Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Interview - February	Hi guys, just wanna thank you all for the posts here really helped our journey and I wanna update you in our case. My fiancee got interviewed last Feb 3. She was approved. Thank God. Last Feb 4, her status at CEAC was READY. Following day, her status became AP. Today, Feb 6 at exactly 8:20PM, Philippine time, she checked her status and it is already ISSUED. We are so happy. To God be the glory. I'll update you guys when she recieve her passport with visa.	joclep	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-06 07:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Reschedule Interview	Thank you for your reply. Yes, I already did the forms for this back in April for my fiancee, so she has them. I had her call the doctor to set up an appointment a few days ago for the end of September. She is going to go do this on a monday, schedule the interview on that wednesday and then stay with her friend until her interview. Yeah, when I asked for a tracking number on the package they told me that they do not get tracking numbers on packages with the mail courier. However, I know that is not true because 1. my fiancee sends packages to the family and they have tracking id on them and 2. all mail services put tracking id's on packages regardless of if it is in country or out.	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-08-23 08:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Reschedule Interview	Well I sent this email to them: " Thank you for your quick reply. Now, if she wants to reschedule it, she has to come in person any Wednesday morning to reschedule it or to just walk in for an appointment. My only concern with her having to come in person to reschedule is that she will is that if she gets an interview a month later, she must travel once again to Santiago.Is there anyway to schedule an appointment through email correspondence? It seems a little excessive for her to fly from Punta Arenas to Santiago and spend a good deal of money to only come up and schedule an appointment and not actually attend one. If it is possible, could she have one scheduled for the end of September? Also, for the paperwork that was sent to her, but has not yet arrived due in part to the strike by Correos de Chile, could we get the tracking number for that package in order to see where it is currently? Or, because of the strike, would it be at all possible to receive the paperwork needed through an email attachment? I am currently in Afghanistan and would like to resolve this prior to my return in October/November time frame if at all possible. It would be nice to marry upon my arrival back from deployment. Thank you for your time, I appreciate it. -Santos, Joshua and was given this " In order to re-schedule the interview for a fiancee she must come in person. We will coordinate with her a convenient date , and give her the instructions. Sincerely, Immigrant Visa Unit Santiago, Chile " This just seems ridiculous to just reschedule an  interview.	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-08-20 18:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Reschedule Interview	Yes, they were suppose to send my fiancee her packet 3 and 4 at the same time, that is how they do it in Chile. They sent the packet, however it did not arrive because of the strike from the courier service. I am wondering if they could send it via email if the courier service is on strike. and yes, I would send them email just to check on it, it doesn't hurt. And you said your friend could reschedule their interview by email?	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-08-20 05:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Reschedule Interview	The embassy in Santiago, Chile has had our case since the beginning of June. I sent them an email asking for an expedite because I had orders to go to Afghanistan, however, I am here now (they had me come sooner). Anyway, we received no email from them. However, on August 16th, 2013, our case was updated on the CEAC  website, but nothing really changed.... So I emailed the embassy in Santiago yesterday saying this: " We are sending this email in regards to our case. On the CEAC website it gives a status of being ready for the interview and being updated as recently as August 16th, 2013. We were wondering when we should receive our package with the papers and also the appointment letter for the interview. This is just so we know when to schedule the medical as well so that it is done at the same time as her going to Santiago for her interview. Thank you for your time and hopeful response. -Santos, Joshua and recieved this email this morning when I awoke:   " Thank you for your email. Yes her interview was already scheduled for August 14, 2013. The instructions packet was send a month in advanced. Due to Correos de Chile Strike, she might have not received it. In case you want to re-schedule her interview, she is welcome to come in person any Wednesday morning from 08:30 to 10:00 to the immigrant visa unit at the U.S. embassy. Sincerely, Immigrant visa Unit Santiago, Chile " It is quite difficult for her to go to Santiago just to schedule an interview. She lives in Punta Arenas and it costs $450 just fly there and back. Can they not schedule an appointment through the email correspondence and if the mailing system is on strike, can they not email her the papers instead of sending them via courier????   Just seeing if anyone has had this happen to them or if anyone knows what to do.	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-08-19 21:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy	Nevermind, got it, it arrived on July 3rd.... thank you.	