Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2014 Interviews	Are you catching the plane in Lisbon or Porto? We leave Monday by train to Lisbon and we are staying at the hotel within the airport. So it's Lisbon I usually like to fly into Porto and leave from Lisbon. That way I see family in both places.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-08-02 19:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2014 Interviews	I just bought a plane ticket to go to Moscow for my husband's interview and celebrate our 1 year aniversary. I arrive on the 9th, interview on the 11th and I hope the visa is issued in time to fly back together on the 21st.   I just realized I have to make my house ready for my husband to actually move in! I have to make space in the closet and drawers and relinquish a sink in the bathroom! Such good things to worry about!   Anyone have suggestions on a place in Moscow to celebrate an Aniversary? That is so exciting!!! I have no idea how my husband and I will fit everything in our home. But I'm really glad I chose a vanity with 2 sinks. Can't share a sink with him any longer!! We just got our case complete yesterday - well, technically we got CC on the 31st, but I didn't find out until the 1st. Waiting for interview to be scheduled in Montreal. Pretty excited that we got through, especially since the NVC seems to just get slower and slower! It is so nice to see you here!!!! WELCOME!!! Happy happy joy joy!!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-08-02 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2014 Interviews	Hey everyone!   My husbands visa was Issued at the Sydney Consulate sometime around 3:00PM and it made it to Perth in Western Australia via Express Post by 8:00AM the following morning.    A TRUE MIRACLE!! He sent me a cute photo of himself holding up his visa; the proudest look on his face!    He is going to make his ORIGINAL flights with no cancellations or changes! What a blessing after this last scare with the computer glitch! He is on his way to me tomorrow night!        Best wishes for everyone!  That is soooo exciting!!!!! So many are going to be reunited in the next few days. So much lovin will be going around (wink wink). My hubs doesn't want to go alone on Tuesday. I think he's going to call and change my ticket AGAIN just so I can fly with him. I don't blame him. This whole experience has made us a tad bit poor....but at least there is a lot of love, right? Loll Edited by LifeOnHold, 01 August 2014 - 10:57 AM.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-08-01 10:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	September 2014 Interviews	It's officially August!   This is too cute!!! That's how I feel....except that I am secretly anxious and nervous for him.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-08-01 10:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	In my particular case, my husband and I had been together for 5 years before getting married and my parents were originally born in Portugal, which is where he resides with his family. We have no previous marriages or kids and he has never over stayed his Visa as well. I am not sure if any of this makes a difference. But I too was in shock to learn that it was approved so quickly.    I hope that approvals for those that were transferred earlier than me are coming soon because it is such torture to just wait. And also that those with a PD later in the month are transferred before this month ends.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-20 13:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	Congrats on your approvals!! My transfer date is 2/10. I hope I hear the good news soon!!   Thank you so much! I'm sure that you will hear something soon. I just kept stalking my email and cell phone for the notification.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-20 13:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	Congrasts.....   Really happy for u friend...!!!       Thank you so much!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-20 13:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	Got APPROVED!!!! My case was transferred last Tuesday to CSC, 02/11, and got approved nearly a week later. Email/text came in at about 10:45pm EST. I'm actually still in shock. They are moving quick everyone... There is hope!!!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-20 00:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	Hi everyone! Just want my status updated on the spreadsheet. Finally got my hardcopy today and was transferred on Feb. 11th to CALIFORNIA! Woot woot! Btw, my PD is Aug. 15th. If you are waiting for a transfer, hang in there... It's coming! I know, easier said than done.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-18 22:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Aug 2013 I-130 filers	Hi guys and gals! I have been lurking for the past two weeks and have been so happy for everyone transferred thus far. According to what I had been reading I was hoping for a transfer tonight and ... It HAPPENED! I received the email at exactly 7:30pm EST, followed by a text message. My PD is 08/15. I decided to come on and share the news to provide hope to everyone else who is still waiting. Hoping to receive the letter in the mail this week with my transfer location. Could you please add me to the spreadsheet as well? I will only see the hubs toward the end of June since I am a high school teacher and can't take too many days off at once. It would be great if he were here before then, but I am not holding my breath. Just a little background on us- we dated for 5 years long distance before getting married this summer.