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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAutomated response message
QUOTE (inkypinky @ Aug 19 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got through an operator and was told hat i need to send them ds230 part 1 again and my original birth certificate i doot what would i do because i already send them the certified copy of my original birth certified beacuase original is in foreign language



I'm not sure, but dont you have to send the orignal and also the translated certified copy?

Like i said i'm not sure.

I wish you all the best.

Call back again and speak to someone else, see if they know.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-19 15:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAutomated response message
[quote name='inkypinky' date='Aug 19 2008, 07:36 PM' post='2130847']
I am having the same problem when i called nvc on august 16 AVR said they are misisng some documents and a letter has been mailed on august 15, and now today its saying august 16 , I donot know what is this RFE about because i cannot get through nvc every time its sending me back to automated msg , I hope its a false RFE
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When that happens i just keep calling and hoping to get through to someone. At least i know now that i am not loosing my mind.

I have constant butterflies in my stomach.
I was hoping that it was a false RFE, due to the fact that they had'nt recieved my DS-230.
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-19 13:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAutomated response message
So i call the NVC on Saturday 16th and on the automated response it said that our RFE was generated on the 15th of August. Then i called to listen to the messeage today and it now says the 16th.

I used James short cut for the RFE and i out the 15th for the date ( meant to be the date it was generated). I'm now doubting whether i miss heard the date and paniking that i put the wrong date on the cover sheet. Has anyone noticed that the date changes?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-19 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone like to gamble?
They have everything they need. Well as long as there are no more problems. I just dont want to get my hopes up.

Thank you all.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-20 09:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone like to gamble?
Well, i think i'm dreaming. Just spoke to someone at NVC they told me it will take to 2 -3 months for processing at the NVC.
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-20 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone like to gamble?
So my situation. I have an interview date for the K3 on the 5th September in London. Howerver i am nearly done at the NVC with my CR-1. The NVC should have everything today to finish off the processing of my case, after having a RFE and also re sending the DS-230 because i noticed a possible RFE before they have processed it.

Anyone wanna have a go at guessing the odds of being completed at NVC in time for it to get to London embassy for the 5th?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-20 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion?
Fantastic,

Well i was about to spend £40 on getting another police certificate, but now i dont need to. I did read that i would need a photocopy of them all, but then read on here that i need 2 certified copies etc.
I have it photocopied.

Thank you all
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 15:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion?
So i'm confused. For the interview for the CR-1 do you have to have another marriage cert, birth cert, police cert? Or is it just suggested to have them just in case?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 03:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 OR IR1?
I thought the CR-1 was for when you have been married for less than 2 years?

From what i have read from different posts people have been recieving the IR-1 at the POE.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-21 17:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAutomated response message
Is there a certain day that they change them? I'm still waiting to see if they have entered my information into the system after sending the DS-230 and the RFE back. I dont want to call, because i'm sick of calling, so i'm waiting for my husband to call and check if anything more has happened to our case.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-22 16:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAutomated response message
Is there a time when they change the recorded message?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-22 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot IIN number but...
Did you put it in as the NVC number or the invoice number?

Sorry read it wrong! I would call and check.

ROCA

Edited by ROCA, 22 August 2008 - 05:08 PM.

ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-22 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresworked in USa while on tourist visa
QUOTE (smartlass000 @ Aug 23 2008, 05:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im new here, i married my husband last year and he started to file the petition for me.
my concern is i worked in usa while i was on tourist visa.i worked only for 3 days.is there possible way the immigration will find it?
what is the penalty if they will find it?



I dont think they will. I know someone who has and they have been approved for a visa.

Good luck

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-23 01:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 & Case Completion
Add me to the list.

I recieved a RFE for our financial stuff on the 15th, i returned the check list and it was been entered into the system on the 21st. They also recieved the ds-230 and entered into the system on the 20th.

I called the NVC and they told me that my case is being reviewed. How long does it take for them to review?

I really really need to be case complete by the end this week, at the latest Monday. I just hope it will.

I think that they could make the whole process much more efficient.

I hope we all get case complete soon.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-26 12:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE on I864
QUOTE (KAHM @ Aug 27 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This may sound extremely silly on my part!! I call NVC and the AVR says that my financial support documents have been reviewed and have sent out a checklist for additional information. I call NVC and speak to an Operator, I am told that I did not write my name in question #1 of the I864 form. I rechecked this form numerous times before mailing it out. I was told I need to resubmit the I864.

Questions:
Should I just use the Bar coded Coversheet from my AOS Fee invoice? The operator said it's ok to use.
Should it be Attn: to CMR or DR? The Operator said that I could use the same address as I did the first time to mail out the I864 package
Do I need to send another cover letter with a checklist? This time I will only be sending the I864 form as they have the supporting documents.

