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

Apparently NVC was just waiting for me to lose all hope, sit back and get comfortable before throwing us for a loop. Yesterday evening we received an email notification for a May 19 interview in London. We're very surprised, very excited, and also a bit stressed as we accelerate the timeline to get ready for the move ;) I feel a little bad line jumping out of the June interview group, because I know how left behind I felt watching others do the same. I wish I could assign you all interview dates myself. The wait sucks, but you're so close to the end now. I can't wait to see each of you sharing your good news as it comes :) 
 
Bit of a tangent here, but something I've been thinking about... with our interview date scheduled and everything suddenly so near at hand, I'm finding myself more and more in awe of the incredible sacrifices all the beneficiaries (or applicants, to use the NVC-appropriate term!) here are making for their spouses. I'm so full of love and appreciation for everything my husband is doing to bring our lives together, and I know many of the members here are bound to have even more difficult situations and transitions than we're expecting. I give you guys all the credit in the world. You're amazing. The love and commitment it takes to survive this process and THEN give up everything you've known in life except your spouse is incredible. I hope you all have wonderful, supportive, thankful partners, because you sure as heck deserve it.
 
Yeah, I'm feeling warm and fuzzy  :luv:





Aw, many congratulations!! Yes, it was only when I got my interview date that I began to feel a little scared of what lies ahead. It's a whole new life, leaving behind family and friends and your everyday routine. It's all a little overwhelming. Right now I'm feeling emotionally exhausted, I've allowed myself to really relax, mentally, for the first time in months. Delighted you've got a May interview. You were the very first VJ'er I saw when I joined Visa Journey. The very best of luck in your new life. X


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-17 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Wow!! Great news, so happy for you etrangais. !!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-16 07:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Thank you very much!
I hope DS261 and AoS fees will be available today! Waiting is killing me little by little!!!!!!!


Good luck etrangais, everything crossed for you today!!

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-16 07:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Congratulations to everyone who has got Case Complete. Today I received the hard copy confirmation letter for my interview. I've also registered with DXSecure for return of documents and passport. So that's me ready for my interview, 2 weeks from today!!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-15 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Just want to say a big thank you to everyone on VJ who helped me and my husband in any way through this long and sometimes very stressful process. A special thanks to Saylin who is a real VJ treasure. To LoveMyTico who has made me laugh with her witty posts, to etrangais, Collie, Suzy, for your supportive messages. Have my interview in 2 weeks and hope to travel mid May. Will be back with an update on my interview. Good luck to everyone, you're almost there!! Xx
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-14 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Morning guys, JUST GOT MY INTERVIEW DATE......TUESDAY,APRIL 29th.....2 weeks from tomorrow!!!!! Yay!! Got an email, hard copy of instructions to follow by mail. THANK YOU GOD.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-14 05:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Tell him to ####### off and finish the process yourself! And ask for some money back ( some chance)!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-11 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Thanks etrangais. :)
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-11 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Thanks Saylin, you're a gem. Just checked CEAC and it's changed READY. I need to learn patience.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-11 11:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Salylin, I hate to bother you as this seems so trivial, but is there any chance you could check my file on DHL tracking for my case going from NVC to london embassy on 9th/10th April . Have tried to do it myself but it just won't let me put the dates in, I think I need to register with DHL to be able to do this. I ask as you did it for me when my 129 was transferred to London. Have checked CEAC and it's still saying ' IN Transit ' . Thought they would have got it this morning as it took 2 days for the 129. I just wanted to know before the weekend. Hope the new job is going well and they're treating you well. Thanks in advance.


It OK! File received today, CEAC says READY. Please God they'll schedule an interview soon.

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-11 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Salylin, I hate to bother you as this seems so trivial, but is there any chance you could check my file on DHL tracking for my case going from NVC to london embassy on 9th/10th April . Have tried to do it myself but it just won't let me put the dates in, I think I need to register with DHL to be able to do this. I ask as you did it for me when my 129 was transferred to London. Have checked CEAC and it's still saying ' IN Transit ' . Thought they would have got it this morning as it took 2 days for the 129. I just wanted to know before the weekend. Hope the new job is going well and they're treating you well. Thanks in advance.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-11 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Hello
On your signature timeline I saw that you found out the date the embassy received the results of the medical. if you don't mind, how did you find out about this?

:joy: congratulations!
 




The girl in the doctors told me it would take 3 days so I rang on the third day to see if they had sent the report and they had! Just call them.

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-10 12:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Case Complete this morning!


Congratulations Kaylara!!

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-10 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Have just checked CEAC and my 130 file is in transit to the embassy in London!! It will take 2 days for it to arrive. Hubby has submitted the 260. Didn't have to pay the IV fee, yet. So you could say filing the 129 has helped my case to be expedited!!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 16:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Yes, you need the police cert for the medical.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 12:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Haha, hubby just off the phone. Although I had a draft 260 filled in , when doing the real one online there's lots of drop down menus for some questions. So have to sit by the phone to be on call until he gets it done. Should have done it myself really but my internet connection is playing up today. I've told him to make sure he dots the i's and crosses the t's. Don't want any silly mistakes. Lol
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 11:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

MY DS260 is available  YAY ! ! ! !   I just want to go home now and call my husband to complete it and submit.  I CAN'T CONCENTRATE AT WORK TODAY !!!!
 
NVC said I do NOT need my divorce decrees in the IV package. I forwarded the message to the lawyers office since they are too busy to answer my call.   Why is it that I know more than they do and it is their profession?????  We should all work for immigration lawyers.


