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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

It seems we have exact same timeline and other things also in common. 

 

Yeah, same country too smile.png
Actually there is a lot in common .. you are from VA too .. that's cool


Edited by Sarahjb, 08 March 2014 - 06:53 AM.

SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-03-08 06:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Finally

IV Application Processing Fees is available

Finally

IV Application Processing Fees is available
SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-03-07 16:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I have no idea why they need 60 days to provide a case number,i wish they are giving the wrong information maybe is because I have been calling everyday.

 

They told us 30 business days but we got our case # in 17 business days. However, they have had been saying, there are delays due to a backlog.
Good luck!


Edited by Sarahjb, 07 March 2014 - 03:41 PM.

SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-03-07 15:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I think NVC is close today. They not picking up the phone. Anyone else tried to call.

 

Still waiting for them to answer..


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-03-05 09:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014
Finally interview on July 11th
:)
Alhumdulilah.


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-05-30 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

 

Congratulations!!!!!! :joy:  :joy:  :joy:

 

Thank you ! :) :)
 


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-05-19 03:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

Since you submitted DS-261 recently, NVC will take about a week to process it and approve it. Only after that they will generate the IV-invoice. Then a few days later you will be able to complete DS-260. So in about 2 weeks from now you will be able to complete everything and submit everything. Give NVC another 2 weeks for CC. So you are looking at middle of June for CC.

Take a look at the NVC Spreadsheet here to get a better idea:

https://docs.google....anc&hl=en#gid=0

Why not submit your dates in the form provided by Ms. Saylin (link in the first post)? That helps everyone.  Your consulate information (on your Timeline) is incorrect.


Congratulations. Now need a quick interview date. Best wishes.

 


 

Thank you !!


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-05-19 03:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

 

Congratulations I added you to the case complete to interview spreadsheet.

 

ok thanks :)


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-05-19 03:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

Alhumdulilah, case got completed on May 16th :)


SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-05-18 16:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

APPROVEDdancin5hr.gifgood.gifkicking.gif  We were approved finally!! Got the text message last night at 10:45 pm. Approved after being transferred to California!

 

congrats!! smile.png


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-11-30 08:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved at Islamabad embassy

congratulation !!!!!

Thank you!! :)

 

Congrats Brother !~ Mine is 19th August, any advice will be appreciable 


Thanks! :)
Well, just be honest and precised. Don't be ahead off them. Take all the documents that are required and also take pictures esp ones with your inlaws and your own family. Good luck!

oh and just be there half an hour before the interview time..




My case just got completed at NVC today.
Does anyone know how long it will take nvc to schedule interview at islamabad embassy? My visa category is CR1spouse

 

My case was completed on May 16th, 2014 and got my interview letter on May 30th, 2014


Congratulations!!! Can you please share your interview experience with us..

 

So my Interview lasted for 5 mins. The guy was very cooperative. He greeted with me with a smile.

Questions:

1. Who has sponsored you ?
2. Do you have your wedding pictures?
3. Can you show me one with his parents?
4. Was it a love or arranged marriage?
5. Does he send you money?
6. Do you work ?
7. Do you have any criminal record?


In the end, he congratulated me and told me that my visa and sealed envelope will be ready within two weeks.


p.s. Make sure you get US passport size photos. There were so many people who had wrong size of the photograph.


GoodLuck !!



















SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-07-12 08:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved at Islamabad embassy
I am so happy to write that my visa was approved at Isb embassy today. The actually interview took 5 mins however, the entire procedure of security check and fingure prints took me 3 hours.

There were four more girls with me, they were also approved. Seems like it was a good day. No denials. ????

Yaay! Super excited. Alhumdulilah!!

Good luck to those who are waiting.






SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-07-11 04:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill awaiting fro the call to pick up passport
My interview was on July 11th. The CO told me I will get my passport in 2 weeks time. However, my current visa status is issued.
SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-07-15 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Hi all 

when I checked my case status I found it in the post decision activities with the following message 

"On December 30, 2013, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you"

I think it is a transfer notice but different. any one had a similar message  

 

Our case was transferred to CSC on December 17th 2013. On December 19th we received the same status update. Our case was approved on December 24th. Don't worry! They are working on your case.

Just call USCIS and speak to tier 2. They will let you know what's going on.
Good luck!



