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DualieFemaleCanada2014-02-10 10:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew USCIS Processing Times are off Their Meds

 

I wouldn't believe it. Usually what the service centers do is start approving the most resent petitions. Everyone gets all excited and its someone who filed like 3 months ago so guess what the average comes way down

 

  You really don't believe the ones waiting past 7 months are figured in that 5 months do you. Lets see some old petitions start getting approved than I will get all excited.

 

I am with you here.  I view everything on that site with a slanted eye and cocked eyebrow.  Still not expecting much action until maybe September, then if it comes sooner...I'll get excited.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-03-19 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswe are approved

Congratulations!!!  Best of luck in the next phase of your journey!


DualieFemaleCanada2014-04-03 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReally?

@LoveMyTico...I'm not whining, just sharing.  This forum helps to take the edge off.  I was merely sharing my smiles, but take it how you like.  I am well aware I will probably see snow fly again before anything significant happens, I just thought it was rather funny.

 

I follow the USCIS timeline, and I find that one amusing at times also.  Off to read some more, and keep on keepin' on...


DualieFemaleCanada2014-04-14 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReally?
Okay. So for the last few days I have been away from everything "immigration". Went to visit the husband for the weekend and gave it all a rest. Came back today and figured I would check up on things, not really expecting any movement of any kind. Sure enough, USCIS still says under review...expected that. However, I did not expect what I found when I checked my timeline. It says that our case should be adjudicated between March 13, 2014 and March 31, 2014! Now I am thinking, either I slid back in time OR...they got REALLY speedy at NSC all of a sudden. I am an optimist, but I am also a realist so my hopes are not soaring at this point.

So did I really slide back in a time warp, is this just a numbers thing...or can I allow myself to be a little bit more (cautiously) optimistic?


DualieFemaleCanada2014-04-14 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvisa at hand after 2yrs and 4 weeks

Congratulations!!!  I have not followed your story but anyone who has had to wait as long as you and your beloved certainly deserves this positive outcome...and all the blessings in the world for your future together!   :joy:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-05-28 21:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAHAHAH 5 months!!!
I rather doubt that anyone has gotten through the IR1/CR1 process in 90 days. You understand, of course, that its an immigration visa and because of that they delve more deeply into background checks before they move your petition from stage to stage? Stay the course, you should hear something soon. I'm in the same timeframe, and I understand your anger and frustration. I can't afford the energy it takes to hold onto mine, and I sure can't control it...so I let it go. At least for another few weeks.
DualieFemaleCanada2014-07-13 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY WE ARE APPROVED NOA2!!!!
Congratulations to you both!! They're working on January which is promising. I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey.
DualieFemaleCanada2014-07-13 09:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNEws News News News

:joy:  :joy:  :joy: WOW!!  Congratulations to you!  I have been following your journey since I joined VJ and I know it has been a long, difficult journey for you.  Good luck and God bless your future together!  (L)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-07-21 09:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsuscis case status

At least 5 months if you are not expedited.  It varies though, some have shot through quickly, but it is seeming to take 6 months on average...and longer for some.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-07-22 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED!!!!!!

Congratulations!!  :joy:  :joy:

I'm still at NSC, PD 2/04.  I guess not far enough into Feb for a transfer, but I'm hoping the good vibes from CSC spill over here..lol!   Best of luck on the rest of your journey!  :)


Edited by Dualie, 23 July 2014 - 12:18 PM.

DualieFemaleCanada2014-07-23 12:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCareless Lawyer... argh, need to vent!
Just so you know, lawyers more often than not hamper the flow of this process, as they do not chase after USCIS for you, etc. They have other cases and clients to work for. They just file your papers and collect their fees. At least if you do it yourself, you can be proactive and do the calling and the chasing you need to do to get your case moving.

I hope if you decide to follow through with the lawyer route, I hope they smarten up and work well for you. Good luck with your journey! :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-08-13 09:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnerbraska

Igor's List is saying Feb 23.  They are rather random in my experience though.  Here is the link :

 

http://www.visajourn...tion=2&sortby=2


DualieFemaleCanada2014-08-18 10:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril filer got transfered !!!

Got transfer a 2 days ago i dont know where ,... why get transferred From Nebraska at 4 months when i should be getting my aproval in less than a month ?????

Anybody else got transfer ??
It is gonna take longer or what ????



