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ChinaWhile we Wait

Guys, I have been talking to my Fiance for almost 11 months everyday on Skype. We talk twice a day for a total of about 3 hours a day.We sumitted our 129f in June 2010 and have been waiting for our NOA2 letter.my question is, I am running out of things to talk about, We have talked so much. What do you guys do to keep up your spirits and talk about as the months roll by. I am a man, we cann't gossip the way women do. I have suggested that we only Skype once or twice a week, so things will happen in our lives and we will have something new to talk about. She got upset at that suggestion, saying I don't love her and don't want to see her everyday. But she expects me to come up with things to talk about and I don't know what to say anymore.It would be different if she was here, we could go places together, do things together, not just sit and stare at each other and talk, for 3 hours at a time. Does anyone else have this problem, or is she correct, I don't love her if I don't want to talk to her everyday for 3 hours at a shot. I would love to have her here and part of my life, but now she is just an image on my computer screen. She isn't interested in my daily life as an accountant/tax preparer. its pretty boring stuff. I've got to go, she is online now Bill



:D Hehehe!!! Pardon me from laughing but the woman is right there brutha... Just talk about the same stuff over and over again... you've got to talk to her everyday... that shows you really love even if it gets tiring. It will only help you in the future. Make a list what you talked about for about 21 days... then go back to the beginning and talk about it again... Believe me, when she gets tired of the same thing over and over again, she'll take the initiative to do it once or twice a week. You already have the patience on waiting for your approval so this should be piece of cake.

Meeh, I never had problems talking to my wife and SKYPING everyday for an hour.... we both love it!

Patience is a virtue as King Solomon says!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-19 23:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed CSC Contact Info
Can anyone please give me the PHONE NUMBER to Contact CSC about my petition... it's been 165 days... please help, this is really killing me!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-18 13:11:00
PhilippinesNO NOA2 yet! :(

It's been 111 days from NOA1, til now no NOA2 yet... its been 4 months, what's wrong with CSC? I dont know what's our status now, if it's touched or what...anyone with same situation? We are May filer...



You are not alone... I am on 151 days and filed on April 29th received the NOA1 on 6th of May... haven't got touched since the 7th of May so... I think you're alright!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-04 08:57:00
PhilippinesGOT APPROVED! Yahoo!
Congratulations!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-04 19:16:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW DATES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Call the NVC to follow up on you interview schedule, the petitioner or the beneficiary can call for schedule.



I called them everyday ever since I got the Case Complete except Sat and Sun... I get the same response... I haven't seen any scheduled for other ones also except for people who got Case complete last week of December...

Why just certain week they schedule - why can't they schedule as soon as it is complete... just doesn't make sense...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2011-01-11 23:56:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW DATES IN THE PHILIPPINES
It seems like NVC delayed the Scheduling for Interview Dates... there hasn't been anyone I've seen scheduled from recent Case Completion...

I keep getting the response from CSRs that the Second Week of Every Month is when they schedule for Upcoming Month... My case has been completed since last week I haven't heard anything.

Can anyone shed some light here, please? I want to know, I want to know...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2011-01-11 14:53:00
PhilippinesThose who are planing to get married in the Philippines (new info very important)
Dude, everyone who gets married in the Philippines from another country has to get it.... to put it in perspective, I was born in the Philippines and migrated to the US and got married to my kabalen and I still had to get it... make sure you go to US Embassy really, really early to get the first person to get it. I did and I was first to get it and everyone followed suit and asked me all kinds of questions like I've done it before and it was my first time too...

Hope that helps...

Have fun there and take lots and lots of pictures with your fiancee and her families... it helps.

-muzicdox




Today I was just looking again to make sure I have everything ready for my trip to the Philippines in dealing with paper work for the marriage license and I goggle something and then check the Embassy website an to my shock their was new info that was never stated since many have gotten married several months ago and stated to go early to the Embassy to get the Legal Capacity to Marry but now like everything here in the U.S. they throw more things at you to go through and make you pay. If did not see this now I would be S.O.L. and would had lost a day in dealing with getting my marriage license when I had arrived. So for those planing who are planing to get married in the next couple of months a must read. I will put the link and copy all info from the web site. http://manila.usemba...v/marriage.html

Getting Married in the Philippines
The Philippine Government requires all foreigners to provide a "Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" from his/her embassy before filing for a marriage license. Below are the instructions for applying for the U.S. Embassy's version of that document.