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-02-10 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Just spoke with Abby, so no interview date, usual talk on how I've got approved on June 2nd and they are waiting on the Embassy's reply. Questioned her about the priority date that showed on the CC email if that was used to schedule the interview, and she said because I am a US citizen wife I get main priority and should disregard that date. So the scheduling order is by CC then. I do believe, me and LifeOnHold will meet in Paris   If you don't have a date yet, then I don't have one either, so I won't even bother calling. Thanks for doing the calling lol.    We can go celebrate at a French Cafe then (At that point I will probably be too poor to have dinner in Paris at a real restaurant lol).	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-09 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Good morning all!   So exactly a week after CC, I got the Case Complete email this morning.   And now just waiting for the interview....	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-09 09:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Calling NVC... Wish me luck!   Let us know what they say!!!   Edited by LifeOnHold, 09 June 2014 - 08:57 AM.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-09 08:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Today is our 2 years wedding anniversary (religious one). I've celebrated with a French/American homemade burger! Good luck everybody. Hope to see lots of case complete! PhotoGrid_1402316411006.jpg   Awww...congrats! Hope we hear something this week about an interview date for Paris.  OMG! AHHHHHH!   This is your week!!! EXCITING!!!    Can't believe how quickly they moved. It was only last Monday that I got a CC and it was for a May 5th packet.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-09 08:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Oh yes, we bought the pattern and fabric a couple weeks ago and cut it all out. Now to sew. I think it is a good skill to give our daughters to sew and sons come to think of it. She is threading the machine at the moment. On 3rd July hubby is flying in from New York to Sydney. We are flying to Sydney from Adelaide, meeting at the terminal and then all flying up to Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday Islands off Queensland to lounge by a pool for a week and drink margaritas. Well mum and dad anyway. Then hubby goes back to NY, we come back to Adelaide and back to this wonderful visa journey. Hopefully by then our IV package will be received and we can get this show on the road. That sounds soooo amazing. Pool, hubby, kids, drinks, relaxation, love , joy.... Enjoy every moment.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-08 21:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Perfect excuse for a Euro vacation, for the petitioner that is.   The consensus here is: not required, though encouraged if the consulate allows it. My take (and I hope you won't take offence)... If the petitioner is a blithering idiot who doesn't read up, rehearse, respect the enormity of the situation or know when to keep his/her mouth shut, then he/she shouldn't be even in the same continent during the interview (YMMV). Go back a few pages to read about a horrendous example that ended in a visa denial. Not very nice since the "petitioners" you are talking about is someone else's spouse. Maybe people like being married to "blithering idiots" as you say. And I'm actually being serious lol.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-07 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	I'd like to double check one thing: You sign the I-864 form in black ink, correct?         I read the I-864 instructions and it states, "Type or print legibly in black ink."     However, http://www.visajourn...ew_Online_Forms states, "When signing forms, sign in BLUE ink. Do not sign in red, do not sign in black, sign in blue. Signing in black ink might make the officer think the form isn't an original, but a photocopy."        I'm confused!      I signed in black ink and it was ok. Do what you feel comfortable with I guess.