biggish data

Heard this morning...CASE COMPLETE!!!!!

Alhumdulilah!!!!!!!!! That is GREAT NEWS AISHA!!!!!! MOVING RIGHT ALONG!!!!!

KandD

Female

Pakistan

2008-05-21 17:09:00

Middle East and North Africa

NBI Clearance

You should be fine. It's even stated here: http://photos.state.... Packet_001.pdf

NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used, including different spellings you have used of those names. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The NBI web site is http://www.nbi.gov.ph/.

I got my NBI clearance for travel to the US, September 2010 then used it for my interview, April 2011. :star:

mrs. carey

Female

Philippines

2011-09-29 11:47:00

CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy

Hi there!

Try to email usem here
IVMNLAppointments@state.gov
subject: (beneficiary's full name) - (case number)
Body of the letter: state your request atlst give one good reason why you need the earliest date.expect thr reply in 7days.
---------------
Then let the beneficiary log in to
https://cgifederal.secure.force.com
And check the earliest date available... if you select a new appointment date make sure you will print it and that will be your new schedule and present it in usem.. goodluck guys!

Even we are not under expedite process? And what do you think are the criteria to be granted for an earliest date of interview? Thank you so much!

Jayr&Kirstine

Female

Philippines

2014-02-27 21:16:00

CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy

Actually i am not under an expedite process.

Jayr&Kirstine

Female

Philippines

2014-02-27 09:53:00

CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy

Hi this is a good thread. Just wanted to know if I will be scheduled for an interview a month after is there any chance we can reschedule to the earliest interview date as long as the ceac status changed to "READY"? Or we should follow the schedule they will provide for us? Thanks in advance for any replies. And yes, congrats to you all who got approved. I'm so excited for you all. God bless!

Jayr&Kirstine

Female

Philippines

2014-02-27 09:51:00

Signature on green card

Hi all - silly question probably...

I was wondering what form the signature on your green card comes from? I was just filling out the DS-230 ready to send to my wife and took a second look at my signature thinking "i probably could have done a better job of this".

Is it at a later stage that the signature gets extracted for use on the green card, like at the POE?

Thanks for your help

Ash

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-02-01 22:49:00

https://ceac.state.g...AKjMWCuebHqOw==

nvc - status online

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-02-07 06:54:00

No case # for us yet either. NOA2 was 2/13/2013 and the NVC received our file on 2/25/2013.

I'm probably going to give it at least until Monday to try again. Hope to hear some good news next week.

how did you find out that the NVC received your case? did you just call and ask?

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-03-07 03:32:00

Hey Ash/Tiffany, certainly I dont pressume to speak for anyone but myself and my partner when I offer insight or my tidbits of information, but from 'my personal experience' I was on top of it from the get go, meaning I called the NVC until I got the info I was after, I found it more frustrating to sit back and wait/wonder, than I did to call the NVC and be told "nothing to report yet" so I say call as often as the urge strikes. In retrospect, it may not have sped (sp?) anything up, but our processing time seemed shockingly quick, even as we went through the process it seemed fast.

Further, have you been doing it all on your own, or calling the Embassy in Auckland for advice? They have some absolutely overwhelmingly helpful staff who will keep you going through this process by answering any and all questions as they arrise, they were only 2nd to the lovely crowd here at Visa Journey.

Best of luck guys, speedy journey to you.

Kel (of kelnjohn)

Hey,

Thanks for your reply

Yeah we've been going it alone. I wouldn't deal with NZ consulates because I live in Australia. I have sent the Sydney consulate a few emails and they've helped me out. We're proactive and on top of it as well. We got our NOA2 in 61 days and we didn't really load up on evidence. The paperwork and steps are pretty simple but are very time consuming. Two days ago I went and got my fingerprints taken and applied for the police certificate as it will take a few weeks. My wife will be in Australia next week so she's going to bring our marriage certificate and if we get our case number in time, send off the AOS package after we're billed (and it's paid). I work for a US-based engineering and construction company who are willing to help me get a job sorted in the US so that's taken care of. The thing that's stressing me the most is finding a house to live in and a car to drive to work in haha!

