Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	just over 30 days no green card	Did you pay the $165?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-12-16 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	does length of marriage........	No.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-12-24 01:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	IR-1 / CR-1 Islamabad....No Administrative Processing (AP)	Congrats!	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-08-30 03:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	doesnt change	Thank you sport for your quick respond unfortunately at that time when I received the message i contacted the NVC to ask if what is that mean saying for and they were told me that our case has been complete and waiting for schedule interview time to set up meanwhile i insist about the status in CEAC and said it would update that later when status of our case for interview will have been change Definitely the letter we had received were same situation of waiting for schedule interview?   Your CEAC status will not show "case complete".  It will continue to show "At NVC" until an interview schedule is assigned.  Once you have an interview schedule, it will take a few days and your CEAC status will change to "In Transit" then once it reaches the embassy it will show "Ready".	apple21	Female	Philippines	2014-01-15 13:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	depressed for waiting noa2	What happened to the infopass your husband did? http://www.visajourn...e/#entry6664120   You keep creating a new thread and leaving the other "hanging".  You will only get the same advice over and over again.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2014-01-29 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	depressed for waiting noa2	Lots of people have already given you advice on what to do, on your previous posts.  Which of those have you actually done?	apple21	Female	Philippines	2013-11-03 01:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Wrong name on Visa	Hi intersect i wanna ask something if its okay As I look at in your timeline how many days you waited before interview. Is it a good idea To call the US consulate in manila to find out about the case schedule.or should just wait for the formal letter interview thanks.   NVC will be the one to give you the interview schedule, not the US Embassy.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2014-02-03 23:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Wrong name on Visa	My SS card arrived today (Feb 3).	apple21	Female	Philippines	2014-02-03 20:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Wrong name on Visa	On another note, for Filipinos issued an immigrant visa, the names reflected are the GIVEN NAME and LAST NAME.   Our middle names are included in the "given name" as shown on the visa. Gotcha, so you still havent recieved your SSS card? When did you apply? It sucks having this problem, and its such a blocker, because you cant get work or a drivers license.    I applied the SS last January 16, 2014.  Still waiting.	apple21	Female	Philippines	2014-01-27 16:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	could you post it in the November NVC Thread as well? http://www.visajourn...-november-2013/ http://www.visajourn...-november-2013/ http://www.visajourn...-november-2013/ Thanks ! Reposted	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 12:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	Seems like it's not a known fact yet. Even here on visajourney. Surprising really. Nobody responded to my post. New email to send expedite requests to is NVCExpedite@state.gov (Will post this everywhere I've posted my query, if you guys don't mind. This important info needs to be known to everyone.) How do I know? Mine has been expedited. Just awaiting interview schedule now.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	eh - turn around goes like this: petitioner->NVC->petitioner->NVC->IV Unit->NVC->Petitioner So, if the IV Unit has it (I think they do) then NVC is just waiting to hear an answer back from the IV Unit. Again, best to use a telephone. CALL. Talk with NVC Supervisor.   This was what I found out when I called tonight     http://www.visajourn...n/#entry6612313	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-28 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	ya, a supervisor at NVC can see more than the Tele-Operator that answers the phone. Some pointed questions: 1. was the I-864 reviewed? yes? which date? 2. was the I-864 added to the casefile? yes? which date? 3. was the DS-260 detached and added to the casefile? Yes? Which date? 4. was the DS-260 reviewed yet? yes? which date? 5. what date were the civil docs added to the casefile ? 6. What is the current status of any review? --- That's it, for now. Go Get Em, and Good Luck !   Thank you, Darnell!   Would you happen to know the waiting period for an NVC expedite? My husband sent his request through email (plus scans of info they wanted) 8 days ago. We haven't even received an email saying they have received it Should I be concerned? Or is it too early to be concerned?	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-26 11:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	Thanks, everyone. Whenever we call, they still say it's being processed. Don't know what the hold up is about. I'm in a time crunch and it's quite frustrating to see no change in the ceac status page.