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-07 20:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	3 days after interview and I am just now checking in. First off, thank you to everyone who has congratulated my husband and me, and second, congratulations to all those case completes and those who have recieved interview dates. Interview review: We arrived in Ciudad Juarez on Sunday around 6pm. On Monday my husband left for his medical around 5am. (No appointment, you can just show up.) I waited for him at our hotel because of our 8 month old. He got back around 7:20am. We went back at 2pm and picked up his results. On Tuesday his ASC appointment was at 7:20am. He left around 6:50 and was back around 7:20, so it was pretty fast. Wednesday he left for his interview at 8:45. (9:15am interview) We waited for him at a nearby Denny's for breakfast. At 11:30 he got there with an APPROVAL! Note: I made a folder for him with everything we submitted to NVC and a couple more things, and he was asked for the ONE thing he didn't take: MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE. But the officer told him not to worry about it and told him he was approved. Next day during lunch around 2pm, his passport was at the DHL ready for pickup. We went to the border for port of entry, crossed over to Texas, and by 5am Friday morning we were in Houston. Having my husband here feels like a dream. Thank you to everyone who helped along the way even if just to say they understood how I was feeling. Hang in there guys! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Awww.... Enjoy every moment, especially for the rest of us. Good thing I gave my hubby a certified copy of my Birth Certificate when I saw him in the winter, just in case! Thanks for the recap! GOOD NEWS: as of June 6,2014 our case was completed!!! Now I'm curious. Are all baddies done scheduling July interview? We are at the Londoj embassy. Anyone at the London embassy who got their case complete the first week of the month? Woot woot!!!! Congrats!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-07 19:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	One silly question, because me and my husband have been arguing about it:   *Does the  Petitioner needs to be at the Beneficiary's interview?   (My husband is currently in the USA and I am in Portugal, interview will be in Paris, France) The petitioner doesn't have to be there. If the interview is in July/August then I will most likely go to because I will be in Portugal. Thought I'd spend the summer here with him, but looks like it's not going to happen.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-07 19:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Dear TM713,   I too sailed through USCIS, though I paid premium for the service. I do however understand some of the genuine frustration voiced in this thread re this matter. The blame falls squarely on NVC's shoulders. By treating all incoming mail on first-in first-served basis, they're allowing fast trackers to delay everyone who's unfortunate enough to get a checklist. The situation would've been resolved nicely if responses to checklists are given priority over initial submissions.   Looking at what I can see from the whole picture, NVC seems to have not planned any contingencies to deal with the USCIS throughput surge that was expected since last year at least. Merely working the odd Saturday after the fact is a symptom of failed strategic management. This may be a stupid question, but what do you mean you paid premium for the service? What service? And who did you pay?	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-07 19:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Finally caught up on everything today. And I didn't see one interview date scheduled. Good times. On the other hand, NVC seems to be getting better at reviewing packages. Yay for that!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 22:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Yup I called. After being on hold for a little over an hour I got a hold of someone and they told me my case was complete. My checklist was scanned in on May 13th. I appreciate everyones help throughout this process so far. It's been a long process, started it last April. Also, congrats to all the others who have received case completes recently.  Whoooo....congrats!!!     CASE COMPLETE as of  May 5... checklist scanned on the 12th of may   ceac.... changed from paid to N/A.. You mean June 5th? It's ok...it's the excitement. We get it. CONGRATS!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 22:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	After many, *many*, attempts to call the NVC tonight, I finally got through and spoke to May, who very kindly informed me that our case number was assigned on June 4. She provided me with the IIN, too.   Unfortunately, our assigned embassy is incorrect, as they've routed us to the embassy in my husband's home country, rather than where we currently live (Paris). I fear that getting this corrected will really slow down the process. Congrats! Where is your husband's home country? Maybe the US Consulate doesn't do visa interviews there. I think you need to email them to get it changed and from seeing others, it can delay the process. Is it a pain for you to go to Paris? My husband needs to go to Paris for his interview. Few of us are currently waiting for interview dates still.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 22:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	We, the Paris Embassy goers, should start our own group We might end up just join together for the interview, there is a high chance of being on the same day, and it would be nice have someone to chat while waiting on the interview day.   