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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite approved- NVC still has my case

So I found out my case was approved for expedite on Aug. 15th (I found out on Monday aug 18th)
The issue or at least is very stressful to know that NVC is still holding onto my case "for processing" and cannot give me a time frame when it will leave their facilities.

Has anyone experienced anything like this? How long do they take? I call everyday, same answer. Argh!


 

Help! Advise!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-08-28 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEXPEDITE STATUS- Following up w/the NVC drama

Congratulations! So, what is going yo happen now?


thanks!
Just waiting for an interview

Finally girl! Hope everything goes smooth from here on.


I know right! Thanks



LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-18 23:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEXPEDITE STATUS- Following up w/the NVC drama

Hey everyone!

 

So, after all the drama they finally sent my case to the US embassy in Dominican Rep. They told me I had to send in all my paper work and then will be sent to the embassy, but I guessed I called so much that they wanted to get rid of me hahaha!!

 

Woohoo!!!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-17 17:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsupdate on my expedite at NVC

 
 
 
Just an update on expedites.  I just spoke with a supervisor and she has told me the reason why some people get their files sent directly to the embassy, while others (like us) have to wait for their docs to be reviewed.  It all depends on the embassy. She said in my case, the embassy in Kingston is really strict on wanting complete packages sent to them.  She also confirmed what we all have heard, that the packages are reviewed in the same queue as the others, even when it says "ATTN: PI Supervisor".  She said it didn't used to be that way but it changed recently. I don't know about you guys but I'm sick to death of all the ways to speed things up (I-129F/K-3, expedite requests, congressional inquiries) that mean nothing!  I've tried them all and nothing has helped.  :cry:




I wss told the same, I hate the fact thst some people from my same embassy got their cases sent right after the expedite was approved. Not me though. I wss given the I need to wait the intske process blah blah blah. I emsiked nvc expedite again, my local embassy and called. Till I decided not to stress so mich because it was going to make me sick. I called the embassy and so it hsppened they maiked my case to DR. Im already wsiting for an interview date.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-21 20:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsupdate on my expedite at NVC

Thanks a million!!! :) Fingers crossed. Let's see what happens.

Best for you guys as well. Stay in touch!

 

 

I just spoke to Nicki and asked her about the IV docs getting sent to the PI Supervisor.  She said that it IS processed separately from the others and that it should be quicker!  Best of luck to you!

 

 

 

The expedites are approved by the embassy, so it will probably be different timing for each one.  

 


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-11 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsupdate on my expedite at NVC

By pass to supervisor. They kept telling my hubby the same garbage and he asked to speak directly to a tier 3 who took control of it and the 30 days we were told took one week from expedite request to case complete. It isn't easy to get a tier 3 but then hubby can be a very professional pit bull. He actually told a very rude rep that his query was above her pay grade. He was transferred to a tier 2 and he requested a tier 3.


Please advise me how can I get a tier 3 supervisor. I would love to know for when the moment comes. Right now they question you as to why do you need to speak to a supervisor. I asked to speak to supervisor Sue and the girl told me what it was about and I told her and she said "oh I can help with that" and went on to answer my question.

I am really sorry to hear about your troubles. I got my expedite request denied, and somehow, I am kind of happy that it got denied. When I submitted my request, I had no idea what the process involved. I just have to wait for my IV fee bill to ready to be paid. Good luck girl!


Sorry to hear, but you are almost there!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-11 00:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsupdate on my expedite at NVC

Yes, I have a similar situation!  I had my expedite approved and the email said to send the docs to PI Supervisor, which I did.  I called awhile back and a representative said that I had to wait for the AOS packet to be approved since they had already been sent when I requested the expedite. He told me that the IV docs should be approved quickly since they were sent to the PI Supervisor.  
 
I just called today to find out if my AOS was reviewed and the representative said it was on Monday but now I had to wait the 60 days for the IV docs to be reviewed.  I said that I had sent them to the PI Supervisor and she said they are all reviewed the same way!  WTH!  I thought about calling a 3rd time get a tie-breaker between the two different stories but I emailed the expedite people instead.  I will let you know what/if I find out anything.



