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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC
It's time to pay our AOS fee $88 but we are having some what financial problems :( We have the 88 but not for what comes next ...........
togetherwestandFemaleMexico2014-02-11 22:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC
Thank you we will go forward and do this on our own :). Monday we will pay the fee. we have been married for11 years and have 2 girls together , there shouldn't be any red flags
togetherwestandFemaleMexico2014-02-07 16:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC
Got our case # today we have to pay our AOS we don't have an attorney, we are trying to save money, my husband thinks we should get one....... Who's doing this on there own????
togetherwestandFemaleMexico2014-02-06 19:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC
Just checked the web site and say we are at "post Decision Activity"
togetherwestandFemaleMexico2014-02-04 16:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC
we send out our 1-130 March 13th it was received March 14th received NOV1 March 30th

a little about us :)
been married for almost 11 yrs
we have 3 kids 2 are from my husband and my oldest is not, but he raised him since he was 7yrs old... hes 18 now
our girls- one is 10 yrs old and our baby is 7 years old
we have 2 dogs
we live in California
togetherwestandFemaleMexico2013-04-09 16:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

Upon suggestion of a VJ member (thanks foobaz123), I have created a FAQ of the most common questions I see here on VJ concerning the NVC process. If you know of a common question that isn't mentioned here, please inform me through a reply in this thread or PM me. I'd be more than happy to include it here.
 
 hi saylin on the i-864 it ask for A# someone has said they got theirs on the NoA2 by their spouses name I did not get one just wonder what to put in box if we don't have one some people say put n/a is this correct? Thanks
 



 

FAQ

 
How long does it take to get a case number assigned after NOA2?

As of recently, it's been taking around 3-4 weeks, depending where you were approved. Check my spreadsheet (linked in post 1) to see where NVC is currently assigning case numbers. If you were approved at a local office, it's taking about one month just for the case to be sent and received by NVC. Then another few weeks for the case number to be assigned.

When (and how often) should I start calling NVC about the case number?

Wait at least a week from your NOA2 date, then start calling. Call about 1-3 times a week for now. Once a few weeks have passed, then start calling every single day afterwards until you get it.

What happens if my case doesn't arrive in a timely manner? (Timely manner being the current wait time)

VJ member tokinaija suggests: "Call USCIS, and specifically request to be connected to a Tier 2 supervisor (bypassing the contract customer reps). When connected to a Tier 2 representative, request that you want confirmation that your approved case has been physically shipped to NVC. In amenable words, request for the specific date that the package was shipped. If you are lucky, you will get someone who would take the time to confirm this for you."

Will I receive XXXX (initial information package, invoices, instructions, interview letter, etc) by email or snail mail?

As long as you give over the email addresses of both the petitioner and beneficiary (once you have a case number), ALL correspondence from NVC will be sent through email. This does not necessarily mean that YOU can send THEM information by email though. Only those eligible for EP (electronic processing) can email the AOS and IV packages. 














 
What's the difference between EP and online forms?
 
Online forms are just that, online forms. The DS-261 and DS-260 are NOT part of electronic processing. Electronic processing (EP) is emailing in documents. Not everyone can do this yet. You still have to be eligible for EP before emailing in packages. The link to see who's eligible is in the first post.
 
What's the DS-261?
 
The DS-261 replaces the old DS-3032. So, instead of sending the DS-3032 once a case number is assigned, you'll have to wait for the DS-261 to become available on the online forms portal (link in the first post). Once it's available, fill it out. It's exactly like the DS-3032, except online. If you wish to see screenshots of the DS-261, you can do so here: Saylin's DS-261 screenshots (these are screenshots I uploaded back in 2011, but should still be the same, or at least similar). To go through all the screenshots, click on the 'next' button (there are 6 images in total). Once you've submitted the DS-261, print out the confirmation page at the end. This is for your own records.
 
What's the DS-260?
 
The DS-260 replaces the old DS-230. As before, you will still submit the IV package, just without the DS-230. The DS-260 will be done online. For me, it was only available once the IV appeared as PAID in the payment portal. Not sure if it's changed or not at all since then. But, at the most, it'll be a few days after you pay the IV bill. Like the DS-261, it'll be on the online forms portal (link in first post). You can do the DS-260 before or after you send the IV package, it doesn't matter. As long as it gets done, NVC doesn't care.
 
