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Hello again. So my question is really simple and it goes to those that already had an interview or that really know for sure. My husband has the interview in Nov 23, and I know that when he goes there the security will check him and the electronic devices are not allowed in the building. So if we are using some videos to show as proof of relationship instead of just pictures, then how does he get to show them when they dont allow him to carry the camera.Thank you.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-07-23

I-130 Sent : 2009-02-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-02-09

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-01-08

NVC Received :

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-05-20

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-05-22

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-05-23

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-06-08

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-05-20

Receive IV Bill : 2010-05-27

Pay IV Bill : 2010-06-20

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2010-09-22

NVC Left :

Consulate Received : 2010-10-09

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2010-10-09

Interview Date : 2010-11-23

Interview Result : Approved

Second Interview

(If Required):

Second Interview Result:

Visa Received : 2010-11-24

US Entry :

Comments : Had 2 RFE's that delayed the case, one was for my employement,just a verification and the other was to include again 2 passport photos of my husband because I had not written the case number and his name on the back of the photo.

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 333 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 652 days from your I-130 NOA1 date

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LotofPatience   65

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Hello again. So my question is really simple and it goes to those that already had an interview or that really know for sure. My husband has the interview in Nov 23, and I know that when he goes there the security will check him and the electronic devices are not allowed in the building. So if we are using some videos to show as proof of relationship instead of just pictures, then how does he get to show them when they dont allow him to carry the camera.Thank you.

Consulate will not watch video movies :star: Pictures, album etc - hard copy is enough for the visual depiction.

Not even picture CDs are allowed and they won't watch it.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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jovista   0

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Consulate will not watch video movies :star: Pictures, album etc - hard copy is enough for the visual depiction.

Not even picture CDs are allowed and they won't watch it.

Loto

reallyyy, wow, I did not know that. Also we have our engagement dvd and wedding dvd, so none of that will work. I mean I have all thepictures but when we went to different places we also had videos, and we saved those. So then I should just get those pictures printed and for the videos there is nothing I can do right? also you probably know this Loto,so I am gonna ask, I used one of my parents for the I-864 ,and she completed the I-864 A, and when my husband takes the copy to the interview, does my mom have to sign it again and then I can scan and email to muu husband, thanks Loto a lot for your help, I really do appreciate it.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-07-23

I-130 Sent : 2009-02-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-02-09

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-01-08

NVC Received :

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-05-20

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-05-22

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-05-23

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-06-08

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-05-20

Receive IV Bill : 2010-05-27

Pay IV Bill : 2010-06-20

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2010-09-22

NVC Left :

Consulate Received : 2010-10-09

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2010-10-09

Interview Date : 2010-11-23

Interview Result : Approved

Second Interview

(If Required):

Second Interview Result:

Visa Received : 2010-11-24

US Entry :

Comments : Had 2 RFE's that delayed the case, one was for my employement,just a verification and the other was to include again 2 passport photos of my husband because I had not written the case number and his name on the back of the photo.

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 333 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 652 days from your I-130 NOA1 date

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LotofPatience   65

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reallyyy, wow, I did not know that. Also we have our engagement dvd and wedding dvd, so none of that will work. I mean I have all thepictures but when we went to different places we also had videos, and we saved those. So then I should just get those pictures printed and for the videos there is nothing I can do right? also you probably know this Loto,so I am gonna ask, I used one of my parents for the I-864 ,and she completed the I-864 A, and when my husband takes the copy to the interview, does my mom have to sign it again and then I can scan and email to muu husband, thanks Loto a lot for your help, I really do appreciate it.

jovista,

Since your mom completed I-864A, I would assume she lives with you in the same address.

Consulate normally will have executed AOS (at the NVC stage) during the interview time. But you can have 1 more set with her original signature, just in case.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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canadian_wife   1,822

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No videos, sorry

good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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IndigoSkies   168

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If it gives you solace, you can take your movies burned on a DVD. You can leave it in your car. You can offer the officer video proofs if needed.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

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jovista,

Since your mom completed I-864A, I would assume she lives with you in the same address.

Consulate normally will have executed AOS (at the NVC stage) during the interview time. But you can have 1 more set with her original signature, just in case.

Loto

yes she lives with me and yes we sent all the originals to NVC, and everything was fine. So then I will email to my husband the copy. thanks again.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Tirana, Albania

Marriage (if applicable): 2008-07-23

I-130 Sent : 2009-02-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-02-09

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2010-01-08

NVC Received :

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-05-20

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-05-22

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-05-23

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-06-08

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-05-20

Receive IV Bill : 2010-05-27

Pay IV Bill : 2010-06-20

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC : 2010-09-22

NVC Left :

Consulate Received : 2010-10-09

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2010-10-09

Interview Date : 2010-11-23

Interview Result : Approved

Second Interview

(If Required):

Second Interview Result:

Visa Received : 2010-11-24

US Entry :

Comments : Had 2 RFE's that delayed the case, one was for my employement,just a verification and the other was to include again 2 passport photos of my husband because I had not written the case number and his name on the back of the photo.

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 333 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 652 days from your I-130 NOA1 date

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RichiJenny   14

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no videos are allowed as electronic devices are prohibited at the consulate.

especially star wars episode 1 the phantom menace. that is definitely banned!! :dance:

USCIS California Service Center - Expedited

09-SEP-2010 : Mailed I130 Petition to Chicago Lockbox.

16-SEP-2010 : Received NOA1.

24-SEP-2010 : Expedite: service request

05-OCT-2010 : Supporting documents sent to CSC.

16-OCT-2010 : RFE received.

19-OCT-2010 : RFE response received at CSC.

22-OCT-2010 : I130 Petition APPROVED.

