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aryannNot TellingIndia2014-02-02 11:09:00
India221g cr1
Hey guys,

my wife was given a 221g because she didn't have her name change documents (school leaving certificate and gazette copy). She was told to drop off those documents along with her passport at one of the vfs locations in india.
do you know how long would it take now for them to issue the passport back with the visa once my wife submits the docs next week..


regards
Aryann







aryannNot TellingIndia2014-01-31 21:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2013

To get people to answer you really should be posting in the most current thread. We are in December now.

 

http://www.visajourn...-2#entry6679964

 

To answer your question. You need to call back and ask if you have case complete  now. And yes they have said that to others. But you need to call so you aren't sitting waiting.

 

Thanks I did post it to december thread. Well another glitch that I have is I had sent in my original marriage certificate but they claim that its not original. So I put in a request for the supervisor to verify and told that I will send in another original as I have got multiple issued.


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-02 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2013

Hello all,

 

I recently received a checklist from NVC saying a police clearance should be obtained for the file to be complete. I waited for 2 weeks and am still waiting for my wife's police clearance because it takes some time. I called the NVC and asked if i need to send in the Police clearance certificate and the lady said no. She said that the check list says that it only needs to be "obtained". You need to bring it to the interview. It is not required to send it to the NVC.

I just wanted to confirm from you guys, did anyone of you receive the same response or are aware of this?

My consulate is Mumbai, India.

 

Aryann


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-02 13:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

For those with mumbai consulate, you can schedule your biometric appointment now online.

I just did for my wife.

 

Yes, I myself called them yesterday and was told to call on Dec 23rd.

However I received the following email yesterday :

 

Your case has been updated, please log back into your account to view the details. 
 

Date/Time Case Opened:   12/17/2013 11:34 AM Description:   Hi, 


I have a CR1 case with the consulate. The case has been completed at the NVC and now is with you. I had a question: Do I need to have my fingerprints taken before the interview date? My interview is scheduled on 27th Jan 2014. 


Thanks 

Regards 

xxxxxxxx






Sent from Windows Mail Origin:   Email Case Reason:   Immigrant Visa Information Public Response:   Dear Applicant- 

Make your appointment through www.ustraveldocs.com/in website or by telephoning the call center. Create a user account and make appointment for finger-printing and photo at an Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC).

 




















 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-23 07:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Yes, I myself called them yesterday and was told to call on Dec 23rd.

However I received the following email yesterday :

 

Your case has been updated, please log back into your account to view the details. 
 

Date/Time Case Opened:   12/17/2013 11:34 AM Description:   Hi, 


I have a CR1 case with the consulate. The case has been completed at the NVC and now is with you. I had a question: Do I need to have my fingerprints taken before the interview date? My interview is scheduled on 27th Jan 2014. 


Thanks 

Regards 

xxxxxxxx






Sent from Windows Mail Origin:   Email Case Reason:   Immigrant Visa Information Public Response:   Dear Applicant- 

Make your appointment through www.ustraveldocs.com/in website or by telephoning the call center. Create a user account and make appointment for finger-printing and photo at an Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC).

 

 

Aryann,

 

I have called them multiple time and they have said that we need to wait till dec 23 to resigter for the fingerprints. This is based on calling them today and them sending the email.  

 

 

I hope that helps.

 





















aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-19 09:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

My wife called and asked them. They said its a new rule starting 2014 so call us after 25th December. Or email on Support-india@ustraveldocs.com

 

 

 

Aryann,

 

I had that same eamil come to me and I had forward it to Support-india@ustraveldocs.com. did you register at the ustraveldocs website. I had also called them and asked if CR1 applicant need to register for the biometric and they had said no. I would recommend that you call them and find out if they say the smae thing or not.

 

 

I hope that helps.

