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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long will it takes to receive the NOA2?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REPLY. :)



Nobody can tell you for certain but generally petition approvals are running about 100 days from filing at this time.


David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-12 10:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long will it takes to receive the NOA2?
We sent our application form last year May 16 and we were hoping to receive our NOA1 a week or a month after but it never happened. Six months later we still havent received anything from USCIS so we called them and finally they told us that they misplace our papers and told us that they are tracking it down. A month later, they were still saying the same so my husband has decided to seek for an immigration attorney hoping we could find an answer to our questions.

The Immigration attorney advised us to resend our application form. Two weeks later we received a message that they've received our application form already(Jeez!) and that was January 27 this year. Feb 6 we finally received our NOA1. A month later we again received a letter from them (USCIS) requesting for more evidence. Luckily, we had all the requirements that they need for them to confirm that we have bona-fide marriage relationship and we were able to send them all the next day.

My question is, how long will it takes for us to receive the NOA2. If we choose the CR1 instead of K3 as planned, how long will it takes? Do we still need to wait for another 6 months or more?

Any advice, recommedation and suggestion will be appreciated. Thank you! :)

Edited by David & Beng, 12 April 2010 - 01:24 AM.

David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-12 01:22:00
PhilippinesHOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE VISA FROM US EMBASSY-MANILA?

i based that from a friend's timeline.She only lacked the divorce decree.And it was in December so maraming holidays.I dont know if its new but 2 of my friends who just had their interview used that number to inquire about the status of their visa.They will tell u if its ready for printing or when they have printed it and the date on its out to delivery.After that u can track your visa in 2GO site..



Halo Ganda, thank you so much sa number na binigay mo. I call them few minutes ago and they told me na I should have my visa on-hand on Monday. :dance: :dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2011-01-25 19:01:00
PhilippinesHOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE VISA FROM US EMBASSY-MANILA?

It takes 2 weeks or more..

REPOST:
if you want to know the status of your visa while waiting or kong me kulang kayo that you already submitted, better call the 3012000 ext. 5184 or 5185..call them early in the morning kase after 8am, for sure super busy na yun..


Thank you Ganda. NBI na lang ang kulang ko at naipasa ko na cia a week ago. Super worried lang talaga ako about dito. New number ba ito ng embassy? :)

^^^ I agree with Maganda. You will have your visa malapit na! :thumbs:



Thank you thank you! sana nga matanggap ko na ang visa q super tagal na rin kc process namin e almost 2 years.
David & BengMalePhilippines2011-01-25 07:20:00
PhilippinesHOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE VISA FROM US EMBASSY-MANILA?
Hi everyone, I had my interview first week of this month. All papers are okay but the consul asked one more from me - NBI Clearance (I already submit NBI clearance for my single name and married name). There's an error in my birth certificate (from NSO) but corrected it 2007 when I was in college so now they are askng for my uncorrected name. Since I have a history already, I put the uncorrected name as A.K.A and sent the clearance (together with my passport) to the embassy after 9 days.

Just wondering how long will it take for them to process it? Will it take months? Is there a way for us to find out the status of it?

Thanks!!


David & BengMalePhilippines2011-01-25 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Approved

My fiance had her interview at the U.S Embassy in Manila today and got approved.We are very happy and relieved that she got approved.She will be back in my arms again soon.I can't wait until she get's here.My long wait is finally over.


Congratz! Posted Image We are next... Posted Image
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-05-07 19:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPapers in NVC

OK - an I-130, for NVC Processing.

Here's some NVC Overview - suggest you read all.
DS-230 - http://travel.state..../info_3190.html
I-864 - http://travel.state..../info_3730.html
General NVC stuff - http://travel.state..../info_1335.html

Many people want speed at NVC, never ever 'wait for NVC to send them something'.

Here's some general steps -

http://www.visajourn...ost__p__3560467

Here's the BIG SHORTCUT, for speed, at NVC -
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Good Luck ! READ THIS STUFF, IT'S IMPORTANT !

*** moving this topic to IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures, as it's an I-130 and not a K-3 ***


Thank you so much for the link that you sent me. It answers all my questions. God Bless!
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-27 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPapers in NVC

Sorry, is this for I-130 or K-3 ?

If K-3 - no affadavit of support at NVC

If I-130 - is slew of 'other processing steps' to do, at NVC.



