Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	LoveMyTico, our fees were both available at the same time and we paid them at the same time. I wonder how often that happens and if its something they control or not. I have a lawyer, that's why they were available together.  The ds261 is already complete when the case gets scanned in.   Do you have a lawyer?	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	USCIS and NVC stress- I have a breakdown about once a week.  I got all hopeful with my AOS approval the other day, but now I'm realizing it'll still probably be at least another two weeks until IV approval.       My birthday is on the 13th (Tuesday).  Wouldn't CC be a lovely gift??   All I know is that when I get case complete I'm going DRINKING!!   I told my husband about you being over there and how we have similar timelines .  If we end up with the same interview date, drinking will be a requirement that day.  I'm sure there is a cute little bar close to the embassy   HA HA   I think it will be less than 2 weeks.  Just a gut feeling .. not that my gut feelings mean much these days...	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I find the angrier I am, the funnier I am. When I bust out into a stand-up routine, everyone needs to run.   Seriously, though. why can't I pay my IV fee?! I told the Agent this morning "I have money. I want to give you that money. Why must this be so difficult?" :-D there should be a trigger effect you would think... once one fee is paid the other should become available...  I still think they are trying to control the workflow. They have control over what gets released.  I have no evidence, its just the only thing I can think of because nothing else makes sense . Mine were available together and I paid them at the same time. You can see my timeline.  I think ours was unusual..  I would understand if EVERYONE experienced a delay going from paying one to the other, but its really random.   I can't wait to get outta the NVC.  I want to see my husband RIGHT NOW !!!	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 12:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	When I'm stressed, I have zero appetite.   And I just saw that someone who paid their AOS after me now has their IV available before me (they're not using an attorney) does not help. :/ I think I need to go find a field to scream in. Excuse me.... you made me laugh... I feel the same exact way.... I'm surprised you can't hear me scream all the way in Philly.  LOL	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	The worst step in the NVC process is the intial wait to get a case # assigned. After that, things seem to be resonable to some point! this part is the worst for me right now....  sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the CC.  The whole process flew at first...	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I wish!!! I gained weight with all the stress!!! not only teh stress, I also had surgery for a torn meniscus so I stopped jogging for couple of months now.   but this is nothing compared to teh pain of going through USCIS and to some degree NVC!!!!! are you kidding? Doctor told me to give up coffee because she said  when you are stressed all the time and then add coffee to the mix,  your body never gets a chance to rest...You are in a constant hype.  Stress releases cortisol which creates belly fat.... ( maybe not so much in men)   I used to drink a pot of coffee myself. I tried to switch to tea but I just don't like tea.  I have 2 decaf's a day because I really really love coffee. I wouldn't say I gained a ton of weight but I do feel disgusting and I know stress is the cause.    Since I gave up coffee, I feel so tired all the time...  I just can't win.    Stress is evil and this process is just not good for your health. It causes tension between spouses and anxiety 24/7.   I hope this is over soon so we can all start to live normally.   I dream of the day when I don't have to worry about calling immigration or when I might see my husband again.   I want to live a normal life.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	consistency?!?  nahhhhhhh   Did they say they are still scheduling for June all over? Or just Costa Rica? ALL OVER...  she didn't have country specific information.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 09:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	yes )) i want to ask another thing, i used to study abroad, and i have foreigner permit for that period should i send it with my civil documents? also the visa, on the old passport i thougt it's smart idea to send them. what you guys think? IMO, read Saylin's WIKI and only send what is required.  You are already approved. NVC doesn't approve anything, they only process the Visa paperwork.  You can take your extras to the interview and if they ask, you will be ready	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 09:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	If I resubmit it will affect something? i just want to correct it There are no do-overs on that form.  just print out your corrections and take them to the interview	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 09:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	How can you fix mistakes on DS260?, some dates on employment history... who can remember everything Will I receive check list or how it goes to fix it? We didn't include 10 years of employment. We only used his emplyment from 2009 to present. Our DS260 was accepted and I was told by NVC to  provide the employment history during the interview.   