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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPROVED APROVED APROVED!!!!! 98 DAYS
QUOTE (conquest @ Feb 19 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WWWWWWHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


Aproved and on to the next step kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am so happy for you, congrats! Now send some of that luck down the road to me here in the Tri-Cities!!

Cheers,
Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-21 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureskeep 130 or 129f? need immidiate help plz...
My Response in CAPS below....
QUOTE (truthonlyplz @ Feb 22 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, i m new . will any one help me decide? plz..
i filed i130 and 129f in may and june. both approved on 12 feb and sent to nvc.
now i got letter from nvc for i129f that this will be forwarded to consulate/embassey.
then i got letter for i130 with I864 fee bill and ds 3032 bla bla...
NO. 1. now wht should i do??? should i withdraw i129f or keep going with it will be the good idea(Adjustment of status fee about 1010? AT THIS POINT PROCEED ONLY WITH THE I-130. BETTER VISA AND NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS REQUIRED LIKE 129F. 129F WAS DESIGNED TO GET YOUR SPOUSE TO YOU QUICKER BUT YOU ARE PROOF THAT DOES NOT HELP OR HAPPEN THESE DAYS.
NO. 2.. many ppl wrote here they got on email ds 3032 and they emailed it back. i dint understand that cuz info page of ds3032 says applicant (benificiary) has to sign it and mail it so how did these guys emailed it? I KNOW MANY PEOPLE FILE ONLINE. THERE MAY BE A SECURE PASSWORD AS YOUR SIGNATURE OR YOU FILE ELECTRONICALLY AND FOLLOW UP WITH THE SIGNED COPY IN THE MAIL. (I DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS ONE.)
NO. 3.. my baby boy was born abroad in nov 2008 and i applied for his passport in consulate over there that he is a citizen's baby so should qualify for that.and it is still in process. i m back in USA now. do i have to add this child's name in application of my spouse and how? GET HIM THE US PASSPORT THAT IS ALL YOU CAN DO.
NO. 4.. after i send to nvc all documents from here in USA and i be the agent wht documents and forms must my wife will have to still provide to consulate abroad?
any othere better ideas. plz share. thanx. SEARCH THE PERMANENT POSTS AT THE TOP OF THIS FORUM LIST. YOU SHOULD FIND IT THERE. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS !!!
i miss my 3 months old son alot. sad.gif


EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-22 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe're Approved (less than 90 days!!!)
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Feb 25 2009, 02:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats! are you gonna pursue cr1 or k3?

I see no advantage to persue the K3, other than if the CR1 were to get hung up for an extended time. I will carry it along as far as possible, until the cost becomes and issue (with fees for the K3 and K4). After that the goal is to get the CR-1 and have the permanent resident visa in hand.

Our next big issue is getting the US Passport for my stepdaughter, whose American father needs to be so kind as to send the required documents. We are working that issue now. I hope the timeframe for the passport is in line with the rest of the NVC/Embassy Journey.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-25 16:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe're Approved (less than 90 days!!!)
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Feb 25 2009, 02:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats! are you gonna pursue cr1 or k3?

I see no advantage to persue the K3, other than if the CR1 were to get hung up for an extended time. I will carry it along as far as possible, until the cost becomes and issue (with fees for the K3 and K4). After that the goal is to get the CR-1 and have the permanent resident visa in hand.

Our next big issue is getting the US Passport for my stepdaughter, whose American father needs to be so kind as to send the required documents. We are working that issue now. I hope the timeframe for the passport is in line with the rest of the NVC/Embassy Journey.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-25 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe're Approved (less than 90 days!!!)
I can't believe that while we were chatting online tonight the email came in my inbox....NOA2 received!!!!

NVC here we come!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I wish you all that have been waiting longer than us get approved very soon. IT IS NOT FAIR AND I DO NOT APPROVE OF THE SYSTEM>>>> I WISH THEY WOULD FIX IT!


Good Luck.

Eric and Ever
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-25 03:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary 24, 2009
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Same Day of NOA2 for us too !! Yipee!!

Well let's keep track of each other and help along the way.
I already have my wife's signed copy of the assignment of agent form (?DS-3032). So all i have to do is mail it upon request (or email as that is now possible as well). I have my package of papers for the Affidavit of Support ready as well. I am going to see her soon too so any more signing of documents I can pickup and mail when I get back !! Let's Rock-n-Roll!