I'll wait til I get my case number before I have my medical. I was going to wait at least until my wife arrives next week before I call. What reason would USCIS have for touching my case again two days after I received my NOA2?

Thanks everyone for your replies, it's very helpful

Ash

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-03-05 17:01:00

Lately, it's been taking around 4 weeks from NOA2 date. I just read that someone whose NOA2 date is Feb 6 got their case # today.

so do you just keep calling every so often asking for it?

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-03-05 06:08:00

Hey all

How long would one usually expect to wait before they should call the NVC to find out their case number and Invoice Identification Number? :unsure:

I've heard conflicting stories. I was estimating a week - reason being that my case was touched again two days after the NOA2 was received. Could it be that it's already been sent?

Hopefully this isn't too stupid a question; I'm just really anxious to get through the NVC in as short a time as possible

Thanks!

Ash

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-03-05 05:21:00

Sounds like a false checklist to me. Which means your AOS package was reviewed and accepted. Call NVC up asap to confirm!

Holy moly! :wow:

I just called the NVC and got a person within 15 minutes, was the nicest guy ever. I explained that I received a checklist for the DS-230 and that USPS had notified me of its delivery to them this afternoon. He said that he admired the way I was handling the case and that so far everything had been perfect. He also said that the AOS packet was perfect! Makes me feel more comfortable knowing its accepted.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-11 17:14:00

Added you!

Thank you! And thanks for your reply, too

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-11 16:59:00

Sounds like a false checklist to me. Which means your AOS package was reviewed and accepted. Call NVC up asap to confirm!

BTW feel free to add me to your spreadsheet. I'm just waiting on case complete now.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-11 16:53:00

Sounds like a false checklist to me. Which means your AOS package was reviewed and accepted. Call NVC up asap to confirm!

I think you're right. I've read on here a few times that false checklists have been sent. Timing couldn't have been more perfect, though. NVC asks for the paperwork and USPS delivers it - the same day!

:dance:

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-11 16:50:00

Y'all,

I just received an email from NVC containing a checklist and cover sheet. It asks for the immigrant visa application part 1. Is this the IV packet containing DS-230 part 1 signed and supporting documents? If so, I received an email from USPS today also notifying that said IV packet was received by the NVC this afternoon. Find the request below. Is it false or pre-empted?

Thanks

INSTRUCTIONS FOR: *******, ASHLEY *******
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this
letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar
code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the
address provided.

______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________
The National Visa Center is waiting for an Immigrant Visa Application to be submitted for this case.
The Principal Applicant and any other Applicants who will be accompanying him or her to the United
States must now download and complete an Immigrant Visa Application; please visit the following
website for instructions.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-11 16:34:00

IR1 Visa Medical & Blood Pressure

"White coat syndrome". Wow, do I ever get that. I'm on BP meds but even without them my BP is borderline. When I go to the doctor they take it twice, once at the beginning of the appointment so they can say "Wow" and once at the end so they can say "Oh".

yeah i get it a lot. i let it get the best of me today. i'm even nervous about needles. i'm such a big sook lol.

but yeah, my doctor didnt seem too worried about my level today. i had a little notepad full of my readings for the last few months and they are all very much normal so even if he was, i could've shown him that to verify it's only in a clinical situation.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-17 05:43:00

IR1 Visa Medical & Blood Pressure

Hi all,

I will shortly be attending a medical for the IR1 visa in London.

I am overweight, and definatly could do with losing 5 stone which I am in the process of losing. I do, however, have a way to go.

I have been monitoring my Blood Pressure, which as I have lost the weight has reduced to rouinely being between 130-140/90. I know this is a little high, however since I am exercising I am unwilling to see my GP, lest he try to put me on to medication which will then be for the rest of my life. I want to tackle this problem myself, at least until I move to the US (where I am able to go onto my wifes healthcare).

