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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Ivy, I'm so glad you are finally here at the NVC!

 

Sukie
 

Hey, Sukie! It's nice to see you again! 

 

 

 

I believe they can be sent in one package as long as they are clearly marked AOS and IV - I am sure someone on VJ can offer some guidance here. I sent mine as two packages because I got my AOS one done first. I fretted over sending my IV package as it contained my original birth cert and marriage cert which I am just so annoyed about sending but I had no choice unfortunately.

 

I figured, since I will be sending them from abroad, save on shipping and do one. Mental noting that we need to clearly mark them, no problem. I do not mind waiting a bit to pay both things if it cuts down significantly on cost of shipping.

 

I am not sure if anyone already responded. Then this might be a duplicate. Assigning someone as Agent is optional. Normally the beneficiary (overseas) assigns the petitioner (in US). But you do not have to. And also you do not have to mail the documents (AOS and IV packages) from a US address. They can be mailed from overseas, just fine. Use a reliable shipper like DHL etc.

After you give NVC the two email addresses (Petitioner and Beneficiary) they will be sending everything by email to both of you. As far as I can tell there are no snail mails.

Another point. Once you receive your Case # and IIN, you do not even have to wait to receive their emails. You just log in to the CEAC website and complete the business there (DS261, Paying AOS fees, then later Paying IV fees, DS260). The payment of these two fees must come out of US bank accounts. But that can be done from overseas, too.

Best wishes on the arrival of your baby. This is certainly an excellent news.

If I misspoke on any of this, I would like someone to correct me, please.

I got a couple of answers already, but I appreciate you taking the time to answer as well. Hearing things from multiple sources helps me calm down about the whole thing and memorize what to do. We will try to do this as fast as possible since I would LOVE to be able to get a late June interview date. I doubt we will make it though :(


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-04-12 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Yes appoint yourself as agent. I did this (I am the beneficiary), I live with my husband in Australia so we are both outside of the US. After waiting the full 30 days for our case # to be assigned which was frustrating, we have found the process at NVC to be quite speedy. We paid, filed and sent in our civil docs in less than two weeks. My point being it's a pain to have to wait so long for a number, but once you get it if you have everything in order then you can move quick. The only time we're losing which can't be helped is the time it takes (a full 4 business days) to get post to the US from Australia at a ridiculous cost as well. But that's out fault no one elses! Good luck!

Okay, appoint myself as agent and pay to ship it to the US. Yeah, I figured the price would be expensive, but I would much rather do that and be SURE of what we are sending in and that it is okay, then leave it to someone else.

 

Can those things be sent in one package? :D 

 

 

OKay, so you won't get any mail.  The NVC doesn't send anything via snail mail if they have your email addresses.  You can appoint either person to be the agent.  Doesn't matter really as everything goes through email.  The NVC likes to have a US address on hand in case they do mail something, but since they don't, it's moot.  

 

The form itself is not a big deal, is pretty pointless and don't resend it if you make an error because the only thing this form does is initiate the IV bill to be invoiced.  That's it.  It's silly and they shouldn't use it anymore.  

No snail mail from NVC; form is pointless. Phew. Thanks. It was really worrying me, hearing this makes me feel much better, thank you!


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-04-11 19:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Okay, so...

 

NOA 2: March 20th, 2014

NVC received the case: April 7th, 2014

 

 

I called them today and got this information. I was told it is currently taking them up to 30 days to put the case in their system and get a number and that I should call on May 7th to inquire again.

 

I have a question I would appreciate your help with: Must I select an agent for my case that is in the US? 

 

I understand that I am supposed to select someone in the US, normally the petitioner, to be agent and mail in all the documents. However, my husband will visit me in my country soon and he will stay here for nearly three months. My husband is coming over because our child is due in May. He will be with us until the end of July and we will fill out a CRBA for the child at the US Embassy. When his paternity leave is up, he will be going back to the US. The baby and I will follow some time after the summer, depending on when my visa is issued.

 

So, the point is that my husband will not be able to mail anything from the US and we can do it from my country just fine. I would prefer it if the two of us were doing this, rather than bugging his mother to do it for us from the US.

 

What should I do about this? Should I appoint him the agent and then have his mother pick up mail and read it out to us over the phone? Will anything be sent to him if we use email for correspondence?

Should I appoint my mother-in-law as agent as she will actually be physically present in the US?

Do I need to appoint an agent? Can I appoint myself? :/

 

 

What do you guys advise?


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-04-11 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Our case was sent to NVC on March 26th. I hope they receive it soon.

 

As I understood, we should call and ask if they received it yet. They will communicate with the beneficiary as well, right?


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-04-01 16:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2014

The portal doesn't give that info.
It does not even tell you when you get Case Complete.
The best way is to call, or you can wait for the CC email. it usually comes 7 to 8 days after actuall CC.


Oh that's a lot of wasted potential. :-( I keep logging in daily hoping to see something different. Thank you for your answer!

Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-06-10 18:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2014
Hi guys,
 
I have a question about calling NVC. Is it really necessary to call them to see if they reviewed our packages? I expect to see this info on the portal, where it says Affidavit of Support Documents & Financial Evidence and Civil Documents. Currently it says N/A. I figured that will change once our case is updated.

Am I being too optimistic? Should we still call and not expect to see info online?




Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-06-10 18:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Congrats

 Thanks :)

 Well, God bless you for being so kind to come and let us know!!!! Wooooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CONGRATULATIONS!!

Ha, lots of enthusiasm here. :)) Thank you!! :)) 
 

Congratulations and thanks for the wishes and advice

oh WOW Your signature is .... so sad! I am sorry it has been so slow for you! I am keeping my fingers crossed it goes SUPER fast from here on!

I've been keeping an eye out for you, congratulations!! Hope you're all doing wonderfully! :joy: ^_^

BOS_LHR <3 I actually logged in today to PM you :D We are all doing wonderfully indeed! I hope you guys got into a nice rhythm together!




Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-08-31 16:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - August 2014

Hi, everybody.

I received a Case Complete e-mail from NVC today so I wanted to come here and give some info to all of those who are still waiting. I know I was always interested in other people's timelines.

My case landed in NVC on April 7th. We had a RFE in June. I called yesterday (Aug 21st) and found out our case was completed on Aug 15h. I called because my AOS Fee on the website became N/A. Today I received an email notifying me of my case being complete. I am filing from Croatia, so there is no EP.

My case was at NVC for 130 days. Before that, we waited for NOA2 for 267 days. Now we are waiting for an Oct interview date, which I will have to reschedule due to my trip.

 







 

 

Anyways, good luck to everyone who is still waiting. As unlikely as it seems to you today, there is an end to this part of the journey. Keep your sanity! :) 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-08-22 17:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Our case was shipped to NVC today.

 

I hope all June filers are done with their I-130s by April 1st!! 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-26 09:01:00
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And NSC sad.png

And NSC, of course. :*


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-23 04:47:00
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I really hope TSC gets going and approves you guys... This is too much! 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-22 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Amazing.  Texas Service Center has had my RFE response since Dec 31st, 2013 and they just sent me a message last week saying they need another 30 days for an "additional review".  This is after at the beginning of Jan them saying the file was under security check.  I'm so pissed at USCIS I can't see straight.

 

Congrats on your approval of your RFE in 6 days.

Oh wow, since December ... that is nearly three months! I am so sorry it is taking them FOREVER! Our officer probably left the file on his desk or something since it was handled this quickly!


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-21 12:44:00
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Congrats!! smile.png. Time to party. What was your RFE?

Wee, yes yes party time smile.png

They wanted our original wedding certificate + translation. We originally sent them the international version with several language translation and we highlighted the english bits. Apparently that was not good enough, so now we sent them the Croatian version I had translated by the Court Interpreter and that did the trick smile.png


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-20 14:45:00
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Thanks lottry. I have given up on all hopes now. I don't know if it's ever gonna happen for me.

Of course it is! Do what you can to be patient since there is not much else you can do... but keep your faith up, there is no reason for them to deny you!

Congrats ivy! smile.png

Thanks smile.png

Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-20 14:41:00
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6 days after NSC received our RFE, 84 days since transfer to NSC, 267 days after NOA1, 269 days after PD ....


We got approved! This was super quick, I was expecting to wait at least 2-3 weeks for our RFE to be looked at! Woohoo! smile.png



Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-20 14:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Day 38.....
Ivy I hope you got a real good cushion to sit on... this waiting is ugh...

Lol my husband mailed our RFE yesterday. It should be in Nebraska today by noon. 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-14 06:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Day 36 on RFE....

How are you counting that? Since RFE was issued, since you sent it back in, since you received it?

 

I am asking so that I know how I should count mine. :D 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-11 13:42:00
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Congrats to all the new approvals! :) 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-11 07:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

 

Gotta be redundant since they already missed your first one! headbonk.gif

 

You know, I think you're right. I'll get a court interpreter to translate it. Together with stamps, signatures and all. We went simple the first time, did not work out so well, now I am going for an over-kill. :D 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-11 07:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)
Okay, so we got the letter.

They want a photocopy of the original marriage certificate together with the translation if not in English.

-_-

We sent them a photocopy of an international wedding certificate which is translated in several languages at the back AND we highlighted the English part.

So they are asking for something they already have. Urgh!

We will send it... Again. This time I will include another translation, written by me, but I will feel very dumb translating it to English ... from English.










Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-10 19:06:00
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Good luck with that. ...
If it wasn't for my attorneys sending me the rfe notice, I would never have gotten it because stupid uscis didn't send it to me in the mail like they said they had inn January 21st I think...

 


Since your attorney filed for you, it is normal for them to receive the RFE. It is unfortunate, though, one would think paying for an attorney would at least mean you were sure your case was bulletproof and would avoid RFE's.  :( 

 

I hope you get a reply soon. What was your RFE for, if you do not mind me asking?


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-10 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

We still do not know what RFE is about. Maybe it arrives in the mail today (I do hope so), it's been a week since we got the email/text message.