Thanks for the reply. This is for I-130. We havent received anything from NVC yet but some friends told us about AOS. what do mean by other processing steps?
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-27 17:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPapers in NVC

Yes but before that you have to call the NVC and ask for your case number. when u get ur case number it should be start (MNL plus 10 digits number) you should give your both email addresses.. And then after that the beneficiary should send the DS3032 CHOICE OF AGENT. Start gathering all the AOS package. Its include the ITR, paystubs for most recent 6 months, employment certificate and W2's. here is the poverty guidelines http://travel.state....grams_4437.html You can pay the AOS $70 and Immigrant VIsa $400 here http://travel.state..../info_3906.html tell ur wife to compete the DS230 package also..

I hope that it will help


Thanks for the info really appreciate it. It says in our NOA2 that the NVC will contact us for further processing steps. Do we need to contact them now or wait for them to contact us for our case #?
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-27 17:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPapers in NVC

Yes, you do. It goes with the AOS package (I-864). Have you received your NVC case # and given the operator your email addresses yet?


We havent received anything from them yet. It says in our NOA2 that we need to wait for a package coming from NVC. Can we call them now or wait for the package that they will send us?

Edited by David & Beng, 27 April 2010 - 05:06 PM.

David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-27 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPapers in NVC
We received our NOA2 for I-130 from USCIS and they already forwarded them to NVC. I am just confused about the AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT that my friends told me. Does it include ITR, payslip, and other finance resources? We already include the ITR in our I-130 application b4. Do we really need to send it again? thanks!
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-04-27 03:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa

I've not heard of a 'postal processor' in some time.

Congratulations !!!



They told me that it takes 10-12 days and its been a week already hope to hear from them this week! :no: Thank you for your wishes!!! :no: we are near.... :dance::dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa

Good luck with the rest of your VJ!


Thank you so much!! :no: I hope in the next step everything wll be :thumbs: we are near!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa

Don't wait for them to send you the DS230, you can download the form and start filling it out now. Did you apply for your PCC? Do you have all the civil documents you need to send with the DS230 ready?


We already did (download the DS230 form)... everythings ready we are just waiting for the email saying we should send them the DS230. May I ask what PCC mean? :no:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa

Wow you have had a rough time so far. Best wishes for a smoother journey from here :)



Yes! Had a rough time but we are almost near now... :dance::dance: Thanks for your wishes!! :no:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa

oh man it's been a LONG hard one for you!!!

it's almost over!!! hurry with that DS-230 and you will be on your way to the interview!
good luck! (L)



Yes, it is. Never expect it will be this hard. My wife already have all the requirements that will be included for DS230 form:lol: :lol: :yes: Thanks for your wishes!! ;)
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 04:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExperience in processing the CR-1 Visa
JOURNEY IN USCIS

We filed the papers last year May, 2009 when I came back from Philippines. I sent the forms including money order check ($300+), ITR and WC to USCIS. After two weeks I called them and they told me that the check has been cashed already. We waited for the NOA1 but after 5 months we still havent received anything so I called them again asking how long does it takes for them to process it and for us to receive it? They told me that they were still processing the papers. Because it was first time for all of these, I accept. After 7 months we still havent received anything so I called them again and again and again and finally they told me that our papers were missing and they were still trying to track it down:huh: :( I was irritated already because it took them 7 months to tell us that our papers were missing. After a month still no good news for us so I have decided to talk to the Immigration lawyer about the problem. He called someone in the immigration to confirm if our papers were in their system. After he hang-up the phone he told me that we should resend the form. We dont need to pay for it again because its already on their system. It took 5 mins for the lawyer to fix the problem and thats all we need to do RESEND the papers. Paid $100 for 5 mins assistance :(

A month after we resend the papers, we finally received the NOA1 (Feb., 2010). After 2 weeks we received a letter that we are lacked of evidence and that we need to send them the papers that they were asking. Luckily, we have everything ready so we were able to send them the papers the next day. After 2 months we received the NOA2 saying they approved our papers.

JOURNEY IN NVC

We waited for the letter from NVC but havent received anything again (whew! hard when its your first time). My wife ask her friend who has the same case. She told her that we are the one who should call the NVC for the Case Number (start with MNL) and thats what I did. When I already have the case # I finally was able to talk to the representative and ask her anything regarding our papers. I gave her my name and my wifes name the case # birthday etc. so she could check it out in their system. also gave her our email add. After a week I received a package from them and the Invoice for AOS ($70) saying we need to pay for it so they could start processing the papers. My wife received an email for DS3032 or Choice of Agent. She print it out, signed it and then send it to nvciquiry@state.gov (their email add)

Now we are waiting for them to encash the $400 dollar money order. They said it took 10-12 days for them to encash the check (if you will pay the fee online it takes 3 days). I wasnt able to pay the fee online because they were asking for checking account and I dont have that. I've tried credit card but not working and so money order is the only option. According to the lady after they encash the check we will receive an email for the next step which is DS230 and it takes 4-6 weeks for them to process it.

