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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC IV Package

 

question for you regarding the IV packet to NVC.  Can you please let me know if I'm missing anything here?  

 

- 2 passport photos of my wife - name, dob, case number on the back

- 2 passport photos of me - name, dob, case number on the back

- certified copy and photocopy of my wife's birth certificate

- certified copy and photocopy of my birth certificate

- original police certificate

 

I've read online that some countries have specific documents they'd like, does VN have any that I'm not including here?  Is the household registry (Ho Khau) book needed?

 

 

Thanks!

 

don't forget the translations


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-20 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC IV Package

IV package is all about the beneficiary. You already sent your info to the USCIS


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-20 15:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFrontloading Bonafide Marriage

The NVC doesn't make any kind of decision. They just process the paperwork.  The embassy is the one you need to prove something to.  Take all evidence to the interview. 

IMO you don't want to weigh down your NVC packages because it may get lost and take them more time to weed through and pick out what they really need.  

I only sent what they asked for.  You can read the first post on the NVC thread . All the info is there.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-20 17:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelpless for my cr-1 case status.

While you're at the USCIS, there really isn't anything to track online anyway. It will only show one status. "INITIAL REVIEW"   they don't update anything. The next change of status will be " APPROVED" 

 

Everyone calls to get an update.  The problem is, the USCIS will only tell you it is still in process and you are within normal processing times. The Tier 1 and tier2 operators don't have any detailed information. They read off of a screen.  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-04-29 05:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow much longer????

Read this a few times... it answers everything you need to know and then some

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

 

 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-07 14:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC filing advise - Going out of the country for 2 months

Hello,

          I got my NOA approval on May 12th. I called up the NVC but they do not have the papers yet. I suspect it will be a couple of weeks more before the receive anything based on the timelines I see here. I am traveling to India for 2 months  on Friday. I have the following questions:

 

a. I assume that I will be able to pay my AOS and IV fees using my bank account number and check number online. Is that correct or do I need to take anything else with me? 

 

b. I have my tax filings from the last 3 years. I filed an extension for the current year. I will take a letter from my employer but it will be about month or so old. Will that be a problem? 

 

c. I have all the information for the IV packet but I have a feeling I will not get so far in the next 2 months. 

 

d. Is it a problem if I send the NVC packet from India by courier? 

 

If there is anything else that will help me, please feel free to share. 

 

Thanks

 

Read the WIKI a few times...    It is taking about 3-4 weeks to get a case number from the day they receive your case.  If you follow the NVC MAY filers thread you can get a really good idea of how long it takes. Read the entire first post on the thread. It has tons of info that will help you greatly ! 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-22 08:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAOS and IV Documents

Hello All,

   How will I now that my documents are being viewed, as in the CEAS portal is shows N/A for the AOS and Same for IV documents,

 

 

Is something i am missing or I have to call them for the status ?

you have to call. The CEAC website has just changed.  It seems NA is showing for everyone.  Have you read the NVC WIKI? it explains everything about the process.

 

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

 


Edited by LoveMyTico, 22 May 2014 - 07:44 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-22 07:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate

Both.  Make sure your original has all the stamps and is the long version


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-26 18:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC?Processing times ??

Submitted our I864 Financial Support documents to NVC and they admit to receiving it on May6 2014.  As of today, May29,  they still have not reviewed it and the NVC agent on the phone will only quote me the standard "30 days" time frame.  A few weeks ago,  the agent on the phone may have told me info I wasn't supposed to be told...and that is that they were taking around 15 business days to process stuff and gave me an unofficial estimate about when they would probably get to my file.   Does anybody have any more updates or info about NVC processing time?  It's very frustrating since 17 working days after they have all my documents that they still have not even reviewed them...much less approved or sent a checklist to fix something.

If you follow the NVC MAY filers thread there is a link to a spreadsheet on the very first post. Everyone updates their information and if you study it, you can get an idea of the time it will take. Sadly it is taking 3-4 weeks for them to review their mail. It was taking 2 weeks at the beginning of the month. They claim they are backlogged. 

