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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved!

Congratulations! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-05 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalled the NVC today and they said our case was already completed last May 05!

Congratulations. Now sending my best wishes for a very successful June interview.

Thank you so much! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-07 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalled the NVC today and they said our case was already completed last May 05!

Congrats. Good luck on interview. :)

Thank you! God bless! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-06 22:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalled the NVC today and they said our case was already completed last May 05!

They said anytime from now my interview date will be coming, just have to check the email from time to time. Indeed, God's time is always perfect! Thank you Lord and to all my visa journey friends here! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-06 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

Hi, congrats and goodluck. btw, what is your Priority Date?

thank you! pd is march 29, 2013


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-12 04:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

 

Congratulations. I added you to the case complete to Interview spreadsheet. Anyone else here with Case Complete or interview just click in my signature and I will add you. Trying to keep on going stats.

 

https://docs.google....p=sharing#gid=0

Thanks!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 23:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

My friend was scheduled 6:15am and got done at 9:30am, I was scheduled 6:30 and got done at 11:30am. Since they seemed to finish the first batch which is 6:15am. :) But get there early so would get done earlier than 9:30 if you want. 

Ok thank you. What time should I be there? Is it 5 am? =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 21:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

Congrats!!!! :)

Thank you!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 19:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

Congrats,good luck with ur case :content:

thank you!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

Congrats to you! 6:15 AM? Yikes!

Thanks! Yupper hehe too early but its all fine with me..=)


Congrats,good luck with ur case :content:

Thank you!


Congrats!

Thank you!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

Congrats,good luck with ur case :content:

Thank you!


Congrats!

Thanks!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my Appointment Letter Today Yay! =)

My interview is on June 09, 2014 at 6:15 am! Thank God for His goodness!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-09 18:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPreparing for Upcoming Interview

Hi guys here are the documents that I already prepared for the upcoming interview. Please tell me if I missed out something. Thanks.

1. Passport, Visa Pictures, Appointment Letter, DS-230, Medical Exam (Chest Radiograph CD and Vaccinations List) NVC Letters
2.Certified Original Copies of Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, NBI Clearance.
3. My husband's I-864, W-2, ITR 2013
Joint Sponsor's I-864
4. Monthly Remittances (Western Union and Moneygram Receipts)
5. Wedding Album, Anniversary Pictures, More Pictures Together, Cards and Letters
6. Hubby's Airline Tickets (Proof of His Visits)
7. Chat Logs (Skype,FB)
8. AOS and IV Receipts (Paid On-line)


Did I forget something? Thank you for helping. 












 

jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-18 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUpcoming Interview

 

why would you have DS-230 that's obsolete you fill-out a DS-260 online. You should have the confirmation page that's it.

 

The rest  the embassy will already have but doesn't hurt to have just in case Looks good.

Just want to be sure LoL. Thank you!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-18 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUpcoming Interview

Hi guys here are the documents that I already prepared for the upcoming interview. Please tell me if I missed out something. Thanks.

1. Passport, Visa Pictures, Appointment Letter, DS-230, Medical Exam (Chest Radiograph CD and Vaccinations List) NVC Letters
2.Certified Original Copies of Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, NBI Clearance.
3. My husband's I-864, W-2, ITR 2013
Joint Sponsor's I-864
4. Monthly Remittances (Western Union and Moneygram Receipts)
5. Wedding Album, Anniversary Pictures, More Pictures Together, Cards and Letters
6. Hubby's Airline Tickets (Proof of His Visits)
7. Chat Logs (Skype,FB)
8. AOS and IV Receipts (Paid On-line)


Did I forget something? Thank you for helping. 













jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-18 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChecked My Visa Status Today and Its "Ready"/ 2 Weeks To Go Before My Interview!

My wife had her interview in a little more than two weeks as well.

Here are some tips and things we have done to prepare. At this stage, you have gone through vetting at both the USCIS and NVC, sent in reams of paper so for most people to make it this far the interview can be just the next small step to a big change in your new immigration journey.

So relax, but be prepared.

Organize your paperwork, so that you know where everything is and go over it. Know where your AOS documentation is, your domicile evidence.

Get there on time if not a little early, and try to read up here about consulate reviews or local forums so you don't run into any surprises.

For instance, I had to pick up a passport at the embassy in Warsaw and had my iPad in my bag and they couldn't let me in through security. Said they could hold phones, but no other larger electronics.

Good luck!












Thanks! God bless on her interview as well!

 
Yay! You're almost there. For consulate interview experiences, you might find some reviews here helpful: http://www.visajourn...=IR-1/CR-1 Visa
 
All the best to your upcoming interview!  :thumbs:



Thank you! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-23 10:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsChecked My Visa Status Today and Its "Ready"/ 2 Weeks To Go Before My Interview!