We are still not done yet but atleast we are near... :dance: :dance: :dance:


David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 01:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time

Correct....NVC Online Payment


"Please note that online payments can only be accepted from checking or savings accounts held at a United States financial institution."



Yes! :yes: And thats why I wasnt able to pay for it online... :( but we are near now :dance: :dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 21:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time

i don't know if you can use credit card to pay. i think you have to use a check and do a type of deposit payment. correct??

anyway, hope your check is cashed soon!!


I've tried credit card but it does not allow me... they were looking for check account (in ur name at the bank) and I dont have that. :( Its been a week since I sent them the money order hope to receive mail from them for next step. :dance::dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-22 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time

:help: :help: :help: We wasnt able to pay the Immigrant Visa processing Fee online so we sent the fee with the invoice to the address indicated on their site. I just like to know, how long does it takes for them to encash the check and how long does it takes for them to send an email for the next step? Thanks! :)




Found out already the answer to my questions. To anyone of you who are viewing this and the situation is the same with us if you pay the $400 using money order it takes 10-12 days to encash the check they will send an email regarding DS230 after that it will take 4-6 weeks for them to process the papers sometimes early. :dance::D
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-21 23:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time

why were you not able to pay online?




here this might help you out : http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut



Thanks for the link! :no: Tried to use the credit card but not working so decided to send it to the address indicated n the site. If payment is made online it takes 3 days but I am not sure if you send it via UPS. Kinda worried about it... its been a week and still havent received mails from nvc .
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-21 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Time
:help: :help: :help: We wasnt able to pay the Immigrant Visa processing Fee online so we sent the fee with the invoice to the address indicated on their site. I just like to know, how long does it takes for them to encash the check and how long does it takes for them to send an email for the next step? Thanks! :)


David & BengMalePhilippines2010-06-21 09:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

Well, gotta talk to hubby first, cos he is kinda in charge! :P But thank you - I'll take in consideration what u told me and hope that's not the case! :thumbs:



Ur very much welcome! :D Hope so tooo... :D
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-09 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

I simply don't think that this would work, and looking at your timeline, you were a feb filer. One of my relative also got their NOA-2 in april who filed in FEB 2010. SLOW TREND was started from March itself. Some how march has more applications...

But just calling them would not get anything moving....because those are just customer rep. and they don't have authority of anything .... and even immigration officer would only put expediate req. if you really have a valid reason...and proof of it send to USCIS. Because those who are on phone, will not have your file handy ......



well maybe you are right BUT there are over 200, 000 applicants from all over the world and they could just easily tell you that your papers still in process. I am just saying based in our experience. I was thinking IF ONLY we tried so hard to communicate with them regarding our papers we should've received the packet right now. But instead of trying to communicate we waited because we trust them... we waited for the time line. Most of my friends told me that we should call them atleast once or twice a week but we never listen.... Nothing to lose if you will call them to check your papers right? Everything is recorded... and if you will call them and the customer rep answered they will ask you name and case # the will check your papers. Like I said there are over 200, 000 applicants from all over the world and missing papers? HIGH!
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-09 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

U are a horrible person to say that! :P I hope it's not true...


Oh its really true. We waited for the time frame coz they said the time frame is 6-7 months (for k3 tobe completed) We thought it is okay.... after 7-8 months without hearing anything my husband went to ask help from immig atty. Lawyer told him "why come to me just now?" :wacko: he said we are supposed to receive the NOA 1 after a month or two. :blink: so go go better call them :thumbs:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 20:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

Well, the stated 5 month period is not over yet, so I figured we wait until the end of the month - you know, just to give them a chance! :P


We waited for our NOA1 for 7-8 months coz we are not really calling them all the time :wacko: chances for missing papers? Really high. :yes:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 13:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

What did you ask every week? They have only one answer "wait 5 monthes" and dont want listen anything


We ask for the status of our papers. Its kinda irritating really to listen to what they are saying (coz its over and over again) but you have to. It shows that you are really interested about your papers. If you will not do anything about it... they might think that you are not really that interested OR... you are not in hurry. They might put aside your papers... who knows.
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 13:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

Well, we got NOA 1 on the 1st of April and guess what - we are still waiting! :P I'm afraid to call them for some info cos if they take our case out of the pile to look at it and then it really might take foreveeeeeer to get the NOA2.. :P



