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

hello

 

I just got my CASE NUMBER  & IIN NUMBER and given email and phone number to NVC

but i cant sign in right now should i wait ?????   any helps and thank you

 

 

Did you try to sign in and you are getting the "this case is in process of termination..." message?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-09 14:55:00
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YAY !  I hope they start scheduling those interviews.   

 

So I was originally completed on the 2nd but they put it back in review and re-completed it on the 4th.  So I guess something may come through on Wednesday.  This waiting game is such a joke. 

 

I agree about the Joke part! but it is not a funny one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-09 09:19:00
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Good morning VJ!!!!!!!!

Good luck everybody!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-09 06:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2014

my wife is seven months pregnant  right now, we r still at NVC stage, what can we do if the case completes before the baby is born and the interview is around the due date???? and what about the medical can it be done while she's pregnant?

 

if you are USC, the baby is automatically USC, you'll have to register the baby in the US consulat. They will tell you how to proceed.

Your will have to inform the physician that she is pregnent. Chest X-rays are required but they will have to do something else instead of X-rays.

 

Good luck


are they working today? :D

 

we can expect good news soon :D :D :D

Some NVC reps (customer service) mentioned they are still working OT to catch up.

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-07 14:55:00
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Thank you. How exactly do I check to see if my husbands package was sent? Also is the interview scheduled after the London embassy receives his case or is it scheduled before that?

I would also like to thank Saylin and her wiki, as well all other vj'ers who have helped me abd my husband keep our sanity through the entire process.

I called yesterday after work around 5:30 waited for 35mins, but glad to finally get the good news. Not sure if the NVC is working today.



 

To check if the package was sent, go to https://ceac.state.g...peAKjMWCuebHqOw== and enter your case #.

if the case was sent to the embassy it will show "InTransit" or it will show "Ready" if it made it to the embassy already.

 

The interview is scheduled before the case is sent out. NVC schedules all interviews.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-07 14:51:00
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3 days after interview and I am just now checking in.
[...]

 

Very happy for you guys!!!!

Congratulations on the end of this journey and good luck with your future together!


Edited by etrangais, 07 June 2014 - 02:07 PM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-07 14:06:00
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For all the French speakers:

Did you ever hear this song: " Je voudrais etre an fauteuil, dans un salon de coiffure pour dame"???


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 14:07:00
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And I wish the same thing for myself, but with French. You'd think living in Montreal for like 20 years would have made me fluent, but alas, not anywhere close  :bonk:

 

I always thought you spoke French! now, I'm disappointed!!!!!!!!!! :rofl:  :rofl:  :rofl:


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 12:07:00
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ME TOOOOOOOO  and yes... you probably are the only other CR file.   What a small world since we are both on VJ...

If we get interviews on the same day, I'll buy a round of shots for you and your hubby afterwards !!

 

Do you think our husbands can get thier medicals done while we wait for an interview date?   I wonder how long the  medical is good for? 

 

The Doctor, lab and the radiology place are all right near each other. Pretty much right across the street from each other.  If my husband could just make the appts I would feel like we are moving along here. He is on the edge of his seat !  Since he works on the farm, he can go whenever.   He can get the police cert right before the interview since they said it doesn't have to be translated. 

 

The instructions say you need the interview letter for the appt.  I wonder if that is really true.   Have you called the doctors to ask ? I would call except my spanish is only caveman talk...  they would laugh and hang up..

 

For the doctors, I called and booked an appointment for my wife's medical. They asked for the interview letter.

The lady said that the US consulat requires them to look at it.

This is for Casablanca.

Other US embassies/consulats allow for early medical, but they also require a correspondance of some kind from NVC.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 11:14:00
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As far as I know, for F2A visas, NVC still processes their cases in normal time frames, along with everyone else. But, once the case is completed and in line for an interview date to be scheduled, that's when those applicants have to wait until their priority date is current before an interview date can be assigned.

 

You are 100% correct.

Went through this when my brother (LPR) applied for his wife.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 10:45:00
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Not to mention the 2012 bit. They're working on files from 2 years ago?  :jest:

 

They are just full of it!