Starting August 1st, obtaining a Legal Capacity to Marry in Embassy Manila will be by appointment only. Please read the rules and regulations below before booking your appointment.

Consular Agency, Cebu: Monday through Friday 9:00am – 11:00am

Booking an Appointment for a Legal Capacity to Marry:

Step 1:

Read the information below to ensure that you understand the rules for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage."


Step 2:

Book an appointment by clicking here. Please select “Request notarial and other services not listed above.” Print the confirmation of your appointment.

Step 3:

Please bring to your confirmation printout, all divorce decrees or death certificates that show the U.S. citizen is free to marry, and valid U.S. passport to your appointment. Please bring $50 in cash (or Philippine Peso equivalent) or credit card.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this circular relating to the legal requirements of the Philippines is provided for general information only. Questions involving interpretation of specific Philippine laws should be addressed to an attorney. American diplomatic and consular officers do not have legal authority to perform marriages.

Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage

Any foreigner who wishes to marry in the Philippines is required by the Philippine Government to obtain from his/her Embassy a "Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" before filing an application for a marriage license. This certification affirms that there are no legal impediments to the foreigner marrying a Filipino (i.e, that the foreigner is already married to someone else). Unlike the Philippines, the U.S. Government does not keep a central statistical registry for births, marriages and deaths and cannot verify this information. Instead, the Philippine Government accepts an "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage." Americans may execute this affidavit at the American Embassy in Manila or the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu. Personal appearances of the American citizen applicant cannot be waived, but the fiance(e) need not be present. Philippine authorities will not accept any substitute document initiated in the United States.

Applicants may apply for the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" at the Embassy's American Citizen Services Branch by appointment only. There is a fee of $50.00 or its peso equivalent for the affidavit, payable in cash only.

The Affidavit is notarized by a U.S. consular officer. The consular officer can refuse to perform this service if the document will be used for a purpose patently unlawful, improper, or inimical to the best interest of the United States. Entering into a marriage contract with an alien strictly for the purpose of enabling entry to the United States for that individual is considered an unlawful act. Section 4221 of Title 22 United States Code provides penalties for individuals who commit perjury in an affidavit taken by a consular officer.

Additional Requirement for U.S. Military Personnel

U.S. military personnel should contact their personnel office regarding Department of Defense joint service regulations.

The Marriage Application Process

Once an American citizen has obtained from the Embassy an Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry, he/she can file an application for a marriage license at the office of the Philippine Civil Registrar in the town or city where one of the parties is a resident. The license is a requirement for either a civil or church wedding in the Philippines. The U.S. citizen applicant will need to present:

the Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry;
divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) required to verify civil status and capacity to marry;
U.S. passport;
documentation regarding paternal consent or advice, if applicable.
A judge, a minister or any other person authorized by the Government of the Philippines can perform the marriage. Marriage applicants aged 18 to 21 must have written parental consent. Applicants aged 22 to 24 must have received parental advice. Philippine law prohibits the marriage of individuals under the age of 18.

Philippine law prescribes a ten-day waiting period from the filing of the application to the issuance of the marriage license. The license is valid for 120 days and may be used anywhere in the Philippines.

Marriage to a U.S. citizen confers neither citizenship nor an automatic eligibility for entry to the United States. If the U.S. citizen does not reside in the Philippines, the Petition for Immigrant Visa (I-130) must be filed through the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in the United States. Only U.S. citizens resident in the Philippines may file an I-130 petition with DHS the U.S. Embassy.

Any questions about filing an immigrant visa petition to bring the spouse to the United States should be directed to the nearest office of Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, the State Department's Visa Office (202) 663-1225 or, while in the Philippines, to the American Embassy in Manila.

Church Wedding Requirements

Note: A Catholic religious ceremony may be performed even without a civil ceremony and the marriage will still be considered legal in the Philippines. Other non-Catholic churches may require documents and/or seminars not specified below. To be sure, inquire with the church in which you plan to be married. The process below describes the general procedures for arranging a Catholic wedding in the Philippines. However, the policies and procedures of individual churches may vary.

Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates – Required for both the bride and the groom. These documents must be new, be annotated: "FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES ONLY", and have been obtained not more than three months before the date of marriage;

For mixed marriage (different religions) – a dispensation must be secured from the Parish Office which will be released after the canonical interview with the parish priest or his assistant. These have to be presented one week before the wedding.