SarahjbFemalePakistan2014-01-06 14:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I just got transferred yesterday (Dec 26) and got another email today, saying: "On December 27, 2013, we transferred your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, to  your local USCIS Office for further processing."
 
What does this mean?
 
We filed from abroad, so what local office would that be? We put an address in the USA for where we intend to live (Washington State). I thought NBC was sending them to other service centers, not local offices. Am I mistaken? Is this going to take longer because it is a local office?




It will go to a service center. You have to wait until you get a hard copy or you can call USCIS and ask tier 2 about the service center it has been transferred to.

Good luck!



SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-28 04:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

NOA 1 5/16/13
 
Transfer notice: 12/26/13
 
Two things:
1. I filed abroad(Japan) but changed my address to a U.S. address in October, though my spouse is still abroad. I don't know if that is helpful info. for everyone wondering about whether your residence makes a difference with transfers.
2. How do you know what center your file was transfered to? It didn't appear to say in the e-mail...will that come in the mail.






Call USCIS and ask tier 2 which service center it is being processed at now.

SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-27 03:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Sarah*** boot bhot Mubarak ho! My pd is may172013 got transfer to NSC on 12-12-2013 haven't heard any thing YET I HOPE EVERY THING IS FINE
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US


Asalam aliekum! Thank you so much! Inn shaa Allah you will hear something soon.
Pray to Allah swt with his different names and if possible offer salat-ul-hajaat daily and make dua in a proper manner. Works wonders! :)

I will remember you in my prayers!




SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-25 21:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers
Alhumdulilah! Got approved

Post Decision Activity

On December 24, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.


PD May 28th
Transferred to CSC on Dec 17th

All those who are waiting, may they get approved before long, Inn shaa Allah!








SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-25 02:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Yes i was and im sure urs is coming soon cuz alot of people that get transfered to cali get approved soon after

 

Inn shaa Allah! :)


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-24 08:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Yesterday, I received the hard copy of where my I-130 was send to...to CSC...this morning, I got this update:

 

Post Decision Activity

On December 23, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

 

This is simply the BEST BEST Christmas present I could have ask for. Thank you everyone for your support

 

 

Congratulations !!


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-24 08:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I know i hardly ever post but just wanted to let ya know i got transfered on december 17 and last night on december 23 i got approved i almost yelled this was the best christmas present


Congratulations!
Were you transferred to CSC?

We were transferred to CSC on December 17 and our PD is also may 28




SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-24 07:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

"Post decision activity" usualy means the application is approved.
But the paraghraph you  wrote means that the file was transferred and is still in process.
Once you get a notification, you'll understand more what's going on



Ok! Thanks.


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-20 11:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

Hey guys, I got transferred to local USCIS office on december 17, 2013.

 

PD May 28, 2013

Now my status says POST DECISION ACTIVITY
 


Post Decision Activity

On December 19, 2013, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.



What does this mean ? :/


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-12-20 03:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 

I don't know my priority date.  I'll fill out the timeline.  

 

 

when did you get your NOA1?

Are you a May filer?


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-11-28 03:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 

They didn't really mean anything.. They only wanted to get you off the phone.

 

ranting33va.gif

 

Feel helpless! Lets just wait since we don't have a choice sad.png


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-11-27 14:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

 

They say different things every time. I'd take it with a grain of salt, to be honest.

 

Well in that casee, I hope they meant 2 to 3 weeks .. hehehe!
 


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-11-27 14:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 I-130 Filers

I am so pissed off at USCIS..

So the tier1 told me that it will take another 2 to 3 months to proccess may filers ..


SarahjbFemalePakistan2013-11-27 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129 F got approved after 241 days! I SURVIVED @VSC
congrats :-)
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-05 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition Approved!

Hi everyone,
Got my approval today! Not via email but saw it on USCIS status page. Very excited! Thank you Lord! It's two months past my deadline but better late than never! Vermont Service Center seems to be behind in the processing but as I said better late than never!