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-21 01:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Case Updates on ceac.state.gov	I sent my IV application package September 6th. Since the ceac.state.gov started operating, our update showed up as "At NVC". It is still like that a month and a half later. What could be going on? Wasn't our application touched at all? What other updates on ceac.state.gov should I expect for the future? I'm really hoping it will change soon and they'll schedule my interview for the CR-1	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-16 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	request expedite more than 30 business days and nor eview	Have you called NVC and asked about the status? Review the reasons for expediting on the USCIS site. Those are also the reasons for expediting at NVC.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-02 21:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Please update what you guys put on Page 1. Seems like it's not a known fact yet. Even here on visajourney, since nobody responded to my posts. New email to send expedite requests to is NVCExpedite@state.gov (Will post this everywhere I've posted my query, if you guys don't mind. This important info needs to be known to everyone.) How do I know? Mine has been expedited. Just awaiting interview schedule now.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Hello, fellow September NVC filers!   We're running out of time. My husband needs to leave for the US in December. We currently live overseas (military). So, we asked for an expedite. We emailed them last night.   Wish me luck that it will be enough for them to hand over our case to the US consulate.   How is everyone doing?	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-18 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Anyone else recently fill in DS 260 did you need to use your Beneficiary ID as I didn't see it and on the state website it just says Invoice ID and Case number you need to fill it out, but operator at NVC said I needed to insert it. Anyone? No beneficiary id was required of me when I filled it in 3 days ago. I responded to your private message, too, but you never responded back.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-08 10:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	First off, NVC schedules the interview for CR1/IR1 visas, so you have nothing to do in that regard until they complete your case and assign you a date.   Medical varies depending on the medical facility. My wife was able to do hers early in Moscow as they only required her NVC Case number. Other medical facilities require interview dates. You need to call the appropriate medical facility and ask.    As long as there is nothing wrong, the medical exam results is good for 1-year.  Thank you! I guess that is why it is confusing. You are very helpful!	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 12:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Okay, that was pretty strange. The link I had on there now contains a different page. Say what? Hmmm... That's pretty strange. Maybe they are working on their website? Ryan H, good call on the change! I now have another question that may seem incredibly stupid. I've been searching here for an answer and I've found differenf posts saying conflicting things. I have sent my IV package. No email yet as to whether it has been accepted. But, can I now schedule for the medical and an interview with my assigned consulate? Edited by ivyanddan, 06 September 2013 - 09:35 AM.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 09:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Ha! This is pretty confusing. I got this from this link: http://travel.state..../info_5164.html Next Steps Access the Consular Electronic Application Center To determine if your petition began processing in time to join the program and to access Form DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application, and Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent, click Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website. After logging in, follow the directions displayed noting the following: If CEAC provides you with the option of completing a DS-260 (note it may be grayed-out because you have not paid your Immigrant Visa Fee), you are required to complete the DS-260. If CEAC provides you with online payment information only, you are NOT required to complete the DS-260. I think there is no harm in completing a DS 260. But it is a pretty long set of questions. There are actually a lot of new questions, questions that are not that hard to answer anyway. If you wish to call NVC and find out if you need to fill it in, do so. I just wish they put up a really comprehensive guidance on this new roll out soon!!!	