Marriage License – for those who are first married in a civil ceremony, a certified true photocopy of the Marriage Contract with the registry number of the city or town where the marriage was performed must be submitted one week before the wedding date.

Canonical Interview – The parish priest or his assistant will conduct an interview with the bride and the groom one month before the wedding date. The interview will be scheduled upon the signing of the application form.

Pre-Marriage Seminar – The seminar will be scheduled during the canonical interview or you may inquire at the parish office. Some churches will allow you to attend other pre-wedding seminars such as the Discovery Weekend or Catholic Engaged Encounter.

Permission – The bride must receive permission to marry from her parish, if the venue is in another parish.

Wedding Banns – The couple must post the schedule of their wedding in their respective parishes. These will be provided during the canonical interview and have to be immediately brought to the respective parishes of the bride and the groom for posting. These have to be returned to the office after three Sundays. (The respective parishes may ask some requirements for the posting of the banns i.e. a picture each from the bride and the couple.)

List of names and addresses of principal sponsors (Ninongs and Ninangs) – The list has to be submitted to the parish office one week before the wedding date. Church policy requires at least a pair of sponsors and, ideally, a maximum of six sponsors.

For widow or widower – A copy of the death certificate of the former spouse must be presented to the parish office.

For renewal of vows – Remember to bring a copy of the Catholic Marriage Contract.
Civil Wedding

A couple who chooses to be married in a civil ceremony will need to apply for a marriage license. Once the license is obtained, they need to go to a judge or a mayor to administer the solemnization of the marriage. There is a ten-day waiting period from the date of the civil wedding before the issuance of the marriage contract.


Alternative to Marriage Abroad

Instead of the procedures presented above, it is possible to file a petition for an alien to enter the United States as the fiance(e) of an American citizen. This enables the parties to marry in the United States. American fiance(e)s should contact the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services office nearest their residence for further information or, if in Manila, at DHS window 44 in the Immigrant Visa Section (8:00am-11:00am) at the US Embassy.


Where can I find additional information?

Information about K-1("fiancé(e)”) or IR-1("spouse") visas is available from:

The U.S. Embassy's Immigrant Visa Page.
The U.S. State Department's National Visa Center in New Hampshire at (603) 334-0700.

Information about immigrant visa petitions is available from:

The website for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
The DHS office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Window 19 (open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 11:00 am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.); or by phone at (632) 301-2000, Ext. 2224; or
The nearest office of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States; or
The U.S. State Department's National Visa Center in New Hampshire at (603) 334-0700.

Information regarding the "Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to contract Marriage" is available from:

The Embassy's American Citizen Services Unit at (632) 301-2000, Ext. 4106.


JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-09-20 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsELECTIONS AFFECTS
I just want to know if this UPCOMING ELECTIONS has any effect on USCIS approving the 5 MONTH TIMELINE... it seems like they just froze all activities... maybe, just focusing on whoever calls their CONGRESSMEN would definitely be expedited... BUELLER? BUELLER?
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-19 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC is finally awake !!

What's up with all this negativity? Positive thinking people! :)



Don't worry, once my NOA2 comes I will be positive again, in the meantime, eventually you will revert to negativity when everyone else is getting approve and you're not... BWAAAAAAAHHHAAAAAHHHAAAA!!!! (evil laugh)

j/k... I'm just trying to amuse myself.
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-16 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC is finally awake !!

The CSC is not awake yet..unfortunately they just rolled over in their sleep


Correcto mundo - they're actually sleepwalkin'... they didn't realize they were approving... don't worry they will get back to sleeping again.
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-16 12:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC number
Concerning Julian Dates... Here:

http://www.fs.fed.us.../juliandate.htm
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-29 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresConcurrent Filing
I have a quick question because I've been reading a lot of threads which gives me lots of hope. I filed (sent) my I-130 and 1-129F concurrently on April 29, 2010 and got I-130 NOA1 on May 6th, 2010 and then checked my status and the last update was May 7th, 2010, will I ever received my NOA1 on my I-129F?

