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

Any idea how much time NVC is taking to review/complete the case after the IV documents are scanned or checked in?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-20 17:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Finallyyyy!! Just got the approval for my I-130 yday for my husband in Pakistan! I absolutely have NO idea what I'm suppose to do next . Someone help me... Pleaaaaase

 

Awesome and Congratulations. It took a while but like they say .. all is well that ends well. from here onwards its about 3.5-4.5 months process including the interview but that should fly by quick.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-20 00:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Any idea how much time NVC is taking to review IV documents? 


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-14 21:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Anyone from Pakistan here? Just trying to find out if the beneficiary's interview has been scheduled? How long is it taking after the case gets completed to get the interview letter? 


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-09 20:55:00
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This is so stupid. I got a checklist for AOS and on that its says that if a question doesnt apply then I must answer N/A to that. Now the question where it asks whether you are on active military duty, its either yes or no. The question only applies to those who are in military service and whether they are active or not.  Even though it doesnt apply to me it seems like they still want me to check NO.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-09 18:30:00
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Got one checklist for AOS. waiting for another one. I know I will get it becuase it was such a stupid mistake on the the I-864EZ. Well jsut waiting to get email from NVC for the second checklist (for the other case).


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-09 10:16:00
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You are correct. About 2 weeks for approving the AOS (assuming no checklists).

 

Thanks. I will wait another couple of days and then start calling them again to see if everything is ok with I-864EZ.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-06 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just wondering how long does it take for the AOS to get approved/accepted? I mean I know they say 30 business days but in reality I think its taking them about 2 weeks. I guess? Is that right?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-06 20:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Just wondering how long does it take for the AOS to get approved/accepted? I mean I know they say 30 business days but in reality I think its taking them about 2 weeks. I guess? Is that right?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-06 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Ok so here it goes ..... While filling out DS260 for my father, I wasnt sure what to write for his employment. He used to own a business but sold it back in 2000. So when the question says whether you are employed I should write NO. Also I m thinking thinking that where it says previous employment (for last 10 years), I shouldnt write anything as the business he owned/sold was more than 10 years ago and now he is considered retired. Am I thinking right? Thanks for your help.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-02 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

While filling out DS260 for my father, I wasnt sure what to write for his employment. He used to own a business but sold it back in 2000. So when the question say whether you are employed I should write NO. Also I m thinking thinking that where it says previous employment (for last 10 years), I shouldnt write anything as the business he owned/sold was more than 10 years ago and now he is considered retired. Am I thinking right?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-04-01 23:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

Please no more checklist. Can you please complete my case(s) this week .....NVC I am talking to you. Its just one document that needs to be reviewed. Eveything else has been reviewed so please dont make me wait for more than a week.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-05-05 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

I sent mines on March 7 and my pd is March 13. On October 30 my case was transferred to Nebraska Service Center and havent heard a thing. I did make a service request on Dec 11 and until now havent heard a thing

 

You mean you spoke to tier 1 and they created a service request on your behalf? Well I called on Dec 31 too and the tier 1 created a service request on my behalf. After talking to a lady I also sent an email to California Serive Center hoping to hear something either via email or that service request.Yesterday I got an email from one of the pfficers saying that I have to wait for 15 days (I am sure he must have seen that I called earlier for the same reason and someone created a request for my cases) before they can find an update. That service request takes priority over the email I am assuming.

 

Well my 60 days get over on the 26th Jan so I hope .... really hope I hear something positive before that.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-04 21:30:00
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Today it is exactly 10 months since NOA1, am at loss of words for the competence of USCIS and the great service they are providing, just great!!

 

I am assuming your 60 days have already passed since the case was transferred to Nebraska. Did you or your attorney tried to get in touch after the 60 days to find out what the hell is going on with your case ? And if yes then what did they say? Do they even have a reasonable answer how long more you would have to wait ? btw what does your attorney say?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-04 21:07:00
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Everyone is is waiting just around the same time as me, at 9:45am this morning, I just got APPROVED!