My Journey So far...
I-130 sent on 04/07/2014
Noa 1 04/17/14
Pd 04/14/14
Transferred 08/21/2014










 

There is a big backlog at Nebraska.  You would have been waiting for at least six months, if not longer, according to the stats.  They are transferring to break up the backlog and hopefully get you approved sooner.  Good luck!  :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-08-23 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMontreal Oct 22!!
I wish...lol! I just started NVC, so MAYBE February? Good luck! :)
DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-12 14:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

I have heard, that by re-visiting the DS-261 could re-start the clock over again, I hope this isn't the case, keep us all post if this occures. Have you downloaded the DS-260 PDF file from Saylin Wiki page, a good source of information bbefore going online.
 

 

No, I never touched the DS261 after I sent it.  I think they made him my agent because he paid the AOS fee and his email was on it. 

 

As for the DS260, I filled that out (Saylin's copy) ages ago.  Just fine tuning the dates of my addresses.  I have lived in SO many places since I was 16, there is no way in this universe that they are going to get exact dates.  Just not gonna happen.  I can get it down to month and year, but that's it.  I am a military brat and was in the military myself, and have moved so many times since then, well, I think they will get the gist.  Aside from that, I'm just playing the waiting game :)
 


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-04 04:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

No problem.

 

Wife picked up her COC from Malaysia yesterday,(4 day turn-around, not bad, but she the hates having to go there to get anything from the Malaysian Gov.), still waiting for the Singpaore COC, pick-up date is schedule for 13 Oct 2014. Should be able to get the IV packet mailed out by 18 Oct 2014.
 

 

My husband has been on the road all week.  Hopefully he will pay the IV bill so we can get the show on the road with the DS260. 

 

Had the weirdest thing happen today though.  I had filled out the DS261 and chose to make myself my own agent.  Sent that off electronically, etc.  Well, today I get two identical emails, both sent to my husband as well.  Anyway, they said that NVC has appointed my husband as my agent (they also had the IV Invoice included as an attachment).  So what was the point of my filling out the DS261 anyway?  Oh well, I don't mind hubby being my agent...I suppose it doesn't really matter with EP because we both get the email correspondence.

 

I just might have all my ducks in a row and sent out by the 18th also.  Let's race and see who gets through NVC first, lol!!  :)  Just kidding...like we have any control over that, eh?


Edited by Dualie, 04 October 2014 - 01:37 AM.

DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-04 01:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Guys and Girls, I would highly suggest, that you submit the Original Certified Police Certificate, unless your in EP status. A Notarized copy will lead to a check list. Don't take the chance!

 

Thanks for the correction!  I hate giving bad advise :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-03 15:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Snap. Us too. Showed available to pay like 2 hrs ago. Paid it straightaway and mailing the two packages tomorrow as one.

Hope you get yours done and shipped.

I will fill in the DS-260 during the week, going by the wiki it doesn't need completing urgently.

Question - will you be sending original police certificate or a copy???





 

I am doing electronic processing, so it's a PDF scan of the original.  EP requires us to bring all originals with us to the interview.  :)

 

If I were you, I would get a notarized copy if you can, and bring your originals with you to your interview.  I do believe they accept notarized copies in the packages (and I KNOW if I'm wrong I will get stomped on shortly...lol!)
 


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-02 18:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Just logged in to find the IV fee available to pay.  Trying to contact the hubby to get that puppy paid!  :joy:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-02 15:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Our IV fee shows PAID today and the DS260 is also open to complete. YAY!

 

Awesome!  Good luck Robbie!  :) :joy:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-01 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Hey Dualie, 

I am waiting for both of fee's to be paid before sending the packages. I called the NVC and asked the lady she said they're trying to be more streamline with the 'one package' process and that is what she would recommend I do.

 

She said the IV bill should become available this week and we will receive an email when it's ready. So just waiting on that...

 

It is down to the individual couple to decide what they want to do, however if the advice is to send as 'ONE' package I don't want to go against the advice. 

 

Best of Luck 

 

Best of luck to you too!  My AOS cleared this morning, and after conferring with NLR and others here, to me it makes sense to wait for the IV to be paid so you can fill out the DS-260, and THEN send everything together on the same day, in the same package (in my case it will take a few emails, but whatever.. :) ). 

 

So that means that by the beginning of next week my IV bill should be ready for payment...and then shortly after that, the DS-260.  Maybe things are going to become a little quicker and more streamlined :).


