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ChinaApril 2014 "Blue Slip" Filers...

Wow,Since Feb.I guess we have a ways to go still..you know,I don't understand why it takes so long to run someones name thru a database in Washinton.

  Let's hope we all hear something soon...


bpierceMaleChina2014-08-04 14:22:00
ChinaApril 2014 "Blue Slip" Filers...

I have asked the same question on this site,but no replies.My Wife's Interview was on May 6,On May 12 We submitted the documents for CCP and still in A.P. I don't know how long we will have to wait..4-6 Months,maybe...I was hoping someone with recent experince on this ,could give us some insight!


bpierceMaleChina2014-08-04 06:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Breaking News

Can your Agent-of Choice Fill out the DS-260 (On-lINE FORM),For you?


bpierceMaleChina2013-09-09 13:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)18 Dec 2013 - NOA2
Our's was Approved on that date also..but no case number yet!
bpierceMaleChina2014-01-02 12:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Sent an e-mail to the NVC yesterday. How long before a reply usually?

I have contacted them by email 3 times and takes 3 business days for a reply.

I E-Mailed them 11/2 weeks ago and never got a Responce,so today I sent a 2nd E-Mail...so who know's!!!


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-12 14:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)High Risk Countries! Submission of more Relationship Evidence at NVC stage!!!

My thinking exactly! i feel adding evidence that was not there when it was approved, will be sending a message that one has anticipated that the earlier evidence may not be enough, and that may confirm their suspicion, if there was any. I am not saying its a wrong idea, but if you did submit all supporting documents as asked for, why add more when you you had submitted was enough in the first place? it will only bring up suspicion. Just submit what is asked for, and have faith.

WOW!,I am just sending in Additional Proof showing that i have visited my Wife ,since we got Married.You know,Proof of on-going Relationship.

Evidence that is after approval,but before the Interview because I know they will have made a decision Prior to the Interview and will not want to look at any Evidence we bring to the Embassy.


bpierceMaleChina2014-03-04 08:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)High Risk Countries! Submission of more Relationship Evidence at NVC stage!!!

I'm going to assume, rightly or wrongly,
that
you're going to OPT IN to NVC Electronic Processing at NVC,
flipping the consular casefile # from GUZ to GZO.

Once that's done,
you can email off any evidence you have,
into nvcelectronic@state.gov . You asked when? right after the IV Fee Bill has been paid, IMO, is the best time to sling evidence in for Guangzhou , into NVC. Don't email anything if you only have a GUZ # - it'll get lost in that stupid email queue. Wait till you've been flipped into a GZO #.

as to yer cover sheet - nah, change the wording simply to 'Please add this to the casefile' . Expect an email about each email submission you make, about 10 working days after you've done it. Since yer about to become a PDF afficiando, consider to use some tools that edit the header or the footer of each page. I wrote up some stuff on this in the China sub-forum...

nvcguangzhou@state.gov is a predicated address, suggest not to use it. Unless of course the NVC website has it up there currently (I not check it this month).










Do you think I should add a Cover Letter in the P.D.F. file ,or could I just Ref. the case # in the Subject line of the E-Mail?


bpierceMaleChina2014-03-03 11:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)High Risk Countries! Submission of more Relationship Evidence at NVC stage!!!
 

absolutely !

include :
1. IV Coversheet from the payment portal
2. cover letter stating you want this pile of evidence added to the casefile and
3. list of stuff in that cover letter, on what yer including, a mini-table-o-contents.

Best to get it sent out prior to the case-complete timetick.






 That is what I want to do(show additional trip after Marriage),but..what E-Mail Address should I send it to...nvcguangzhou@state.gov?
Also at what stage during N.V.C...After i recevice the GUZ or GOZ Case number,or after case complete.
I will have a cover sheet stating to the N.V.C that once case is complete please foward the Attached Additional proof of on-going Relationship.

Thanks,





bpierceMaleChina2013-12-17 14:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone applied for Electronic Processing Program?

well ,called and Spoke to a Supervisor about our EP E-Mail and within 30 Min. we had our New Case#..WOW!

So,I log onto the site with our New Case # ,but it shows no results..I guess it isn't in the System yet.AHHH

We are so ready to Submit our Documents..Maybe it will be in their System later today..I will keep Checking!!!


bpierceMaleChina2014-03-10 14:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone applied for Electronic Processing Program?