 

*HAPPY DANCE*

 

Awesome and Congratulations. No more calling USCIS or the senator's office ... lol


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-04 20:37:00
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same here this whole process sucks Im close to be 10 months pd march 19 and seeing may even june ppl getting approved it makes me sad maybr they left out march filers who knows

 

Did you try  contacting them? When was your case transferred to one of the service centers? If you cant get any answer on the phone I suggest you send them a certified mail and demand for answers as to why its taking that long. Also you must have received that notice with 60 days notice right ...... attach copy of that and tell them that you were told 60 days so what is happening with the case now and how long you have to wait.

 

I am April filer and it is simply ridiculous that people who have filed in June , July and even November are being approved left and right. It is horrible.


livstrongMalePakistan2013-12-29 13:48:00
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Where i can order the income tax transcript?what site pls reply

 

Order from here:

 

http://www.irs.gov/I...er-a-Transcript


livstrongMalePakistan2013-12-28 22:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Acceptance




Initial Review



Decision


Post Decision Activity

Post Decision Activity

On December 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

What does it mean?



















 

Awesome. Congratulations Your I-130 is approved. Btw what was your time line. When did apply and when and where was your case transferred.


livstrongMalePakistan2013-12-28 22:27:00
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The embassy only sends out the availability schedule once every month or so I'm assuming. It's not like NVC has their schedule for the entire year. So, once NVC fills up the entire schedule of a month or so, then they have to wait until they get the next schedule.

 

ohhhh ok ok. Thank you Saylin. I thought since NVC is doing all the schduling they already have the schdule of what they have schduled so far interms of interviews.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-06-03 08:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2014

it depends on what the embassy provides.   Your embassy might have 30 openings and another embassy might have 50 openings... They schedule according to what they have.  Its not limited to the last week and the first week of the month . It is  ongoing

 

Thank you LoveMyTico. Makes sesne I guess. But what I fail to understand is that if NVC has the schdule of all theor embassies across the board, why do they wait to schdule the interviews. I mean they already know who they have schduled so far and what opening they have in their emabssies then why wait for days or weeks to give out the dates?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-06-03 08:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2014

Anyone got interview scheduled either on Friday 05/30 or yesterday 06/02. My cases have been completed but they havent scheduled or given me any date for visa interview.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-06-03 07:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Post Decision Activity

 

 

Post Decision Activity

On February 12, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283

 

GOT APPROVED !!!!!!!  God's grace!!!!

 

Congratulations !!!


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-12 21:02:00
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Hi .. guys . can we send the financial support affidavit to NVC before even they ask for it ?

 

 

No  you cant. Untill your NVC number has been generated and you have filled out DS261 and then paid for AOS, you cant send anything. After your case is approved, it takes almost a month for you to actually pay AOS fees. Once paid you have to send the AOS along with the cover page of the paid notice.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-12 20:36:00
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Bro are you talking about the orignal divorce decree ?

 

Yes but even if you dont have the original one, call the district county clerk and ask for one. As long as you have the case number or the names of the people involved, they should be able to send one to you.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-11 19:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

hi guys   at 6th Feb  they sent us a mail about RFE .. so yesterday we got hard copy .. they have asked  for My Wife divorce papers .. smile.png  thats all 

Well make sure you get a certified judgement of divorce decree from the court. They will not accept copy.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-11 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

hi guys .does any body knows in how many days we ll get the hard copy of our RFE ?

while they  mailed it at 6th Feb from nebraska 

 

 I was at CSC and so for me it took 3 days to get the RFE letter in mail


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-07 23:24:00
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Hi guys  just updated our case status below is details 

 

On February 6, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. 

 

does anybody knows what they ll be needing now ?

 

 

Well .... its hard to say. Sometimes they would issue RFE's for simple and stupid things. I guess you will have to wait until next week to find out. Perhaps its something simple so you can reply back quick.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-06 19:21:00
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spoke to my congress and he told me they are trying to locate my file? They received my rfe 12/17 and it for my marriage certificate so nothing major for them to take this long...  

 

Wow ......... still nothing???? this is crazy !!!


livstrongMalePakistan2014-02-03 21:03:00
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 Congrats on your approval!!!!!!!dancin5hr.gif

 

Thank you . It is certainly a huge relief 


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-29 04:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I'm still waiting for my case #, but they just got it on the 21rst.

