ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

Thanks OBX! Hubby called and NVC confirmed that petition is APPROVED! They will send me the appointment letter nxt week
:dance: :dance: :dance:



That's great! Congratulations, you are almost at the finish line. :dance:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-10 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

When I signed-in NVC today I cant get through and see this:

Sign In Failed

  • Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error.
Does it mean that petition is approved already?



Your petiton is "approved" at the USCIS stage which was your NOA2. Since you are now at NVC you are waiitng for your case completion.

As Loto posted earlier " Basically, you are not able to sign in in NVC payment portal. This is called NVC SIF. This is good indication that your case at NVC is almost completed. Now talk to the NVC operator when is the Case completion happens. Once CC is done, NVC will schedule your interview date in 1 to 2 weeks time."

So what this means is if you cannot sign into the online payment portal of NVC your case is on its' last steps. You should have a case complete shortly which can be confirmed by speaking to an operator at NVC. Then you wait for your interview date. Good luck.

Edited by OBX, 09 December 2010 - 04:32 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-09 16:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1 Picture or 2 for the I-130?

The package(I-130) request for two pictures..one for you and one for your spouse. I sent in one picture each and didn't get an RFE.


I sent one passport style photo each and am familiar with numerous cases that did the same with no problem.


:thumbs: : Same here. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-12 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConfusion about E-filing for CR-1

Andrew,

Electronic filing happens in the NVC stage. Right now, USCIS has not progressed enough into the electronic world to be able to receive the I-130 docs. You can log into the USCIS website and get a status of your file (once you get a file number from them.) Calling them for a status update is your best bet for an accurate response. Even then, you might need to talk to a Tier 2 officer if your case is beyond the 5 month processing window.
Read all of the guides on this website related to your CR1. Lots of information here.

Good luck on your journey!



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OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-12 13:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved in Panama
Wonderful news, congratulations. :star:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-08 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBuying Plane Tickets

Wait to buy the ticket unless you are buying a fully refundable fare ticket.


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I would agree with the others. Unless you are willing to lose any money associated with rebooking, if necessary, it would be wise to wait. Everything may be straightforward with your case but there are never any guarantees. Good luck!
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-13 20:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc

hello Vjs,

did nvc send an email to inform that the case is complete or we have to call to know that



Call them. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-14 16:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 and Spouse's Birth Certificate

Not required



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Beneficiary's birth certificate is not rrequired for the I-130 petition but WIll be required at the NVC stage. Good luck on your journey.

NVC Birth Certificate Requirements
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-14 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot Approval
Congratulations and good luck at NVC. :thumbs:
OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-03 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa & Green Card!

I never got the welcome letter...so I called USCIS...and they said its not in texas and they are working on it...so they asked me if I got any welcome letter...and I said NO...and then they told me about my receipt number...and said that my card should be there around jan...

My receipt number started with SRC too...can you tell me exactly where you have to track the green card??

I am putting it on the USCIS site and its under "Initial Review"...not sure...



I followed mine on the USCIS site under "Check My Case Status." Sounds to me as though you are checking in the right place. MIne is still registering after a year and half, now it says "Post Decision Activity." I'm sure yours will show a change in status soon.

Here's the link I used. USCIS Case Status

Edited by OBX, 15 December 2010 - 03:00 PM.

OBXFemaleCanada2010-12-15 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Congrats buddy...:) very happy for you :)


Thanks johnstephen (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 18:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks Hobokenworkingman and Jess&Neilo (F)

Good news, Richi - the semi-DCF guy :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

SO GREAT!!!!!! Wishing you luck!!


Thank you, MicheleandBahadir (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

You should be fine. You have many signed affidavits here on VJ, if ever they won't let you on the plane! :lol:


That's a good one :rofl:

Thanks HichamSara and jcf123 (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
@Tumbleweed, I'll be here around some more time, but after family join, I may not be able to login full time here :P

@Markieboy, Hope this name change wouldn't affect my boarding at JFK :P

Loto

Edited by PatiencePaidOff, 12 November 2010 - 04:28 PM.

LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Congratulations Loto, Best of luck.


Thanks Mojave :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Let me personally thank you all.