 

I would have had a Case Complete on May1st but they decided that my husband's birth Certificate is not an original ( which it is) so we got cheklisted for another Birth Cert. They scanned it in on May 8th and I have been waiting ever since. Today is the 3 week mark.   I call twice a day because eveyday they add something to my file.  This wait is just STUPID.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 07:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the best reason to expedite I-129F ?

oh, our lawyer told us to apply for I-129F so we can be together waiting for the I-130, and we already received the I-129F noa1, do u think it wont happen and be together before the I-130 ?

they will process your K-3 at the service center and they will approve it but once it hits the NVC they will close it and you will be on the I-130 road to hell. Don't get your heart set on the K-3.   Plan accordingly for the I-130.

 

 

 There are very specific guidelines for expedites. You can ask for an expedite but you will have to provide proof for everything you claim.  They are few and far between. Do a search for expedites on VJ.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAm I eligible for expedite at NVC and Embassy?

Hi vj members,

With a deep sorrow I am discussing the situation. Last night at Karachi, Pakistan there was a major terrorist attack at airport. This is actually my work place. 20 persons died including four from my department. Four others are shoot dead at the entrance of my office. While the terrorists used the door of my office to enter there. The operation continued for at least 12 hours resulted in a huge damage and loss to property and organization.

I am v.upset and sad and feeling insecure. Should I report this to NVC and put a request for expedite on humanity and safety grounds.

If I am eligible how can I proceed? Please guide me.





you won't know until you ask.

 

send your request to

 

NVCexpedite@state.gov

 

include your case number, name, birth date  and (2) phone numbers for the beneficiary

state the reason for the request.  

 

Put your case number in the subject line

 

Good Luck


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-06-09 06:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLiving in Ireland- NVC completed review-- Now what?

Have you read the NVC WIKI?  http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-07-10 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresplease help sick woman

contact your Senator's office and ask them to inquire about your expedite.  I would think if the expedite was approved, they would have already approved it and sent it to the NVC.   Beware :  The backlog at NVC is horrible.  People are sending 4-5 months getting processed there.   If your expedite is approved at the USCIS, you will have to request another one at the NVC. The expedites do not carry over


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-08-09 08:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCan I email NVC to obtain Case Number instead of calling?

its better to call, responses take 30 days at the very least. Maybe more with the backlog...


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-08-25 14:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm lost to how long things will be and what the next process is

Have you tried to call the USCIS?  If you filed the I-130 with the $420 fee  and the I-485 without a fee, they may reject both or continue with the file that they got the fee for. If you haven't heard anything, you should try and call just to make sure everything is fine. Some people get REF's and never get a notice.   Did you include your email and cell number for notifications?     


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-09 07:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm lost to how long things will be and what the next process is

That's the part I don't understand. That's what I thought about the I-485 as well but the embassy have me specific instructions to which ones to file. Omg I'm lost lol

The I-485 is to adjust status if you are already in the US.    At this point, you just need to wait for them to either approve you or send an REF .   There is nothing to send in until  they ask for it.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-09 05:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm lost to how long things will be and what the next process is

Yes I'm still waiting for an approval or denial. He is in Algeria right now. And no I didn't send in any proof of employment with my papers. I can't believe I forgot that :/

I am confused... why did you send the I-485 with your I-130 if you husband is in Algeria?    That is not the process.  You don't Adjust status if your husband is not in the US.  You wait for the Approval from the USCIS and then the file is sent to the National Visa Center for further processing. The NVC is the place you send the proof of income with your I-864.  I really suggest you read the guidelines at the top of the site.  Also, read the NVC wiki.  That will fully explain what you send in with your Affidavit of Support ( AOS)


Edited by LoveMyTico, 09 September 2014 - 05:54 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-09 05:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI'm lost to how long things will be and what the next process is

if you are still at the I-130 stage, you don't need all that.  If you are at the NVC stage, they will checklist you for exactly what you need.  Your post suggests you are still waiting for an approval from the USCIS.  Is you husband in the US already and you are just adjusting status?