Please note: depending on how prepared you are, the DS-260 can take a few hours. You can always save and return, if you wish; it doesn't need to be all done in one sitting. But, it'll take an hour at the least (30 minutes maybe if you're really fast). My suggestion is to have a DS-230 pre-filled out and that way you can just copy over the answers. This will shave off quite some time if you prepare ahead. But be warned, there are some differences between the DS-230 and DS-260 where the DS-260 asks for more information. You can view screenshots (and thus the differences) here from when it was first released back in 2010: http://www.docstoc.c...60-screen-shots There have been changes since this original DS-260 was released, but it's quite similar still. As with the DS-261, print out the confirmation page at the end. Make sure to bring this to the interview, just in case. It took Montreal quite a few months to get used to the online forms, so they were still requesting DS-230s at the interview. So, it might not be a bad idea if everyone going through NVC now brought a completed DS-230 to their interview, in case it's requested. Having a DS-230 already completed will shave off much time if you had to suddenly fill out the form at the embassy/consulate.

What do I do after my case number is assigned?

Get the IIN from an operator (ask for the 'Invoice Identification Number', not IIN) and also ask for the Beneficiary Identification Number (BIN). Give over the email addresses of the beneficiary and petitioner. If you are doing EP (and are eligible for it), then send the optin email. Once possible, send the DS-261 online (may take a day or two before you can sign onto the online forms portal).

After the case number is assigned, how long does it take for the AOS bill to be invoiced?

Recently, it's been taking a week or less.






 
How much are the two bills? And how do I pay them?

The AOS costs $88 (per case) and the IV is $230 (per person). They have to be paid with a US banking account on the payment portal (site linked in first post). See information here: http://travel.state..../info_3906.html If you can't or don't want to pay online, here's a link to how to pay through the mail: http://travel.state..../info_3905.html .

Help! I can't sign into the payment portal. Why?

If you're getting an error message ("Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time" or "This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted" or "You cannot make online payments for your case at this time. Please contact the NVC if you have questions or need further information."), do NOT panic. This is actually good news! If you just got your case number, then this message means NVC is inputting your case in their system. If you get this message a few days after case number generation, then it's a good possibility that NVC is invoicing your AOS bill. And if this message appears a few days after DS-3032 acceptance, then there's a good chance the IV bill is being invoiced.

What is needed in the AOS package?

Generally, the following is needed:

With no joint sponsors:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal
- Cover letter (optional)
- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 form by petitioner
- Tax information* of petitioner (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)
- Employment letter of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)
- Pay stub(s) of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

With joint sponsors:

- All of the above of the petitioner
- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 of joint sponsor
- Tax information* of joint sponsor (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)
- Proof of US citizenship/residency of joint sponsor (ex: copy of US passport, US birth certificate, US naturalization certificate, or front & back of green card)
- Employment letter of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)
- Pay stub(s) of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

If the joint sponsor is a household/family member, also include proof of that relationship (example: if a parent is a joint sponsor, include the petitioner's birth certificate with parents' name on it to show link).

*You have two choices here of what to send in:

- Tax return transcripts ordered from IRS (preferred by NVC and of most consulates/embassies) RECOMMENDED
OR
- Tax returns (1040) and W2s and any other schedules (if applicable)

What if I (the petitioner) live with my spouse in their foreign country? Do I need to include anything in either package?

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 3 and 4) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FORM I-1864
No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:
Maintained my XXXX voter registration
Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box
Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union
Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank
Maintained my XXXX drivers license
Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX
Maintained my US investment account with XXXX
Maintained my US PO box
Maintained licensure by the XXXX
Maintained membership in the XXXX
Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:
Voter registration card showing permanent US address
XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address
XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address
XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address
XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address
Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address
Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address
XXXX license currently up to date
Renewal of XXXX membership
County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:
Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in
Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school
Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car
Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:
Lease agreement for our house
Email from schools regarding registration requirements
Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry
Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________
NAME

Thanks to VJ member lemayz for this suggestion!

I sent the AOS package but got a checklist for the IV package (which I either have sent or not sent yet) [or vice versa]. What's going on?

If you sent the packages separately, then get a checklist for the other one, just ignore it; it's a false checklist. The same applies if you sent just one of the packages and get a checklist for the other. Please understand that as soon as NVC reviews a package, they very frequently generate a checklist for the other package, without even checking if they have it in the building first. If you do get a checklist for one of the packages, you do NOT have to use that bar-coded cover sheet; you can still use the one from the payment portal.

The only time a checklist is real (and not false) is if it asks for something very specific missing in a package (like a police certificate, for example). If it asks for something general, like the entire package, then you can assume it's false. Call up an operator at NVC to confirm.