Has anyone here had experiance of failing the medical on Hypertension grounds, and can anyone advise what would be considered abnormal enough to fail? I have tried to look for civil surgeon guidance, but have been unsuccessful.

Thank in advance

hey. i was passed on my medical today but i thought i would chime in with my experience.

i am the same re blood pressure. for about 8 months i was on beta blockers for "hypertension". i had doppler ultrasounds, blood tests, all that stuff. nothing unusual found. the beta blockers made me feel better but i only REALLY noticed it in a clinical situation because that's where my symptoms really showed.

i am 6'3'' and 255lb (116kg). i'm not really comfortable at doctors and dentists as my clinical hypertension symptoms show. i've been worried about this medical for days now and my BP has increased slightly. usually it's 120/80-130/90. the last few days it has been on the higher end of that scale. today i had my visa medical and i was nervous as hell thinking that he'd pick up on my BP and make me go back to my doctor. it was 140/70.

end result - he said in this circumstance it was perfectly normal. i read it when i got home... 120/90.

with that BP level, i dont think you'll have a problem but it does depend on the doctor i guess.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-17 05:31:00

Review - Visa Medical in Brisbane

so i just wanted to let people know of my experience today at anzac square medical centre.

to be clear, the form they email you says to bring australian-sized passport photos. do it.

i know in the whole process you've had to supply american photos but in this part, the state department provides them with forms that suit australian sized photographs.

DO NOT sign them before you get there, as they require you to do it in front of them. i took three american and three australian photos today in case i needed the other ones. i signed the american ones and they immediately :devil:

breathed fireballs :ranting:

all over them (as mentioned in another review of this place by another member). i was so lucky that i took the australian ones because they are the ones they need and i didnt sign them til i got there.

they make you go pee in the sofitel restrooms. you gotta take three escalators up and walk to the far left right next to the check in counter. they give you a bag so it wont be obvious.

i had about a 15min wait and then i got to see dr taylor. he's really nice and answered all the questions i asked him. he first went through my vaccination checklist. i only had records of one vaccination, flu vac, which was recently. i gave a verbal declaration that i had chickenpox. everything except for Tdap and MMR were not age appropriate. so he gave me those two vaccines and then went ahead with the physical. probably took 15mins at the most. pretty run of the mill type one. checked height, weight, eyes, ears, throat, reflexes :bonk:

. did a squat and touched my toes. he took a good look at my body including down there :blink:

(only quickly) and noticed a mole on my back but quickly determined it was harmless and just caught his attention. i got dressed again after that.

i went back to the front desk and paid the remainder of the account ($445+$100 deposit made a few days ago. also includes the two vaccines, the chest xray and the blood test).

the ladies at the front gave me maps and details on how to get to the next two places. first up was sullivan nicolaides (sp?) at manor apartments on queen street (post office square, near the BoQ building).

i rocked up to a waiting room and simply took a number and sat. girl came and got me and i sat in the big grey chair and rolled up my sleeve. she took my forms and passport and the other girl got her jabby things ready. the needle hurt a bit because its different to the ones i usually get at other joints so that sucked after having two injections previously in the day. it was done in about three minutes so i got my stuff together and headed towards citiscan. this place is on the corner of queen and albert above that chemist the same side of the street as HJs.

waited for about ten minutes and got called in. really neat looking place, looks new-ish. stood up against the machine and she took her happy snap and signed my forms and saw my passport and sent me on my way. that was the easiest part of the day done.

note: if you aren't taking public transport then parking is in one of two places. cathedral square or the oracle building on your right as you head down ann street towards central. i was hit with 40 bucks for about two and a half hours parking at oracle - never again will i park there

. i intended on taking the train but my go card had expired and so i just figured "f**k it" and drove in.

overall, it was alright i guess. i was pretty stressed out by the hustle and bustle of the city but you get that.

this was a quick review, but nevertheless i hope fellow brisbane-dwelling peeps find it helpful.

cheers

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-17 06:22:00

CR1 Petitioner interview before NOA2?

seeing as how the petition was approved on the spot... could it have been a priority thing as the petitioner is active US military?