About the backlog, from the moment that USCIS  started to get backlogged it was only natural that NVC would become bombard.   Now the question is: Do they select cases according to the Case Complete date or according to the  Priority date (time we filed the I-30)?   Does anyone knows? I'd love to hang with everyone on the interview day I am thinking it is by CC date. Edited by LifeOnHold, 06 June 2014 - 10:13 PM.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Agghh guys so i called NVC and this weird really low voice guy/girl donno told me the same 30 days thing, so i ask; do you mind telling wich date are they working on now as of today. He paused and very rude said MAY 1st 2012 ( what tha hell) i couldnt stop laughing. Anyways ill call back tonight. My docs were scanned on may 13 th, i hope i get CC today. Anyone k ows which date is bei g worked in today? LOLLL @ 2012. That person should have gotten me on the phone.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	WOW   WOW   WOW, I hope everyone who calls the NVC gets a chance to speak with Todd.  What an amazing Operator. SUPER helpful and  he took the time to listen and look at my case. When I told him how rude Joy and Arthur were to me he just laughed out loud.  I guess he was sort of agreeing without actually saying it !!   SO, oddly enough, I explained what happened with the email I received with the someone else's personal information... he stated the same thing happened to another caller last week. He thought it was me  but I never had the pleasure of speaking with Todd before. He looked back in the phone logs and confirmed that he NEVER spoke to me before.   Kinda makes me wonder who is responding to the emails.. #######???   He said San Jose is not a common embassy. I am like one of two calls he has taken for that embassy in a long while....and that I should have no problem getting an interview!!  YAY !    Also confirmed that interviews are scheduled electronically. There isn't one person who sits there and schedules each one individually..  I was joking with him and told him to go give the scheduler $5 from me.    He said that department is in another building...  ......and guys... Todd can take a joke.. Such a nice guy !   So my status is STILL WAITING !!!!!    but at least I had a really good experience with the operator this morning. Hmmm... Me likey Todd.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	The Paris embassy like to take a lot of holidays...! I hope you hear something soon!    4 days off in May???? Why bother going to work then. Sheesh	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 21:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Hmm I got CC after you so if someone is let behind it may be me! Uscis backlogged, NVC backlogged, and now the Paris embassy? This is just great! If you hear anything, let me know.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-06 21:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Ok... At a convention all weekend starting tomorrow. Try not to chat it up too much tomorrow so I can keep up when I read at night lol. At least I have the weekend. However, I have to say we were pretty chatty last weekend... Myself included. Hopefully lots of good news on Friday!!!	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 22:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	from what i interpreted from the interview file and sailyn's spreadsheet, usually the interview to the french embassy takes (or used to) between 10 to 15 days to set appointment but the apointment is always to the next month after case completed.   That is why i am keeping a bit of my coolness, but at the same time preparing myself mentaly for august in paris vacation   So fancy! Lol. I would prefer a July Paris vacation so in August we can finally be in our new home decorating and buying furniture and going poor lol.... Together at least.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Rant: You seriously got a check list for not writing N/A on a line?! It says in the instructions to write "none" OR OR OR OR leave it blank. I just wrote a bitchy blog about these contradictions. Oye. So sorry this has happened to you :-( Yayy... A new Blog post! Going to read it now...          They are having a wine and cheese festival and they will be back as soon as it's over.                       Seriously I think it might be a glitch of some kind, no way they aren't scheduling for July.  Can call NVC or the Embassy to find out.  LOL. I think it's weird too!      Your so selfish, if they squeeze you in and make it 6 for the day they wont be able to have their three hour lunch with a nap afterwards.   Have you no sense of priorities?  At first I thought you were serious about being selfish!! Then I realized you were just mocking them lol. Edited by LifeOnHold, 05 June 2014 - 10:35 PM.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 22:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	I am beyond frustrated! Still no sign of an interview date since the 8th of May! Just called and got the usual "30 business days" gist.   Anyway, my question is this fellow filers: do I need my full medical history or just my vaccination record from my GP?   