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-25 15:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Finally
kicking.gif That's great news!! Congrats!! We are going to run this together so let's stay in touch as we proceed along the way through NVC.

- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-26 15:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Bottleneck = NVC case assignment
We received the NVC Case Number the very day it was received into their system (today 03/03/09). I only received the hard copy in my mail yesterday (03/02/09). I asked for the IIN but was shot down at the door! They said that would be mailed to the beneficiary!! Yikes, I hope I can get ahold of it before then! I leave for the PH in 6 weeks and I want to be done with NVC by then!!!!!!

Eric N.
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-03 14:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Bottleneck = NVC case assignment
Is there a website to look for your NVC #? You say, "Check the AVR" it makes me think you are going online, similar to the USCIS website where you have the ability to look for updates to your case.

What is the link to check my AVR?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-02 11:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNew Bottleneck = NVC case assignment
It seems that after months of quick Case Number assignments the NVC is taking a new stance when you call and try to get your number...'Your number may be available in 3 to 12 weeks, try back again next week?'

Those of you that have received your number in less than 10 days...did you get this long prediction as well.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-01 02:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLate Feb NOA2 or early March NOA2
QUOTE (champi @ Mar 6 2009, 06:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all who got approval of I-130 (NOA2) towards end of February or beginning of March..

Did you guys get hard copy of NOA2?

Did you guys get NVC case # assigned?

Hardcopy received 5 days after electronic notification. The case was assigned the day after that. Now awaiting the DS-3032 to be assigned and the AOS fee to be billed.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-06 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecent I-130 approvals for January!
QUOTE (Moosker @ Feb 2 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you think certain countries take longer to schedule interviews compared to others?
YES most certainly !!

EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-04 02:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary 2009 approvals for I-130
QUOTE (IND3223 @ Feb 26 2009, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
please use this topic to enter all your February 2009 approvals for I-130. I got my I-130 approved on Feb 12 and NVC received the case on Feb 19. No DS-3023 or bill generated yet. I saw that from January approvals that DS-3023 and bill was generated within a week in most cases. I just would like to hear from Feb approvals how its going on with youguys, id you get your DS-3023 and bill generated. Please update.

We are in with you all...I can't get a DS-3032 generated though!!!
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-10 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWashington State petitioners - Let's keep track !!
QUOTE (Cham @ Mar 8 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im on the border of washington...im about 35 miles from pullman and 2 hours from spokane
use to live in camas washington

cool, vote in as a east side member, we need to keep the poll even!

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-09 08:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWashington State petitioners - Let's keep track !!
Well there was a lot of talk of keeping track of each other as we move through this journey. Wouldn't it be fun to meet at a Mariners or Seahawks game for a reunion in person!! Or even an Apple Cup Game in Pullman (GO COUGS!!!!!!) Maybe a New Years Eve party with Waldo in Spokane, he has so many frequent flyer miles by now maybe he could fly us all to Peru!!

- EricN

(living in Kennewick, raised in Yakima, married by love from the Philippines!)

EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-08 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre you getting I-864 approved without 2008 tax return?
QUOTE (queuedup @ Mar 13 2009, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I used the same years and paystubs and had my case completed as well without any issues. The question I now have is will I need my 2008 returns before I got to the interview since my wife's interview is after April 15th?? Any Ideas?

If you have'm finished by then, I guess so, why not?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-13 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAre you getting I-864 approved without 2008 tax return?
I'm wondering if those of you flying thru NVC are getting your interviews scheduled without submitting the 2008 Tax Returns? I haven't done my taxes for last year yet, and I am ready to send in the I-864. I have 2008 W-2 available.

Feedback appreciated.

Thanks,
EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-13 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Received!
Congrats! Add to the Washington State thread too!
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-13 21:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Need help please!
We need more details to answer properly.
If you are a US Citizen, then your child needs to have a "Consular Report of Birth Abroad" filled out and submitted with the proper supporting documentation so that your son can get a US Pasport. NO PETITION OR IMMIGRATION VISA REQUIRED FOR THE CHILD!

Yes your wife will proceed independently of your child, however, if they both land at NVC together, the AOS fee of $70 only needs to be paid once for both of them. (Again this may not be necesary if your child can get a US Passport today).
Assuming you still think you need to go thru the immigration visa process for your child (why?) then Yes, you will need to fill out a separte CR-1 and I-1864 for the child, and pay the separate fees.
They will not wait for the child to assign a number to your wife, got it?
Yes, DS-3032 for each.
Yes, DS-230 for each (I think?? I may be wrong here.....on this one)
Yes, I-864 for each.