I really, really miss my wife even though we SKYPE everynight... please give me hope. I've been asking God to extend my patience... it's the waiting game that kills... :-)
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-06-29 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMade a booboo

No, it wasn't a BIG mistake, but USCIS will likely process the I-130 and ignore the rest (including your I-864 which you will need to complete again at NVC)

You can call CSC but we call it here the mis-information line

Good luck


Thanks Canadian Wife, I appreciate the info. The I-864, IRS and Employment Stuff is easy for me to reproduce because I've made copies... I wish I knew about VJ before I sent my packages out. Didn't realize how harder it is this time around to not be with your significant other than before we got married... Waiting is the hardest part in anything... God is in-charge and in control.
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-07-06 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMade a booboo
Hello everyone, about a week ago I had a topic about Concurrent Filing but didn't really get a lot of response...

Anyways, I'm not sure if it was a mistake to send I-130 and I-129F concurrently... I only got a NOA1 from I-130 in May but never got a response from I-129F... will USCIS just automatically pursue I-130 and close out the I-129F at CSC? I mean, I sent the whole package of I-864, IRS stuff, etc... Was that a big BOOBOO on my part? Can anyone give me some hope? Do I get penalized for that? Is it better to call CSC?

I'm going nuts about this whole thing... and I miss my wife...


TY & GB,
James
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-07-06 18:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBearing if you call
If you call the USCIS on your 150th Day of NOA1... does it even have bearing at all that they will process your paperwork to get your NOA2 because you made the effort to remind them that it's been 5 months since they looked at my petition? Is it just a waste of time, speech, frustration, being on hold or at least I cared... *sigh* Any light at the tunnel can be helpful to make sure I'm going the right direction so I won't stray?

JEKA ES2K
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-01 17:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTouches?
Yeah, I got a touch on Friday, October 8th but no approval... I was watching a someones petition about 2 numbers off of mine... they approved theirs and not mine... :-(

I mean, I'm only 2 numbers below which means I got processed first before theirs and they got approved October 6th, that's my 5-month anniversary... Eeeggaaaddd!!!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-11 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVAL AND TOUCHES?
Anyone, Bueller, Bueller?... Approval or Touches for IR-1/CR1 AT CSC or are they still on vacation?
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-12 18:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestion !!!!!!!

Mary,

Based on your timeline, your I-130 approval should be through in couple of weeks time, plus NVC another 1.5 to 2 months time, plus Interview another 1.5 to 2 months (based on the Consulate too) time.

Loto


####### (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday?)... are you serious? So after waiting 5 to 6 months approval... then 4 more months of loneliness? I thought NVC is shorter and Consulate is how fast you response to their request... this is a bit depressing - cold showers ain't doin' it... at least SKYPE keeps me sane for now...

Can any Pinoy Filers out there verify timeline for Manila?

Salamat naman po!

JEKA S2K
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-09-29 15:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother Week Wasted!!!

should be soon. My NOA1 for my 130 was 4/24 and just found out today it was approved 10/5. I found out from an e-mail from the NVC. I never got a txt or e-mail from the USCIS.

I know how you feel. I've been checking my case 3 times a day for a month.



CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Should I see a light at the end of the tunnel.... or is it just a pinhole...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-15 18:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother Week Wasted!!!
On Non-approval of the remaining March and April IR-1 Filers and here I am waiting still on my approval.... GRRR!!!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-15 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNo Updates
I got you all beat for waiting... I'm closing in on 170 days in a very few days!!! Even called the robots at USCIS - gave me a line number (just like the number they give you at DMVs), they said to watch for the number change until it goes to the one they gave me, then they'll give me another number to wait longer then they said I should know in about 30 days from they call my number the second waiting after the first waiting...

Now I'm really confused from all of this waiting... you know what if I don't hear from them anytime soon, I'll just wait longer...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-20 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJust a stupid question
If a person ask a stupid question and no one is there to hear it, is it still stupid?

Just like USCIS, if a petition is approved and no one is there to let you know, is it still approved?

*twirling his thumb* I'm trying to amuse mee self...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-20 16:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGuys need help with this issue i can't believe myself

Hello

God i can't believe this, i am shocked, i just got that mail i wanna understand does that mean my I-130 is approved too ?????


On October 18, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). 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.


If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results
listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current
processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)



And the problem is?


In the meantime, Congratulations... you and I are in the same boat! I got that message exactly in my email.
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-22 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED NOA2 through Snail Mail

Was that a reference to the Fifth Element? Love that movie lol. All the best :D


Yes sire... I feel like I am "Leeloo Minai Lekarariba-Laminai-Tchai Ekbat De Sebat"... needing help so I referred to it... I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THAT MOVIE!... Hehehe Good Job!!!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-25 23:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED NOA2 through Snail Mail
Thank you both... I can always count on Peeps here...