Thanks to VJ member sulhaq for this suggestion!

When does the IV bill get invoiced?








































































































About a week or two after you complete the DS-261, NVC will accept and add it to your case file. A few days after that, the IV bill will be invoiced. You won't get an email of acceptance, so you need to call to find out when it's been accepted and added to the case file.
 
What is needed in the IV package?

Generally, the following is needed:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal
- Two passport-style photographs (2" x 2") of beneficiary (on the back, write: beneficiary's full name, date of birth, and case number)
- Copy of bio-data page of beneficiary's unexpired passport
- Original or Certified Copy of beneficiary's birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY
- Original or Certified Copy of marriage certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY
- Original police certificate(s)

Please read: http://travel.state..../info_3195.html for additional documents if applicable (such as petitioner documents in IR-5 cases or divorce/military records or proof of permanent residency, etc).

Also read the country-specific documents linked in the first post. There may be additional documents needed not listed above.

If my documents are not in English, do they need to be translated?

NVC's website states:

"All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

-Translation is accurate, and

-Translator is competent to translate."

Despite this, I have seen cases of people getting checklists for not having translations of non-English documents. I'd suggest you get everything translated anyways to be on the safe side. It's not needed, but highly recommended. 

























 
Additionally, embassies/consulates in some countries require translations of documents into English even though they are written in the official language of the country, so it's best to check with the embassy/consulate to see what document translation requirements are. [Thanks to Ryan H for his suggestion on this last statement!]

How long does it take for a bill to appear as PAID in the payment portal after paying it?

Usually just a day or two, but can take longer.

Do I have to wait for NVC to email me instructions before mailing packages?

NO. If you wait on NVC for this, it can take WEEKS to get anything from them. As long as the respective bill has been paid in the payment portal, you can send in your package.






 
Members have had luck sending the packages as soon as they pay the bills (since the bar-coded cover sheet becomes available after paying). If you're not going to wait for it to appear as PAID in the portal, at least wait until the money has cleared the bank account.

What address do I send the AOS and IV packages?

You will find their addresses on their respective bar-coded cover sheets, which are printed off the payment portal.

Can the packages be sent from abroad or does it have to be from within the US?

Doesn't matter where the package is sent from; NVC just needs to receive it.

Do the packages have to be sent separately or can they be sent together?

Either one or the other works. Again, as long as NVC receives both needed packages, they don't really care. Each way has their pros and cons.

Help! I called NVC and they said they haven't received my package(s) yet, but the tracking says it was delivered!

Don't worry. Unfortunately, the package won't show up in the operator's system until the package has begun to be reviewed. At that point, it's entered in the system. So, don't fret. If your tracking says it arrived, it arrived.

After sending in the packages, how long does it take for them to get reviewed?

Lately, it's been taking just 1-2 weeks after it's received, but as with everything, it can take longer.




















 
Do I get an email if my packages have been accepted?

No, not that I have seen. You have to call NVC every day and ask for updates on your case to find out if a package has been reviewed and accepted.

Note: If you're in the EP program, lately people have been getting acceptance emails, but don't ever rely on receiving emails from NVC. Call, call, call.

Do I get an email when my case is completed?

Generally, no. Only those doing EP (electronic processing) get the case complete emails. There are some non-EP folk that get case complete emails. It used to be rare, but it's becoming more common. Although, they're delayed by almost a week or more, so do not rely on them. Again, to find out if your case is complete (the fastest way), call an operator at NVC and ask.

After the case is completed, what happens?

In most cases: the case is put in a queue to get an interview date scheduled. Once an interview date is scheduled, the case is shipped out to the consulate/embassy.

Who should I be calling to find out my interview date?

You could call NVC and/or DOS. Both have access to your case information. Their numbers are linked above.

How long does it take to get an interview date after a case complete?

This varies by country and consulate/embassy. Some people find out within a day or two, others a few weeks, then the few unfortunate that wait a few months (ex: Ghana). To get the best estimate for YOUR country is to search, using the timeline feature, when others got case completes and when they got their interview dates scheduled.

When do interview dates get scheduled?

If you talk to operators at NVC, they'll always tell you they ONLY schedule during the second week of each month. This is a LIE. They schedule interviews ALL month long. Many people (like myself) have gotten scheduled during the last week of the month. I repeat, they schedule ALL month long.

How long does it take for NVC to mail my case out after getting an interview date scheduled?