Don't worry !!   They are more worried about the crazy ridiculous questions they ask !!	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 09:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hi! Our IV package has been scanned on April 18th, isn't it odd that they haven't reviewed it yet?? (Please don't give me the "wait 30 days" too! ;-) ) it is strange since my package was scanned on the 18th and it was reviewed last Thursday.  Of course I was checklisted and now the new package was scanned on the 8th....    Your number is coming. I bet you will hear something tonight if you call after hours when the reviewers go home ( along with Joy and Arthur)	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 08:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	so, I swear I read somewhere that all documents NOT in english must be translated.    So my husband goes for his police certificate after the embassy receives our file. Per NVC a few minutes ago, the police certificate does not need to be translated because Spanish is the official language in Costa Rica.    That makes it quicker for us . .  and when I sent the new birth certificate, NVC told me I didn't need to get it translated.  really?     Consistency would be such a bonus though   I hate this waiting game     On a good note, they are still scheduling for June .. sounds good to me !!	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 08:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	A big Congrats to you, you are so lucky. Woooooooow 5 days to get a case number and iin. That was super fast!!!! I just wonder how nvc treats case files that are been sent to them. I thought they treat the case files in order as they come. Seems they just pick the case files at random or what? There is no rhyme or reason.  Mine took 11 days to arrive at the NVC and I received a case number the same day it was received.  That's why I think you should call everyday. You never know !  Filing a K3 might make a difference ( but not always)  Since the K3 gets shipped out to the embassy immediately,  if there is an I-130... they pair them up  and then close the K3.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	How I wish I ate less when I am stressed!!! My husband's not gonna be able to put his arms around me when we meet if I go on eating like I am! unfortunately Stress does horrible things to our bodies.  I hate how I look. This process has taken a toll.  and getting older doesn't help AT ALL.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-09 06:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Just remember they make no sense and they never update their computer, this has to be computer generated so they most likely didn't remove you from their checklist.   Did you call? the birth cert is still outstanding on the checklist .  But they only sent the official checklist on Friday afternoon.  Of course it was received at the NVC on Tuesday morning. I think its nuts that they keep sending a reminder but its them that need to step it up...its already there	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I really hope your case complete comes soon! 2nd round of scheduling hasn't started yet! OHHHH me too !!!   THANKS !!  You are an excellent cheerleader !!!          Lawyer told me to go ahead and try to get an earlier interview once I get a date.   Costa Rica is a super low fraud country. Good relations with the US.   I hope it goes super smooth. I really can't take another bump in the road.     Bricker bracker firecracker  sisss boom bah   Case complete , case complete  RAH RAH RAH   Stole that from Bugs Bunny..( showing my age... sorry )	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	We paid $5000 and I still had to correct all the mistakes made by the paralegal!  Me too.(BIG TIME)   . Lawyer commented on that too.  Lawyer told paralegal....   " Jen is the best client you will ever deal with. If you want something from her she will have it to you 5 minutes before you even thought of it"	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 19:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	FINALLY, the last leg of this NVC process...my husband's birth cert was scanned in. It only too 2 days.  Beats the 5 days It took to scan in the first time.. YIPPEEEE.   GOD WILLING... A CASE COMPLETE IS ON THE HORIZON   Lawyer told me we have a very strong waiver.  We will be requesting an expedite once it gets filed.  Processing times are 6-8 months and he doesn't see them getting better. NSC runs the show. Need I say more????   SO HAPPY FOR ALL THE CASE SOMPLETS TODAY.  Happy to see good news. I am so tired of feeling hopeless	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 19:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	$4,000!?        I've heard people paying $2,000 to hire a lawyer, but a good immigration lawyer may charge up to $4,000.     You probably don't need a lawyer if your case is straight-forward.   You may want to use a legal service if your case is complicated.   We paid $5000  but he is writing our waiver..  If we didn't need the waiver, we wouldn't have hired an attorney	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 19:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	LoveMyTico - I was in Philly yesterday! I would totally have come and sat with you and the immigration lawyer - lol!! awwww bummer.. we could have met somewhere !!!  