Our case is similar to you only it is my step-daughter who is the daugher of a US Citizen so I will stop her petition as soon as I can get her US Passport issued by the Embassy.

- Eric N.
QUOTE (Iv73 @ Mar 13 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have file two separate petition I-130 for my wife and my child(baby).Her petition is approved but for him uscis send me e-mail ..we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE...My question is when her petition is approved NVC will Assigns Case Number just for her or they will wait when both petitions are approved?And one more thing.Do I have to send for each petition separate for him and for her DS-3032 and DS-230 also I-864 Package(Affidavit Of Support)? Please answer my entire question because I’m very confusing these situations that two petitions are not same time approved.Thank you so much advance! GOOD LUCK!


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-13 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJULY 2008 Filers!
Is there anyone out there that has figured out how this USCIS VSC vs CSC, and the transferred CSC vs. originally at CSC thing is working? I really have a hard time understanding why people that received NOA1 in October / November that were transferred over from VSC are getting approvals at CSC in January / February. Meanwhile there are people that have been at CSC with NOA1 from July, August, September, October and November that sit waiting for a touch.

It does not affect me (yet) because I am a late November/early December CR-1/K-3 filer) but if I were the others I would be confused and very sad headbonk.gif

I was happy when I was assigned to CSC originally, but now it seems to be a big disadvantage.

Has anyone tried to get an answer on this from CSC?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-07 13:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDecember 2008 CR1 filers
QUOTE (speedy @ Feb 1 2009, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any more new December 2008 people

Is there anyone out there that has figured out how this USCIS VSC vs CSC, and the transferred CSC vs. originally at CSC thing is working? I really have a hard time understanding why people that received NOA1 in October / November that were transferred over from VSC are getting approvals at CSC in January / February. Meanwhile there are people that have been at CSC with NOA1 from July, August, September, October and November that sit waiting for a touch.

It does not affect me (yet) because I am a late November/early December CR-1/K-3 filer) but if I were the others I would be confused and very sad headbonk.gif

I was happy when I was assigned to CSC originally, but now it seems to be a big disadvantage.

Has anyone tried to get an answer on this from CSC?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-07 13:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI clearance...no fingerprint on form
Thanks. So you mean you already passed thru NVC and already had interview and they did not mention about this fingerprint?
Also, it comes with 2 duplicate pieces together on one page of paper. Do you only need to send 1 of the 2?
Eric

QUOTE (sweet_wifey22 @ Mar 20 2009, 05:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent my NBI clearance in NVC without the finger print on the box. I forget to put it though tongue.gif
but did not got a problem.

good luck!


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-20 08:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI clearance...no fingerprint on form
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Mar 20 2009, 03:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi EricN....ive been getting my NBI for 7years now...and I dont have a right thumbmark fingerprint on the lower right of the 2-copies of the NBI (as you were saying....)

Is this the first time your wife gets her NBI Clearance? coz all the NBI Clearance copies dont have a thumbmark on it. (I dont have either...) but I'm not sure if she can just put the thumbmark by herself? I think its ok, but im not really sure....tell her to ask someone from the NBI if she can just have put it by herself...

Hmm...i dont think it would cause RFE...like what ive told you...all the NBI clearance I had has no thumbmark....but to make it sure...ask your wife to ask NBI.

OK, but why have you been getting NBI for 7 years? Did you already get your interview/visa? Thanks, Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-20 08:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNBI clearance...no fingerprint on form
Can anybody tell me if we are going to get an RFE because the National Bureau of Investigation certificate for my wife does not have her fingerprint in the little box on the right side where it says "Fingerprint"? Did anybody else have this situation?? Did you get an RFE or do they accept it like this? In 2 places on this form it says, Must have photo, signature and thumbprint, but she did not put the print on it. MORE DELAYS I am sure....

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-20 03:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures$ 400.00 payment by regular mail
QUOTE (carslo @ Mar 23 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, if I was going to pay it; it would have been online but my husband chose to pay it by cashier's check and regular mail. Yes, it prolonged the process, but the end result will be the same.