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 08:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	I just filled it in last night. No Beneficiary ID Number, only the Invoice ID Number was asked at the beginning. Thank you very very much, Saylin, for posting what you posted. Perhaps add it to the first post of this thread, too? I was so scared I was doing the wrong thing. But a ton of googling and reading later, I finally figured out I needed to fill online DS 260, mail by snail mail my documents and then start the waiting game again. For those who are confused whether they need to fill in DS 260 and/or DS 261, go to the ceac.state.gov page and type in the numbers needed (who you are, case number, IIN) and then the website will instruct you from there. If there isn't a DS 261 available for you to complete, you don't need to complete it.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-06 03:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2013	Due to a series of events and even after my husband filed AOS months ago, it is only today that I sent my IV application. Please tell me how to go about this next... Cause I can't seem to find any guidance on this. I went to the ceac.state.gov website. Filled in the DS-260 and got told it will be processed 3-5 days. Do I send the civil documents and photographs through snail mail? Or is there any way it can be scanned and e-mailed? Has anyone done this yet? Please let me know asap. My husband (USC) and I live in Japan. i'm Filipino but my immigrant visa case is assigned to a consulate in Japan.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-09-05 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December 2013 Interviews	Congratulations, very happy for you!!! Just have one question, i saw your timeline you pay IV bill on may and obviously sent IV package on May , why your case complete took 5 months cuz i see it was completed in 2013.10.31 Did it take 5 months to review your case? Thanks in advance, just want to figure out my interview date Thanks, Milly! That was intended on our part. My husband sent the Affidavit of Support package May. I sent the IV application package September. Back then, this process at NVC only took a couple of months. We didn't need my visa until December, so we had to wait for a bit. Then, come November (2 months since I sent the IV application package), it was taking so long so we had to request an expedite.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-20 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December 2013 Interviews	Hello everyone! I was approved last week. Only got to log in now. So, this is my info ivyanddan...........10/31/13....11/06/13....11/12/13....CR-1.........Naha Consulate, Japan	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-17 21:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December 2013 Interviews	I don't have the rich text editor option. I don't know why An update on mine. We requested an expedite & have been approved. October cases waiting on interview: NAME ...............COMPLETE....RECEIVED....INTERVIEW...VISA TYPE....EMBASSY ivyanddan..........10/31/13..........11/06/13........11/12/13.........CR-1...............Japan Japan's consulates respond real fast. So efficient! It's amazing. I'm excited that i'm finally getting interviewed!!!	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-06 06:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	December 2013 Interviews	I apologize... My window is not showing an option for Rich Text Editor. Might need to go to a laptop to change my Posting Settings. October cases waiting on interview: NAME ...............COMPLETE....RECEIVED....INTERVIEW...VISA TYPE....EMBASSY ivyanddan...10/31/13........11/??/13..........11/??/13..........IR-1/CR-1......Japan Our case was expedited October 31st. I was notified that i should be awaiting schedule for my interview last night, November 1, 2013. No email yet from the consulate re: schedule of interview.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-02 03:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November 2013 Interviews	Did you get your interview date or you are waiting?   1. the complete date is case cmplete (when they told you or for some who got emails) 2. Recieved the date you received your Interview date 3. Your interview date We requested expedite. Expedite was approved October 31st, so I assume that's the "case complete" date? No info on interview yet, consulate has told me that our file is on its way to them. I'm optimistic about a November interview date, since we are in a rush.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-11-01 04:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November 2013 Interviews	Ahh I can't edit anymore. Shucks. So sorry. Our petition was sent and approved January. but, my husband sent the AOS last May and I only sent my IV application September. We also asked for an expedite recently. Where does mine fall under?	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	November 2013 Interviews	I don't wanna mess up the list so please tell me if this is right... NAME ...............COMPLETE....RECEIVED....INTERVIEW...VISA TYPE....EMBASSY ivyanddan...........10/31/13.........10/31/13........11/xx/13..........CR-1.............Naha, Okinawa, Japan	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2013	Well, I added the new email address to November's thread.     To everyone: the November thread has been posted: http://www.visajourn...-november-2013/ Everyone, please, make your way on over! Great! Even NVCInquiry gave me the wrong email address. Calling in 10 days later gave me better info. Good to know people won't have the same fate as I did. Edited by ivyanddan, 31 October 2013 - 12:01 PM.