 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-09 05:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC call reps are not doing their job

 

thanks for the "Advise"......i posted this topic to let everyone know what is happening just incase if they have same issues 

Follow the NVC October thread then. Everything you want to know is there.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-07 19:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC call reps are not doing their job

the operators are just that..."operators"   they don't have anything to do with your case. They are only relaying what they interpret on the screen. One person might view something one way, and another might view something totally different.  They are trying to give good info... Don't call if you don't want to hear what they have to say.  Wait til you get your CC letter.  Those operators aren't the ones who are reviewing your files.  and remember, things change constantly over there.  They might be telling the truth.....

 

be thankful you can call the NVC everyday if you want.  The USCIS is a horrible place to be stuck. Calling them is like talking to the wall.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-07 12:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Expedite question

Hey everyone! I have a question. My father got in a motorcycle accident last week and I am very worried about him. My husband and I would like to expedite my case to go back home and help him. He is single, and all my brothers are too little to take care of him. Am I able to expedite my case? Do I need some kind of proof to expedite? 

you can try  but it looks like you already sent all your documents to the NVC.  They won't sort through the mail looking for a package. If the expedite gets approved, you will have to take another set of originals to the interview.   The NVC expedite is up to the embassy, not the NVC.   NVC will submit your request and then you have to wait for the embassy to respond.

 

Make sure you  give them 2 phone numbers to contact the beneficiary. They will contact the beneficiary of it gets expedited.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-16 09:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWho can apply for expediting request
What it's your reason for expedite? You pretty much need to be on your death bed to get an expedite from the USCIS.

Edited by LoveMyTico, 19 September 2014 - 11:07 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-19 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC - Electronic Processing for IV Package - Original Documents
Scans don't count. You have to mail all originals with the bar coded cover sheet. All documents must be translated into English.
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-09-28 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$219 for free forms! and cant file until 21?

You do know there is a filing fee, right?


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-02 12:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMADE MISTAKES IN DS 260 WHILE CASE HAS COMPLETED WITH NVC :( PLEASE HELP
I didn't put 10 years employment history by mistake. I offered the information at the interview but they didn't even care. They said it wasn't important. So I guess it depends on the embassy.
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-07 20:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMADE MISTAKES IN DS 260 WHILE CASE HAS COMPLETED WITH NVC :( PLEASE HELP

don't worry about it.  Take the corrected application with you to the interview.   Its not a big deal


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-02 12:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the LONGEST this can take? Getting tired of waiting...
Not true. There are people hanging here for months and nothing happens after they complain.
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-11 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the LONGEST this can take? Getting tired of waiting...

UPDATE:

Got my NOA2 e-mail notice TODAY!!! Waiting for the mail!!! It's been approved, no RFE's, now we can focus on paying the fees and getting an interview set up!!

your file will get sent to the NVC.  Processing there is 4-6 months. Then another 6 weeks for your interview.

Follow the OCTOBER NVC thread and read all the links in the very first post. Especially the NVC WIKI.


Edited by LoveMyTico, 11 October 2014 - 11:53 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-11 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the LONGEST this can take? Getting tired of waiting...
Look at my timeline. Click the spoiler. Yes, it can take this long. There is no set time. The timelines posted are only a guide. The senators didn't help me.
If they told you that your file is undergoing security checks, the only thing you can do is wait. I have been there, done that.