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-05-01 13:14:00

VWP and marrying

Ive been reading it is perfectly legal for a non USC to marry a USC on a VWP, while in USA, but the non USC must leave USA before the VWP expires, the petitioner fills out the I-130 and submits in USA. ( is this done during or after the non USC leaves the country, or can be done anytime)

Is this correct?

Secondly, if the intent of visiting USA on VWP was definitely getting married, what should be answered to the CBP at POE, when questioned about purpose of visit?

And lastly, at what stage does the non USC apply for a resident visa from his home country? What forms are filled out?

Thanks

i entered america on the VWP in october last year and i got married a few days later. there is no restriction against getting married to a US citizen on the VWP, you just cant get married and expect to stay there. i got married, come back to australia and my wife filed an i-130. everything has gone smoothly and i havent hit any speed bumps. USCIS and NVC stages were really quick and my interview is 18th june.

just tell them you're visiting your fiance(e) (if you're already engaged) which is the truth, and take documents with you that prove you have significant ties to australia (employment verification, rental lease etc). i did that and it was fine. he asked me a few questions but i didnt have to show any documents. they are "just in case".

i would wait til you leave before the i-130 is filed, just to be safe.

you'll be fine as long as you come back before your 90 days.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-05-20 16:14:00

Address Green Card to be sent to is changing

thank you - i did think of that but i didnt know if it was the right thing to do. thanks again.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-06-02 17:26:00

Address Green Card to be sent to is changing

Hi all

I have a quick, stupid question.

We have sold our house and as such the address I provided on my ds-230 (where to send the green card) is changing. I would like to update it so that it gets sent to my mother-in-law's place. Would I do this at the POE or in the interview I have on the 18th of June?

Thanks, and sorry if this is covered elsewhere.

Ash

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-05-29 15:45:00

Legal Assistance for NVC stage

follow saylin's guides and the helpful advice from the rest of the forum and you'll be in and out of the NVC in no time.

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-06-04 22:12:00

Green card after entering US

I see. I would guess that if the OP wanted information specific to only his/her visa, then that info would have been included in the title. As it appears, the responses here feel like teasing a room full of tigers. We have waited so long. I am seriously very concerned about our being penalized because of the delays--having to redo medical exams or whatever, for example. Costly penalties. This week marks 2 years that we made our very first steps in this process. If only we had known then...

one could have looked at his signature i guess... shows his entire journey right there, including his eligibility to receive a green card. just sayin :thumbs:

Ash & Tiffany

Male

Australia

2013-04-02 15:42:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

August 2013 K-1 Filers

Has anyone from the Texas service center heard anything back about your petition? This question goes out to those who went straight to texas. Just trying to figure out a timeline for myself since that is the scenario I'am in. Also will the uscis website update on what is going on with our files (such as background checks, or viewing file, or just something to let us know what is going on with it?)

Amy101

Not Telling

Serbia

2013-09-23 09:50:00

Middle East and North Africa

Husband wants a translator for Cairo interview

My wife also speaks English fairly well but for her interview we are going to ask it be in Vietnamese. Working with her on the interview questions I found that although she knew the answer to the question she would give me the wrong answer because she misunderstood one word in the question. For us it is more important to give the right answer than impressing them with her ability to speak English. She and I communicate easily with each other and one of the reasons is I am from Kentucky where speaking slow is common. Good Luck...

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-08-07 22:56:00

A straight up question, give it to me straight.

This is a process where you are guilty until you prove yourself innocent. Mistakes can cost more time apart.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2013-09-26 19:49:00

Just Sent I-130-- Evolution of Relationship Letter has Wrong Date

UPS is a fine shipping company, sometimes their customers have unreasonable expectations.

Good Luck on your I-`130...