DualieFemaleCanada2014-10-01 11:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

All valid points, but it is easy to discredit NVC phone agents due to their past low level of reliability.

But the fact remains that they work in the process and are insiders and not outsiders as you have portrayed them.

My advice to Dualie is to call the NVC, like many here have done, ask specifically ask (maybe a Tier 2?) if both packages can be sent for his specific case after the AOS is paid using the NVC supplied Document Cover Sheet.

I know it's vague from the NVC but for me personally, I am following their instructions that they have personally given me.





 

Thanks for your advise RobbieG.  I just changed positions at my work and the way my shifts run make it very difficult to find a time where I can call NVC and stay on the line waiting.  I WILL do that if I HAVE to, but they have outlined what I should do, and it makes sense for electronic processing to do so in that order.  I am ever so grateful to everyone here on VJ for your perspectives on things.  Sometimes just talking about our questions on here makes it clearer in our minds.  That is how it is with me anyway.  Good luck with your journey Robbie.  I am anxious to see how yours plays out as opposed to mine, as they being done through two different methods.

 

Learning is the name of the game :)!


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-28 16:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Because they want everything in one package, yes.  The NVC website states in it's steps:

 

Step 1: Choose an Agent

Step 2: Pay fees  

Step 3: Submit Visa Application  

Step 4: Collect Financial Document

Step 5: Collect Supporting Documents

Step 6: Submit Documents to the NVC

 

See it says you must pay the fees (both), THEN do the visa application, and THEN send the documents as one package.  It says nothing on the website about sending the package before the IV fee is paid.  I do understand that some/many NVC operators (contract  workers for a call center, not actual government employees) are telling people to send both with the AOS cover fee, and that some people are receiving a document cover page to send all the documents with as well.  The document cover letter I can see sending all the items at the same time but would not recommend sending everything with the AOS cover page before the IV fee is invoiced.

 

Personally,  I'd email your AOS package after the fee clears and then email the IV package after the IV fee clears or wait until the IV fee is invoiced and clear then send both packages.   Fee clears can take up to 5 days but as long as you're using IE, it normally only takes 2 or 3 at most. 

 

If RobbieG is a good indication, (cross fingers, do a jig, knock on wood etc..) you'll get the IV fee about a week or so after the DS-261.  

 

Oh please please please please please! 

 

Also if you're emailing you may end up sending several emails as the largest attachment they can get is 5mb.  That is ALL attachments on the email, not individually.  The government does this as a security measure most likely. 

 

My gut is telling me to wait until both fees are paid.  Thanks for clarifying this.  I remember seeing the steps here earlier, but I have a lot going on in my life right now (besides this process) and my brain became addled.  It is easy to overthink things also.  Anyway, I don't hold any illusions that this will make the process any quicker, but if it does (even just a little bit), then that is a bonus.  So I will follow the steps they have set out and keep you all posted as to my progress. 

 

Speaking of which, better update the ole timeline!  :)
 


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-28 16:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Saylin and I both agree that sending the IV with the AOS cover letter is just a bad idea.  Even more so for EP because they get the emails right away, it doesn't need time to be mailed or opened in a mail room. 

 

So, am I understanding you correctly in that you advise waiting until all fees are paid and processed to email anything?  At this point the only interaction I have had with NVC is my initial login, which released the DS-261 (which I immediately completed and submitted).  Then after about five days the fees appeared on the CEAC page.  Paid the AOS fee, as it was the only one with a box to check beside it.  It was paid on a Saturday, so I expect it won;t clear until close to the end of this coming week. 

 

I am thinking I am supposed to wait until they release the IV bill to send everything in "one package" because that fee releases the DS-260?  Just trying to make sure that I have it sorted properly in my brain.

 

Thanks for your help NLR (and Saylin!)  :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-28 09:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Be patient your iv fees will become invoiced for payment in less than 30days. Keep checking your email box for nvc invoice notification.

 

Thanks!  :yes:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-27 21:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Dualie, I got mine in 7 days from completing DS261 so I'm praying you get lucky too!

I agree with sending USPS but I sent mine Priority and it arrived the very next day before Noon. $36.00.

 

Wow Robbie!  Seems you're setting a trend...we hope!   While I wait I am just double and triple checking my docs.  I am using EP as Canada is one of the countries that is allowed to, hence the fine tuning and compression of documents.  I am hearing there is a 50-50 chance it could take sightly longer...or quicker.  I know..it's crazy.  It all depends on so much.  I would just rather not have to worry about NVC receiving packages, possibly losing them.  I can always resend an email.

