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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

Heyyyyy gays
I wonder what after approval ??
I want to know the details after the approval
1-The required applications
2- The required fees
Everyyyyyyyy small detail plzzzzz




Join the NVC thread and read the links int he first post by Saylin. Especially the WIKI.  it explains everything.  You have to read it many times to understand everything.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-30 06:39:00
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Marriage Certificate

Photos together including wedding and reception  photos

Photos together  with spouses family members

Airline tickets

Any receipts for packages sent abroad to each other

Chat logs

Affidavits from friends and family members

Proof of adding spouse as life insurance beneficiary

Receipts for money transfers

Copies of credit cards together

Copies of joint bank accounts

Copy of rental lease together

 

 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-28 11:24:00
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Don't lose hope I know its hard but you are still in my prayers, I didn't forget you

me too .. I didn't forget you !


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-24 11:09:00
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On April 18, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


FINALLY! APPROVED! ALHUMDULILLAH ! x a million! After so long! Finally! Thanks to Allah ??????


CONGRATS!!!!! :joy:   ITS ABOUT TIME.

 

Join us over on the NVC thread.  You have some reading to do..


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-19 14:27:00
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Yes,  My husband and I always say   " things happen for a reason"    Sometimes we don't' know the reason for a long time.  God has a plan for all of us.  We just have to wait and see what it is,

 

Maybe it was the K3 that gave us some leverage  but there are others who have a K3 and are still waiting


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-17 17:07:00
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Lovemytico did u email somebody at NVC as well? I need all the tips to get the case number quicker :'( our forum is so quiet almost everybody approved.

No, I am shocked I got my case numbers the same day as it was received. I didn't do anything at all. I'm just going with the flow.     Maybe someone put a yellow post-it note on my file   ..LOL   WHO KNOWS?

I am at the same stage as alot of people who have been at the NVC for 2 months already.   I'm not questioning it... I waited way too long at the USCIS stage


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-17 16:47:00
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Well than you lovemytico are very lucky and u definetly deserve it. I'm happy for you ??????

I got this reply from uscis today, I can't believe I have to wait 45 more days ..... For a decision which I doubt they'll only take that long :( #helpless

The status of this service request is:

On 03/10//2014, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your I130 to notify us that you believe your case is outside of normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.

We have found that your case meets the requirements for expedited processing.

You should receive a decision or notice of further action on your I130 within 45 days of the date of this letter.









They crack me up..... 

 

What was the reason for expedite?


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-16 16:38:00
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I didn't get an approval yet but how did Ur case move so fast after Ur approval? There's so many people still waiting for a case number for 1.5-2 months . How'd u do it?

I know...  I have no idea....  maybe the letters I wrote everyday to all the big wigs...


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-16 16:17:00
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good morning everyone, back home after spending a week with my wife, now waiting to go forward with the process, but first I want to tell everyone still waiting for NOA2, that it will happen, yes sometimes takes too long but it does happen, just keep the faith, be strong in your relationships and support each other, it's not an easy task, but this is your best prove that your love is real, still I will be checking up on  your new updates and hope for everyone to be out of this forum, 

 

Now , can someone tell me what's the forum where they talk about NVC process, so I can keep up with  all of you.

 

thanks, 

 

LGCG

NVC filers-APRIL 2014  come on over !!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-16 08:12:00
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Hey zamsha. It's still the same. Waiting for an approval. Tomorrow 30 days will be up since we asked for an expedite even. It's so depressing that I have stopped checking my status and staying away from VJ for a while. Seeing January approvals give me suicidal thoughts.

send a letter EVERYDAY to the same people to get their attention. I know how you feel. Its like a slap in the face when you see January 2014 filers getting approved.  The day I was approved ( march 18) the USCIS posted processing times at 5 months.  It was a slap in the face for sure. 

Its definitely not fair !!   This process sucks !!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-16 07:09:00
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It was been 11 months and 9 days since I filed and still no approval ... I'm not gonna bother checking my case now. This is unbelivably unfair! It's almost a year now and I still haven't gotten an approval... :'( I can't believe this :'(

the last 2 weeks before I was approved, I sent the same letter to the same list of people EVERYDAY !!!  I think they were tired of hearing from me.    Contact your Senator and INSIST that they get  detailed information on your case. Submit a complaint to the Ombudsman.    Send the ketter twice a day if you have to !!