That would be awesome	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 19:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I got three checklists, too!! All for BS reasons. Normally it takes about two weeks for them to review checklist responses. My first checklist response took two weeks, the second too just two days, and now I'm waiting on the third. -- Tico- I got that same email. Twice. so far you are the only person who said they got the emails.  Is it a Costa Rican thing??  LOL    I want to know how you got your checklist reviewed in 2 days !!    Send some good vibes my way.     On my way to Philly to sit with the immigration lawyer and sort out the Waiver process. I am NOT a city girl and I am very nervous about taking the train  ( yea yea  I have a big mouth but I'm a baby sometimes  LOL)  I am dragging my 14 year old daughter with me. She's not happy	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 14:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	called this morning and...   CASE COMPLEEEEEEEETE!!!!!!!!   still hope for a June interview in London??  Pretty pretty please?!?!            CONGRATS !!!   I hope you get a June date !!	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 07:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	It's a sinister plot that has been hatched between Joy, Arthur and your attorney - designed to render you completely out of your gourd before you get a Case Complete.  I wouldn't be surprised if you get a zillion more of these from all of Joy's cohorts at the NVC...   The straitjacket will arrive in the mail this evening...   Sukie   OK, Size 8 straight jacket please  and make it Black ....   Black is thinning ...  White gets dirty too fast !   Gotta look my best while I lose my mind	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 07:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Don't waste time trying to understand their process! it will just throw you off! Remember we tried to understand USCIS process for months, but nothing!   Just go with the flow and try your best to stat sane! Good things will happen at the end!!!!   Here it is for a GOOD DAY TO ALL!!!!!!!!!! I already took care of the request immediately. I just never heard of anyone getting a reminder ...especially two in such a short period of time.   and they tell me it take 30 days to review things......     whatever... I am just waiting at this point. Not really wasting time, just curious if others received reminders too.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 06:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	So is this normal for the NVC to send reminder emails about the checklist more than once?  I received the official checklist email on Friday May 2nd. I responded with the Birth Cert and it  has been at the NVC since May 6th in the am. So yesterday around 4:30 pm I receive a reminder email asking for the documentation.. then the lawyer forwards the email to me letting me know he received it...I called the NVC at 10:30 last night and told them the document is there and verified that is the only thing we need.  I got the 30 day blah blah blah.  So I wake up this morning to another NVC reminder to send the requested documents. (1:40am)  I just find it odd that they are sending so many reminders and I only received the origianl checklist less than a week ago.( 3 business days).. and they don't even scan the mail for a few days after it gets delivered.    its so strange....  Below is the request..   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________ When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided. ______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________ The NVC has received the requested Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) or supporting documents. However, we are still waiting for the response to the checklist letter for the Immigrant Visa Application or civil documentation. Please return the requested information so that we may complete the processing of your case. Edited by LoveMyTico, 08 May 2014 - 06:27 AM.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-08 06:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I didn't bother asking for the supervisor because they said the original is not acceptable. Its missing a stamp..   Anyway, the certified copy is there, they just have to open it.   I started asking questions about their process.  Apparently all documents go to the DR dept. but they have different groups that review different things. One group for AOS, one group from IV etc...  it doesn't matter if it is the initial package or the checklist package, they all go to the same dept.  and of course he gave me the UP TO 30 DAYS to review..blah blah blah      So my package is not scanned in yet...   I hope they scan it tomorrow morning... then they have 2 days to review it..  COME ON NVC   30 days are bad.... Friday is GOOD  !!!   I'm a little pushy  aren't I ??????	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 22:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	AOS accepted!!!  YEEEESSSS    Now just waiting for IV to get approved.  I swear if they checklist me for another marriage certificate I'm going to scream.   Going to call on Friday to see if IV has been approved.  AOS checklist went very quickly (finally), hoping for similar treatment with IV checklist. in your timeline you say Second checklist response arrives at NVC MAY 5th.... does that mean received by tracking or was that the day they scanned it in?  