We understand that they get zillions of calls every day, but, that's their job! beats the ####### out of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 10:34:00
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Agghh guys so i called NVC and this weird really low voice guy/girl donno told me the same 30 days thing, so i ask; do you mind telling wich date are they working on now as of today. He paused and very rude said MAY 1st 2012 ( what tha hell) i couldnt stop laughing. Anyways ill call back tonight. My docs were scanned on may 13 th, i hope i get CC today. Anyone k ows which date is bei g worked in today?

THEY ARE WORKING ON May 1st 2012. They are full of it.

Memebrs mentioned May 15 last night.

So they are on 14 May and they touched some 15 May.

 

Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 10:08:00
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WOW :wow:  WOW :wow:  WOW, I hope everyone who calls the NVC gets a chance to speak with Todd.  What an amazing Operator. SUPER helpful and  he took the time to listen and look at my case. When I told him how rude Joy and Arthur were to me he just laughed out loud.  I guess he was sort of agreeing without actually saying it !!

 

SO, oddly enough, I explained what happened with the email I received with the someone else's personal information... he stated the same thing happened to another caller last week. He thought it was me  but I never had the pleasure of speaking with Todd before. He looked back in the phone logs and confirmed that he NEVER spoke to me before.   Kinda makes me wonder who is responding to the emails.. #######??? :devil:

 

He said San Jose is not a common embassy. I am like one of two calls he has taken for that embassy in a long while....and that I should have no problem getting an interview!!  YAY ! 

 

Also confirmed that interviews are scheduled electronically. There isn't one person who sits there and schedules each one individually..  I was joking with him and told him to go give the scheduler $5 from me. :whistle:   He said that department is in another building...  ......and guys... Todd can take a joke.. Such a nice guy !

 

So my status is STILL WAITING !!!!!    but at least I had a really good experience with the operator this morning.

 

Sounds good! So hopefully you'll get your interview soon and you can even try to change it to June!!!!!!!!!

I called teh consulat in Casablanca this morning and they asked me to send them an email with my request. I really hope they approve of it.

My case status now shows "Ready".

 

Now I'm watching my email like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 07:37:00
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:wow:  we were in the July filers thread together, waiting for NOA2.  That was a long wait you had.  Does this mean you won the game of last man standing????

 

In the meantime, welcome to the NVC  :joy:

 

Be sure to read Saylins wiki and update the spreadsheet (see post 1 in this thread)  

 

I think the July 2013 thread can be closed now!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 07:13:00
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That's great news! I hope they work the weekend to get even ahead with packet review and fees invoice!

Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 07:00:00
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It's Friday I hopeeee the form and ds 261 is available today!! Do they become available during the weekend?

They can be available in the weekend


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-06 02:29:00
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Re: sending in IV package before the IV bill is invoiced

 

In my personal opinion, I wouldn't suggest it. First off, you'd be using the wrong cover sheet. Yes, it can be directed to the right department, but that's an extra step for NVC, and with any extra steps, things can get lost. Second, if NVC gets to your package before the IV bill is invoiced or paid, then it can cause delays. And since your original/certified copies of civil documents are inside, there may be a chance they can get lost, which can be an even longer delay for some folks if you had just waited in the first place for the IV bill to be invoiced and paid.

 

But, I'm not a lawyer, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

 

I second that 10000000%


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 13:19:00
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Oh my God!! About to have an anxiety attack. I signed & submitted DS-261 yesterday. I had to go back in to fix an error and then while holding my mouse I clicked on yes to that question if you're in the US ETC. a message then popped up stating that my case will be forwarded to USCIS AND TO PRESS OK. Instead I panicked and signed back out without clicking ok. I signed back in and the form said incomplete. I went back in to see if I could proceed and I did, so I fixed what I had to and signed and resubmitted the form. I called NVC to make sure but the operator said not to worry and he checked to see if it was submitted. It was. He said you can always change your choice of agent and if there are any errors, NVC WILL NOTIFY ME. it takes 30 days. What do you guys think, since the form was submitted, does it mean not to worry ?!!!