I accept all your good wishes and thank you, thank you, thank you all including:

Markieboy, Tumbleweed, Ladydare, Samoray, ghanagal, jkelly07, 786india, johndoe12, Carol'swife, hotzone, Timol,Amber&Ahmed, San&Luis, apeters, birdnest, ErNeal, WayneandClaudia, tri_gear, carolynhotstuff, Jadenjewel, Lisamarie, CRN, RichiJenny, MarcoGomes, lovesherhubby, Bani, Deep2009, KVPandPKP, hind, JenandGeert, sandipdesai, Aya820 (F) (F) (F)

You are such great companions during this patience test journey and I change my name to "PatiencePaidOff" :D

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Congrats :yes: :thumbs:


Thank you :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

so happy for u loto, congrat
and good luck for th interview :)


Thanks Hind (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks Deep and KVP :D

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Many congrulations.... :dance: :dance:

Best Wishes (F)

Bani :star:


Thanks Bani (F) You are still here after the successful ROC :)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Congratulations Loto :D that's great news :) Hope it goes smoothly and you get the Visa Soon after :thumbs:


Thank you (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Lovely piece of writing, Richi :)

Wish you good luck and early interview too :thumbs:

Loto

Congratulations!! and well deserved! :thumbs: :yes:


Thank you (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 14:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Great news Loto!!

Thats the day after my birthday - so it could be a double celebration week....though when you get to my age - birthdays suck! :whistle:


Hey happy birthday wishes in advance, Richi (F)

Any news for you from the Consulate?

Thanks for the wishes - it is our wedding anniversay (Nov 15) gift ;)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks to all again (F)

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks all again (F)

Yes, Wayne, looking for a ticket now, otherwise it will be unavailable during Dec time.

Loto


LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks all again :star:

Samoray, it depends on the Consulate too for the speedy interview date. I really don't know how busy is your Consulate. If you complete NVC before the 3rd week of Nov, possibility is still there for a Dec interview.

Neal, good luck to your Nov 15th interview :thumbs:

Apeters, Batch approvals are coming soon :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 12:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks you all :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!

Congrats Loto :dance: :dance: .. Looks like today was the last day of scheduling interviews, since NVC schedules interviews second week of each month. So anyone who does not get appointment today mean it will be in January?


That's not correct, hotzone.

Mine is pushed to the Consulate and Consulate scheduled the interview.

NVC can schedule 2nd or 3rd week or anytime if the Consulate has the slot.

You have all the chances for Dec interview too :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Thanks to all :)

Yes JD, they beat my expectation by 8 days :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 11:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
Dear Friends,
I am glad to announce that our Consulate interview is scheduled on Dec 2, 2010 at 9:00AM :thumbs:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-12 11:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032

It took 6 hours after i sent the email for them to accept it with the Attn at the subject, i guess i got lucky or something


:thumbs: Mine took 2 to 3 hours.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032

It takes an average of 10-13 days for them to reply. So, be patient.


Yes it can take a week or more for them to accpet the DS-3032, unlike in the past.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-25 22:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-3032

working link



:thumbs:

I verified, yes, it works :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-25 21:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDSP-122 Form

DS-230 is required for your visa type CR1/IR1

DSP-122 is not for you

Good Luck



:thumbs:

Moroccan wife, if you haven't read this, it is very easy to digest - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 12:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for Upcoming Paperwork

Awesome thanks! :) I'll have some I-864 questions this weekend when I sit down to fill it out I'm sure but we shall see!


Please, ask here :star:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for Upcoming Paperwork

Hey guys,

I have a few questions on some upcoming stuff for the packets with NVC.

1) The guides here state to have bar-coded sheets with them. Is that the bar code sheet that comes with the invoice for the AOS and IV packets telling you to pay for it or something else?
After AOS and IV payment online, the status will be PAID in 1 to 2 days time. Then you will see a button enabled on the same page. Click it and print the barcode cover sheet and mail the package in the address in the barcode cover sheet

2) My wife is in Canada getting copies of her birth certificate and the marriage license ( original/certified ones ). Our question is does shes need to get original/certified copies again for her interview or will the ones supplied in the IV packet do? Or can she just bring photocopies of these documents to the interview. Reason we ask this is getting multiple copies ( certified/original ) of these forms in New Brunswick is not cheap by any means so we are trying to save as much money as possible.
NVC will forward all your originals and packages to the Consulate. Beneficiary can collect those after the interview. It is just suggested to have another original or copies at interview time, but not mandatory.

Thanks guys!

Jared



Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 02:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresName in Native Alphabet

Thanks Loto for your help, iam making all questions clear to me for the next step so that ill avoide any delay, best of luck to your wife :)


Thanks Moroccan wife (F) 5 more days!

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 13:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresName in Native Alphabet

The question #3 in DS-230 form states to have the Full Name in Native Alphabet (If Roman letters not used), will it be in handwriting after printing out the form or just type it with the keyboad and print the form out ?


Both are ok. My wife hand wrote it.

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 12:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPort Of Entry
Congratulations and happy re-united life together :dance: :dance: :dance:

Loto
LotofPatienceMaleIndia2010-11-26 15:38:00