I know mine was received by the tracking number, I hasn't been scanned yet... I'm on hold now because they told me to call and ask for the supervisor on Wednesday night. Maybe I can persuade him to go look for my package ( wishful thinking)   Edited by LoveMyTico, 07 May 2014 - 09:13 PM.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 21:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Not sure if your letter will pass the "REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION", LoveMyTico.  I'm betting they ignore it because it is clear you are not the attorney...   Too bad.   Sukie I don't really care. Its not a big deal... The birth cert is already there anyway.  My lawyer forwarded the email he received ( same as the one I received)  only saying "FYI, I received this today"   Nothing more...  too funny.     I replied saying I already took care of it, just waiting for case complete   I printed out Saylin's Wiki and I will show it to him tomorrow night ay my waiver appointment.  I also plan on explaining that I paid $3300 so far. I expect the office to do something to earn that money like phone calls or answering my questions and emails ( no that I abused either of those)  I did everything .. I just need to watch my mouth. When I am angry I tend to run my mouth  ( no kidding, right?)	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 20:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I replied to the NVC ATTORNEY Checklist reminder just to see what happens;  I just told them I already responded and the birth certificate is already here. Delivered May 6, 2014.  and this is the auto response I received..  So I guess we can email back !!       Dear Sir/Madam:       Thank you for your recent inquiry to the National Visa Center (NVC).  This e-mail is an auto response.  Please do not respond.   We review and reply to e-mails in the order they are received.    PLEASE NOTE:  Effective September 1, 2013, the DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application and the DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent) will replace the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (parts I and II) and the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent).  Beneficiaries submitting new cases that arrive at the National Visa Center (NVC) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on or after September 1, 2013 will be instructed to complete the DS-260/261 in lieu of the DS-230/3032.   Cases In Process At NVC:   The DS-260 is not required for beneficiaries of the cases already in process at NVC when the case has already been documentarily complete and ready for scheduling.   The DS-260 is also not required when NVC receives documents that make a case documentarily qualified.    For all other cases in process where NVC sends a checklist for missing documents or information on or after September 1st, NVC will send instructions for beneficiaries to submit the DS-260 along with the missing documents or information, even when the DS-230 is already on file.   For completing the DS-260 form, please visit the website www.immigrantvisas.state.gov and select the link "Establish communication with the NVC and register an address or agent".    Please note that the invoice I.D. Number and Beneficiary I.D. Number are required to access and complete the DS-260. If you or the applicant are unsure of, or no longer have the required I.D. Numbers please contact the NVC by e-mail at NVCAttorney@state.gov or by telephone at 603-334-0700 and we will provide them to you.   REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:   As a legal representative you are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response:   * Name of the person submitting the inquiry * NVC case number or USCIS receipt number * Petitioner's name or * Principal Applicant's name and date of birth * Attorney of Record's name, law firm and address   NOTE: If the visa petition is employment-based (I-140), include the employer's company/organization name instead of the petitioner's name and date of birth.     FORM G-28/LETTERHEAD PERTAINING TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION REQUIREMENT:   If you are the legal representative we must have a Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, or letterhead pertaining to legal representation of the visa petition's principal applicant on file. If you have not already provided these documents please submit them to one of the contact points listed below.   NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:   Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.gov     E-mail: NVCAttorney@state.gov   Telephone: (603) 334-0700 - Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)   Mail: Written questions about a case should be sent to:         National Visa Center       Attn: WC       31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200       Portsmouth, NH  03801-2915              Forms, documents and photographs should be sent to:         National Visa Center       Attn: DR       31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100       Portsmouth, NH  03801-2914    Regards,     - The NVC Written Correspondence Unit     This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.   Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 18:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	AOS accepted!!!  YEEEESSSS    Now just waiting for IV to get approved.  I swear if they checklist me for another marriage certificate I'm going to scream.   Going to call on Friday to see if IV has been approved.  AOS checklist went very quickly (finally), hoping for similar treatment with IV checklist. SO I am happy to see your package was received Monday and its already accepted.  