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 12:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2013	Apparently, I wasn't the only one who got that response when I called about 4 days ago... http://www.visajourn...rged/?p=6503162	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2013	I couldn't find anything on NVC's site that mentioned this new email address... I couldn't find any, too. I even asked it here cause i couldn't believe my ears when the girl on the NVC helpline told me http://www.visajourn...n/#entry6619208 Re-sent the expedite request to NVCExpedite@state.gov 11 days after we sent it to NVCInquiry@state.gov. 1 day later, I got an acceptance of request email. 2 days later, I got an approval of expedite email.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2013	I got mine after 10 days. Best bet is to call after a week from when USCIS said they have sent your file to NVC.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2013	Please update what you guys put on Page 1. Seems like it's not a known fact yet. Even here on visajourney, since nobody responded to my posts. New email to send expedite requests to is NVCExpedite@state.gov (Will post this everywhere I've posted my query, if you guys don't mind. This important info needs to be known to everyone.) How do I know? Mine has been expedited. Just awaiting interview schedule now.	ivyanddan	Female	Japan	2013-10-31 11:01:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	need help	Hi! 1- Are u applying on based of marriage? 3 years rules. ? Married from American Women/Man? 2- Are u applying on based of 5 Years rules? well seems u are applying on 3 Years rules. well if u apply now maybe ur divorce final will come the day before ur interview. (WHO KNOWS) that means ur applcation will be denied. and u will be forced to follow the 5 Years rules. well it seems u got ur green card in 2006 that means next year u will be eligible to apply on ur own. so dont give a chance and save ur money. next year not far to come. Good Luck and wait for the best answer. i am probably just too lazy to do a research but how much does it cost to apply for citizenship?	mikeuday19	Female	0	2010-09-17 22:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions in Residency - do I need AOS?	Hello all! Thanks for all the help! Was able to pass my ROC papers yesterday and I included the following: - money order for $590 (filing fee + biometric fee) - I-751 - completely filled up - copy of my green card - copy of our son's birth certificate from 2011 - 6 copies of our family photos from 2011 and 2012 - copy of 2011 joint income tax return - copy of drivers license (showing the same address) - copy of life insurance plan showing both me and my son are under my husband's plans - copy of medical insurance plan showing both me and my son are under my husband's plans - copy of lease agreement and home insurance with both our names in it - copy of our investment account with both our names in it - three sworn affidavit testimonials from family members and friends Thanks! Chrissie H	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2012-07-10 08:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions in Residency - do I need AOS?	Thank you all for the responses! yes when I said 2nd anniversary, thats the 2nd year of my conditional residency here in the US. I entered on Oct 7, 2010 and the 2nd year will be up on Oct 7, 2012. So far, based my calculations also, I need to file it no earlier than 07/09/2012. I have already started organizing all my documents and so far here is what I have so far. I still need to get some testimonies from our friends and family and neighbors too to testify about our bona fide marriage. - copy of my green card - copy of our son's birth certificate from 2011 - two copies of our family photos from 2011 and 2012 - copy of 2011 joint income tax return - copy of drivers license (showing the same address) - copy of life insurance plan showing both me and my son are under my husband's plans - copy of medical insurance plan showing both me and my son are under my husband's plans - copy of lease agreement and home insurance with both our names in it Thank you all so much! So far I think I have everything that I need, I just want to be prepared and just wait for 7/9/2012 to come around! Cheers! Chrissie H	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2012-05-22 23:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Lifting of Conditions in Residency - do I need AOS?	Hello! I am about to apply for my permanent residency / request for the conditions of residency to be lifted before my 2nd anniversary on Oct 7, 2012. I am checking at the USCIS website and I found out that I only need to fill up one form - the I-751 and attach all supporting documents within the first 90 days before 2nd anniversary. I thought the whole time I need to present an AOS and show documents for income requirement and stuff like that. I searched the whole VISA JOURNEY website and other immigration forums but I did not find anything about showing AOS. I just want to ask here and confirm with those who have gone through this process - Can you verify for me that I do not need to submit an AOS form and provide documentation of income requirements? Thanks in advance! Chrissie H	The_Hot_Herrons	Female	Philippines	2012-05-21 11:35:00