Thanks! I believe it is is just the vaccination record. It's all in Saylin's wiki. Lots of useful info. It's the first post in this thread. Also, could you give us more info about you with maybe a signature or complete a timeline? Like where are you supposed to have your interview? Its just helpful for others waiting and also we can help you better. Welcome Newbie.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 18:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Hi, At least for us, mid May case complete, no interview scheduled yet... I would love "to check in and let you know good news".... unfortunately it seems like the Paris Embassy has decided to take a few extra holidays-day off. Nobody seems to have been scheduled for July so far. So depressing... Any info about what is going on? What the heck?!?!?!? Why are they taking so long? They don't even issue "that many" visas according to the number I saw online. According to my math (I suck at math btw) they should at least have 4-5 interviews a day. Can't they squeeze us in for July? Give us all the same day. We can hang while we wait lol. I wish I could call and be all like, "Bonjour.... le retard.... je n'aime pas!!" Three years of high school French and all of hubby's dad's side of the family speaks French and that's all I got for ya.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 18:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Sick of waiting for my nvs case number Received at nvc at 13/5/2014 Give it another week. It took me 5 weeks!!! But I would say by next week you'll get lucky.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 18:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Just spoke with Ivette these were her answers: - No interview yet; - They are still scheduling; - The schedule only depends on the slots each embassy has for Visas Interviews; - No time prediction (no month mention) - An e-mail will be send with the date and time of the interview.   Basically the usual, except that she was being cautious about not letting a month estimate come out.   I guess it will be the waiting game for the Paris Embassy goers. Ugh....more waiting. Yvette seems popular lately. I've spoken to her twice, 2 people have spoken to her today lol. Anyone else awaiting on Paris for an interview?? The more not the merrier lol because someone will be left behind in the scheduling if there aren't enough slots. I think I was the last CC for Paris. Soooo.... That would probably be me. Fab...	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 18:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	I am devasted... I'm glad for everyone else that has gotten their case complete... but this is ridiculous... I called nvc yesterday. and they have two packets and according to the rep, yvette, the one that they received on May12, was a checklist, which was added to the case, and the packet from May 16, still is under the review. so I guess the police clearance that they signed for on May 9, wasn't scanned into their system till May16.. .so Saylin or anyone,. when will we get the case complete? I've spoken to Yvette twice. She's the one who delivered my Case Complete news. The way it's looking, I would say late next week you'll get your CC. I know how hard it is. Especially seeing everyone get CCs and packages looked at and you're still waiting. But it'll come soon. And then you'll start stressing about the stupid interview date lol. Everything feels like it takes forever in this process (and it does!!), but you're almost there.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	There are several people who are waiting on Paris, France interviews since early May. (I was looking at Dwheels spreadsheet in the interview thread) This doesn't make me hopeful for July at all.   I hope people are checking back and letting us know that they have interview dates. It sure does help the rest of us.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 14:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Hi guys, I am sorry if I am being boring, but as i wasn't able to see any reply to my earlier question  (http://www.visajourn...2014/?p=7054145) I am placing it again:   When I get to the interview, Will we have troubles if we just show another AOS, without my mother-in-law? (for more info see previous post)   Thank you, in advance, for any reply.   I'm sorry hun, but I don't really know the answer to your questions. I do think that any revisions you take to interview will be accepted though. But I am also not sure.  After almost 14 months at USCIS and NVC, we finally have CASE COMPLETE! And as it's my birthday, I have one more reason to celebrate! I talked to Bruce (?), very nice guy, he told me they are still scheduling for July interviews and so there was a chance I will get one. Don't know if he just said this to be nice on my birthday, but let's hope he says the truth. Thanks to everyone for the moral support, help and advice.   CONGRATS!!! I just received the call back from the supervisor confirming my case is complete and in line for an interview. I asked a ton of questions about how they assign interviews.  