 

Don't panic! you are ok!

it's been slow moving lately, so it will take couple of weeks (2 to 3) before your IV fees are invoiced. But you are fine!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 12:25:00
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I just received the call back from the supervisor confirming my case is complete and in line for an interview. I asked a ton of questions about how they assign interviews.  She didn't know much but did say its all done electronically. The embassies provide time slots and the types of visas they will interview for . The queue takes them in order.     I had a very long conversation about the nasty operators .   She told me to send an email and report them because it should not be like that.    So here is the email address. We should all report the nasty ones.  LOOK OUT JOY and ARTHUR. I suppose we could also send emails of praise too !!

 

NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.  Attn : P I Dept. ( in the subject line)

 

also, she told me again, they are finished with the first round of July interviews. She is not sure if there will be a second round. Sometimes there isn't.  I told her that I have heard from others that they are still scheduling for July... her reply was  that it is a brand new notification and they probably didn't get it yet.    I asked about Costa Rica, she said I am one of very few for Costa Rica so I MIGHT get a July interview but it depends on what Costa Rica provided.  She was very nice . She would not say yes or no whether I will be scheduled soon. She explained that they just don't have that information available.

 

 

Ok, at least now you know for sure you have CC!!!!!! phew!!!!!!!

Last month they were still scheduling up to 15 May for June, so I'm pretty sure YOU WILL GET your July interview!

Casablanca Morocco was scheduling on 15 May for June, and Casablanca Morocco is very busy! so just sit back and relax, your July interview is coming (praying for you)!!
Good luck


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 10:34:00
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After almost 14 months at USCIS and NVC, we finally have CASE COMPLETE! And as it's my birthday, I have one more reason to celebrate!

I talked to Bruce (?), very nice guy, he told me they are still scheduling for July interviews and so there was a chance I will get one. Don't know if he just said this to be nice on my birthday, but let's hope he says the truth.

Thanks to everyone for the moral support, help and advice.



 

Happy birthday and Congratulations on your CC!!!!

I hope you get a July interview as a B-day gift!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 08:44:00
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nope,  but I called last night around 9:45.  took 45 minutes to get through and an hour on hold.  But I had to know if they completed my case AGAIN !!!!   and it is ... Everything is fine but I would not have slept if I didn't call last night.  

 

I honestly didn't expect a call this morning..  I told you... I don't trust them at all. 

 

I feel your pain Jen!!!!!

This whole process sucks!!!!!!!!!! I'm done with USCIS and NVC and I'm still disgusted with the overall experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 08:01:00
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CONGRATS  ! ! ! ! !

 

Did you get that supervisor phone call today yet?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 07:51:00
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Hi Saylin or who may be able to help me.

Do you know why my signature is showing like this now instead of line by line. I don't like it like this and want it back the other way.

 

I think you edited your signature using Safari. It happened to me before.

Try fixing it using IE and then if you need to edit, only use IE.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-05 06:11:00
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OK, folks.  It's official!!!
 
CASE COMPLETE AS OF JUNE 4!!!
 
:joy: :joy: :joy:
 
AND, I must have good luck - I never had to speak to either Joy or AH-thur!!!!
 
Jim was the bearer of good news.  He didn't even ask me "What can I help you with this evening?".  He cut right to the chase and told me the case was complete!
 
Then, when I gently pushed, he read me the standard line about interview scheduling and it depended on how busy the consulate was, blah, blah, blah.  But he told me he loved being able to tell people good news!!!!
 
Now....waiting on interview scheduling....
 
For those of you waiting - it does appear that an "N/A" under "Affidavit of Support Fees" is a positive indicator of case complete.  My package explaining that the checklist item they wanted was 1) not required and 2) not available was scanned in on May 9th.
Sukie















CONGRATS SUKIE! Way over due!!!!!!

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 19:00:00
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I called NVC and confirmed case shipped out today via DHL.

Nikki could not give me a tracking number and said she can't give up that information, not because she was mean but because the files don't go alone.