Any input is appreciated....


Hi,

If the operator says that it is ok, then i would use it. As they dont really ask for a cover letter then i think it would be ok to just send it with the barcoded sheet.

Hope it all works out.


ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC COMPLETE MY CASE FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations.

Just one question, why did it take you 6 days to know it was complete?
Had the AVR changed?
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-27 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny theories
We do appreciate where we are, it's just that we have interview booked for K3 next week and we were just hoping to be complete for that. After seeing other timelines, alot of people have been getting complete before 2 weeks
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-29 13:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny theories
Hi all,

My husband and i have been taking it in turns to call the NVC to see if there are any updates. The past week everyday they have just said, "it's being reviewed" it's beeing reviewed". The i call today and they tell me the financial stuff is fine and that the DS-230 is still being reviewed.

Does anyone think that, they had just completed our financial forms and entered them as complete, and now moved onto our DS-230 to finsih the reviewing on that? So by the end of the day we would be case complete.

I'm not sure how they do it, whether they are together when being reviewed or totally different people review it?

Anyone know?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-29 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
[quote name='inkypinky' date='Aug 30 2008, 10:18 PM' post='2170111']
yes , I have mailed the required documents and corrected ds230 on 26th of august , I donot know if the AVR is supposed to change , its still saying the RFE msg

It took ours till Tuesday this week for the AVR to change. I would call and speak to operator. I dont think it will too long. They are shifting things quick.

Good luck
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
QUOTE (inkypinky @ Aug 30 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Roca ... How long it took for the case to complete after u submited the correct ds230?



Have you returned your RFE checklist yet? have you even recieved it yet?

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 16:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
It was our financial forms that we got the RFE on and it entered into the comp 21st so 8 days, five working days. Our DS-230 was recieved on the 18th.
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 16:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
I know everyone tells me to relax but i need to ask.....

I have interview booked for the 5th of September for the K3, now i am case complete, can i make a phone call to NVC to ask if they can forward my case straight away, i've seen that it can only take 2 days to get to another consulate when it's in the hands of the courier.

Or could i call the London Embassy and ask them to request the details.

Dont get me wrong i'm happy with being case complete, but i'm still not over every hurddle we were hoping to be over.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
QUOTE (yasser ezz @ Aug 30 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
first congratssss smile.gif



Thank you.
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCASE COMPLETE at NVC
I called AVR before work and heard the sweet words of your case was complete on the 29th of August. I'm so happy.
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 15:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCould the London embassy do this?
I have an appointment on the 5th of September for the K3, i was wondering if anyone may think it possible that the London embassy would pull my completed case from the NVC. I have noticed from some timelines that once the case has been forwarded from the NVC to an embassy that it only takes 2-3 days.

I'm not sure what to do if it wont be possible to pull the case. and if not i dont want to cancel the K3 appointment, but also i really cannot afford to attend an interview for the K3 and also the CR-1.
I have already postponed the interview once with no questions asked and they seemed quite happy to do this, maybe i can postpone it again. I'm not sure


Any advice is much appreciated.

Oh one more question, does anyone know if the US embassy in London support American holidays, such as Labor weekend, and will be closed on Monday?

ROCA

Edited by ROCA, 31 August 2008 - 11:47 AM.

ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-31 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI read this and it put a smile on my face
I was just looking on the London embasy website, just reading some stuff and i came across this.


Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

Welcome
Now that you have become a Permanent Resident of the United States we would like to welcome and congratulate you on your accomplishment

This is the link to the rest of the little speech.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Well i thought it was kinda funny, especially the accomplishment. It's like they know it's hard and stressful and tiring but thats how they want it to be. I think really it's all one big fat test.

Hope everyone is keeping strong on this rollercoaster. I think we all know how it feels.

ROCA

Edited by ROCA, 02 September 2008 - 06:08 PM.

ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-02 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFeeling very anxious
No, i live up in Derby, 3 hour drive if traffic is good. Would of cost loads on train, and not sure they would have train for that time in morning, so probably would of had to stay over night.

I guess it will be fine. It's just horrible not knowing
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 04:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFeeling very anxious
I'm doubting what i should of done. You think this action will effect my case, if they have'nt realised why i am not at the interview becasue they have'nt got my email yet? Anyone think it will be ok?
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 04:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFeeling very anxious
So i have called the embassy call center here in the UK and number of times this week and explained my situation, that my I-130/CR-1 is now complete at the NVC. They told me that in that case the CR-1 over rides the K3 and that i should email the Londom embassy to request that they pull the case from the NVC for friday the 5th (today), and if they cannot do that they will reshcdule another appointment. I sent this email Monday i have yet to recieve an email back. Anyway i have called the NVC on Tuesday to ask if they can forward it, they said that request needs to come from the embassy in London. I called the call center (who are rubbish and don't know anything except the email address for the embassy) i asked if there is any other way of getting hold of anyone, so that i can be clear in what i am meant to be doing. They said no, just wait for email response. I was so worried that it will look awful that i just have'nt turned up for my interview this morning. I called the call center yesterday and explained that i am worried and that i just dont know what to do. They told me not to worry and that it wont look bad, that if i sent an email then i will be fine. I just feel awful, someone else could of had that appointment.