I miss my wife soooooooooo much!!!!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-25 19:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRECEIVED NOA2 through Snail Mail
When should I start calling NVC for Case #... what do I do after that?

Please H E L P!!! Vito Cornelius?

Any suggestions on what I need or a thread where I can read the procedures of NVC...?

Thanks beforehand...
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-25 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Tax Questions
It only took me 1 hour to get my transcripts... because I went straight to IRS Tax Office...

I've had my Tax Transcript from the day I sent my package - actually it was included in the petition not knowing they don't need it until the Fee is imposed at NVC... :whistle:
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-27 12:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Tax Questions
Anyone out there... please I need some clarification... Will having the Tax Transcript for the past 3 years suffice the Tax requirements for I-864? Or Do I need to make copies of all my last years Tax Info i.e. W-2, 1099, 1040 and include it?

Thanx beforehand...

JE KA
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-26 23:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCSC forgot us? : (

Maybe CSC forgot us we are may filer and nothing happened in our case... untill now no noa2 approval, me and my husband started to be hopeless, we are in pain now and its so hard to feel this way... :crying:



Don't lose hope... you said they touched your file twice last week, believe me it's coming... They didn't forget you - they're just not that good in response and always keep you in the dark but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I always check up on your profile see if you got your approval... I know you are only 2 days ahead of us but it's coming - hang in there!

JE KA ES2K
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-01 00:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question!!
Is it possible to ask ATTN: SUE about the DS3032 progress? It was sent through EXPRESS MAIL from the Philippines... My wife had to sign it and the agency helping me sent it through EXPRESS MAIL?

How can I know it was received... please someone let me know.

Thanks
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-05 14:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS DS230
How would you know if AOS is approved? Do NVC actually approve it or just say the case is complete together with DS230?
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-09 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Process

kinda like USPS. cheaper if it's just regular mail...but a bit more if it's priority mail...or you can really dig into your pockets and get overnight fedex :lol:



I'll pay Premium if it means faster... the faster the better only costly!!!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-09 20:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill Process
How long will it take to receive your IV Bill from NOA2? Or from DS3032 submission? When will they generate the Payment process? Please, let me know... any help to shed some hope - is there a wiki on the timelines of each NVC process?

JE KA ES2K
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-09 14:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 Choice of Agent Form

all your paper work goes to the agent chice of agent.


That I understand, hence they are my choice of agent... but my question really is how long before they give me the IV Bill - it takes this long for them to invoice it?
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-17 21:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS3032 Choice of Agent Form
How long does it take for NVC to get the IV BILL Invoiced once they received the Choice of Agent form?

Somehow, I called them and said they received the Signed form from my wife on November 10th and I'm still waiting for Invoice - any reason please help explain, THANX!!!

The thing of it is that I am not the Choice of Agent - I have an agency helping my wife in the Philippines - could that be the reason it's delayed? What's difference between me acting as the Choice of Agent... this is really getting frustrating!
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-17 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIV Bill
If the IV Bill is posted for payment, can I pay it now or do I have to wait for the email to get through? Will it hurt, I mean I want to pay it now so I don't have to wait a long time for the receipt... please let me know.
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-11-18 09:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCome on NVC

Come on NVC hurry, I'm sure i'm not alone when i say this .. Especialy to all those like me waiting for that SIF and CC news... This time of year is when 75% of peoples depression days hits. And for us folks waiting on petition news that jumps it all the way up to 100+ %..lol.. So, to all out there waiting Good Luck and GOD bless us all in getting our loved ones home .... Wayne(Booger)



Hear, Hear!!! :thumbs:
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-12-07 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do when past 5 months processing time in receiving NOA2?

I called them a couple of days ago because we are going on six months now....the guy was helpful, looked everything up, said they are still working on files a month before ours and if we don't hear anything in another month (30 days passed the 5 mos processing time) to call back.



Yeah, I called USCIS and the CSR gave me a Receipt Number that suppose to officially say that I called and put in the request... it's a long ALPHANUMERIC # that has CSC on the last part of it... will that help at all? Does anyone know?
He said exactly what you just wrote... (30 days past the 5 months time) or 30 days past the time I called USCIS? which is it?
JE KA ES2KNot TellingPhilippines2010-10-18 19:27:00