Hi guys 2 weeks to go and its already my interview date. Any reminders or tips you can share with me? Thanks! God bless everyone! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-23 00:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAOS how many weeks would it take before NVC could finish checking it?

Mine took 3 weeks after being reviewed,. But still it depends how loaded they are. Allow them to review your package within 4-5 weeks.

Thank you for that info.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-01 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAOS how many weeks would it take before NVC could finish checking it?

Done with those I just didn't update my timeline

Sorry bout posting this in K3 section


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-01 10:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAOS how many weeks would it take before NVC could finish checking it?

Curious... why did you post this in the K3 section?

 

And don't forget you still have the IV package to send, as your timeline states you've not yet completed that section.  You won't get a case complete until the IV package and DS 260 are done as well. 

 

Otherwise, consider heading over to the NVC thread found here:

http://www.visajourn...ilers-may-2014/

Done with those I just didn't update my timeline


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-01 10:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAOS how many weeks would it take before NVC could finish checking it?

We sent our Affidavit of Support last 16th of April. We got an email from NVC 2 days ago saying that the Financial Evidence is just what is missing for our case to be complete. I called them yesterday and they told me to just ignore the email since we already submitted the AOS.

 

My question now is how many weeks for NVC to review and check our AOS so our case be finally complete? Thanks guys.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-05-01 08:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

 

What a relief, one less issue causing stress.

Thank you! Yeah God is so good!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-07 05:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

 

Good for You ! You dodged a bullet ! A BIG ONE !   Yay !!!!

Thank you! God is so good! =)


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-07 00:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

congratulation and good luck for your interview.Mine is still not arrive and i think it lost  because it took almost 2 i/2 months..

thank you! was it also mailed through usps?


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-05 05:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

Guys I went to the post office 15 minutes ago. I can't believe the documents are already there! The lady said it just arrive few minutes ago! God is so good!!! Just in the right time!! All Praise and glory to God! Thank you so much Lord!! =) :joy: 


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-05 01:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

Do not re-schedule , see if he can scan and email  it

then explain to them...interview they'lland issue U a paper to

return with originals......UPS should re-imburse your money

if its not delayed at customs and documents usually don't .. good luck

Thank you.


 

I apologize if I sounded harsh.  I didn't mean to.  I hope it all works out for you.

No worries. Thank you.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 19:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

 

I don't think I was mean, I think I was direct.  Of course I hope it works out for the OP, particularly since it isn't her fault her husband is messing up and being lax.  I do find it absolutely flabbergasting that anyone who, you know, wants to be with their spouse would just shrug and hope the mail will land in time for their spouse's interview.  When I think of my obsession with planning, detail, over-documenting, and timing so I could be with my wife and son....

We did argue about this many times & I did blame him for not listening to me. But for now all we need to do is find a solution cause there's no point in blaming him since its already done. We're just praying that everything will be ok by God's grace.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

 

jj_stout, on 03 Jun 2014 - 5:33 PM, said:snapback.png

 He can't send a new set of documents.  The joint sponsor is on vacation in Hawaii and will not be back until after the interview is past.  Let's try to be a little more feeling for the OP.  Sure anyone can make a mistake but why be so mean about it?  Good luck to the original poster.  I hope it all works out for you guys in the end.  God Bless

 

Thank you so much.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 18:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

If he has a photocopy of them, ask him to scan it and email it to you. Print it out and use it as a backup until/if the documents he sent you arrive.

 

I hope he kept photocopies of the ammendments.


Sorry, i didn't read your post. I concur 100%.


Nah he didn't even photocopy them =( 

Yeah he did print the papers again and fill them out then he scanned them and send them to me. The problem is our joint sponsor is having his vacation in Hawaii. He'll be back on the 10th of June. =(


If he has a photocopy of them, ask him to scan it and email it to you. Print it out and use it as a backup until/if the documents he sent you arrive.

 

I hope he kept photocopies of the ammendments.


Sorry, i didn't read your post. I concur 100%.


There's no tracking number cause what my hubby did is just an standard mail.


Show up to the interview and tell them what happened. You won't be approved there and then. They'll place you ob AP until they receive the required info and get in reviewed.

Bringing the doc to the interview won't necessarily give you an instant approval as they might still need to review it.

Good luck!



Thank you.


You're welcome.

 

Yes, be honest if/when asked about the issue(s)

 

Best wishes with the interview. Keep us posted as to the outcome.

Yes I will, thank you.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

 

Welcome.

 

The I-864 issue(s) won't necessarily cause a denial. If placed in AP, provide the missing info asap then wait for the case to be reviewed again.