It annoys me that they have'nt got a better communication process in place, i mean if they are going to use emails, and codes in the subject line, (you can only get the code from the call center) you would think that they would have a code to alert the embassy that this email requires urgent attention.

Anyway theres my rant.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 02:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 130 to NVC question
I was approved by the USCIS in June and my staus online still has'nt changed, i didnt even recieve any touches.

I would call the NVC and ask if they have recieved your case yet. You can use the AVR and in put your USCIS number.

Good luck

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-05 16:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAVR message
QUOTE (KAHM @ Sep 6 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After reading ROCA's post, I called NVC. This is a little strange, my case has been completed as of 8/29 and the AVR message has been the same until today. Today the AVR is stating....your case has been completed on 9/5.... Not sure what to make of this now. Maybe interview was scheduled yesterday and my petition has been sent to the embassy??? I guess I'll just need to wait until Monday to confirm the status.



My case was completed on the same date. So maybe it has been forwarded. Although our AVR messages were different. I'm not sure. I cant wait till Monday!!

Good luck

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAVR message
QUOTE (Fedup @ Sep 6 2008, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ROCA @ Sep 6 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LuLu @ Sep 6 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
London is an appointment post....as such the NVC should have scheduled the interview date. http://travel.state..../info_3190.html



Thats what i thought. I just have to wait till Monday and i will call the NVC and ask if i have been assigned a date.

ROCA


Most likely it's assigned. I do suspect that it's a bs about second or third week. I see in the embassy online interview schedule that cases are added almost daily, not 2nd or 3rd week only. Maybe they update their systems in NVC or allowed to tell us interview dates on certain times of month (when they send out appointment letters maybe).
Also was curious to see a USCIS Priority Date on my NVC RFE hard copy. Why do they keep it and print on case info? Does it have any bearing on interview assignment or anything else?



Well, when i spoke the the NVC operator on Tuesday, she told me that an interview date will be assigned on the second week of the month, and i should wait till then, so i'm not sure when they do all that stuff.

I'm not sure about the priority date thing, i was wondering that myself. I'm not sure what is in reference too.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 11:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAVR message
QUOTE (LuLu @ Sep 6 2008, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
London is an appointment post....as such the NVC should have scheduled the interview date. http://travel.state..../info_3190.html



Thats what i thought. I just have to wait till Monday and i will call the NVC and ask if i have been assigned a date.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 10:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAVR message
Oh, i thought it was the ohter way around, either way it will be soon.

Thanks
ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAVR message
Even though i did'nt event think there would be any changes to the AVR, it's become quite a habbit to call, so i got back from work today and yep, i checked it and to my suprise my case has been forwarded to London.

Does this mean i've been assigned an interview date?

I thought they shedule interview dates the 2 nd week of the month.

I am so excited to actually know that on Monday i will actually know an official date as to when i will have the interview and instead of guestimating when i will actually get to see my gorgeous husband, i will know.

Oh i hate the weekends, during this process

ROCA

Edited by ROCA, 06 September 2008 - 10:13 AM.

ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-06 10:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC approval
Congratulations!!

Our case got complete on the 29th August and i think we have been assigned an interview date already. Our case has been forwarded to the US embassy in London. I'll let you know when our interview date is, i should find out tomorrow, so maybe you can get some idea of the sheduling for October.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-07 09:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long After Approval from Embassy is Green Card Issued on a CR-1
I believe so.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-07 17:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long After Approval from Embassy is Green Card Issued on a CR-1
I think it's 3 -4 weeks. I think they tell you at the POE

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-07 15:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW DATE!!!!!
QUOTE (divi @ Sep 9 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Sep 8 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats ROCA. Good luck with the interview.


Congratulation ROCA, and good luck for your husband's interview.

Your complated case is almost same with mine ( august 27th)
Hope I am going to get interview date soon.


Just to clear up any confusion, it's my interview. My husband is the USC,

Thanks all. I just can't wait.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-09 02:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW DATE!!!!!
I know it's great that they are.

There must of not been many people from the UK this month, as our case was only complete on the 29th August. So i expected a late October date. I just cant wait to tell my husband, but unfortunately he's at work all day and by the time he gets home, i'm going to be in bed. i hate time difference, it sucks. other than that I'm so happy.

ROCA
ROCAFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-08 11:41:00