30-OCT-2010 : NOA2 Received in Mail

NVC - Expedited

27-OCT-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-NOV-2010 : Expedite request emailed to NVC

10-NOV-2010 : Expedite approved - Case forwarded to Consulate

12-NOV-2010 : Medical

US Embassy - Expedited

18-NOV-2010 : Packet 3 email received.

19-NOV-2010 : Emailed DS230, DS2001

30-NOV-2010 : Interview - 9am Denied: 3 year bar (overstay) - i601 Waiver filed with expedite request

01-DEC-2010 : MP requests assistance from US Ambassador

03-DEC-2010 : Waiver transferred from USCIS to DHS

11-DEC-2010 : Waiver Receipt notification dated 07-DEC-2010

20-DEC-2010 : VISA/Waiver Approved

22-DEC-2010 : Approval letter received

24-DEC-2010 : Passport collected by courier

10-JAN-2011 : CR1 Visa Issued by IVU London

11-JAN-2011 : Passport / Visa delivered.

18-JAN-2011 : POE: EWR (Newark, New Jersey)

17-FEB-2011 : Welcome Letter Arrived

19-FEB-2011 : Green Card I-551 Arrived

I-130 Mailing to Approval (incl. waiver): 102 Days

OCT 2012 : Applied for Removal of Conditions

DEC 2012 : Received NOA1 (GC extention letter)

18-JAN-2013 : Biometrics walk in approved and completed

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LotofPatience   65

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:D

You (Richi and CRN) guys are totally freaking out here, huh?

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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LotofPatience   65

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Gotta have a laugh..be stupid..makes the time go by quicker..hey, if you went to CSC instead of VSC...you wouldn't be sleeping well either, lol

In fact CSC is better - no work and sit idle.

This NVC process is damn killing me with hell lot of crappy paperwork :star: I couldn't do anything at work today and was using all the day to fill up these craps!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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sit idle for 5.5 months? that's easier than dealing with the 6 weeks of NVC paperwork? oh you poor baby, lol..well gimme your spot then..heck, sell your spot to Richi..just like Blagojevich from Illinois, lol.

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RichiJenny   14

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In fact CSC is better - no work and sit idle.

This NVC process is damn killing me with hell lot of crappy paperwork :star: I couldn't do anything at work today and was using all the day to fill up these craps!

Loto

Your words not mine Loto - I think the folk at CSC are awesome and do an AMAZING job, I hope they read this today! :whistle:

USCIS California Service Center - Expedited

09-SEP-2010 : Mailed I130 Petition to Chicago Lockbox.

16-SEP-2010 : Received NOA1.

24-SEP-2010 : Expedite: service request

05-OCT-2010 : Supporting documents sent to CSC.

16-OCT-2010 : RFE received.

19-OCT-2010 : RFE response received at CSC.

22-OCT-2010 : I130 Petition APPROVED.

30-OCT-2010 : NOA2 Received in Mail

NVC - Expedited

27-OCT-2010 : Case Number Assigned

02-NOV-2010 : Expedite request emailed to NVC

10-NOV-2010 : Expedite approved - Case forwarded to Consulate

12-NOV-2010 : Medical

US Embassy - Expedited

18-NOV-2010 : Packet 3 email received.

19-NOV-2010 : Emailed DS230, DS2001

30-NOV-2010 : Interview - 9am Denied: 3 year bar (overstay) - i601 Waiver filed with expedite request

01-DEC-2010 : MP requests assistance from US Ambassador

03-DEC-2010 : Waiver transferred from USCIS to DHS

11-DEC-2010 : Waiver Receipt notification dated 07-DEC-2010

20-DEC-2010 : VISA/Waiver Approved

22-DEC-2010 : Approval letter received

24-DEC-2010 : Passport collected by courier

10-JAN-2011 : CR1 Visa Issued by IVU London

11-JAN-2011 : Passport / Visa delivered.

18-JAN-2011 : POE: EWR (Newark, New Jersey)

17-FEB-2011 : Welcome Letter Arrived

19-FEB-2011 : Green Card I-551 Arrived

I-130 Mailing to Approval (incl. waiver): 102 Days

OCT 2012 : Applied for Removal of Conditions

DEC 2012 : Received NOA1 (GC extention letter)

18-JAN-2013 : Biometrics walk in approved and completed

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Gotta have a laugh..be stupid..makes the time go by quicker..hey, if you went to CSC instead of VSC...you wouldn't be sleeping well either, lol

pardon the intrusion, but how do you know which servicing center you get sent to?? CSC or VSC?? Do they just pick that for you? or is it based on where you live? I couldn't seem to find an answer quickly. Thanks

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Married 09-19-10

I-130 Stage

10-31-10: I-130 Sent

03-16-11: APPROVED!!!!

(132 days from NOA1 to NOA2 at CSC)

NVC Stage

04-01-11: NVC Case Number Assigned/Sent Opt-in Email

04-05-11: Paid AOS Fee ($88) and got confirmation of OPTIN

04-09-11: Sent AOS package (I-864 and supporting documents)

04-11-11: Paid IV Fee ($404) and Choice of Agent confirmed and AOS package confirmed received

05-02-11: DS-260 filled out and submitted

05-06-11: Sent DS-260 Supporting Documents

06-07-11: Case Complete!!

(70 days in NVC)

Medical and Interview

07-27-11: Medical Appt.

08-08-11: Interview (221g) AP

09-15-11: Denied- Inadmissiable 212(a)(2)(A)(i)- CIMT

601-Waiver Process

09-12-12: Filed I-601 Waiver at lockbox (hired lawyer for this)

02-05-13: APPROVED (4 1/2 months)

03-08:13: Sent updated medical/other papers to Montreal

Waiting for VISA

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