:D Congrats, good luck on the rest of the process.
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-05 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVED

Post Decision Activity

On January 7, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations. THANK YOU LORD.... IM A JUNE 21 FILERS...



congrats. good luck with the rest of the process. :)
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-07 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny June filers still waiting for NOA2?
I got approved today , i'm June 1 you guys NOA2 should be around the corner.
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-04 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports162 Days still waiting NOA2 from VSC

162 Days still waiting NOA2 from VSC Very frustrating

= 3888 Hours
= 233280 Minutes
= 13996800 Seconds


It should be coming soon. took me 212 days at VSC :) . I know sucks waiting for that long, I hope this year VSC moves faster.
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-08 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion about interview schedule and online payment.

MNL# is Manila, Philippines, what makes you think you need a MNL#?

Just using the forum lingo. Didn't know mnl # was based on Manila. BGT number is a Bogota case # reference ?
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-17 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsQuestion about interview schedule and online payment.
Hello everyone,

My case was sent to the U.S embassy of Bogota on Jan 14, 2013. I already have the BGT # , when should i call the embassy in regards to the MNL # ( case number ) ? Also
I was trying to navigate the embassy website for the online payment and interview schedule, i did registered just to become familiar with the process. I couldn't find the url, link, sub-link or sections where to make the payment within the website. At the time of the payment is when you can pick the interview date from the interview calendar ?

thank you in advance

Edited by SFJMB, 17 January 2013 - 08:40 AM.

SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-17 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont processing timelines: Very frustrating!

I have an NOA1 date of July-5th, 2012.
Now it has been 6 months and still nothing. I have tried calling tier-2 officers and all they say is there is a backlog.

Prior to today, Vermont center was processing applications dated May-28th as of Oct-30th.
Today there has been another update as of Nov-30th, but the dates are for June-4th. So even with a 1 month progress, has the center only processed a week's worth of applications?

At this rate, I wonder when our papers will come through. Very frustrating!

AMT


I waited exactly 7 months in couple days. I filed on June 1, received NOA2 on Jan4 2013. Your NOA2 is around the corner.
:)

Edited by SFJMB, 06 January 2013 - 07:10 AM.

SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-06 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Scheduling

Thanks a lot for the info :-)

I will keep you posted in regards to the document to bring at the embassy. under the embassy info , you can look for colombia and it has a very detailed guide to follow. I waiting over 212 days to received my NOA2 ,
i'm very sure yours is around the corner. Suerte. :yes:
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-26 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Scheduling

Ok look you need to call to embassy of usa here in bogota .. this is the number 325-9851. Then you will get some instrutions there and you will going clicking the numbers of the options you will need.. i meant it is same like when you call to COMCEL OR CLARO. Well you get the appoint there but sure that before to do appoint you need to fill out the form ds-160 it is in their page .. go to check their page. So you will get more info yourself ... just look on GOOGLE for EMBAJADA DE ESTADOS UNIDOS EN COLOMBIA and you will click in visas after in visas no inmigrant and thwy will give you there a steps.... dont forget pay and fill out the ds 160 before to call to embassy .. before we had to buy some minutes hefore to call. Now the new law says is free ... oh before to call you have to be sure of have you ds 160 printed off and the number they give you there .. you need the passport and they make some questions and dont forget the pencil and paper to get your date .... well i hope i could help .. would you please help me knowing what documents they are asking you bring to embassy? And just curious where did you fill out i 29 f bc we had been waiting from july 13 and they dont give our noa2 yet :/ God bless you Good look

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Thanks a lot for the info :-)

Edited by SFJMB, 26 January 2013 - 10:28 AM.

SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-26 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Scheduling
Hello Everyone,
The embassy received and processed my case. I received an email today with instruction. I'm trying to schedule an interview. My question is do we have an option to
pick from a calendar for the interview date ? how we know date and times etc. This is the only information i can see at this point


Applicant and Family Summary
Appointment Information
Trip Purpose: Immigrant Consulate Has Asked You to Schedule - Fiance of US Citizen [Edit]
Consulate: Bogota
Next Available Appointment is in 21 day(s)

no choice of dates to pick from, specific days or times etc.
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-22 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got it NOA2 Thank you Jesus..
:dance:

After 6 months of waiting, now we're approved. Right now today I'm full of rainbows and dancing around and stuff. :dance:

:dance: Congrats
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-24 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved and in hand!

Had the interview 1/3/2013, visa was approved/shipped 1/4/2013 and received in the mail today! :)


congrats to you guys :)
SFJMBMaleColombia2013-01-07 18:13:00