Thanks! All I need to do is just to be honest and explain what happened. Btw the only error my hubby and the joint sponsor is very minimal. It is just a one page that needs to be corrected.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 04:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

A delay due to a rescheduled interview or being placed in AP after the interview, is still a delay.

 

Attend your interview as scheduled, trying to rescheduled could be risky.

 

 

Ok thanks. Will my visa be still approve then? All I can do is to explain what happened. Good thing I have my husband's ITR and W-2.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 03:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

you can still go to USEM on your interview but they will give u a PINK slip thats fo RFE just explain to them what happen,

after you submit your RFE you will just need to wait 1-2 weeks before they release your passport with visa 

Really? Won't I be deny for not bringing the I-864?


If u can handle the price, UPS International Express Critical can deliver in less than two days from California to the Philippines. It's not cheap, close to $600. I checked their website and if you shipped your documents now it would arrive in Manila about 11:30am Friday morning there. 

Thanks. But the problem is our joint sponsor is still in Hawaii so there's no way he can fill out the forms. =(


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-04 03:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

Try to go to post office everyday.. Postal system here in phils. Is really bad.. At this time it should have been there. They might not look at it carefully. There are still few days left..hope it will be there..

I do, thanks sis. Yes 3 more days please pray that the papers will still come. I'm praying that they are not lost or were opened.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 23:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

Sis its better to resched to be sure. Since nvc told you to bring the docu during the interview. Im pretty sure the embassy will look for it. Just an idea though. I read some under Ap that makes them wait too long. At least if you had those docu on hand and get approved u wont have to worry anymore. My interview is june10 and im nervous too.. Im hoping i dont miss something.No idea how to reschedule but try going to us embassy website or call them.

Thank you sis. This is just very sad and disappointing. I did read other forums and it might take a while to re-sched an interview again. I'm praying that the docs will still come till friday. ='(


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 23:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

instead - i suggest you go to the interview 

then 

if the vice-consul asks for the stuff - you have an opportunity and a method to get it in - 

and then ya wait. 

 

 

is there a chance i can get approve then? but my visa will just be delayed?

 


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 23:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

USPS HOW? International Express/EMS works well into the PI. 

 

there are 11 different levels of service with USPS - which one did he purchase?   

He did the Standard Mail. Cause that time he don't have his salary yet. I told him to do FedEx or DHL when he has his salary to be sure but he didn't listen. He is confident with USPS cause they never fail just now. We're afraid that the docs were opened cause its quite bulky and maybe they thought there are money inside. =(


...  maybe re-schedule your interview for a later date.

 

How long will it take to re-schedule an interview? Thanks.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 23:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

You might not receive it or it will be so delayed. It should have been fedex or dhl

Yeah that's why I told my hubby but He didn't listen to me. This is the first time that I am not receiving docs he sent me. He's always using USPS and they never fail us just now. I'm afraid they are really lost now. Its been 28 days since they were mailed. If we will re-sched my interview how long will it take? Thanks


Edited by jj_stout, 03 June 2014 - 11:07 PM.

jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 23:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNeed your help pls ASAP! 5 days before the interview

My interview would be on Monday June 09, 2014 at USEM Manila. Now we have a problem. On the P4 that the NVC sent me Financial Evidence is marked as "I". NVC told me I need to re-submit I-864 of my hubby and our joint sponsor. Only 1 page has a minimal error but NVC told me I need to re-submit all the corrected I-864 forms to the Consul during the interview. My husband mailed the corrected I-864 forms last May 06, 2014 and until now the forms didn't come yet. He mailed them through USPS. We're worried because its more than 3 weeks now and the documents are not still around. I've been checking them through our local post office here but still they're not there. 5 days to go before the interview and the papers are not yet around. We're afraid that they are lost huhu. Our joint sponsor is in Hawaii now for a vacation, he'll be back on June 10 but my interview date has already pass then.

 

Please help us what to do. Thanks guys.


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-03 22:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Documents Finally Arrived! Thank you Lord!!

Prayers can move mountains!! Now you already have a big smile... God bless on our upcoming interviews...

Amen! Thank you so much! God is good all the time!


Congratulations... Im still eagerly waiting for my work permit... Its been 34 days since i took my bios

Thank you. Keep praying! God bless!


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-05 05:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Documents Finally Arrived! Thank you Lord!!

I went to the office awhile ago to check the documents and I can't believe that after 30 days the papers are finally there. Just in the right time 4 days before my interview! Thank you Lord! Thanks also to all who help and prayed for me. To GOD be all the glory!! :joy:


jj_stoutFemalePhilippines2014-06-05 01:23:00