 

I know how you feel. I was there just a little while ago

 

 

GOOD LUCK


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-16 07:06:00
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For your 1-130? That's awesome! 

yes...

 

I begged for the K3 but they closed it a day after it got there. I only wanted the K3 because I didn't want to wait 4  more months at the NVC.  But my I-130 has been moving so fast.  There are some December and January approvals who are still there on the same step as me..  It is so sad how this process is so screwed up. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-15 17:48:00
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It was been 11 months and 9 days since I filed and still no approval ... I'm not gonna bother checking my case now. This is unbelivably unfair! It's almost a year now and I still haven't gotten an approval... :'( I can't believe this :'(

I know exactly how you feel. I waited 11 months and 6 days.   This process sucks !!  I am so sorry you are still waiting.  And I know nothing anyone can say can make you feel better.   It is a completely unfair process


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-15 17:38:00
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For my husband and I it has been a year already since we filed but last week we finally got our case number through the NVC and paid our fees (they received the approved from USCIS rather quick but it took them forever to give us a case number-close to 6 weeks). Now I'm looking into the AOS documents to sign and send and hopefully we can get this I-130 going! I feel for you LoveMyTico because I can see your process has been taking a long time! 

 

Hang in there! We're all in this together. 

I am over at the NVC and my process over there is flying. I am waiting for Case complete and I have only been there 14 days


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-15 17:22:00
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Just checking in . Any good News ?? Updates????


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-09 20:14:00
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Hi @LoveMyTico! I hadn't logged into this in quite a while, was trying to I don't know chill and stuff, but logging in to find your case being approved has actually made both my husband and I very happy, like I literally texted hom "LMT (short for lovemytico lol) was already approved, and is on the nvc stage as well!" lol, We're waiting for our appointment date in the embassy and that's it. I'm pretty freaking happy and hope everyone else who is an april filer is already on this stage as well!

 

 

 

 

:luv:  :luv:  :luv:  :luv:  :luv:  THanks for caring about me !!   I so appreciate the LOVE  ! ! ! !    GLad you guys are almost done....  I am jsut about to take an early lunch and run to the stupid court house to get my OLD divorce decree..  UGHHGHGHGHGGGHGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


Called NVC today..very nice woman on the phone...I have been given a case number for K3, but have not had one assigned for I-130..was told 30 business days...i imagine it could be sooner. i will call again in a few days. Progress..finally. 

if you keep calling you might get a case number for the I-130 too.  Mine were issued on the same day. 

 

I am so happy to see you here !! FINALLY SOME PROGRESS !!   !! ! !


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-08 09:31:00
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You know, with all due respect, looking at your signature i don't see how the K3 has sped up the process. The timeline seems very similar to people who only filed the I-130.

considering I waited 11 months for the USCIS to approve me . I also got my I-130 case number the same day  and my IIN number.   There are still people waiting for their case number who were approved a month ago...  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-03 14:19:00
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I'm still waiting on noa2. It's still at the response review for the rfe. :(

thats just crazy... Have you contacted the Senator? I think it might be sitting on someones desk and has been overlooked.  Maybe that officer has it on their desk waiting for the RFE response  and then got instructed to process other files and got sidetracked.. Still not an excuse  but I can't think of any other explanation. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-03 06:52:00
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So my congressman's representative called and found out that my case was sent to NVC on March 26 and arrived March 28. Two days. After sitting for a whole month post approval. So I will start calling next week to see about getting a case number...I sure hope the whole process at nvc can be wrapped up in three months so my wife can get here by July!

Don't wait.. call everyday.  My K3 case number was assigned the same day it was received and last night my husband and I submitted the DS 160. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-03 06:23:00
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I received a NOA2 on 7 Feb 14, it stayed at USCIS until today...

Reason: I called NVC to ask if my case was there, I'm on my 8th week after NOA2. The lady said call againg after your 8th week. I said that is in two days. Then she told me to sent an emal to nvcresearch@state.gov and nvcinquiry@state.gov Include petitioner's name, DOB, beneficiary's name DOB and case number in the subject line. Sent it today at 1pm. 

At 2:15 pm I received a text saying "On April 2, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly." 

 

So what gives? The system does not work! you have to be an A hole and check and check and check... I called NVC twice a week and received the " Wait 8 weeks after NOA2" bunch of BS.