Usually it's the next day, but it can take up to a week or more in rare cases.

Is it possible to get a tracking number for my green card after POE?

Yes it is! Follow VJ member Darnell's advice:

"Call USCIS, get a human, ask for the TRACKING NUMBER on the green card.
Yes, such a thing exists, and they will give it to you when asked.

Then call USPS and inquire for status.
In the end, if USPS sent it back to USCIS, you'll need to call USCIS again, talk with an ISO about 'returned mail pieces', go over your address again on the telephone, and ask to have all returned mail pieces sent back to you."

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Please note: the above time frames are just estimates. Do NOT freak out if your case takes a little bit longer. The time frames are constantly changing. They also depend on NVC's work load for that day/week.

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Summary of NVC process:

- get case number, IIN, and BIN, give email addresses over
- complete the online DS-261
- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced
- once the bill appears as PAID, send the AOS package
- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced
- once the bill appears as PAID, send the IV package





















































- complete the online DS-260
- respond to any checklists, if applicable
- get case complete
- get interview date scheduled
- case is sent to embassy/consulate




































luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-23 17:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

If you don't have any dependent use the I864EZ and you won't have too! Also where it ask about your address if it's different, please put N/A there as well. I hope this help you.

I do have dependants so I guess I can't use that the part I was asking bout is part 3 page 2 about other family members of the sponsored immigrant..leave blank or n/a? Thank u for your help
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-22 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

Yes Alien Number box, they don't like blank block. And I did say may get a checklist. I myself put the number that was on NOA2 above hubby name in that block. Not my alien no. And my AOS got approved.

did u put n/a on anything else like on queation where it ask about other family members or leave those parts blank?
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-22 13:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

Sorry to say that if you didn't put N/A in that block you may get a checklist.

put n/a in the alien number box?
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-22 13:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

so has anyone got any confirmation of the n/a situation i opt to leave it blank cuz thsts what it says to do but im worried cause i dont want it to be sent back at all for some dumb reason like that...on the alien number someone said they got one for their spouse on noa2 is this correct?


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-22 12:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013
I have already paid aos n filled out ds261 no problem aos says paid already says pay on iv but when click pay nothing..so weird
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-21 08:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

hi guys so i am reading we should put n/a on anything that we would usually leave blank if it doesnt pertain to us on the i-864...does that go for our joint sponsor as well? and also have any of u had the problem of after you payed aos with paying iv fee? i go to the website it says paid so i scroll down to iv it says pay well i click on it and there is nothing on the next page no name no fee no box to select..totally confused why wont it let me pay if i am able to click the pay tab?


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-21 07:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

Thank you i will definately do that and on my previous comment i meant is it ok to fll out the ds260 for my husband? as i fll out the ds261 right or am i confused lol and if i end up doing it before i leave here can the barcoded cover sheets be saved and printed at a internet cafe as we dont have a printer here again thanks :)


Edited by luvwillprevail, 16 November 2013 - 10:21 AM.

luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-16 10:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

 

Congrats!

 

 

I'd suggest calling up again, yes.

 

It definitely looks like they reviewed the IV package. The checklist for the AOS package is a false checklist (they just haven't gotten to it yet), so no worries on that part. The police certificate though is the important part as it seems like they missed it.

 

 

Since they're two different tracks that have nothing to do with one another, then it doesn't matter which is done first.

 

Yes, the petitioner can fill out the DS-261 on behalf of the beneficiary. Many people do, especially with beneficiaries in countries with unreliable internet, or a language barrier.

 

Remember, the DS-230 isn't accepted anymore. You have to fill out the DS-260 online. (Although filling out a DS-230 ahead of time is a good idea, so you have most of the answers). For the education question, you start with high school and go up. You skip elementary school.

 

I don't know about the police certificate. Mine didn't require a picture. All I know is the actual pictures you have to submit have to be taken within the previous 6 months. But, for the PCC, unless it states somewhere on it the date the picture was taken, NVC will have no idea when it was taken.