Janet

ONLINE IS THE WAY TO GO!!! You pay the same day you recieve notification by email then it is accepted the next day and you can mail paperwork back the following day. Saves 2 weeks of time and you still get the lovely pdf email info!! and the barcoded coversheet is online waiting for you to slap it on top of your I-864 package.

OH ya, USPS overnight the I-864 and you save another 5 days. Oh ya, pay the $400 IV online too and save another 2 weeks... hey when you are all said and done you save 1-2 months....that is if you are in a hurry to see your sweetheart again like me!!

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Barcodes....What the?
Yes emails do go out on weekends. I recevied our DS-3032 confirmation via email on a Sunday.
Don't worry anymore about the barcode website. The new USCIS/NVC system allows you to automatically download the pdf of the barcoded cover sheet for both the I-864 and the DS-230 packages.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview scheduled, CR1 case complete
We are in the same boat, please keep posting on this topic so we all learn what you found out. I don't like the idea of them not sending the package to the Embassy until the CR-1 interview is scheduled. But I may have time. I sent in the package today, so if there are no problems I hope it will complete by the end of the month. That gives us 5 weeks before our May 11th interview date.

If you cannot switch the K3 to a CR1, then what is the advantage now of going ahead with the K3 interview if you know you are going to wait for the CR1 visa interview? I really want to be with my wife, but if it is a matter of 1 month, I don't think we are going to fly her and her daughter to the U.S. and then turnaround a month later and return back to Manila for the CR1 interview. That is just too much wasted on airfares.

I do remember people posting on this subject in the past but I have not been able to locate any successful switchers yet.

EN

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We already set up an appointment for K3 which was 4 weeks from this date. Our CR1 was completed today as according to NVC operator. Are they going to send the CR1 papers after few days to Manila? The operator told husbie that they would not send it unless the CR1 interview was already scheduled. Is this true? He also told my husbie to call DOS and explain the situation.. Is that the right move?

We are hoping to flip K3 to CR1... Any helpful information would be appreciated.

Thanks..


The same happened to me, my K3 interview is scheduled on march 26th and my CR-1 case is completed on March 11th.And the NVC said my documents cant be sent untill they schedule CR-1 interview the second week of April, so I decided to go for K3 visa interview- recieve my K3 visa- fly to the USA, meet my husband and then come back to Russia and pass one more CR-1 interview.In the embassy they told me I can do so.Some people gave me advice to postpone my K3 interview, but I decided not to.Hope my answer helped you.


Thanks.. I have just seen some successful flippers.. Just curious what they have done..


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 16:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 interview swap for CR-1
We received a May 11th interview date for the K-3 visa. Since we are nearly complete with the CR-1 visa we will pursue it. We are hoping that the embassy will allow the scheduled interview to be used for the CR-1 rather than the K-3. Is there anyone with recent experience with this?
- Eric N
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-23 11:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRFE due to sending I-864 without the DS-230
I called and spoke to an operator when the AVR told me we had received an RFE on the I-864. When I talked to the operator she told me they did not have the proof that the IV bill had been paid yet. ( I thought to myself, aren't these two irrelevant issues?) but then I did explain to her that TODAY in fact, her office received the DS-230 package and on the first page of that package is their BarCoded coversheet. I explained to her, that her system will not allow me to print that cover sheet until the IV bill is PAID. She said yes that is true and she would have her supervisor update our case to reflect the fact that the IV bill was paid. She said our I-864 package was complete with no problems.

Now if we can just get through the DS-230 without any problems (we didn't use the words "present" on question #20, we put living at such and such address through April 09, because the computer only lets you use numerals like 04/2009, so I am expecting RFE for that !) Seems ridiculous to me that they RFE you for a problem that is caused due to their own technical errors.

Just Keep pluggin' along.... smile.gif

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending AOS/IV packets to NVC: Calling those with case complete! Help please!
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I was wondering how is it that most VJers are sending in AOS and IV packets and it tells us on the online instructions to not proceed without NVC authorization. Do you think that is outdated information on their website prior to going green? My lawyer is dead set against sending anything until NVC gives the green light. I tried to tell him an operator told me NVC won't send an OK to proceed and that he needs to send our packet in as long as he's got the cover sheet (which he does!!). He keeps saying we need to wait for a list of things NVC needs. I am trying to tell him "No we don't, it's all online as per the instructions". I think he's got it twisted according to the old system. January and February NVC case completes, please chime in as your expertise is highly valued. Did you guys get a list of things to send and the OK to proceed from NVC in the mail? MOST CURRENT MARCH NVC CASE COMPLETES (who were there during the switch to email) any ideas?