I can't speak for NSC... BUt TSC sent me a text saying my case was shipped to the NVC on March 21st. It was received and given a case number on April 1st. That is my K3. I am not even asking about my I-130 because I am hoping to go the K3 route. I hope it will be shipped to the embassy by tomorrow ( per the NVC operator)  The I-130's are taking 20-30 days to get received and then even more time to get a case number. 

 

They told me "wait 8 weeks" every single time I called.   Even the morning of the day it was received.   So keep calling... Everyday... three times if it makes you feel better !   Don't feel bad.. You paid the fees... 

 

This process angers me so much.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-03 06:18:00
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WOW! Thats unreal! good luck! Hope it goes through quick for you! Did you call for the k3 case number or were you notified?

I called and called everyday. 

I called early on April 1st around 7:45 am and they didn't have it yet.  Gave me the 8 weeks to receive  #######. Then I called a little after  12 noon and they told me a number was just assigned.  So tonight my husband and I filled out the DS160 online and submitted it.  The NVC told me to call back Friday to make sure the file is sent out to the embassy. 

 

I'm going to have my husband make his medical appointments just to get them scheduled and done. I don't want to play around with this.

 

 

I hope this goes faster for you !!  I hate seeing you wait and wait.... its so stupid


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-02 20:02:00
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Look at my signature. K3 was received and case number assigned yesterday. It only took 11 days. Filling out the ds160 tonight and tying to get an interview. Read todays posts on the April NVC thread. NVC reveived 100,000 cases from uscis. That must be the reason the k3s are making it to the embassy.

Edited by LoveMyTico, 02 April 2014 - 01:59 PM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-02 13:58:00
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Not yet, I am planning on waiting about two weeks from shipping notice before I start calling. I am pretty sure there is no notification when NVC receives files, its just by calling. I am praying that the month delay wont push my family's arrival into august! I have no idea how long NVC is taking from the time they give case number....

are you planning on doing the K3? 

The I-130 is taking about 20-30 days just  to get a case number at the NVC once its received.  I was told by NVC that the K3s have priority and are recived first..They get a case number and are shipped to the embassy. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-31 09:42:00
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So today I get a notice that my file was shipped today...its absolute proof that they just shoved my files in the corner, probably on purpose because my wife is Russian. No way its just a coincidence that it ships 2 days after my congressman's office called. It makes me even madder actually. The whole bull$hit about having to fill boxes...what a joke.

Have you heard anything???  Any updates??


Are there any updates from my April Family??? 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-31 09:13:00
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8 frackin weeks...what a bunch of criminals...honestly, the whole immigration process needs to be a one stop shop...not two different places. The sad thing is, there probably will never be any reform....its all about illegals and Mexico while US Citizens are split from their families.

they are full of ####### with their 8 friggin weeks.  They need to stop giving themselves a huge cushion. You are right about the illegals. I couldn't agree more !!

 

I had this conversation with a guy at work. We were saying that you should submit EVERYTHING at the beginning. If you need a waiver or you have special circumstances then it gets submitted all at once. Then the same officer does the whole package and approves or gives an RFE.  If you get an RFE then you get pulled aside. Then all the others who submitted the correct info get pushed through and go to the embassy.  All these different steps and shipping from here to there is just creating too many jobs and causing too many delays..  and if its not one stop shopping,  then scan the file and make an electronic copy. Send that back and forth to save money on shipping DHL... let the thing get reviewed and when its complete  send the original to the embassy. They make it such a friggin project. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-26 11:58:00
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So today I get a notice that my file was shipped today...its absolute proof that they just shoved my files in the corner, probably on purpose because my wife is Russian. No way its just a coincidence that it ships 2 days after my congressman's office called. It makes me even madder actually. The whole bull$hit about having to fill boxes...what a joke.

Glad it got shipped. FINALLY.. Maybe mine is in the same box waiting to be shipped.  The are full of SH!T and what a huge waste of time. UGHHHHH

 

I just got off the phone with  NVC after being on hold 38 minutes.  The rude witch ( jean)  told me my case will take up to 8 weeks to be received by the NVC.  The other day the nice man told me if they sent a message that my case was shipped then it is probably on its way but since they have 1000's to log in, it takes time.   8  weeks is unacceptable in my book !

 

8 freaking weeks.... They are out of their minds


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-26 11:42:00
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Tico Girl, yesterday i called NSC and they told me i have to wait 90 days before i can ask them about being transferred to NVC and i was like 90 DAYS????????????????? ####### for???? i said i got the letter saying you already sent it then where r these 90 days coming from. then he was like..mam you have to check with your local office and i was like...my local office has nothing to do with this...u dumbo. i feel bad for the reps but they dun care wat they say to us n how much this effect our life. ill bug the heck out of them too now...