 

Ok so now I am back to following you :)

 

I guess its safe to say that it takes about 2 weeks for the case to transfer from USCIS to NVC

 

and about a month to 40 days from NOA2 for NVC to issue their case numbers and then God knows how long after that before I can actually pay their fees and send in Affidavit of Support and all the civil documents.

 

Btw whats the link to Jan NVC filers? 


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-29 03:51:00
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There it came.... At last!!! Congrats....... All the very best at the NVC stage...... Please keep me and all other April filers still waiting in your prayers buddy..............

 

Thank you and Definitely .... I hope all the March (all the ones waiting) and April (who should have approved a month ago) filers get approve by the end of this week which is basically another 2-3 days. It is just sad that these cases used to take 5-6 months. Infact USCIS still claims that their goal is 5-6 months...... well not sure what the goal is anymore. Nonetheless it is going to happen so hang in there as its going to happen soon !!!!


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-29 03:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Just got an email update/ txt ..... And guess what ???......Both the cases are approved as of Jan 28 2013. Took about two weeks after receiving my reply to RFE for them to approve... altogether almost 9.5 months. Can't thank enough to God that atleast this first step is over !!!

Now off to NVC for step 2 and let this game continue.


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-29 02:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I have not heard about the color coding on the RFE. However, i have heard on Administrative processing slip after interview at the consulate has multiple colors and it is coded etc.

 

Thank you mza001. Yeah I mean I was just thinking whatsup with the blue papers or what is so special about blue color . Well I guess it just soothes their eyes ..... lol


Wow only one approval today here at VJ from April ..... simply speechless !!!!


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-27 20:55:00
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Btw I was just wondering and it could be a stupid question ..... but the color of RFE or I mean the page on which its printed mean anything? I mean are  there more colors and do they use different colors for different reasons? For the most part I think I have herd or received blue RFE (in my case) but I was just thinking if the color has any association with what phase the process is in right now?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-25 12:05:00
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Well ..... So I have been told to wait for 45 days as my cases are under review by an immigration officer. CSC replied to an inquiry generated by my senator's office. Hope it all goes well. Keeping fingers crossed.
livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-23 16:29:00
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Tier 1 agents are simply ...... Useless. A robot or an automated system can do a better job. It's been 9 months plus for my cases and what I don't understand is that how can May, June or even July filers are getting approved when my files are aitting right there on the table ?????? And they are like .... " well every case is different". It's like talking to Spongebob or Patrick !!!
livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-23 14:30:00
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Does anyone know or have any idea whether there is some sort of policy as to how long should the person handling the case at the service center take once the RFE response is received? I mean they say to wait 60 days but there has to be some sort of policy right ? I mean they cannot just move onto other applications when they have an open file/case sitting right infront of them. Sometimes they take less than a week to approve a case and in some cases I have herd a month to even more than 6 months. Whatsup with that ??? So basically there is nothing or no guideline for them to follow or for us to keep a track of?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-21 20:50:00
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Thank u much, I hope the same for u as well ... I really hope the latest will be by the end of this month but hoping for something really soon haha

 

Yeah its strange how they work. I came across another person who got RFE from CSC for the same reason I got one and after sending his reply within 10 days he his case got approved last week. So there is no set standard as to how they work on cases.


Edited by livstrong, 20 January 2014 - 08:09 PM.

livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-20 20:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Still nothing yet I spoke to tier 2 a few times and they keep telling me I have to wait 60days to hear something back

 

Well I really hope you hear something good in the next couple of days. For something so simple like providing original/certified copy of a copy shouldn't take that long from them to approve. I mean I know they say 60 days but I thought that it is just so people don't call them. I am hoping I hear something good from them for my cases by the end of this month.


Edited by livstrong, 19 January 2014 - 01:16 PM.

livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-19 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

I got an rfe from CSC for copy of original marriage certificate I guess I only sent in my translated one but they did receive it 12/17 and I still haven't heard anything sad.png I filed 4/10

 

 

Just wondering whether you herd anything about the RFE reply you sent last month to CSC?


livstrongMalePakistan2014-01-19 12:16:00