I am going thru the same thing as you..2 weeks,still waiting..paid the aos iv 2 weeks ago,as well...


bpierceMaleChina2014-03-10 07:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC saying process time is 8 weeks now
Ours Is coming from Texas as well,Approved Dec. 9..got notice Yeaterday that USCIS Shipped it out on Jan. 3..so i hope we get the e-mail Invoice within a couple of weeks..
bpierceMaleChina2014-01-07 15:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOnline Visa Status changed to "READY"

My question is the Document Intake and the Interview now done on the SAME DAY?In the past they would do the Dociment Intake one day and then return for the Interview the next day.


bpierceMaleChina2013-06-03 07:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGuangzhou Consulate orientation

Yes,I have read on here that they did that..but i think i recall reading on here ,that they had stop doing that..if you find out otherwise,Please let me know..i would like to attend..


bpierceMaleChina2013-07-08 12:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOverwhelming sense of dread
 

I am sorry to hear that. I remember you posted about filed K-1 visa  a while back and denied because your fiancee did not put your name on B-2 visa when she applied it, if I am not mistakenly remember. I hope this time you would have a better luck with CR-1/IR-1 visa. Good luck

 Really was denied because of not Boba-Fide Relationship,Visitor Visa was Revoked Because they did not want her to come anyway,after the Denial,But yes they did Write P6(6)i In Her Passport,But Lawyer seems to think that this will not even come up in the CR-1 iNTERVIEW..WE WILL SEE!!!

bpierceMaleChina2013-09-27 09:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOverwhelming sense of dread
WE WERE DENIED
bpierceMaleChina2013-09-26 13:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMore information needed

Same happened to my Wife at the Interview,we submitted additional evidence of our relationship and sent e-mail about past ccp membership...it has been 1 month and still waiting in AP..


bpierceMaleChina2014-06-13 07:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 still at NBC?

Our's has been there for 2 Months..maybe sometimes they stay there..if so ,i wonder if it will be faster...!


bpierceMaleChina2013-05-28 11:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFor all December and January filers
Yea,I would like to know that info also as i am from Alabama too!
bpierceMaleChina2013-11-11 14:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscase got transfered
I am April 5..My case got transfered Friday 15...hope they move on it fast now too..at least it isn't lost..I wonder how long after Transfer until Approvals????
bpierceMaleChina2013-11-18 16:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

Anyone whose case was received at the NVC on 1/13 receive a case # or IIN # yet? What hav the operators been telling you? This is getting frustrating.

 No Not yet..still waiting!!!

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-28 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

Why is the NVC taking one month to assign case numbers and IIN? I thought this part of the process was supposed to be quicker.. This is getting really frustrating. I have called every day and some days twice a day. Same old stupid government response of 10-20 business days or 2-4 weeks. I thought this entire process would be less than a year for a born us citizen like me, but I guess the US government does not really care for it's own citizens and their families... UGH!!!! ranting33va.gif:ranting:ranting33va.gif

 Our case was recevied in the Bldg. on Jan.13,same as you guys..and we are still waiting too..I wish we would hear something soon!

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-22 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

Today I received my first email from NVC to fill out DS-261 and AOS invoice. My case was received at NVC on Dec 9th. I hope that helps. I did fill out DS-261 yesterday, if you wait for NVC to contact you then it will take little longer, it is suggested that you try calling them over the phone. good luck

 WOW!That was quick for you Guy's,I hope our's comes that soon..We are using a Lawyer so N.V.C.has His E-Mail and will send it to him(no ds-261),Lawyer will forward it to me,to pay

Thanks for the Reply...



bpierceMaleChina2014-01-15 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

NVC received case 1/13, meaning that it is in their building. How long should I wait till case number is assigned? Also anyone have knowledge regarding medical examination at the London embassy? Does my husband wait till the interview date to make an appointment, or can he go get his medical exam done once he gets the case number?

 Our Case was Received on Jan.13 as well..anyone have an Idea on how long until we recevice the In-Voice E-mail
(we are using a Lawyer)


bpierceMaleChina2014-01-15 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

They tell you 1-2 months back when you submit I-130 and find out about the process.  They don't tell you about the extra dead time spent waiting while packages sit in stacks; or cases and supporting documents sitting in the mail room for months at a time, before they're touched.  So yes, at least 3-4 months.  I was approved I-130 in November, and it's been over two months already, and my docs are just sitting at NVC in the mail room.  Will probably be 2-3 months before my wife's here (after approval, we still have to wait for package to be sent to embassy, then wait for an appointment, then hope everything goes well there).

 Thanks for your responce,are you doing EP?I hear that will make things a little Faster,I don't know,but the waiting is just CRAZY!!!

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-14 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

I'm waiting for my case #, hopefully I'll get it soon. I can hope we go fast bc of EP @ Montreal, right? :X

 Your Timeline says N.V.C RECEIVED,BUT YOU HAVE NO CASE #?..HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY RECEIVED IT IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CASE #

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-14 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

EP for Guangzhou ? different queue speed on some things, when the EP Maven is working in the backroom. He/She was absent for 5 months and is apparently back.

 I hope the Process is Faster than 3-4 Months..we will be doing EP..do you remember how long your N.V.C Process took?

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-14 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
 

Please go to first two posts and study it hard.
 