 

Anyhoo...I will let you guys know when there is any change.  It kinda feels like we are guinea pigs in this newer process :unsure:


Edited by Dualie, 27 September 2014 - 09:11 PM.

DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-27 21:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

I sense this was comming:

IV Fee Email reiceved from the NVC today, IV Fee Bill has been paid, just waiting for it to clear, should be either Monday of Tuesday. Wife is in the process of obtaining the Police Cert's from both Malaysia (Online Submission this morning) and Singapore (on Monday), funny to a point, but a pain in the ### is that the Singapore Embassy has placed limits (Valid for 6 months) on the Police Cert's, all other countries have a 1 year validity.

 

Our AOS box for Documents still is listing N/A, so no change.

 

Dualie, expect 30 day to the date the DS-261 was listed as complete to recieve the IV Fee Bill.

 

Actually kind of relieved to hear that.  I am still puttiing finishing touches on data docs and hubby's employment letter.   Also just changed positions at my job so I have been stressed a little.  Things be rolling along.....  :yes:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-27 21:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Please update us once you have paid the AOS, there should be a check-box to the right to the Pay Now link, check and see if there is check-box to the right of the Pay Now link for the IV Fee, if there is no check-box you don't have Access to make payment for the IV Fee.

 

What you have described is exactly what I saw once the DS-261 was review and completed.
 

 

Well you were right.  Paid AOS today, and no box to the right of the IV fee.  That's okay.  Just got the transcripts ready and finished the I-864EZ.  This is feeling creepily easy.  I am feeling like I'm forgetting something, lol.  Well, I guess I will see what happens after they have processed our payment.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-27 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Please read timelimes in the future. Thanks :)

It always has been. Takes up to 60 days for the ds-261 to be added to the case file and the IV bill to be invoiced.

 

ah, so even though it says "Pay Now" for both, likely it won't let me.  Not surprised if it won't.  We won't likely be ready to pay AOS until the weekend, and we will see what happens then.  I am cautiously optimistic, but I am a realist too.  I will post back here if anything new or weird happens, but as always, all cases are different.  I am prepared to wait...


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-24 09:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Thanks. That is what I expect to happen and I can't see why it wouldn't happen.

Good luck everyone.

I continue to stay POSITIVE and focus on good ENERGY here.



 

Hi Robbie!!  Good to see you here!  Yes, we are keeping it positive for sure.  It seems like the movement at NVC is a little more consistant, so maybe things will be a little quicker than we thought!

 

Cheers!!!   :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-23 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Was your petition/application submitted for Expedited service?

 

No, I did not appy for expedited service.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-23 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

 

Please update us once you have paid the AOS, there should be a check-box to the right to the Pay Now link, check and see if there is check-box to the right of the Pay Now link for the IV Fee, if there is no check-box you don't have Access to make payment for the IV Fee.

 

What you have described is exactly what I saw once the DS-261 was review and completed.
 

 

I will do...I haven't paid anything yet as I didn't expect it to come so quickly, and yes that was exactly what I saw after after I submitted the DS-261.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-23 23:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSubmitting documents to NVC as 'ONE package'

Iv fees becomes available when the ds261 is been reviewed and this takes 2-4weeks. The fact that ds261 status indicates completed does not mean that nvc has reviewed it.
From the new system, nvc recommend submitting both aos and iv package as one package if you have them ready, or as separate package when ever each is ready but early enough with same oas cover sheet to review both package same time within the 60days time frame. Inbetween the 60days time frame, iv fees window will then be opened for iv payment. At this time all you need is to pay the iv fees,fill out ds260 and wait for case completed or checklist at the end of the 60days. This was what nvc operator told me and I did same thing and it worked for me. I always recommend people to call nvc and find out things them selves.

Nvc processing is entirely diffirent for expedited cases. Nvc expedite means by passing nvc straight to US embassy or consulates overseas and these varies from countries to countries.


 

Hi,  I just thought I would post my experience on here for others to get an idea of what could become normal (maybe?).  I called NVC for a case number on the 16th (last Tuesday, I think).  They told me they had received my case on the 10th but it wasn't entered in the system yet.  On Friday the 19th I got a forwarded email from my husband with a case number and an invoice ID number.  I went online (same day) on the link provided in the email and logged into CEAC, and the DS-261 was there.  I filled it out and signed it, then submitted it.  The site said to give them 3 to 5 days to review it.  I thought BS because of what I have been reading on VJ.  Checked it now just for giggles and, low and behold, both the AOS and IV fees say PAY NOW.    Now...that was fast!! I figured at least a month!!