Edited by LoveMyTico, 08 October 2014 - 06:33 AM.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-08 06:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Stupid RFE Thread

Ours was that they wanted a legible copy of our marriage certificate, even though we already sent a VERY legible copy of it.
I just mailed away our RFE response, but I sent in our ORIGINALS just to be on the safe side.
The USCIS lady that we spoke to on the phone said that it's ok to send in the originals, we just wont get them back, which is perfectly fine!

you'll need another original for the NVC. They will not pull the one you already sent
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-12 16:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Stupid RFE Thread
We signed everything in black ink from the I130 to the AOS to the waiver documents. Nothing was ever questioned.
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-10-12 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune 2008 Filer...No NOA2
Hello Everyone,
This is my first time posting anything on this site. I read it all the time though.
I got married in Costa Rica Nov 30, 2007. It took 5 months for me to get the Marriage License sent to me here in the US to start the paperwork. Anyway, our I-130 was received June 23rd and the I-129F was received July 29th. The I-130 was touched on Oct 1, 2008 but I haven't heard anything since then. I am hoping they process faster than the 6 months they state on the USCIS site. I was told by my attorney that it is a good sign that they haven't come back and asked for any additional information. Still we wait. whistling.gif
My husband is in Costa Rica and is getting so frustrated. sad.gif I will be flying back to Costa Rica for the eighth time since we were married. his birthday is the Nov 28th and our first anniversary is Nov 30th. I was hoping to get an approval so I could have something good to tell him for his birthday. I leave on the 25th. biggrin.gif
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2008-11-18 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApprovals, Touches and Transfers - week of Dec 8th
QUOTE (CaNdiD wiTcH @ Dec 11 2008, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Serendipity_ @ Dec 11 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CaNdiD wiTcH @ Dec 11 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Perhaps they just put all the files of JULY FILERS together in one box. blink.gif


In a box ready to be shipped to CSC i hope wacko.gif

Yeah.. I guess there would be "some light" if our files would be transferred to CSC. unsure.gif



NOA1 for my I-130 is June23, 2008 and I was touched only once on Oct 2, 2008
NOA1 for my I-129F is July 29, 2008 with no touches at all. ranting33va.gif
Maybe they were boxing up my file for transfer. hmmmmmm
My immigration attorney told me the I-129F approval usually comes first. I don't care which one comes first. I just heart.gif luv.gif want to be with my baby as soon as possible.
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2008-12-11 20:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI GOT MY APPROVAL
this thread kind of helped me understand what happens at the USCIS. It is from 2007 but it gives a general idea of the approval process.

http://www.visajourn...dicator-q-and-a

Edited by jenprado1130, 01 January 2009 - 11:24 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-01 11:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI GOT MY APPROVAL
QUOTE (Serendipity_ @ Jan 1 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats...great news! good luck with NVC



Serendipity---- check out the 6-6-08 NOA1...
its giving me some hope. How about you?
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-01 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI GOT MY APPROVAL
CONGTRATS !
I hope they are all well rested on Monday morning... Ready to approve their little hearts out.
I need some good news so I can hold it together.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-01 10:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Moving
I wanted to be transferred too but my lawyer and congresswoman advised me against it. Apparently they have some kind of system and if I request a transfer I might throw a monkey wrench into the fire. And I have the kind of luck that my file would be lost and prolong this agony for 6 more months. dead.gif
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-05 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Moving
QUOTE (prince+angel @ Jan 5 2009, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (esposadetucho @ Jan 5 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From the few approvals I have seen lately, is it safe to say they might be moving into June NOA1's? Its so annoying just sitting here waiting for someone to pick up my file.

Hopefully by the end of the week we will be seeing alot of approvals coming through. The should have a full staff since the holidays are now over.

When is the next government holiday?



January 19th with the Presidential Inaugration on the 20th (sp?)



OH GOOD. Another day off for the federal employees. huh.gif
and you know how those Monday holidays go.... everyone cuts our early on Friday to have a nice LONG weekend. headbonk.gif whistling.gif
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-05 14:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Moving
From the few approvals I have seen lately, is it safe to say they might be moving into June NOA1's? Its so annoying just sitting here waiting for someone to pick up my file.

Hopefully by the end of the week we will be seeing alot of approvals coming through. The should have a full staff since the holidays are now over.

When is the next government holiday?
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-05 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApppppproooooved hooray
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
We're at 194 for the I-130
Looks like June is up !!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2009-01-05 12:19:00