She didn't know much but did say its all done electronically. The embassies provide time slots and the types of visas they will interview for . The queue takes them in order.     I had a very long conversation about the nasty operators .   She told me to send an email and report them because it should not be like that.    So here is the email address. We should all report the nasty ones.  LOOK OUT JOY and ARTHUR. I suppose we could also send emails of praise too !!   NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.  Attn : P I Dept. ( in the subject line)   also, she told me again, they are finished with the first round of July interviews. She is not sure if there will be a second round. Sometimes there isn't.  I told her that I have heard from others that they are still scheduling for July... her reply was  that it is a brand new notification and they probably didn't get it yet.    I asked about Costa Rica, she said I am one of very few for Costa Rica so I MIGHT get a July interview but it depends on what Costa Rica provided.  She was very nice . She would not say yes or no whether I will be scheduled soon. She explained that they just don't have that information available.     Phew.... everything is back on track with you.  That info she gave you helps. I kinda want my interview date now though lol.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-05 14:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	Wow... Super helpful agent. Not! She sounded half asleep, poor thing, and I don't blame her since shift is almost over. Anyway, no interview date. That's cool. I'll try again on Friday lol.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-04 22:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - June 2014	I can't tell you how sick and tired I am of this roller coaster DRAMA FILLED process.  One minute I am happy, the next minutes sad, followed by pissed off.. Happy again.... etc.,   I did talk to a supervisor when I called this afternoon. She said she would look into this and call me back..  Well folks... She did what she said she would do. She called me back at 3:55pm on my way home from work.   She said sometimes they enter case complete and then it goes to a QC reviewer. Most likely for me because it was reviewed so many times and that incorrect email was sent to me. Anyway, she told me it will be taken care of this evening and she will call me tomorrow morning around 8am to confirm.  She suggested I request an expedite and gave me the email address for that. That was her suggestion, I didn't even think of that.  So, I sent an email for an expedite and I will call back tonight to see if they fixed it. I will also wait for her call tomorrow morning because I have learned not to trust anything they say...      As for the mystery mail... she told me that every time they do a supervisor review, it shows up as mail received.   I explained that I only asked for one review. She laughed and said yea, its been reviewed alot for that birth certificate.     So  I am still technically CC'd but it is sitting on a QC desk for sign off.    How eff'd up is this process?????  I hope they respond to my expedite. I need to get the hell outta Dodge   and I don't know if this is good or bad but my husband's phone is messed up.  He told me last night that the battery won't charge so he has to go into town and get a new one after work.  So I feel lost without my " Good Morning Honey" whatsapp message in the morning and my lunch time message and my coffee break message.  all this drama and I can't even call him   but if they fix the whole thing, then I saved him the stress.  . I'm sorry this is happening to you. But I really do think it'll be figured out by tomorrow and you'll be good to go. OK, folks.  It's official!!!   CASE COMPLETE AS OF JUNE 4!!!     AND, I must have good luck - I never had to speak to either Joy or AH-thur!!!!   Jim was the bearer of good news.  He didn't even ask me "What can I help you with this evening?".  He cut right to the chase and told me the case was complete!   Then, when I gently pushed, he read me the standard line about interview scheduling and it depended on how busy the consulate was, blah, blah, blah.  But he told me he loved being able to tell people good news!!!!   Now....waiting on interview scheduling....   For those of you waiting - it does appear that an "N/A" under "Affidavit of Support Fees" is a positive indicator of case complete.  My package explaining that the checklist item they wanted was 1) not required and 2) not available was scanned in on May 9th. Sukie Can't believe it!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!! UPDATE: My husband had his interview today and his visa was APPROVED. It was at 9:15 and he got out 11:30 because he said there were a lot of people. We are completely happy and will wait for his visa here (which they say will take 1-6 days). Thank you Saylin and everyone who helped along the way!! And CONGRATS SUKIE!!! Yayayayayay! Such a relief for you! Can't wait to be at that point too. Oh my goodness. You step away from here and there is so much to catch up on. On hold now to see if there is any news on the interview date. Definitely don't think so though.	LifeOnHold	Not Telling	Portugal	2014-06-04 22:29:00