 

 

 

> From: MUMBAI IV <MUMBAIIV@state.gov>
> Date: December 17, 2013 5:27:34 AM EST
> To: Undisclosed recipients:;
> Subject: Message from US Consulate Mumbai
> 
> 
> Dear Immigrant Visa applicants
> 
> Notice to Immigrant Visa Applicants
> 
> Effective December 23, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants must complete the DS 260 online immigrant visa application at Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, and login to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment at Visa Application Center(VAC) for biometric fingerprint and photograph collection prior to their Consulate appointment. Failure to follow these new procedures will significantly delay visa processing.
> 
> 
> 
> Please Note: For assistance in any of the above procedures, you may call the numbers below. Please follow the instruction in scheduling your VAC appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to your immigrant visa processing. 
> 
> If you cannot keep your scheduled visa appointment, please notify this office by email at support-india@ustraveldocs.com. Please note that rescheduled appointments are granted on a space-available basis. 
> 
> 
> For inquiries, call: From India: 91-120-4844644 or 91-40-4625-8222
> From US: 1-703-520-2239
> (8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday)
> E-mail: support-india@ustraveldocs.com.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Immigrant Visa Unit
> U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai



























 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-18 13:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Anyone???

 

 

Guys, just received following email from consulate? So does this mean my wife has to schedule an appointment for fingerprints? And is this new because i haven't heard of it.

Dear Immigrant Visa applicants



Notice to Immigrant Visa Applicants



Effective December 23, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants must complete the DS 260 online immigrant visa application at Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, and login to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment at Visa Application Center(VAC) for biometric fingerprint and photograph collection prior to their Consulate appointment. Failure to follow these new procedures will significantly delay visa processing.





Please Note: For assistance in any of the above procedures, you may call the numbers below. Please follow the instruction in scheduling your VAC appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to your immigrant visa processing.

If you cannot keep your scheduled visa appointment, please notify this office by email at support-india@ustraveldocs.com. Please note that rescheduled appointments are granted on a space-available basis.




For inquiries, call: From India: 91-120-4844644 or 91-40-4625-8222

From US: 1-703-520-2239

(8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday)

E-mail: support-india@ustraveldocs.com.





Regards,



Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai








































 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-18 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Guys, just received following email from consulate? So does this mean my wife has to schedule an appointment for fingerprints? And is this new because i haven't heard of it.

Dear Immigrant Visa applicants



Notice to Immigrant Visa Applicants



Effective December 23, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants must complete the DS 260 online immigrant visa application at Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website, and login to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule an appointment at Visa Application Center(VAC) for biometric fingerprint and photograph collection prior to their Consulate appointment. Failure to follow these new procedures will significantly delay visa processing.





Please Note: For assistance in any of the above procedures, you may call the numbers below. Please follow the instruction in scheduling your VAC appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to your immigrant visa processing.

If you cannot keep your scheduled visa appointment, please notify this office by email at support-india@ustraveldocs.com. Please note that rescheduled appointments are granted on a space-available basis.




For inquiries, call: From India: 91-120-4844644 or 91-40-4625-8222

From US: 1-703-520-2239

(8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday)

E-mail: support-india@ustraveldocs.com.





Regards,



Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai









































aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-17 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

No it's not necessary to do it on 4-7 days. you have to do it before interview because they will give you a package to take to the interview

thanks


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-15 22:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Yes you have to schedule your appointment on your own. 4-7 days before your visa interview.

 

if you live in MUMBAI, GUJARAT, CHENNAI, KERALA AND HYDERABAD

http://photos.state....ed13Dec2013.pdf

 

Is it necessary that it needs to be 4-7 days before the interview? Because my wife's interview is on the 27th of January. I thought the reports are valid for 6 months.??


 

can you tell me when you sent both package the AOS and the IV to the NVC ?

 

22nd of November everything was delivered to NVC


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-15 21:50:00
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My case is now complete a the NVC and I have the interview date. What happens next? Will I receive further instructions from the consulate? And do we have to schedule the medical exam on our own?


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-15 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

 

did you submit both the AOS and the IV packages to the NVC? if so when did you send the AOS package and the Iv package ?can you provide us by the dates?

 

Everything was delivered and put into their system on the 22nd November


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-09 16:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

Guys, How long does it take on avg for NVC to review the case once all the docs are submitted. My case is under review since 22nd November.