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-07-08 12:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy	What day did NVC tell you your package was sent to the embassy? Knowing the date makes it easier to track They told me June 28the, 2013	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-07-08 12:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy	any updates on this?	Santos19	Male	Chile	2013-07-02 16:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Obtain Income Tax Document	They should have sent you some kind of receipt. My husband has filled with Turbo Tax as well for the past three years. He had saved the receipts/verifications from each filling on his computer which is what we used for the sponsorship paperwork. If you don't have these, I'm pretty sure you can contact the IRS and ask for some sort of copy? Turbo Tax probably keeps records of your filings as well. Check on their website or call them.    Hope that helps!	le_chat_fou	Female	Mexico	2013-05-21 11:08:00
Canada	Packet 3 question. Confused. :S	I would double check, some consulates are just using the DS-160 online which replaces alot of the other forms you used to have to turn in with packet 3	Chris and Eva	Male	Germany	2013-12-30 10:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	April 2014 I-130 Filers	Just got NOA2!!!!!! Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On September 20, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-09-20 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	April 2014 I-130 Filers	CONGRATS!! mine also went to Nebraska...we shall wait together lol   Yes! and I've seen that Nebraska looks like it's processing relatively fast, so hopefully we won't wait long!	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-04-29 09:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	April 2014 I-130 Filers	NOA1 today!! I got the email this morning, bright and early around 5:30 AM:   "Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center for processing."	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-04-29 09:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	April 2014 I-130 Filers	Our I-130 was received at the Phoenix lockbox yesterday! Yay! Our journey begins!   Date & Time                                 Status of Item       Location April 24, 2014 , 10:47 am             Delivered             PHOENIX, AZ 85036    Edited by emmaface, 25 April 2014 - 01:08 PM.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-04-25 13:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long does it take USCIS to ship after NOA2?	Just received email from USCIS that they have shipped our case to NVC. Phew!   Great news!!	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-15 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long does it take USCIS to ship after NOA2?	Add me to the list. Our I-130 was approved on Sept 24, online status still does not say it was shipped to NVC. We received the NOA2 hard copy dated on Sept 24 that says that our case was shipped to NVC. I called NVC yesterday and was barraged with the "you have to wait 25 BUSINESS days" language. Agent would not even tell me if my file was received. Also contacted Nebraska by email (calling is useless) to ask them which is true, sent? not sent? Awaiting reply ... Fellow VJ member whose petition was approved the same day saw their petition shipped in two days and is already at NVC.   So after 9 months for a NOA2, here we are facing this.   My NOA2 said the same thing, "We have sent the original visa petition to the NVC" so I was just as worried and confused. I think they just have the language unclear on the NOA2, it's not actually physically sent until you get the notice from USCIS. Mine was approved on Sept. 20th and I just got the notice today, so hang in there! Yours is coming soon	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-14 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long does it take USCIS to ship after NOA2?	My approval notice was September 19th from Nebraska and it was shipped today October 9th. I think yours should be sent either this Friday or coming Monday    You were right, I just got the notice that it was shipped today (since yesterday was a holiday). Finally! So it took 26 days after approval for them to send my case.   Post Decision Activity On October 14, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-14 10:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long does it take USCIS to ship after NOA2?	What does it say when you check your case status? Shouldn't it at lease tell us there when it was shipped? Wow that's crazy..   Nope, it only shows the date they mailed the notice to me that it was approved.   Post Decision Activity On September 20, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-08 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	How long does it take USCIS to ship after NOA2?	Mine was approved on 8/18 and shipped out on 8/29 so it takes them some time. Nebraska seems to be the only one that send an email notification regarding the shipping ot he approved I-130 as well. Not sure about the other service centers.    You got an email notification it was shipped?? Mine was at Nebraska too and I haven't gotten anything like that. Mine was approved on 9/20, and when I called USCIS today (almost 3 weeks later) to ask about shipping it to NVC, they refused to tell me anything. First I had called NVC, who told me I need to allow 5 weeks from my approval date for them to receive it. Then I called USCIS and they told me to allow 90 days from approval date. Then a USCIS supervisor told me to allow 30 days from approval date, then call NVC, then if NVC hasn't received it THEN I can ask USCIS about it again. But both people at USCIS told me that they DON'T give out the date that it was sent to NVC. I'm already frustrated. 