Frustrated!!!!

You have to act very quickly.

You only have 89 days to respond to an RFE, and if you don't, they might deny your petition with the excuse that it is abondoned!

 

The members above gave some very good advise. I suggest you do eveything said above to ensure you don't get denied!!!!!!

 

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-02-20 08:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReally?

The estimate from VJ is just an "estimate" based on available info on the web site.

You'll be better off following the timeline USCIS shows on their website.

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-14 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly filter when we going to be aproved

We got approved!!! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

When and where were you transferred?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-02-27 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly filter when we going to be aproved

at the end of the month it will be updated to Feb 14, 2013 wink.png

I think so also!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-06 07:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly filter when we going to be aproved

They started transferring July applications today.

On the I-130 July 2013 thread, couple July filers with priority date of July 1st reported they have been transferred today.

I'm a July 17th filer myself and waiting for action


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-12-30 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC possible errors while LOGIN OR PAYING BILLS

It is all normal.

It took me 5 days to be able to complete DS261 and 6 days to pay AoS fees. Look at my signature


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-18 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat does this mean?

it means exactly that.

I don't see the ambiguity here.

Petition approved and shipped out to NVC. Straight to the point


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-19 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS sent case to DOS

it is the same thing.

Your case will be shipped to NVC for VISA processing. No worries!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-21 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDo Not Use USPS

I've never had any bad issues using USPS!

Things happen, but it is on us to set ourselves for success!

Do not wait until the last moment to take care of things!

Remember what they say: "Bad planning from your part is not an emergency for me"

 

I'm not saying that it is your fault, you hired USPS to deliver a package overnight and paid the fees for that.

But you have to llok at the entire package. The disclose their liability in case they don't meet your goal: they gave 100$ insurrance and they pay for documents reconstruction and they refund your fees, but that's about it!

 

I'm not saying they are the best.

 

I was driving on I-80 in PA one day and we came to witness an accident in the middle of nowhere: a UPS truck almost fell of the cliff because the driver was trying to avoid a head-on collision with an SUV. The trailer was half way off the cliff. I bet you it took couple of days to get those packages to destination.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-19 08:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAnyone else stuck at CSC?

I remember when the transfer to CSC was everybody's dream!

I hope you get your approval soon!!!!!!!! hang in there! they may delay you but they will not stop you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-26 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDid I just get my i-130 approved rarely fast??

Take it and run with it! Lucky you!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-26 21:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

   Oh makes sense wish they had a toll free for international calls :)

would you pay the bill for them?

:rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:


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

IV fee still "in process"  :wacko:

take a screen shot of your bank account showing money debited from your accound and send an email to NVCInquiry@state.gov

NVC customer service told me so, I did it and it was changed for me in couple of hours.

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-04-30 13:23:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanyone sent their I-129f to the NBC Overland Park, KS

I sent my I-130 to the Pheonix lockbox.  NOA1 came fron the Kansas office.  USCIS customer service told me that I need to mail my I-129f to the address on my NOA1(Kansas).  He stated that the processing times for I-130 were 11 months and that the I-129f was 5-6 months.  Just curious if anyone else has gone this route with NBC in Overland Park, KS?

my I-130F was sent to Kansas and my I-129F was sent to Misourri. But when I called USCIS, I was told that both of the petitions are actually in Misourri


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-08 09:15:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F Update

I just called the USCIS this morning to check on my wife's I-129 F for a K3 visa. They informed me that the petition was sent to the NBC, but they failed to tell me which NBC.

They also informed me that it'll take up to 6 months for the approval of the I-129F. For the I-130, the system shows that they are working on applications filed October 2012. the process is slow, very slow


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-05 13:28:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS vs LPR

I'll try to make this short. Filed I-130 in June...got anxious when I saw the logjam starting...filed for K3 in august hoping all the VJ folks were wrong. No NOA2 for either one to date. Contacted my congressman...they sent in an inquiry to the USCIS. They got a response back within a week saying due to processing delays unrelated to my case both of my documents are together at the NBC and will be adjudicated together......in May (which of course is exactly 11 mths)....not that they might have just picked that timeline because thats what their website says is the timeline now. That could of course change to 16mths if rhis process stretches out more. Oh wait...they also apologized for the
inconvenience.

Had my congressman re-inquire specifically about the 129f/k3....heard back just this morning with resp from USCIS saying (again) that the 129f will be processed with the 130 at the NBC and that we didnt qualify for an "expedite" (didnt ask for one!)....further went on to say that due to the number of expedites going through, they are carefully screening all of those to ensure they are all legitimate.

VJ folks and what youre reading is correct....USCIS cust serv folks are not telling people the correct information.





Thank you for the updates. It hurts to know that we have to wait for so long! I'm at the four months mark right now. 3 or 4 more months to go!

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-16 22:56:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS vs LPR

0.33% is still a percentage higher than absolute 0 so if that .33 makes ya feel better then it doesn't hurt anything! smile.png

At least now I know where I stand! if it works, it works, if not, I don't have a choice but to wait for the I-130


Edited by etrangais, 07 November 2013 - 08:18 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-07 08:17:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS vs LPR

Thanks dwheels76 for the reply. At least now my hopes are not that high so I will not be crushed when I find out that the K3 is not going anywhere.

But who knows, may be ..........


Edited by etrangais, 06 November 2013 - 03:00 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-06 14:51:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS vs LPR

so, according what I saw in this website, I'm looking into February of March 2014 for NOA2 for I-130. I should then forget about the I-129F even if it was giving me hope!!!! Thanks for teh info


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-06 14:18:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS vs LPR

I have a question guys:

Why is USCIS actually processign I-130 petitions for permanent residents faster than US citizens?

Also, for the K3 visa, I called USCIS yesterday and they informed me that the processing time for I-129F is 6 months (not 5 months that shows in the web site). And when I asked if they couple teh I-129F and the I-130 petitions, the representative said no. She told they they process them separetly. She could not tell me what service center my petitions went to.

Does anybody have anymore information on teh subject?

my PD for I-130 is 16-Jul-2013 and for I-129F the PD is 26-Jul-2013

 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-06 13:59:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi-129F for k3 visa sent to the NBC. Why ?

So how we will know processing time for I-129f at NBC?

 I spoke to a tier 2 last week and he told to call beack after 5 months of the PD date of the I-129F.

 

He also said: " honestly, I doubt they gonna honor the I-129F".

 

I will call them next month or early January (5 months over on 26-Dec-2013), but I really don't think anything is gonna change.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-25 18:41:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi-129F for k3 visa sent to the NBC. Why ?

Well I don't think there is a thing you can do.

From what I read in this forum and what I was told by a tier 2 (USCIS customer service supervisor), the I-129F is attached to teh I-130 and they both move together.

So all teh I-129F petitions are routed to teh NBC for processing.

 

I'm in the same boat also.

 

Good luck


Edited by etrangais, 25 November 2013 - 06:35 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-25 18:34:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI130 and I-129F Status Info

I just got of the phone with a tier 2.

I had a question about a typographical error in my A number (I am a USC) on the NOA1.

He said that it does not matter since I am a US citizen.

I also asked him about the I-129F i filed for a K3.

He said: " I'll be honest with you, they are not going to honor that"

he also added: "if you don't hear anything by Dec 26 (6 months after I filed the I-129F), call us again"

 

So, I guess K3 is dead, but I'll still call them the first week of January to check on that.

 


Edited by etrangais, 22 November 2013 - 09:35 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2013-11-22 09:34:00