NVC does not send you any checklist to send them. All they send you is website name with fee where you can looked up what needs to be send.


Thanks, Waithatter. I need my lawyer to agree yes.gif

Go ahead and wait...wait...wait...meanwhile we proceed, proceed, proceed without a lawyer.

I Did NOT sent in a hard copy DS-3032 for example and they accepted only the email which got me the IIN.
I did pay ONLINE for both the AOS fee and the IV fee. IMMEDIATELY after it showed as PAID (which was one day after I paid) I mailed in the AOS and then the IV D-230 a week later when I had all the paperwork together that we needed. (It would have been better to mail those 2 together).

The list of what you need for both is YES shown on their website. Do that and you are set.

Of course, you could listen to your overpaid lawyer with a degree on the wall. My wife and I will pray for you as we are together sooner (rather than later). You need to tell your lawyer what to do because you are paying him (her) not vice-a-versa.

Good Luck.

Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 18:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship and dismissed DV charges ?
Hello,

I am applying for my citizenship this year and have some concerns regarding weather it will be approved or denied.
Exactly one year ago I was charged with 4th degree DV and the charges were dismissed (here is my story http://www.visajourn...ce-deportation/ )

Now I hired immigration attorney and hope for positive outcome but I understand that my lawyer cannot guarantee I will be approved for citizenship.

I will be sending my husband's affidavit along with N400 where he is stating about his past drinking problem which caused all that situation to become worse and that I helped him to resolve it. He also stating in there that all that situation was just simple mistake and nobody actually hurt anyone and that he will be in the waiting area at the time of the interview if needed.

Anyway, I hope to hear some real stories who applied for citizenship with similar charges and what the outcome was.

Thank you in advance!

Edited by Kizana, 20 March 2012 - 12:15 PM.

KizanaFemaleUkraine2012-03-20 12:13:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLate January Approvals, lets do NVC together
Is there anyone out there that has figured out how this USCIS VSC vs CSC, and the transferred CSC vs. originally at CSC thing is working? I really have a hard time understanding why people that received NOA1 in October / November that were transferred over from VSC are getting approvals at CSC in January / February. Meanwhile there are people that have been at CSC with NOA1 from July, August, September, October and November that sit waiting for a touch.

It does not affect me (yet) because I am a late November/early December CR-1/K-3 filer) but if I were the others I would be confused and very sad

I was happy when I was assigned to CSC originally, but now it seems to be a big disadvantage.

Has anyone tried to get an answer on this from CSC?

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-02-07 14:25:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJANUARY APPROVAL, Let's do NVC together
Why don't you file the DS3032 online from foreign spouses email account. It looks like they can approve it then in one day.

Eric N

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QUOTE (waithatter @ Jan 6 2009, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received case number for both petition from NVC


Any ideas on how long will it take for DS3032 to be generated? My NVC number was generated today. Do you think if I send out the DS3032 by standard US mail today it will get their in enough time for the DS3032 to be generated? I do not want to waste a second.


EricNMalePhilippines2009-01-27 14:42:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
For those waiting to see if you can flip your interview dates (CR1 for K3). Today when I called NVC they told me that since we missed the April interview scheduling date, we would have to call the Embassy and ask them to request from NVC for our CR1 package. If they are willing to do this then it is still possible that we can utilize our May 11th K3 interview date. Otherwise we are looking at a 4 - 8 week delay.
- Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-13 16:05:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
Hey Gang, just got caught up with everyone...Ever and I met in China for a week while I attended a conference. Gonna see her again this next weekend for 2 weeks in the Philippines...

OK update: You know it was not until April 10th that NVC finally took care of the payment problem (paying online before they sent the NVC bill in the mail). What a mess. Anyway, I hope it still will allow us to flip our May 11th K-3 interview to the CR1 interview. NOW the automated voice system says CASE COMPLETE and I hope that when I call NVC tomorrow they can give me the interview date.

Cheers,
EricN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-04-13 00:54:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
Ms. Witch: Make sure you keep us informed if your are successful in getting your K-3/CR-1 interview "flipped" .