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-09 13:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

 

Sometimes NVC issues checklists where you can just bring the missing/incorrect documents to the interview. But it depends on if they state that in the checklist or not. If it doesn't state it, you can contact NVC and ask them to complete your case and you'll bring the document to the interview.

 

 

I just called them and the lady said they dont need the PCC to be sent in. Actually they are waiting for my marriage certificate. I had sent in an original certificate but they claim that its not original so I agreed to send in another one. The lady on the phone said they only need the marriage certificate and my wife can bring the PCC at the time of interview. I wasted one week waiting for my wife's PCC. Now she says that only marriage certificate is required to be sent in.


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-02 14:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Hello all,
 
 
 
I recently received a checklist from NVC saying a police clearance should be obtained for the file to be complete. I waited for 2 weeks and am still waiting for my wife's police clearance because it takes some time. I called the NVC and asked if i need to send in the Police clearance certificate and the lady said no. She said that the check list says that it only needs to be "obtained". You need to bring it to the interview. It is not required to send it to the NVC.
 
I just wanted to confirm from you guys, did anyone of you receive the same response or are aware of this?
 
My consulate is Mumbai, India.
 
 
 
Aryann
 

aryannNot TellingIndia2013-12-02 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Hey Saylin,

my wife was given a 221g because she didn't have her name change documents (school leaving certificate and gazette copy). She was told to drop off those documents along with her passport at one of the vfs locations in india.
do you (or anyone) know how long would it take now for them to issue the passport back with the visa once my wife submits the docs next week..
this is so depressing

regards
Aryann







aryannNot TellingIndia2014-01-31 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 Interviews

Mumbai consulate released the appointment schedule for January as below. My wife's visa interview is scheduled for January 30 and we got the interview letter from NVC but our BMB number is not in the list below. Is that a problem? should I call mumbai consulate to verify?

http://photos.state....January2014.pdf

 

 

 

My wife's number is also not in there for Jan 27th.


aryannNot TellingIndia2014-01-10 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

uscis is disgusting ranting33va.gif


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-14 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Case status web page is down:

https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-14 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

This profile shows K3 visa as immigration status.

a March approval few hours ago, soon we all get approved, even april filers too

http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=170387

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-11 20:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

I asked the same thing... My lawyer said they are two separate files.  I was worried that the I-130 would get pulled and matched with the K-3. He said they get processed separately. He was just saying it would be worth filing since they are re-starting the K-3 processing.  So, if the I-130 comes through first, then I'll take that.. If the K-3 comes first.. I'll go with that. 

 

I see. Thanks


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-08 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

doesn't submitting k3 mean you have to wait all over again? the process starts all over again?


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-08 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Congrats!!!!

 

 

Just checked online:

 

The first time my status showed up. No text no emails nothing. Thank GOD.

 

Post Decision Activity

On October 2, 2013, 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.

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-10-02 16:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

I just got approved.....I am so glad and thankful to the almighty God for the approval!!!!!!!

 

Awesome...!!! Your file was at NBC? Or was shipped to local office?


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-30 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Finally received this after waiting for 202 days, I hadn't been able to check the status online until now.

I pray for all your's speedy approval.

Please contact your senator and keep bugging them, it doesn't hurt.

 

 

Post Decision Activity

On September 26, 2013, 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.

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.

 

 

 

 

This is awesome news .. Congrats


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-27 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Just talked to tier 2. She was good. She told me "since you are a March 11th filer, your case should be very very close to be assigned to an officer .."

That gave me some hope... Lets see what happens 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-26 10:55:00
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There was a July approval today.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

 

#######????


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-25 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Great.. I hope for the best for you (and all of us)

 

 

Finally received this in the e-mail yesterday.
 
On September 23, 2013 (10:49 AM) / Senator's office wrote:
 
Hello XXXXXXX,
 
We have received the response below from the USCIS National Benefits Center regarding the I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative,  filed on behalf of XXXXXXXXXX.
 