3 different timeframes from 3 different people? Really??	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-08 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	The NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread	I'm so sorry USCIS is the worst I would say 30 days is most likely the most realistic but I would keep calling NVC  a land line would be better than a cell is you have one.  Some people use Skype or other services.  I don't trust cells for calls this important.  It has been taking a lot of time for everything but this part is short then what is to come.   I would call NVC on Wednesday and Friday every week.   You just never know when it will arrive then NVC scan it into their  system.  Please keep us posted. I'll be saying a prayer so your journey will be an easy and quick one.   Also   To the thread.     Thanks for your thoughts and prayers Soloenta, it's greatly appreciated! I haven't read your whole story yet, but I hope your journey gets easier soon!	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-08 15:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	The NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread	I posted this on the other NVC October 2014 thread, but I guess this is more of a rant so it should go here! I was approved September 20th. I know it hasn't been long, but I tried to call NVC yesterday - redialed about 60 times to get through, waited on hold 30 minutes, then my cellphone dropped the call. I gave up. Today I tried and got through the first time, waited on hold about 20 minutes, and they told me they haven't received it yet, to allow 5 weeks.   I recalled seeing a post once upon a time, suggesting calling USCIS, speaking to a supervisor, and getting the date the package was physically shipped to NVC. I tried that, the first USCIS agent I talked to told me to allow 90 days for NVC to receive my case. Then I waited about an hour an a half to talk to a supervisor, who told me to wait 30 days. The supervisor was pretty rude, he basically said not to bother calling USCIS again unless NVC hasn't received anything after the 30 days.   So is it 5 weeks, 90 days, or 30 days? I'm just going to try calling NVC once a week until I hear something.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-08 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Why?	The NOA2 has been approved.   So why the USCIS after 22 days, doesnt send the file to the NVC?   Do they like to go over the deadline all the time?   Thanks for the answer   I've heard that they wait until they have a batch of approved I-130s and send them all together. I waited 26 days after my approval for it to be sent to NVC.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-17 10:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2014	I didn't get notification from USCIS regarding case being shipped to NVC. I checked online status and its still says "post decision activity" and also it mentioned that they have sent approval notice to my address.   Did you get notification text/email about your file has been shipped to NVC, or you randomly check on USCIS website?   Yes. I got an email and text today saying that it was shipped today. My NOA2 was over 3 weeks ago. If your USCIS case status isn't updated, it might not have been sent yet. Edited by emmaface, 14 October 2014 - 04:08 PM.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-14 16:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2014	Hello Vjs,    Our NOA2 is 9/30, I called NVC a few times already, every time I call them I get different answers. One rep said it takes 25 days, the other rep said 4-6 weeks.    I noticed most of members signature and seems like NVC received their approvals from USCIS within 15 days. It's been over 15 days since my approval, they still haven't received it....any help or guidance as to what should I do, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!   Did you already receive an email/text from USCIS on when your case was shipped to NVC? I've read some people don't get a notification, but others do. The online status remains "Post Decision Activity", but it changes to this: Post Decision Activity On October 14, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.     My NOA2 was 9/20, and USCIS only sent it to NVC today - 26 days later. From what I understand, sometimes the service centers send approved I-130s to NVC in batches - so some happen to be sent quickly, others wait a bit.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-14 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2014	My case was finally sent to NVC, 26 days after approval. Hopefully it'll get there quickly, maaayyyybe I'll get a case number by the end of the month if I'm lucky?   Post Decision Activity On October 14, 2014, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-14 10:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - October 2014	I don't really have much to add to this conversation since NVC hasn't received my case yet - but I guess this is a good place to post this? I was approved September 20th. I know it hasn't been long, but I tried to call NVC yesterday - redialed about 60 times to get through, waited on hold 30 minutes, then my cellphone dropped the call. I gave up. Today I tried and got through the first time, waited on hold about 20 minutes, and they told me they haven't received it yet, to allow 5 weeks.   I recalled seeing a post once upon a time, suggesting calling USCIS, speaking to a supervisor, and getting the date the package was physically shipped to NVC. I tried that, the first USCIS agent I talked to told me to allow 90 days for NVC to receive my case. Then I waited about an hour an a half to talk to a supervisor, who told me to wait 30 days. The supervisor was pretty rude, he basically said not to bother calling USCIS again unless NVC hasn't received anything after the 30 days.   