 

It's kind of freaky...

Looks like they really do want both packages at once.  Haven't even touched a DS-260.   I'm thinking that things might be changing.


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-23 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

 

Can't help with the file size... still trying to figure out how to make mine smaller. But if it helps... I am only sending pdf docs, and can only imagine I won't be able to send just one email with all the attachments.

 

Don't you have a copy of your MPRR from your release? That (and a scan of my certificate of service for good measure) is all I am including.... 

 

Hi, no MPRR.  I was released in 1982 (I know...I'm a dinosaur, lol).  Was given a UER and that's it.  That file was lost in one of many moves  :(, but I do have my Certificate of Service.  And...thanks for the tip on Acrobat!   :thumbs:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-26 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

Hey all!  I have a question for computer saavy VJers, and maybe Ms Saylin if she's about...I am finalizing all my docs to go to NVC (doing EP).  The scans I have are kind of large, and I would rather not re-scan them as I don't have handy access to a scanner.  I need to compress some of them.  Any suggestions on the best way to do this?  Does it matter whether the docs are PDF or Word docs?  Also, will NVC accept zip files?  I can't remember if I read that they don't.

 

My biggest hurdle is my military records.  I served way back when all records were on paper.  When I sent for my military records from Ottawa, I received a CD containing 309 page PDF document, in excess of 44,700kb of data.  :huh:  I am trying to do what I can without having to put out more $$ in software programs (I have Adobe Reader, but not full Acrobat).

 

Any help from the gurus here will be greatly appreciated!  :)


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-26 08:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - September 2014

:ot:

 

Woo, guess who's coming home to Canada for her birthday and Thanksgiving? ME!!! :joy:  So, I'll be on another mini-vacation October 8th-14th :P

 

:ot2:

 

Yayyy!!!!!  :joy: :dance: :thumbs:

Hope you have a great time Saylin!  And hopefully the snow will hold off for you!  :energy:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-24 21:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 feb 2014 filers

Hey Dualie!! I didn't get my email yet, and last night I tried to fill out the DS-261 and wasn't abke to because it wasn't showing as ready yet. So, do you know about how many days I have to wait for it to show in my inbox after case number assigned? Also, have you realized that now we have to do everything and then send them all together? The DS-261, AOS package, IV package and barcoded sheet, DS-260, etc...?

 

When I opened the email, there was a PDF file attachment as well.  The attachment had a barcode.  It also outlined everything I have to do, like ppl have posted here.  It also provided a link which I opened.  It was the CEAC website.  Now I must say here that the email not only gave me my case number, but also an invoice ID number.  On the CEAC site link it asked for the case number, and then the ID number.  It just kept prompting me along.  The DS-261 was provided and I filled it out, signed it, and sent it and received confirmation.  After that I could see where the invoices for the AOS and IV would come but they were both N/A so that is as far as I could go. 

 

You should be getting an email very soon if you have been put into the system and assigned a case number.  Keep checking your email!  :joy:


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-20 21:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 feb 2014 filers

Hello fellow Feb. Filers, as well as Dualie, FYI, I called NVC today around 1:45pm and knowing that only 1 week ago they had just received my package, I still called just to see if my hunch was right about being assigned an account number. The lady that answered took my info and checked for me, and guess what?! I sure enough got an account number assigned!! I couldn't believe it, only 1 week it's all it took!! I thank God for the speed that this is all going with right now. I wish the same for all of my fellow friends.

 

Hi dehiguey23!  My hubby forwarded me the email he got yesterday afternoon from NVC.  They assigned a case number, and I just got off the CEAC site from submitting the DS-261.  They say it takes 3 to 5 days for them to process that and then they will issue the AOS invoice.  I has the feel of the process speeding up a bit.  I am still a little skepticle but cautiously optimistic.  Have you done your DS-261 yet?


DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-20 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 feb 2014 filers

Hi guys posting here after a long time. still my RFE is on review and filed a service request too, but no answer or movement yet. I think every one else got their approvals right ? :clock:


I think there are still a few of you out there waiting. We are still here, a more intimate group than on the NVC forum. Good luck, hope you hear on your RFE soon! :)

DualieFemaleCanada2014-09-18 11:18:00