?After a review of our systems it was found that Case MSC 13 XXX XXXXX, Form I-130 filed on behalf of XXXXXXX was transferred to the USCIS Omaha Field Office on 09/17/2013 for further processing.  The NBC no longer has jurisdiction over this case.  You will need to contact the field office for further assistance.?
 
We have contacted the USCIS Omaha Field office for a response.  We will be back in touch with you as soon as we receive a reply.
=================================================================================================================
On September 23, 2013 (2:49 PM) / Senator's office wrote:
Hello XXXXXX,
 
We have  received the response below from the USCIS Omaha field office regarding the I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative,  filed on behalf of XXXXXXXXXX.
 
?This case is in our office.  The officer assigned to this case told me that she will work on this case today.  Therefore, the petitioner should receive correspondence on this case this week.?
 
Based on this response, please feel free to contact our office if you have not received correspondence from USCIS by Monday, September 30, 2013.
 
===============================================================================================================
I hope something happens this week. I am sure these political represenatatives were not able to do anything with my case but I was in line. 
So, I would suggest calling USCIS and asking if the file has been transferred. Maybe, we March filer's petitions are getting sent to local office in batches hence your's maybe in that batch. 

 

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-24 09:58:00
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I hope you are right. Even though there are about 50+ feb filers still pending on VJ, I just hope most of them have forgot to update their timeline.

 

I agree


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-23 15:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

I found an article that talks about the processing time for USCIS. http://www.uscisproc...es/?r=fbuscispt

 

The processing times are true for all except I-130s

 

This makes no sense to me


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-20 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

I am going back to india next month to see my wife. I am out of vacation but still will have to go. I cannot take this sh*t anymore.

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-19 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Yep! They just say whatever they feel like, 6,9,12 months....

 

Suckers..
 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-18 18:26:00
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I am assuming senator or congressman both would provide me with same answer? So no point in contacting congressman 

 

You can try. I contacted mine yesterday. Waiting now for a f****** stupid reply..


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-18 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Yes, it is basically useless to ask senator's office for help with USCIS I-130 cases. I had gotten a similar reply 2 months ago. 

 

Just received a reply from my senator office. 

 

 

After a review of our systems it was found that Case MSC xxxxxxxxxx, Form I-130  is currently pending at the NBC.

 

NBC continues to receive I-130s and ship them to the field for adjudication. Based on the current volume of pending immigrant visa petitions, our current processing time for I-130s is approximately 6 months from the date of this response.

 

NBC will review and adjudicate I-130 Immediate Relative requests for expedite (if the file is located at the NBC.) If you request your case be expedited the case will need meet USCIS expedite criteria.  All expedite requests must be accompanied by supporting documents that demonstrate that one or more of the expedite criteria have been met.   Information regarding the expedite criteria can be found at the link below.

 

http://search.uscis.gov/search?affiliate=82601b2ec&query=expedite+criteria

 

 

 

So they are saying six more months from now? That makes it 12 months for me. Useless inquiry i think.

 


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-18 15:27:00
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I faxed it


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-17 21:41:00
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Lets do it

 

WE can even submit an article to yahoo/msn or similar news site


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-17 20:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

 

Lets do it


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-17 20:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman...  She gave me information...

 

1.)  If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays.  It's very busy, and long wait times.  Call around Thursday-Friday.

 

2.)  Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC.  But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

 

3.)  As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so.  For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

 

4.)  When questioned about getting transferred to a field office...  She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point.  If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision.  Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times.  She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

 

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December...  Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

 

You are right. I heard from quite a few places/sources that the march filers should see approvals soon (in the coming weeks).

However I still wrote a letter to my senator today.

Lets hope for the best.


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-16 17:01:00
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Got my infopass done. The guy was completely unaware of what's going on.. I told him I can't check my case status online and he was like 'really?'

Then he created a service ticket for me and told me that somebody will contact me within a few days.

I asked him if he thought I was out of my processing time? He said the processing time is about 6 months. I said yea I know about that and told him that different officers have told me different processing times and I hope you are right. I couldn't take it anymore and left

 

This is bullshit - that's all I got to say


aryannNot TellingIndia2013-09-13 14:52:00