So is it 5 weeks, 90 days, or 30 days? I'm just going to try calling NVC once a week until I hear something. Edited by emmaface, 08 October 2014 - 01:32 PM.	emmaface	Female	Mexico	2014-10-08 13:32:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Denied Tourist visa, is this a problem.	Also, they will cross check answers she will give in the interview and answers on the tourist visa application of WHY and WHOM she is visiting, if it says to visit her fiance it is fine. If she lied and said she has no fiance she is in trouble. She said we just started relationship and she wanted to come see me. If you were not engaged at the time then she answered truthfully. If she lied, you may encounter problems at her K1 interview. There is absolutely NO problem with applying for or attempting to use a visitor visa during the K1 process. There IS a problem with lying on any immigration forms (the forms clearly state that you are required by law to tell the truth and there are penalties of perjury/fines/imprisonment for lying on the forms) or while under oath at the interview. There should be no issue, I came to Korea to get my SO a tourist Visa, however the interviewer basically said sorry but you will have to wait unti lyou get your K1 Visa...I asked several questions concerning it, including if the denial for tourist visa will hurt her for the K1, he said no, it actually helps the case as it shows an ongoing relationship, even if it were denied.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-14 21:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Today's interview: neither YES nor NO	Semga, That sounds like a rough interview session for your fiance'. I hope everything will turn out good in the end. I just received the date for my Fiance. It is 13 June 2007. I would appreciate hearing from anyone for any tips or advice or experiences that might help the interview "experience" go a little smoother. Thanks in advance to all. Basil OMG...that sounded like a murder questioning instead of a VISA interview...WOW, well congrats on the VISA's, what a relief for you.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-20 02:39:00
Asia: South	He Arrived Safely!	Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	5/28/2007 20:07
Asia: East and Pacific	Any Korean K1 Filers here...	ANy users file a K1 that had a Korean SO? Well...I guess not here lately... Hi, I filed K1 in Korea. Unfortunately it was refused because of things on his police report and now we are doing the waiver process.... What do you want to know about the embassy? I have been there 2 times with my fiance. Thanks, I sent you a PM...thank you again.	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-29 18:11:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Any Korean K1 Filers here...	ANy users file a K1 that had a Korean SO? Well...I guess not here lately...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-24 03:13:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Any Korean K1 Filers here...	ANy users file a K1 that had a Korean SO?	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-04-20 03:30:00
Asia: East and Pacific	VN interview date rec'd	Congratulations good luck at the interview Good luck with your interview...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-01 13:57:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Yippe!	Congratulations! STL_HCMC Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-16 22:28:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Here comes a good news!	Wow, only six weeks between pack 3 and pack 4. They are doing pretty good over there now. Congrats and good luck at the interview...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-19 22:27:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Interview Complete!	Great News!!! After having to update her passport, Pu completed her interview successfully! Not much of an interview, only asked where I lived. Thanks again to my VJ buddies! Pu arrives in the US on May 26th, I can't believe it! Cheers, David Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-24 00:54:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Packaging evidence and forms	Well, we have gotten to the point of gathering and organizing our evidence of our on going relationship...how do you recommend that I package this stuff. I am going to use a standard D-ring binder and document protectors. I have airline stubs, passport copies, phone records, emails, pictures and receipts from various hotels, restaurants, transportation and other receipts. I am going to leave the photos in a photo book. Do you recommend that I make a seperate section for each and then following that use the receipts behind the airline stubs? Sorry, I am probably overthinking this, I just want it organized for the consulate. Thanks for your time. Are there any rules pertaining to using a binder with document protectors, staples or even paperclips?	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-28 19:50:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Interview date received	My fiance received packet 4 on 5/18 with interview date 6/27. We are both happy and anxious at the same time... sealedkiss Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-05-29 02:19:00
Asia: East and Pacific	Tks to my Jesus: I made it	Congrats ad good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-06-14 19:06:00
Asia: East and Pacific	K-1 VISA APPROVED	Congrats and good luck to you and your SO...	hmm1	Male	South Korea	2007-06-14 19:06:00