I'll keep tracking it until it says ready and then I'll beg the people at the consulat for an earlier date!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 13:22:00
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this picture fits perfect to the whole visa process :D

It is really sweet and sour! more sour than sweet lately!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 13:08:00
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i'm jealous and i want to kick your #### for being a step ahead :D

 

I love your profile picture!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 13:03:00
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Now that my file is "In Transit", the AoS fee changed from "N/A" to "PAID" adn the current processing site changed to "Casablanca"


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 13:01:00
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Finally my status shows "IN TRANSIT".

Hopes for the consulat getting us a June interview is getting higher and higher now!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 12:56:00
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ok... how's this for a huge BUMMER..

I was told Case complete on June 2nd. I called yesterday and was told the same thing.  I even called early this morning and it was complete.  I called just now and I was told my case is NOT complete and he didn't now why I was told that.. I ask to speak to a supervisor. She looks at my case and told me there is conflicting information.   ( needless to say I am freaking out)   she said she will correct this and call me back this afternoon. Her goal is to fix this by today.  She told me they are finished the first round of July interviews as of June 2nd so I might not make a JULY interview... #######???   so as of right now I am not inline for an interview.      I swear... this is the most EFFF'd up process....

 

This better be an oversight that they can fix immediately!!!!!
You've got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!! What else can they do to screw up with your life!!!!! Bunch of incompetent idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 12:48:00
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Case Complete for $100

My favorite Categories would be:

- I did not read the wiki, please help me

- I called 4 times today, I did not know they track that


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 10:45:00
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guys how do I create the spoiler?

 

when you update your signature add

Spoiler
to the end in this format:

 

[spoiler]

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[/SPOILER

 

you also need to add ] at the end of [/SPOILER


Edited by etrangais, 04 June 2014 - 10:43 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 10:42:00
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there are 45  "onlookers'  but only a few "contributors"   on this thread... :wow:

The usual!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 10:14:00
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Maybe they think that they will solve the problem by working overtime. I dunno.

I only can imagine that they will allow people to pay IV fees little by little. I don't thing they will invoice everybody at once, they will get swamped in a hurry!!!!!!

So they put themselves in a big hole that it will be hard to gid themselves out easily!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 09:52:00
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Anyone know what date they are working on right now? I believe they were at 5/8-5/9 yesterday? Can someone confirm?

Sounds about right


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 09:47:00
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I absolutely agree with you. 

 

I cannot imagine what would happen if they allowed people to pay fees and send pakages, 30 business days wouldn't be enough.

Now the problem is they are actually making themselves look good but creating a huge backlog but it is nowhere to be seen in the system.

So much for an agency funded by fees that customers pay!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 09:42:00
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It really is absurd. There should be one centralized computer system and one ID for every case for the whole process, start to finish. I waited about 6 weeks between receiving NOA2 and being able to take any next steps. It's a ridiculous inefficiency.

 

From what I've gathered from the government's IT dashboard, the so-called improvement/modernization is slated to take through 2017. Maybe at the end of it they'll have a system that makes sense  :rolleyes:

wanna bet? I don't think it will happen by then if it ever happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-04 08:59:00
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What a meanie. I didn't get her name but the rudest person I have come across so far. Didn't take the email addresses. Just said 'I can not'. She said we r working on the case and it will be a couple days till u can give it. We wouldn't get anything on the website till we give over the email ids right?

 

They should already have the email address of the petitioner from USCIS. So, you should be fine.

Give it couple more days and call them again.

But if you have your case # and IIN, keep checking the website to find out when you can fill out DS261 and pay AoS fees.

All should be fine!!!!

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-03 07:03:00
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That's a good thing if they gave you a case # for the K3.. usually they close out the K3 and give you the number for the I130. That's what happened to lovemytico and a few others on here who had a K3 :)

If they don't enter both at the same time into the system, usually the I-130 is put in the queue and has to wait. That was what happened to my case!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-03 06:50:00
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Yayyyyyy!!!!! Case Complete!  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:

 

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Strong week so far!!!! keep it up NVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-06-03 06:33:00