Thanks,
Eric

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Why NVC is so inconsistent? blink.gif
Yesterday they told us that the interview date would be May 22, today they said May 21.. Perhaps tomorrow it would be 20, then, 19, 18, 17..... Should I be happy? unsure.gif


Candid..keep calling might work in your favor tongue.gif

Always Call 2-3 times to confirm the information you get from NVC



How can they mess up an INTERVIEW DATE???? Maybe the rep needs glasses??? GOODNESS !!


I was wondering about that, too.. I asked the rep to repeat the interview date thinking that I just heard it wrongly but he said May 21. He said that it is what he could see on the screen when I mentioned that yesterday a rep told my husbie that it was May 22.. He also complained about me speaking so fast headbonk.gif


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-25 09:57:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
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So Seren, what do u mean by confirmation? Is the cover sheet the confirmation or is it an operator confirming it shows paid in their system? If you have ur covers sheets and receipt showing it was paid, is that confirmation enough?


Yes The bill showed paid online and I also got confirmation from a rep at NVC.
That's all you need to mail out your package.


There u are. Was wondering about u all day smile.gif Nice to see u, Seren!


Hey GS, Looks like your lawyer has all the paperwork in order...You should be done NVC by April 1st week. Hoping the same for me.
Unlike you I have to wait for my IV bill to be generated in NVC system.


Serendipity - Did you mail the the DS-3032? I know you have the email sent to NVC. You might want to resend that email from different email accounts. Until the DS-3032 is accepted they will not generate the IV Bill.


I did queue and I do email every day.
I just got off the phone from NVC and was told they need the original Signature on the DS 2032 to generate IV bill.
My DS3032 was rec'd 03/23/09 at NVC and the rep told me it takes them about 5 days to process choice of agent.
Hopefully by Friday.

That person LIED to you. We never did mail a hardcopy of the form and they processed us through without hesitation. IIN number was generated and bills got paid. No consistency is FRUSTRATING!! Eric
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-25 09:52:00
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together
It's the cover sheet. It CANNOT be generated by you until their system shows PAID!

If you have not prepaid your lawyer, dump him and go buy an new computer with the money you save. Everyone on this site (not me) are 10x more valuable because they are living and breathing this 23.5 hours a day (everyone deserves a little sleep!). Read the LingChe shortcut. It is the most concise and valuable tool available. It's is all there in a nutshell man. It's like paint by numbers.

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First of all, Jen laughing.gif That was hilarious lol I agree that we have more time to bug NVC whereas they don't . Good point u made. Everytime I have needed an immigration q answered I was told pay 300/400 and I will research it further. Well, Q answered more qs than he ever did and all I owe him is a case of beer tongue.gif

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The NVC website is outdated. When your payment status for the IV and AOS Bills shows as paid, ask an NVC operator to confirm that it is paid, sometimes they will even tell you that they are waiting on your AOS and DS-230 packages. You can then ask the NVC operator if it is ok to send in the AOS and DS-230 packages, as you are now able to print out the barcoded coversheets. That is what I did in my case, and it was no issue at all.


Agree with Queue.
Once the AOS bill showed paid and I had confirmation for NVC I mailed out my DS3032 and AOS package.

DS3032 was rec'd yesterday and AOS today @ NVC.
Hopefully both will be accepted before weeks end or is that asking for too much? unsure.gif


So Seren, what do u mean by confirmation? Is the cover sheet the confirmation or is it an operator confirming it shows paid in their system? If you have ur covers sheets and receipt showing it was paid, is that confirmation enough?


EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-24 18:58:00
Asia: SouthOriginal or Notarized copy to NVC?
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Hello all,
I've read it over and over again in NVC posts that we should send original or certified copy of documents to NVC. I have both: Original marriage certificate and birth certificate plus their notarized copy. I was originally planning to send originals to NVC but I've been warned by many friends/relatives of mine against it.

I wanted to know what your suggestions are. Original or notarized copy?

Has anyone sent notarized copy of birth/marriage certificate and got RFE?

Our consulate is in Chennai, India. Has anyone gotten their original copies back recently from Chennai during their interview time?

Thank you all for your help.

Why risk the RFE? Can't you get replacement originals if they are not returned to you at the interview?
Eric (PS: Did I tell we got thru NVC today, Case Complete!!)
EricNMalePhilippines3/30/2009 19:36
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230 to NVC from Benifeciary?
Mail it yourself. Why waste extra days sending it to hubby and him sending it on. You lose 2 days doing it that way.

EN
EricNMalePhilippines2009-03-29 15:19:00