Edited by T&T&T, 13 November 2013 - 12:43 AM.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2013-11-13 00:41:00

i-130 e-notification

It can take up to two weeks. It took ten days before they cashed our check.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2013-11-13 03:47:00

Symbolic ceremony Help!!!!

not clear on your question. To file a 130 for your spouse you must have a legal marriage document.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-01-25 19:49:00

Help! Questions about filing taxes

you can file mfj with certified copies of documents to prove the identy of your husband. Below is the link to w7 instructions

www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw7.pdf?

The original documents, or certified copies of these documents from the issuing agency, that support the information provided on the Form W-7. The supporting documentation must be consistent with the applicant's information provided on Form W-7. For example, the name, date of birth, and country(ies) of citizenship must be the same as on Form W-7, lines 1a, 4, and 6a.

You can submit copies of original documents if you do any of the following.

Have the copies certified by the issuing agency.

Proving your "foreign status" or "identity." If you submit an original valid passport (or a certified copy from the issuing agency), you do not need to submit any other documents to prove your "foreign status" or "identity." Otherwise, you must submit at least two of the documents listed in the chart below.

Civil birth certificates

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-02-01 23:20:00

Spouse passport copies for NVC

yes you are good to go with the passport.... I just mailed ours today....

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-05-09 09:13:00

Immigrant visa Bar code sheet

Instruction after paying your 230 dollar IV Package fee....

Unless this case has joined the Electronic Processing Program you will need a Document Cover Sheet. You may use the Print Document Cover Sheet button below to print one now. If you cannot print a copy now use the Email Document Cover Sheet button to send an electronic copy to an e-mail address where it can be printed later.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-05-12 05:23:00

Should I listen to Tier 2, or is there another way?

Yesterday I called to see what's going on. Tier 2 said that our zip code wasn't showing up for him on the screen. I told him that we had received the change of address notice and a notice that said we'd get the approval notice soon ( ), but just not the actual approval notice. Both of these documents showed the complete new address, with zip code. He said he would fix the zip code problem and file a request to have them send another approval notice. (I still don't understand the supposed zip code problem if the other two letters got to their destination with no problem AND HAD THE ADDRESS COMPLETE WITH ZIP CODE.) Sigh.

Write none...... by the way not having a zip code will not keep a letter from reaching its destination, it will only slow it down.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-05-15 21:00:00

Could I have just skipped several steps to get approval???

NVC completed my petition for my wife on June 12, her I-130 was submitted on September 16th, 2013, we did not received any request for additional info. and We live in Vietnam. Are you saying that some people can have their checks cashed and USCIS can complete the background checks in 14 days? It usually takes over a month just to enter the I-130 into their system.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-07-13 13:18:00

needed help!!!!

recently I received the same email from NVC. I called and they said to ignore it if I had mailed the 864 package. Two days later I called NVC and they told me they had the 864 information in the computer and not to send another copy. I would wait a couple of days before I sent another copy, It may save you some money.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-07-17 22:06:00

One Visa Approved the other is Initial Review

I applied for my wife and step daughter together, they went through the California service center and both were approved on the same day and sent to the NVC on the same day. NVC approved my daughter one day before they approved my wife. Come time for the interview appointment NVC forgot to make an appointment for my wife so I had to request for an expedited appointment for my wife from the consulate. Fortunately they accepted the request. I would not sit on it and wait until they do something, I would start calling USCIS. From all the information I received the two cases were linked and should have been processed at the same time.

T&T&T

Male

Vietnam

2014-08-24 10:49:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

August 2013 K-1 Filers

Hello everyone,

I hope things are going well for all of you! I am so excited, but confused?

I sent our application on August 7th. I received the NOA1 email/text in one week, the NOA1 hardcopy in two weeks. I received the NOA2 approval email/text on September 5th and the NOA2 approval hardcopy on September 9th.

I am stunned and amazed. I had to read the text/email 50 times to believe it. I have read the hardcopy 50 times to believe it!!!! I can only hope that all of you will be as fortunate as we have been. I'll keep you posted Chris

crotta

Male

Brazil

2013-09-11 11:04:00