Did your checklist go to the DR dept?   It took 2 weeks for them to accept my AOS the second time but I used the first barcoded coversheet.  The package they received yesterday was on the DR barcode sheet. Maybe that makes a difference?	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Too funny. I just got an email telling me they haven't received the birth certificate yet. Jeeze......if only they would check the mail. I just got the checklist on Friday. They want me to hurry but they can't hurry. CHECK THE MAILROOM FOOLS!	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hey guys i have sent my AOS package.  Both IV and AOS fees are showing paid.     I will send my IV package this friday but my question is i do see DS-260, should i go head and fill this out? Or wait for IV and AOS packaged to be received at NVC and than do the DS-260?  I am waiting on few documents to come in mail and i will send out the IV package but AOS package was sent yesterday.  Fill it out !!   go for it !	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 14:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hey guys, wishing us all a speedy processing at NVC.  I do have a concern and please if anyone knows or had experience about appreciate if could explain;     Is it true that even if your I-30 has been approved only at the time of the interview you will know for sure if you will get your green card?, like for instance if you overstayed your visa or any type of case of that nature, only at the time of the interview you will find out that you need to wait some period of time before you are able to go into the states.  Is this really happening ??     Thanks so much for any response     the USCIS only verifies that you are who you say you are and that you were free to marry. It basically grants you permission to have an interview....   Thats why its such a joke that it takes so long.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I just got off the phone with my friend JOY!!!!!!!! Nothing new, none of my packages have been reviewed yet! What the hell is going on with NVC lately!!!!!!!!!!! She told me they are working on April 7th mail! yesterday I was told April 16, I guess everything goes backwards in NVC nowadays!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Joy's new name..... Ms. Nasty Pants liar.   My last package was scanned on the 18th and they looked at it on Monday. Its now Wednesday.  You would think they would be on the 18th, 19th or 20th by now.   I just talked to Jean.. She was the same woman I talked to on last Thursday. She is from the philippines. She is soooo sweet. I had her laughing.  I told her if she wanted, she could go down to the mailroom and pick out my package and give it to the reviewer.. She laughed and said there would be a riot over there if she did that.  HA HA    Well, I didn't expect anything new. I did ask if I could just bring the other birth cert to the interview but she said the embassy wants everything complete first.  I told her the translation was in the package, they know its a friggin birth certificate and I know he was born ! LOL LOL    All I have left is jokes because if I don't, I will cry.    She gave me the 30 day line and I reminded her that she told me it would take 30 days for the supervisor to look at my file last Thursday but it only took 2 days... She said yes, that was very fast and she laughed.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 12:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	OK - I've got some answers.  Not the ones I wanted, but enough to get me on to the next step.   I got a checklist this morning.  It was asking for the Australian Police Certificate.  It sent a list of instructions for how to GET a police certificate, including the sentence:    If you are applying through the New South Wales or Queensland Police, your police record will be sent directly to the US Consulate in Sydney.   And then gave me the standard cover sheet and told me to mail the documents to New Hampshire.  Anyone else see a conflict here?   So...I called this morning during prime time, and waited a LONG time, but got to speak to Agent Abbie - she with the Noo Yawk accent (it was charming).  She looked at the file, and was very puzzled by the fact that the case is NOT complete, because she said the code for the Queensland Police Certificate has a "P" in front of it indicating that is goes directly to the Consulate.   I said, "So, that means I have a "Case Complete" then, right?"   She said, "No."   I said, "So how will I get a case complete from NVC if the PCC goes directly to Sydney."   She said, "There is something funny here.  It is asking for two police certificates. Did she live anywhere else in Australia?"   "Yes," I answered.  "She lived in the State of Victoria for 20 years.    "OK.  Let me talk to a supervisor for a minute. Hold on."   Waiting....waiting....waiting...   "Oh," said Abbie, coming back, "then she'll need to get a police certificate from Victoria."   Sigh.   "Abbie," I said, "they are the same police certificate.  You just have to apply through your state.  And Victoria will not give a police certificate to anyone who is not CURRENTLY living in Victoria.  It's on their website."   "Ah," she said.  "Then send us a cover letter stating that Victoria won't give a police certificate.  Then we can close this out."   Me..."Thank you so much, Abbie.  It was very confusing, and I appreciate your help."  (FUMING INSIDE - how come *I* have to prove that Victoria will not issue a police certificate??????????????????)   