It took us about 2 weeks to get to NVC after we were approved. Then another 3 weeks to get the case number. Then on you will be able to pay the AOS fee and submit choice of agent form. It usually takes 2-4 additional weeks to get IV bill invoice and once thats paid, you submit IV package and fill out DS-260. No one can guess how long the entire process will take because you might get checklist or might not. But if I had to guess, once after you are approved it will take around 3-4 months to finish NVC stage and then move on to Consulate for interview.

 Is this Accurate?..3-4 Months? Oh My..this is CRAZY!..I hope it's not that long of a Process.

bpierceMaleChina2014-01-14 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Yes we will use EP..Lawyer knows about that.Lawyer also said that the N.V.C.usally sends him the In-Voice E-Mail and he would forward it to me..to pay.
bpierceMaleChina2014-01-10 16:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014
Our Case was Approved on Dec 9th..Shipped to N.V.C.Jan.3 from Texas.We are using a Lawyer.
Does anyone know around what time I can expect an In-Voice E-Mail from the N.V.C(provided my Lawyer sends it to me as soon as he get's it)....

Thanks



bpierceMaleChina2014-01-10 15:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130
Ours was Transfered to Texas in Nov...2 weeks later we got the Approval..hope this helps!
bpierceMaleChina2014-01-07 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

Case Status Update:

AOS bill appeared as Paid. - but no further actions to be taken as of now because we are waiting for acceptance response for EP.

My husband called NVC yesterday regarding the EP we enrolled, operator asked if when did we send our email to ENROLL for EP, my husband answered, it was on Feb. 16. Then the operator informed my husband to wait for couple more days because they haven't read the email yet,  they are still reading received emails dated Feb. 06. huh.pngbiggrin.png

IV fee is still unavailable too.

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OH,This helps me..I asked the question earlier about how long it takes to get the New Case# after you en-roll in EP and no one answered.

My Lawyer is to send the e-mail today,he said it takes about a week....AOS AND iV SHOW PAID...SO we continue to wait ...again!


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-27 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

So How long does it take to get the New Case number once you send E-Mail to En-Roll in Electronic Processing?


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-27 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

So How long after getting the Termination Error on the DOS Site is the Invoice avaiable to pay?


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-24 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

AOS was paid Feb 12, NVC received my package feb 13, it was entered on their system feb 18, The IV bill is still not available until now!!!! Some people get theirs after 4 days or with in a week. Oh Lord! Its Feb 24... Its really frustrating!!!!! but i know i cannot do anything but to wait... and wait.. and wait... and wait.. and waittttttttttttttt.... sorry guys, i know we are all experiencing this. but this makes me really depressed.. 

I log onto the Site to pay Invoice and it gives me the Termination Error.I know this is good new and that they are processing my Invoice..But how long after getting this Error until it is available to pay...????


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-24 12:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

that means even though they give you your case number/Invoice identification number was not manually encode yet to their System. 

OH GREAT..THANKS FOR THE RESPONCE..i WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT TO THS...


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-18 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

Just got my case # to me! yay to me.. dancin5hr.gif  

 

Anyway. I have few questions please help me.. now that i have my case #.. 

1. what to do next? I hired an atty as well, do I have to wait for him to tell what to do? 

2. The agent I talked to took me email too.. so will i get some email from them too just like my atty? 

3. When can i get my IIN? 

 

This is killing me.. please help me.. crying.gif  I really need it.. Thank you so much in advance.

 

Got our Case number this mourning.we have a Attorney too..gave them our e-mails too..also got the IIN..But when I log onto the site it says case # and invoice # not match ????  attorney and you as well should recevice e-mails..call N.V.C back and get your Invoice #...


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-18 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

 

I believe that NVC wait for bundle of cases from the same country to be assigned numbers together, during time frame at most.

Finally got our Case # this mourning,but when I log in it says case number and Invoice number do not Match...


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-18 09:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

omg.. backlogs? how they will explain to you..why some people getting their case number in less than two weeks? i don't see the logic..that they can give those people case number sooner than those people whose case was arrived at their office 1 month ago? I'll pray for you to get your case number too. 

Thank you,I will start calling again tomorrow and be a little more demanding,maybe I can put in for a Serive Request..my wife keeps saying why wait,wait..so long!! ahh


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-17 12:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

aw. it's been more than 20 business day including days that they don't have a work.have you called NVC and inquire about your case number? if does.. what is their reason why it's taking so long for them to give you the case number?

Yes,I call everyday,They say they have a little bit of a Backlog,Our Attorney says theres no much we can do but wait!!! ahhh...


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-17 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - February 2014

I thought AOS & IV bill will be both generated since we have an attorney working on our case.unsure.png

So its one by one...sad.png

Thanks Saylin. smile.png

Our Case was Recevied on the same date as yours and we still don't have a case number...we asr using an attorney too and i think both are Generated at the same time....


bpierceMaleChina2014-02-17 12:14:00