Told you, you would have done it better yourself! But it's going well for you anyway. :)

NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 11:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
Well yes, I think this is good, as long as the NVC send the file quickly. So hubby doing the 260 right now and then I can email and let them know it's been done.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014
OMG! Just got an email from London embassy telling me that as I have an approved I 130 they have requested my file from the NVC and an appointment for an immigrant visa interview will scheduled once the case has been received and processed. I was also asked to submit the ds 260 and advise them when it has been done. So I'm back on the cr1 path!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-09 11:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstsc approval time?
Agree lucybelle, seems a bit manipulated to me!! My pd June 7th transferred 27th dec. TSC very slow compared to CSC. :(
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-01-16 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 and I-129f Filers
129 and 130 numbers WON'T be the same.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-23 19:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

Oh congratulations!!! Hope NVC goes smoothly and fast for you!! 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2013-11-08 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

The 129f (k3) can also be filed by MARRIED couples. Why does everyone keep referring to it as a fiance visa ONLY!! It should be filed when you receive the 797 after filing the 130. (NOA 1) . And yes it may cost more in the end, but for me it will be well worth the extra. But of course it may end up gathering dust in Lees Summit just like our 130 is in Overland Park!!! Who knows!! Rant over...... ranting33va.gif


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2013-10-29 05:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Just a wee update. Had my interview yesterday in London.....APPROVED!!. Easy interview, just a couple of questions. I was in and out of the embassy in an hour. 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-30 04:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
That's wonderful news!!! Congratulations samreen!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-04-23 11:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Roll on Friday, can't wait to get my medical done!!!
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-24 09:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
That's fantastic! Light at the end of the tunnel, at last. :)
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-22 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
You go girl!! Hopefully you get through NVC fast! I'm feeling positive about mine. Medical next week, 4 days for embassy to get results, then, please God, an interview date very soon after that.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-22 19:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Yes, LoveMyTico, we're still going with 129, have just been talking to Noel and he agrees. Need to find out how long it takes from medical to interview in London, anyone any idea? I suppose every case is different.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-21 17:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Posted this in NVC thread, should have posted it here. For LoveMyTico and etrangais in particular. I've just rec'd an email from NVC telling me the AOS invoice is available and to fill in ds261! I was told yesterday it would take 2 weeks to get it onto their system! Confused.com!! Still going with 129. Think it will still be faster, would not have to wait as long for interview, I think! What do you think guys?
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-21 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

29 days to get a case number for K-3? or the I-130?   I thought your K-3 was sent right out.  That is the way it usually happens.  But I guess you weren't  really expecting the K-3 to get to the embassy??  

 

I was approved Tues the 18th.  I'm going to start calling Monday. But yesterday I did send an email to the NVC asking if my case was transferred since I received an email from TSC saying my case was no longer at their facility, that it was at the NVC and I need to contact them. 

29 days for the 130. Got the case no. for 129 in a couple of days!! You SHOULD get an email from NVC telling you they have sent 129 to the embassy for processing. This will include your new case no. and to do the 160 online. 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-21 07:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Took them 29 days to give us our case no. etc. Thank God we the 129 moving forward otherwise I'd crack!! Every step of way is hassle!!! Was told by the lady I spoke to yesterday it will take 2 weeks to put it on the system. By that time I'll have had my medical and maybe have an idea how long it will be to K3 interview. 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-21 06:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

LoveMyTico, called NVC just now and got my case no. IIN, and  ID no. Just letting it sit until we see how 129 goes. It won't be on their system for 1 or 2 weeks yet anyway. By that time i'll have had my medical and maybe some idea of how long I'll have to wait for an interview. x 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-20 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Yes a lot of negativity about the K3, but if it means I get to be with my husband sooner, that's all we want.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-20 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
LoveMy Tico,the embassy received our approved 129 on Feb 11th and sent it to NVC on 25th Feb. Embassy rec'd it on 27th. On March 1st. Noel received an email from NVC to say they had forwarded the 129 to the embassy on 27th, with our new case no, LND2014xxxxxxx and for me to go online and fill in ds160. Hopefully you will fly though NVC. Prayers and good luck.
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-20 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

LoneMyTico, I bet you slept better last night than you have for some time!! sleepy.gif


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-20 07:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

That's so true LoveMyTico, it's impossible to stay away from here while so many vj friends are still waiting. This is the first thread I visit every morning, even though I'm a June filer! oops8rh.gif However, praying that everyone gets through this hell quickly from now on! 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-19 06:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

That's so true, LoveMyTico! It's impossible to stay away from here while so many vj friends are still waiting. The April thread is the one I go to first thing every morning! Even though I'm a June filer! lol. oops8rh.gif However, praying that everyone gets through this soon!! x 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-19 06:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

OMG. idea9dv.gif idea9dv.gif idea9dv.gif idea9dv.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif rose.gif rose.gif I'm soooo happy for you!! At last!!! and its the 129!! I will move fast LoveMy Tico. As soon as you know the embassy have received it, call or email them. Tell them you want to go with it, don't give them the opportunity to close it! GREAT NEWS!! Hope you mum in law feels better soon. x 


NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-19 05:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers
Collie, the girl in Knightsbridge doctors told me that in some cases people book the medical just the day before the interview, stay over and go for the medical and the visa will be issued pending the results of the medical which they receive 3 or 4 days later. Might work for cr1 as the NVC issue the date for the interview and then I guess you could book the medical for the day before. In my case, for the k3, I had to send off a notification of readiness to the embassy which required the date of the medical. It would be soooooo much easier to have medical and interview in Dublin. Dreading going to London, not at all sure about using the underground to get around. Only thing is, my flight is at 7 45 am and the medical appointment isn't until 3 so will have plenty of time. Flight home at 19 45pm, gonna be a long day. They don't make anything easy for us, do they? In fact, I think, they do their best to make life difficult!!!! Have your parents had their medical yet, are they emigrating to the US?
NoelAnneFemaleIreland2014-03-17 15:11:00