 

 

There's no express checklist line. It's the same wait time as the original package submission.

well it actually does have the date at the bottom of the pic covered mostly by the official stamp they put on it. we are also submitting the recent photographs they ask for that have to be within 6 months...do you think this would be a problem should he redue the police certificate with current pic or should i call nvc and ask them if it will be accepted..thanks for your help :)


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-16 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013

Hi saylin can u tell me does it matter which one u complete first the aos or the iv package? I am in egypt with my husband but  will be going back to states dec 5th because i am expecting our first child and need to see the dr. this is the issue he is not good with filling paperwork  out and i would like to have the ds261 done before i leave here is it possible for me to fill it out for him ..we have filled the ds230 to go off of it and i also have a couple questions bout that form where they ask about the eductional institutions he has attended do they mean colleges and such or do they mean to include where he went to elementary thru high school as well? also on the police certificate my husband went to apply for it and didnt realize he needed a picture also but by chance he had one in his wallet that was from last year and they took it with no problem and he picked up his police cert a few days later do you think there will be a problem since the pic is not current like his other ones like on our marriage cert and that went with our g-325?


Edited by luvwillprevail, 15 November 2013 - 06:04 PM.

luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-15 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportschanging maiden name into marriage name in the middle of visa process
Hi guys I got a question about the last name change also mine is a lil different... i am the usc we are at nvc stage and I never changed my last name from previous married name..will that be a problem? I didn't change it because I was going back to visit my husband n didn't know if I would receive amended passport in time..I am returning to us dec 5th and plan on changing it then
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2013-11-11 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

hey guys hope all is well with everyone... does anyone know when nvc says they have 30 days to review aos packets is that 30 days or 30 business days?


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-03-03 20:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy

Can I ask please about your expedite , we sent about 3 but they keep reject it

our expedite is for medical issues i have and also i am pregnant..they denied our first one which i ask for on humanitariun grounds


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-04-07 16:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy

update on this issue..... i emailed them and they sent us a confirmation :) thanks for all the replies on this post


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-04-02 13:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy
Please let us know how the interview went :)
luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-03-30 18:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy

lol its ok must be craziness to keep us all together haha..thank you for the input thats what i told my husband as well..i look on the consul page and it says something bout k1 filers and them only getting a call and not a letter saying embassy doing thingsdifferently but just making sure we got everything together :) and yes praying for all the applicants from egypt they are not in a good place right now and i want my husband out of there asap 


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-03-29 10:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy

we have our interview scheduled and yes was expedited they called him a few days ago from embassy and told him May 4th and told him he would only receive call.. hes just worried the lady told him wrong..if he dont have appointment letter what do show at embassy to get in is what he is wondering is it just his identification?


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-03-29 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsappointment letter from egypt embassy

hi im trying to find out if anyone that had or has interview coming up has only got a call from embassy regarding interview..my husband worried he needs a appointment letter from them..but lady told him he will only get that phone call...thank any help greatly appreciated :)


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-03-29 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsap after expedited interview?

thanks very much for your prayers friends it is much appreciated i just a lil anxious wish this interview was over and at least i know if he will be here for the birth of our child but i feel like god has been watching over us this whole time every since we met :) his name is not to common so pray he just flys thru the interview and right home to me where he belongs  :wub:


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-04-11 20:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsap after expedited interview?

thank u blueberry i pray to  :)


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-04-11 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsap after expedited interview?

hi our interview is coming up soon and i am also due to give birth shortly after..we were expedited and im just wondering has anyone been put in ap after a expedited interview? and if so how long did it last..im praying my husband doesnt get put in that awful mess he has never been in trouble before served in the military and went to college and got his bachlors degree in mechanical engineering. thank you for reading my post and good luck everyone.


luvwillprevailFemaleEgypt2014-04-11 13:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

moving to May thread....

hope i can get CC on may ...

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KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-30 15:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I agree. This is in some way more difficult than USCIS. There are all these little steps and you get excited at each one because your that little bit closer but still your waiting and waiting. Hope tomorrow is your day! Keep your chin up. We are coming down the home stretch now! :)

i am here with you guys... just called and they said don't even open my IV package...

come on NVC .........

i want to pick up my old parents very fast to live with me.


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I called and they said they reviewed and accepted my ds-260. I was told they were only waiting to review my civil docs. No case complete yet. :/

thanks for your reply

NVC make me crazy. :bonk:  :bonk:  :bonk:


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 17:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Is it too early to call and check on a CC? What time does NVC's workday end?

friend... how is your case going on?

how do you know they accepted DS 260 already?

i called and they said they only review my DS 260 when they open my IV packages .

they not open my IV package which NVC scanned on april 21st.

:cry:  :cry:  :cry:


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 17:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

One of my best friends in Thailand lived in one of the camps for Burmese refugees.

He made it to the USA and got a job working in the same mall that I had a store at.