Abbie:  "You are welcome.  That was really confusing.  Good luck"   Click.   So...I have the pages printed from their website, and hopefully I can turn this around ASAP today.   This will set us back a good two weeks.  No June Interview, for sure.  And we already have tickets (changeable, thank goodness) for July 7th to come back to the US.   Sukie     So when they checklisted me for the police certificate that isn't required at NVC I just requested a supervisor review and they took it off. They told me I had to wait 30 days but it only took 2 days, I didn't have to send anything to them.  They didn't read their own instructions.  You should have a case complete. Try and get a supervisor review.  Still send what they want but at least if they clear the item in 2 days you will be ahead... if they don't remove it and still need you to do their job( big friggin joke)  then the proof is on its way ....GOOD LUCK   these people are friggin amazing. You would think they would have the most  current info at their fingertips...  SOOO UNREAL	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Yes I know how you feel.. that's why I don't speak about my relationship with anyone.. Just close family members and a few friends because than they start asking dumb question and also start asking " How do you know he's faithful.. you are over here he's over there.. what if he just wants papers"... UGH that really gets on my nerves.. I get that too... " you know how men are...."  " how do you know he is being faithful?"    you're over here and he is way down there...     Yea... Not many people know about our process .. just my mom, my 3 kids, my job and a select few.  I never mention it on facebook because that would be 400 people sending questions.  I'm just not in the mood.  and I only told my job because I might have to travel at the drop of a hat.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 09:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	F*** MY LIFE.. ughhhhhhhhhhh .. I'm sooo mad and sad.. I called once again to ask why am I not able to log in.. at all.. (this time I tried speaking with someone in Spanish) and they are more arrogant and stupid than the ones who answer the phone in English.. He said "Ma'am We have NOT sent you the payment package you have toooo wait".. and than I tell him that in other cases as soon as they have their case # and IIN # they can log in why can't I...It's been a week already.. He said " I don't care about other cases ma'am you can't go by other cases you have to go by the rules and it takes 10-20 days to b able to log in"....    well than eff you !!!!! (I didn't say that) That is such #######. I was able to sign right in and pay very soon after.  The only thing I can think of is that they changed something in the system ( the reason for the computer issues lately) and now there is a wait after the case number is issued.    I know here at my job, when they roll out an update to the system, it screws up the normal process of things.   And I work for a GLOBAL chemical company. You would think they would have IT guys ready to deal with the issues.  I do feel like it is intentional though. One of the operators told me that people send in their paperwork all the time without the barcode coversheet just trying to get ahead. But all it does is slow things down... so maybe they changed it so  you can't even sign in right away...  WHO KNOWS.?   just my take on things.  this whole process is irritating	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Tomorrow will be exactly 2 weeks since NVC received the correct birth certificate. I'm afraid to call ;-( it looks like it's taking a little bit longer than 2 weeks. I'm going to try to hold off until Monday... Anyone else send have NVC received their documents on 04/24?? UGHHHH  I hate that they take so long for checklist items.   My correct AOS was scanned in on the 18th of April and they accepted that on Monday.    So was your package received by the NVC on the 24th ( tracking) or was it scanned in on the 24th?   They don't start the clock until its scanned.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 08:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Once you get Case Complete and Interview date they will ship your packet to the Embassy. You can track it with DHL.................Wow it weights 6.7 pounds   Mine will be 10 lbs.............. 8 lbs being the dust it collected at the USCIS for 11 months Hi! How long does it take to receive a checklist email? Our AOS has been reviewed last Friday, and I have been told over the phone on Monday that a checklist was on its way. I find it weird not to have received it yet .... mine came around 1:50 am the day after they told me on the phone that it was coming.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	What a cute story! And congrats on case complete!! I'll never forget the first words my husband said to me. " hi! I am Mihail and I speak not so well English. " lol! Love is the same in every language though! How cute...   I remember while driving my husband back to his apartment    way back when we were only dating for about 3 months.. he just looked at me and said ... "I'm gonna marry you one day"  his english was very broken   but it was so cute. I will never forget that especially since I was so surprised he said it in english  . My stupid response was " oh really?"   what an idiot  !!!  LOL  but here we are trying so hard to be together.	LoveMyTico	Female	Costa Rica	2014-05-07 08:01:00