Yeap! They need to get their stuff together. I just paid for my IV bill and I'm kinda glad I didn't get forwarded to the embassy. Saves me some money! Keep me updated. I'm waiting the 60 for my AOS. I was told the very same thing they told you. I'm just waiting for my husband to mail me the IV docs and when i send it to them and it gets scanned I will call again to see if they can expedite the process.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-11 00:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsupdate on my expedite at NVC
So after many calls, I was finally told by NVC that my case was in fact expedited but that the embassy requires me to send nvc all my docs. I still have to wait 60 days for them to review it. I wasted 21 days because they didnt tell me I had to send in my docs, in fact I was tokd the opposite, precious time wasted. Someone told me to send my packages attention pi supervisor sue/ expedited case, then someone else told me that doesnt make them review my papers faster. Another lady told me it will take them a few days to review my aos. Then I was told yesterday by two people that I needed to wait the 60 days.

What is the point of the expedited?
Anyone with similar situation?



LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-09-10 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers
APPROVED!!!!! I was in Nebraska got transferred to California on 7/9.
PD 2/28

good luck everyone. Hope is a fast one for yah!



LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-22 22:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

Hey guys! Now that I've been transferred to California, does anyone know of a thread just like this one but for California? I've been looking and couldnt not find any.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-16 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

Just got the notice I was transfered to the California Service Center! Does anyone know how fast are they working? The fact that my case just got transfered, does it mean it will be approved faster? Does anyone know?


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-12 12:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

How long does it take after one is transferred to get accepted?


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-09 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers
I just received a text saying I was transfered. I also called and she coukdnt say where or why I was transfered. Have to wait on the letter. My PD is Feb 28.

Keeping my fingers crossed!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-07-09 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers
You guys are pretty quiet! Whats up? Any updates? December?
Frustration? Happiness? Talk to me!

LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-19 23:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers
Chanhphamvn I was logging in to tell you that your getting approved today. CONGRATS! My cousin who is not a VJ member asked me what does the message you post earlier mean...about the name change...20 minutes ago she messages me saying she got approved. So excited for the two of you. She didn't tell me her PD date but it was the beginning of November somewhere!!!
LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-05-01 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

I guess what Livelyio meant was, that your case got a speedy approval, if you sent the I130 on the 3/20/14 and already got approved on 3/25/14. That´s only 5 days, which to us seems to be super super fast  :wow: . But if so, congratulations!!! :joy:

 

Yes it is what I was trying to say, but her i130 was sent in in March 2013 and just got approved. So they took a while for her.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-31 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

Hello!
 
I petitioned for my husband on 3/20/14 ( I-130) and I just got approved last week 3/25/14. I don't understand a lot of the immigration processes and especially when it comes to the Visa cut off dates. Can anyone tell me if the cut of date for a visa is the NOA1 date or the date from when your I-130 gets approved? And also can anyone tell me what the average time is from when you receive your NOA2 to the consular interview date? I know  there are time lines in the website you can see and it seems to me from what I understand that it is about 3 months. Is this correct? Does anyone whos spouse is from Guatemala have any information regarding this? Thank you guys in advance any info helps! :o)


What do you mean? You probably received NOA1 saying they got your case. Its taking abt 5 months to get your case approved which they will send you a NOA2. Then u start the visa process.

LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-30 23:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

I kinda feel like NSC has been giving out RFEs like candy...Maybe so people don't send service requests and they get more time to stay in the 5 month time frame?^^ GUYS! IT'S ALL A BIG CONSPIRACY!! ;)
 
 
 
Edit: just checked the spreadsheets again....maybe it just feels like a lot cause everytime someone gets one from NSC I get really scared cause I'm kinda expecting one :D



Have some faith! Things are moving and thats better than no activity. Im excited. I habe hope to spend Christmas with my love and that gets me reak happy. Stay positive everyone!
 

Edited by Ryan H, 30 March 2014 - 12:52 PM.

LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-29 16:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers
Im a little confused. Their site is updated to 5 months to get NOA2, but there is still so many people who haven't been approved. Whats that all about?
LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-19 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

Just received my NOA 1 by email...waiting for the hard copy...let the waiting begin!!!


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-03-05 23:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsALL Nebraska I-130 Filers

I have a question....I just mailed my i-130 packet to Chicago lockbox. What happens after that? Does it get transfered somewhere depending where you live? I ask because of this topic. I wouldnt want my case to be transfered to Nebraska if they are taking this long.