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-10 17:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

We were issued a RFE yesterday. We got emails with the notification, now we wait for snail mail. 

 

 

PD June 24th, 2013

Transfer date December 26th, 2013

Location Nebraska


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-05 04:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

 I think only we left with no approval crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif

Not quite.

 

According to the transfer spreadsheet, 48% of us are still waiting.


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-03 15:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

I just checked my timeline. It says this:

 

 

Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated between January 28, 2014 and February 21, 2014*. 

 

Lol, no. USCIS approving cases in a random manner is throwing VJ's estimates off.

 

 

Congrats to all new approvals. I am happy to see them, they give me hope. :) 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-03-03 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

so that means that we can do the request on line wen our 60 days are up ????

No, they would prefer if you did not. :D

 

To allow time for mailing and processing your decision, please wait an additional 30 days beyond normal processing times before inquiring about your case.


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-02-20 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Well I just called them and I was told I must wait 180 days after my case transferred before inquiring about this case!!! This is ridiculous!!!!

That's bullsh.t. That is over 12 months after priority date. -_- 

 

5 month national goal, right? -.- 


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-02-18 12:59:00
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LoL Ivy ... This is so frustrating lol ! 

Yes, but I honestly don't think we can do anything. I don't think even senators or congressmen would help. But they might be more helpful than you contacting them, so if you really want, try that.

 

I have some pretty realistic hopes on dates and stuff (NOA2 by mid March, send in everything to NVC by end of April), but I am trying not to hold onto them too tight.


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-02-17 14:55:00
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60 days I am going to ###### call them tomorrow (sorry for my abusive language) FRUSTRATION :X AT ITS PEAK !

 

I honestly do not think that will help. I saw on USCIS the other day that NSC is processing I-130s from March (officially). I think they would just tell you they are not past your priority date yet and to expect an answer in 60/90/180 days.

 

If you still give them a call, good luck. Let us know what they say.

 

 

I have given up hope on this petition. Whenever someone replies, I will be very surprised. :D It would be interesting if they declined it, that would make my hubby move here. devil.gif


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-02-17 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Lalalalallalala

 

 

#### you NSC.

 

 

 

Lalalalalalalala


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-02-07 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Oh Oh Oh!!!!

 

Congrats :)))) 

 

Separate note... June's transfer sheet was rattled to pieces this morning. I've restored a previous version, but everyone please verify your information is correct: https://docs.google....xaNjJzUGc#gid=0

 

If you have a change to make, please submit it using this form: https://docs.google....jqiGFWReqE/edit OR if you prefer, feel free to add your info directly to the sheet at the bottom of the list, that way no one else's information is affected. I'll move entries to make them chronological as needed. Thank you all!

Uh oh.

 

This is all messed up. It looks like someone sorted the columns all wrong. Like they moved one, but not the others. Our transfer date is wrong, I will fix it but if someone gets the sorting to normal later, it's gonna make it wrong for someone else. Hmm? :/


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-31 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Thank you God!!!! Approved at last. So happy. Thank you for all the support I received on VJ. I hope those of you who are still waiting get good news soon, keep the faith!! X

Congrats, I am so happy for you! Off you go!! :)


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-27 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

 

Here you go! All monthly sheets: http://www.visajourn...heets-in-order/

Thanks!


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-17 19:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Maybe they are working hard... on May / April / March cases. Does anyone know where is the link to their transfer sheets? I was unable to find it again and I know I saw it somewhere :/


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-17 19:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

My timeline also moved approval to March now. I've stopped stressing about it. I am so lucky that my husband will be able to spend 2-3 months with me during spring/summer this year. We should be together for our birthdays (first time in 8 years ever!) and for our 2nd anniversary. Life is good. USCIS is slow, but life is good. I love him and he loves me and we're happy. heart.gif  That's more than I can say for many couples, some that are apart and even more that are actually together. 


Edited by Ivy., 16 January 2014 - 06:51 PM.

Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-16 18:51:00
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maybe there should be another set of transfers, TSC and NSC to CSC sleep.png

They transferred some files from Vermont to California just before Xmas :D 

http://www.uscis.gov...-service-center


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-08 18:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

I hesitated to make this post, I wish it could be more useful and less stressful to my fellow filers suffering through the process, but maybe it'll spread some hope anyway. Are

ARE YOU KIDDING?? :D

 

Go celebrate, don't be shy about it! This is great news not only for your or for those in California (Damn, no such luck :D), but for all of us! Normal cases started getting their approvals! 

 

WOO-HOO!!! dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-08 18:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

Anyone affected by the snow storms? Missing flights to/from/through the US? How is everyone doing? :)


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2014-01-06 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

We got out snail mail notice today. We are in Nebraska Service Center. Good? Bad? I have no idea, we will see.


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2013-12-30 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 I-130 Filers (merged)

I think I got three emails now. Dec 26th, Dec 27th and... lemme check. Yup, another one on 30th. That's today. I am expecting hard copy by the end of the week (while I am still in the US with my husband!)


Ivy.FemaleCroatia2013-12-30 16:48:00