You better call them other wise you will really wait forever. :P
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

iam 7 months now since NOA1 ...and they said that 2 days ago...so i should wait more 6 month plus the 7 month before so...ummm year and month until i get approved ????..loool



We receive the NOA1 after 7-8 months... they keep telling us that our papers still in process and that we should call after few days just like u but guess what? ITS MISSING. They finally admit it after my husband got irritated. He keeps asking them what we should do but they keep telling us again that they were trying to trace it. After a month and still not heard the good news from them, my husband finally went to ask the immig atty. help. 5 mins call... the lawyer already got an answer.... u know what we need to do?? resend the papers. Thats it! :blink: we spent almost a $100 just for that. :angry: :angry:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 13:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone emailed or called the CSC and received any kind of respose regarding the delay of i130 Petitions

I was just wondering if anyone received any feedback from CSC regarding their i130 petition for April or any other months? I know this is a long shot here but maybe someone has some insight on what is possibly the delay in approvals. I know we are all in the same boat but maybe someone on here has first hand knowledge of the delay.



It took 2 months for us to receive the NOA2 from CSC for I-130. Usually, cause of delay is lack of evidence or there are just too many applicants. Give them a call once or twice a week.... thats what we did. :yes:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-08-08 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHUSBAND ASK FOR DIVORCE/ANNULMENT
Hi guys, I have a friend and they just got married. Her husband is a foreigner from US and shes from here in our country. The problem is after her husband went back home to US, he just suddenly stopped talking to her. One day, she received an email saying he wants a divorce. No explanation. After that, she cant contact him anymore. No divorce in this country and annullment takes so long to be processed (u need finance to be able to do this). My question is..... "Is there anything she could do to make this guy pay for everything that she lost? Can she still go there to US even she still havent been there yet?" Any advice you can give will be highly appreciated. Thanks!


David & BengMalePhilippines2010-11-14 23:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

Congratz on your approval!

Few more steps and your done.

Good luck!


Thank you! Waiting for d appointment letter. Just hope they mean what they said that they will send it this week. :lol: :D
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-12 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

That's great! Congratulations, you are almost at the finish line. :dance:


Thank you! Still waiting for appointment letter... Hope will really receive it this week. :yes: :yes: :yes: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-12 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

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.



Thanks OBX! Hubby called and NVC confirmed that petition is APPROVED! They will send me the appointment letter nxt week
:dance: :dance: :dance:
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-10 07:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

<br />Your petiton is<b> &quot;approved&quot;</b> at the USCIS stage which was your NOA2.  Since you are now at NVC you are waiitng for your case completion. <br /><br /> As Loto posted earlier  <b>&quot; 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 <u>Case completion</u> happens. Once CC is done, NVC will schedule your interview date in 1 to 2 weeks time.&quot;</b><br /><br />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.<br />

<br /><br /><br />

Thanks OBX! Hubby called and NVC confirmed that petition is APPROVED! They will send me the appointment letter nxt week
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-10 07:27:00
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?


David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-09 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?
thanks! will try to update infos here.... ;)
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-03 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

Ok, you do not have a timeline in your signature so I was not certain. Loto and Nica has provided the answers so I won't repeat them. Good luck...you are super close.


we dont have timeline coz i dont know what to put... :( we've been processing our papers for almost 2 years now and still no luck. i dont know when and where to start ... should i put the time line before our papers went missing?
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-02 21:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

You're on the wrong website.

Go here:

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx

And sign in with your NVC case # and IIN, if you get SIGN IN FAILED, that means case is complete or near completion.

Good luck!



Thanks Nica, I can still sign-in so does it mean our papers still in process and not yet completed? I am kinda worried about the date that they have posted in the site. We paid d immigrant visa July using money order but in the site they said we paid them just last month Nov. 10. would that affect everything?
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-02 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDOES IT MEAN MY PETITION BEEN APPROVED?

Oh, I was also confused initially with USCIS site :devil:

Now USCIS is history for you.

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.

I think Manila Consulate gets interviews in 1 to 1.5 months time after NVC case completion, now-a-days.

Loto


I was also confused as friends who applied the same keep telling me to check in USCIS but I keep telling them that we are already in NVC. Thanks for clearing this up. I can still sign-in to NVC payment portal but now I am wondering why NVC keep telling my husband to check my email all the time? They said they sent a package to my husband (they told him that 3 weeks ago) until now havent received them yet. Do u have any idea what they sent him? They also said that all papers are in and no problem at all... but I am still worried about it.
David & BengMalePhilippines2010-12-02 20:36:00