LivelyjoFemaleDominican Republic2014-02-26 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Approved finally!

 

Mid may submit

Dec 11 transfer to NSC

Feb 21 alien registration # change

Feb 24 NOA2 approved

 


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-02-24 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 when and where were you transferred please?

 

Hi please see the quote in my previous post, it has all the details.  


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-02-21 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

same boat, mid may filed, dec 11 transferred to NSC, nothing.  

 

I tried to submit a request online but it says the receipt number is incorrect some routing issue, even though it is the correct number, google search shows it's a bug in uscis system.

 

USCIS is just terrible, especially considering the amount of $$ we paid to get this done. 

 

Not sure what else to do but wait...

 

 

Just got this!!  Approve soon i hope!!!

 

On February 21, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-02-21 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

same boat, mid may filed, dec 11 transferred to NSC, nothing.  

 

I tried to submit a request online but it says the receipt number is incorrect some routing issue, even though it is the correct number, google search shows it's a bug in uscis system.

 

USCIS is just terrible, especially considering the amount of $$ we paid to get this done. 

 

Not sure what else to do but wait...


Edited by newguy05, 20 February 2014 - 05:41 PM.

newguy05Not TellingChina2014-02-20 17:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I was just looking at the May transfer spreadsheet...are there really that many who have not received NOA2s yet? I am still waiting as well...most of the ones showing no NOA2 are from NSC transfers. As you say, it wait is horrible...congrats to those that are finally going from one wait line to another but at least it is progress! 


Same boat, got transferred early dec to NSC, nothing so far.

newguy05Not TellingChina2014-01-27 22:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers
Thank you EMB for the info.

This is horrible, such an inefficient and broken process.


newguy05Not TellingChina2014-01-24 21:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

NVC stage will take about 3 to 5 months, estimate.

Sorry what does that mean, I thought after you are approved it's just doing the interview ( in my wife's case in the us embassy in china). Are you saying there is ANOTHER 3-5 months wait....after the 8+ months we already waited??
newguy05Not TellingChina2014-01-23 23:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

FYI, we just received email today case was transferred to local office, i guess to find out which office we have to wait for the hard copy notice? 

 

We filed around mid May.  Does anyone know roughly how long a wait it is after you get the transfer to local office notice to NOA2 approval? 

 

Thank you

 

 

just got the letter in the mail stating the same, i got transferred to nebraska service center.  not too long until approval i hope.  


newguy05Not TellingChina2013-12-17 20:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

FYI, we just received email today case was transferred to local office, i guess to find out which office we have to wait for the hard copy notice? 

 

We filed around mid May.  Does anyone know roughly how long a wait it is after you get the transfer to local office notice to NOA2 approval? 

 

Thank you


newguy05Not TellingChina2013-12-11 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2014 Interviews

JUST GOT OFF NVC PHONE...  INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9 2014


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-29 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2014 Interviews

Rcvd Email after 7 days from NVC regarding CC.. waiting for interview and medical schedules:)))) 


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-29 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSeptember 2014 Interviews

Hello everyone!!! .  Case Complete August 21,  Good luck everyone. How long does it take for NVC to notify (EMAIL) regarding the case complete and for scheduling the interview...  thanx.  


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-26 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

CASE COMPLETED :)... Atlast after been here @ NVC from Feb 2014...

thanx everyone for the support ... :)  


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-21 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Congratulations :joy: :joy: that's a sign of case complete. When was your last package scan in?

Last scan date was july 9th - but i called NVC yesterday and they told me they are reviewing the files aand would be 60 days.... from the date scanned.:(


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-21 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

hey... checked CEAC website.. the AOS changed to N/A from PAID .... am confused ,,, whatz happening???? anyone  plz... thanx.  


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-21 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Apparenly CEAC website for Visa APPLICATION status NOT WORKING :(((((((( S


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-19 15:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Email Recvd for the 60 day :( 

 

now looking at end of AUGUST or may be FIrst week of September :( for a CC.. if not yet another checklist.


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-05 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Checking Inn...... Still @ NVC... this is my 4 month starting.. AOS checkllst submitted and scanned JULY 9th 2014.. now waiting :*****


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-08-01 14:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 2014 Interviews

 

Not received any interview email yet.
 

 

Same here... still waiting on that email ..(NVC)


SAVMANot TellingCanada2014-09-03 16:56:00