He is working to get the entire family here. Don't ever give up, don't ever stop fighting

for your family. Be strong and overcome every obstacle in your path.

When I was in the middle of the villages and saw the need I would pray at night

before I went to sleep. Dear God, let me dream a good dream of a new day

of liberty and freedom for all the people I see here. :)

 

thanks for kinds cheerful words.....

that is right time to hears to words to lift my energy which goes down to h---


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 17:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

ok guys!!!

i just called NVC . 

they said they don't even open my IV package yet which they scanned on april 21st...

hummmm

she said she is waiting IV packages. so i told her IV package is scanned on april 21st. then she said she didn't open it yet so don't know what it is .

then they said they don't know how my DS 260 is because they only review when they open my IV packages. keep telling me to wait 30 business day.

so CC is still far for me....

just hoping  no checklists and can catch june interview...

 

 


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 17:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

:idea:  :idea:

 

HaHaHa....Yes the birds...our immigration tormentors.....

In the event you do get a checklist you can get details and

respond right away thereby greatly reducing any delay.

Dont worry, you will be ok. If you get an "Angry Bird"

just hangup right away and call back later..... :secret:

I am headed to Thailand soon. I have been everywhere

in Asia except Myanmar...
 

i like your idea of hangup..

Thailand and Myanmar are neighbor.

you can get to my country by just acrossing the bridge from Thailand.

believe it or not, let me tell you.

yesterday night, i got dream that joy( leader of angry birds) yell at me and tell me " hey you need to hold your call, you got too much checklists"

i did dream like that yesterday night..

i am so scared her. i got her one time when i call and ask about my case number . She said don't you know what is 30 business day?

it means only 5working days in a week. 

then i never call morning time at all.

:crying:  :crying:  :crying:


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Its good to call regularly just to get a jump on any checklist.

If everything trends your way maybe late next week CC :)

thank you very much.

i will do regular call. but i am really scare to meet angry bird group from NVC.

if i have checklist, do they tell you what it is on the phone??

i really don't want any checklists at all.


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 15:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

can someone advise me should i call and ask about CC?

or still early for me to get CC?

My AOS has been accepted.

but my IV is scanned on april 21st.

thanks in advance.


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-29 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

hello 

congrats for all case complete on these days...

my AOS has been accepted. 

they said my IV is not reviewed yet and need to wait 30 days.

but i don't know about my DS 260.

my question is do i need to call NVC to know if my DS 260 is accepted or not?

or do i just to wait a few more days and call if my IV is accepted or not?

i am confused .

i think accepting IV package means they accepted DS260 , right?

or are they two separate things?

because i saw some people mention that their DS 260 is accepted and some directly mention that their IV is accepted.

why i am so stupid on immigration process?

:bonk:  :bonk:

 

 

 

 


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-28 14:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

hello friends...

i just called NVC and the nice lady ( missed her name ) said my AOS packages for both parents received on april 8th has been accepted.

yayyyy...

one more step closer.

thank you everybody.

i can't go this far without you guys.

hope i got my CC very soon without checklist ... 

good luck to everybody and myself.

 


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-24 15:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

I called NVC today and Jay-R answered, Case complete today! I am so happy. Thanks to my VJ friends, esp. Saylin, Changnoi, Infoneeded, bkghosh, Lovemytico and others.

wowww. congrats..

happy for you..


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-24 10:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Must be serious if something like that happens to a sushi pro like you, sorry to hear that. Just try and be calm, NVC will not send any emails if they accept the AOS, only if there is a checklist. Kinda no news is good news. Call them tomorrow to confirm if your AOS was accepted or still under review.

 

Best wishes!

thanks my friend. 

i still got no email from NVC. i will call them later today. 

want to avoid nasty group from NVC. i heard evening is better. 

thanks for reply. i hope everything will be ok and you too have a good luck.


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-24 10:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

hello friend

i see NVC is reviewing paper from april 8th mostly AOS package.

some received false checklist for iv package . that means their AOS has been approved.

some got really checklist . sorry to hear that and good luck for all.

for me

NVC  also received my AOS on april 8th. but i got no news , no email at all from NVC. 

i am worried. something bad things happen to my AOS. 

wanna cry a lot . that whole waiting things make me so crazy.

thanks to NVC , i cut my finger while i am cutting my salmon at work. can't concentrate on my job. i have been sushi chef for 6 years. never cut my finger by my knife..

i have been so crazy.

please someone answer me....

thanks.


KoekoeFemaleMyanmar2014-04-23 23:48:00