They love to throw out that 90 day ####### ...Its just something to tell you  in hopes you won't call back and clog the lines.  I hate this whole process. I feel sorry for the people who believe those lies


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-26 06:44:00
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LoveMyTico, how crazy is it that you were approved AFTER me, but your files shipped BEFORE me...it shows that USCIS has their heads shoved way up their a$$es! They told my congressman's rep that BS about having to wait untill they have full boxes before they ship it...but that I should get shipped end of this week or next week. Whatever. I hope Karma gets them all!

This is just the craziest thing !  I bothered them everyday 2 weeks before my approval. Maybe they just wanted to get me out of there so they didn't have to see another letter from me.    LOL  who friggin knows ? 11 Months is just a stupid ridiculous waiting period.  I am still angry about it ! 

 

 

Try and send letters to the people I sent letters to and demand a reason why your file is still sitting at the TSC.  Send them everyday !!!

 

SCOPSSCATA@uscis.dhs.gov
 Lori.Scialabba@dhs.gov,
 donald.w.neufeld@uscis.dhs.gov,
 OLUInquiries@dhs.gov" 


 

 

I plan on calling everyday to see if they receive my files. I'll start calling twice a day... I don't care.  


Edited by LoveMyTico, 26 March 2014 - 06:36 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-26 06:34:00
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Hi everyone!

Just wanna let u guys who still waiting case num from NVC,
Our case shipped from USCIS to NVC on March 10.

Hubby told me, he got case number from NVC.
The letter says, first step is pay AOS.

We were told by lawyer wait 5 to 8 weeks to get letter.
They just took 11days for give us case number.
Our case was in TSC!









Thanks for the info.  You made me happy !

Yesterday when I called NVC the lady told me to wait 8 weeks.  ( yea right..... me... wait?  no way)

My case shipped on March 21st.  I'll call everyday but I don't expect anything til next week.  And actually, I don't care much for the I-130. I have my heart set on the K3. They can take all the time in the world to log in the I-130. All they have to do is  send my K3 to Costa Rica so they can start processing it. 

 

Some people who were approved at TSC still haven't had their case shipped to NVC yet.. I wonder what the hell is up with that


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-25 08:36:00
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LoveMyTico
Thank you. I'm going to let my husband send an email to the ppl you listed. I don't know what to think about this process anymore....

I hope you hear something.

 

I am still pissed off about how long it took to get my approval.  When I see September filers in the NVC thread it makes me not want to even read that thread. 

 

I hear so many  reports about TSC being so slow to send the approved files to the NVC...   Its so depressing.  They need a total immigration overhaul. This process is such a mess.  So many stupid steps. They could streamine the entire process, save money and unite families much faster.   They should ask the people who actually went through the process for some insight. 

 

I'm sending positive vibes to this APRIL THREAD.  :star:


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-25 06:19:00
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Happy Monday everyone! I just wanted to come back to where we started with April 2013 Filers. My husband had his interview today and Visa was approved!! He will be here next week and I cant wait!! Wishing others the best!!

CONGRATS ! ! !! ! !!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-24 11:48:00
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I have had no texts or emails since my notice of approval. When I spoke to the teir 2 today, i got the same BS about how they box files together then ship them. My I-129f also shows that it has not been shipped. He did put in service requests, but we all know how worthless they are. Part of our fees need to cover priority mail shipping once files are approved. Its just another punch in the gut from USCIS.

I'm disgusted !!   It worries me because I have heard that TSC takes forever to ship them out.    Can I suggest sending an email to a few higher-ups?   Explain that it has been 26 days and you can't get a real answer as to WHERE THE "F" YOUR FILE IS.. and why the "F" hasn't it been shipped.  There is no excuse for this.  Its 2014... they cashed your check.... SHIP THE FRIGGIN FILE !!

 

SCOPSSCATA@uscis.dhs.gov
 Lori.Scialabba@dhs.gov,
 donald.w.neufeld@uscis.dhs.gov,
 OLUInquiries@dhs.gov


 

This one got results for me. After he read my email, I was approved that night

 

Rendell.jones@dhs.gov

 


Edited by LoveMyTico, 24 March 2014 - 11:45 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-24 11:41:00
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The NVC told me to wait 8 weeks for them to receive my file...  Are they waiting for the horse and buggy to deliver it?  Last time I checked it is 2014 and we have services like FEDEX and DHL  and I am positive the government gets preferred deliveries and at a huge discount.  Even the snail FEDEX service gets there in 10 days or less

 


Edited by LoveMyTico, 24 March 2014 - 11:04 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-24 11:04:00
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Hey LoveMyTico, I was approved on February 26, and I had not gotten any updates....i called uscis today and they said my files STILL had not been shipped out. Can you believe this #######? after waiting 11 months to get approved, they are again sitting on moving our files along. :crying:

HEY DVMAN !!!  good to see  you here !

 

Did you get a text message saying your file was shipped?  I swear if TSC holds up my approved cases I'll freak the hell out...  I also got a  status update email saying the file is no longer at the TSC and I will need to call the NVC from now on.    Please don't tell me TSC is being stupid !!


Edited by LoveMyTico, 24 March 2014 - 11:01 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-24 11:00:00
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I didn't forget about this thread.... I still pray for every who is still here. I know the pain !!

 

I called today just to see if they got my files. She said call back in 8 weeks...... HA HA   in her dreams ...  I'll be calling everyday !  I don't care about the I-130. My main interest is the K3.   I hate their "general" answers to questions !!   But I learned not to get upset.

 

NoelAnne, I hope all goes well with your medical and you get your interview !!   I pray our K-3 will get there this week but I hear TSC is super slow to transfer cases to the NVC... GRRRRRRRRRR 


Edited by LoveMyTico, 24 March 2014 - 09:57 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-24 09:55:00
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I hope mine gets shipped and processed ASAP.  I dealt with the Embassy before in a case years ago. I did the K3. As soon as I tracked it to the embassy, I called them and was able to get the packet emailed so we could get started. Costa Rica does not have a decent postal service so they don't mail anything. My husband has to go pick it up. So if I can get them to email it, he can make all the appts in one day. It is about a 2 hour ride to the embassy from his house... then back again to the doctor appt.... its too much wasted time.  The embassy was super easy to deal with. I even got to choose our interview date. I hope it is the same .... I hope I hope I hope...

 

How long did it take for the embassy to get your K-3?   Did you bother tracking it or did you just get a letter saying they were processing it?  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-22 20:01:00
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K3's do get through. The Tokyo embassy had my K3 a week and a half after USCIS approved the petition. Never got any sort of notification until the embassy sent my wife a letter to begin the processing. We had to call and email the embassy to cancel the K3 to go with the CR1. USCIS= clueless. And I usually average about an hour on hold with NVC. Sad lol.

I hope mine goes through !!  I can't bare to wait another 3 months for a case complete .  Come on K3   I'm holding out for you !!  LOL LOL LOL

 

I'll be calling regularly til I get my K3 case number. I'll track it to the embassy and then I'll call them...


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-22 18:47:00
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Tico girl...do you already received your letter from USCIS saying you have been approved? I got approved 19 but havent gotten anything in mail yet. Did you call NVC...are they helping you or still saying to wait 2 weeks?

Just now I received the emails stating my cases have been shipped to the NVC.  I am surprised it happened this week.  Shocked is more like it

 

 I did not receive the approval hardcopy yet

 

NVC told me it wasn't there this morning  but I really just called this morning to feel them out .  I was on hold 30 minutes before the call was picked up


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-21 16:40:00
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?

My opinion....  Go with the K-3.  Who cares about the money?   I sit here and read all the time wasted on the NVC thread.    I personally would rather spend the $1000 and adjust while I'm with my husband  than wait another 4 months for these fools to get my paperwork through the system. All the problems they are having with paying the fees and the waiting game... NO THANKS

 

Let the bills sit... they will hold on to your I-130 for a year. IF they close te K3 unexpectedly.... then go ahead and pay the fees...


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-21 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril 2013 I-130 Filers

 

 

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/

 

you need the beneficary (in this case Tico)'s passport number to register.

Oh yea yea, I saw that. But I need my husband's passport number and at the moment his cell is broken.  Should be getting it back today so he can send it to me.   Sux cuz I am used to texting back and forth all day long and right now I am limited to evening calls to the landline cuz he works outside all day.    I'll get it from him and then check it out.  Thanks for posting it !


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-03-21 08:55:00