IR2/CR2 APPROVED IN 56 DAYS AT CSC!!

[Minted7 3]

COngrats thats awesome...Merry Christmas

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Congrats!

https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx , the link for Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center, you still need waiting for your NVC number and II number now

Thank you guys!!! I have the link bookmarked and tested so I am ready to go. Called NVC last night and they said my package is "in the building". How strange of a response but plausible (they just haven't got to entering it into their system.) Will call Monday...Tuesday...etc. until I have a case number.

Sailorboy

56 days...WOW! Congratulations.

Yes, a big WOW!! Still can't believe my luck! Think I'll go buy a LOTTO ticket! What would really be cool is if I sold my boat! Thanks for the good wishes.

Sailorboy

COngrats thats awesome...Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you as well Minted7 and thanks for your very kind wishes.

Sailorboy :thumbs:

[Markieboy 104]

Congratulations, sailorboy! That is really great news!

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Congratulations, sailorboy! That is really great news!

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

Thanks Markieboy!! Yep, here's hopin' the rest goes as smoothly!

Sailorboy

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Congratulations, sailorboy! That is really great news!

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

I hit "Add Reply" too soon, I noticed you are trying to get your stepdaughter here as well. We're on the same path just different countries. Wish you the best of luck. How old is your stepdaughter? Mine's 18.

Sailorboy

[Markieboy 104]

Thank you! Good luck to both of us!

My stepdaughter just turned 15. She misses her mom a great deal.

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Thank you! Good luck to both of us!

My stepdaughter just turned 15. She misses her mom a great deal.

That's great! We couldn't apply sooner due to divorce criteria. This is all past and now for the first time since the divorce, her Mom will finally have her daughter back. Oh, I'm from Seattle originally, see you are from Wash. State. What part? Also, have you made a number of trips to the PI and visited your stepdaughter? I've only been back once since my wife immigrated. I'm a little worried about that as there is nothing I can do now to counter it.

Sailorboy

[Markieboy 104]

Yeah, it's very important for a child to be with his/her parent. I would hate to be separated from my wife, so I can only imagine how my stepdaughter feels.

I'm not originally from WA, but studied at UW. We live in north Tacoma.

Yes, I've been to Philippines quite a bit. My stepdaughter also visited here in WA. She loves it here. So many beautiful trees!!!

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Yeah, it's very important for a child to be with his/her parent. I would hate to be separated from my wife, so I can only imagine how my stepdaughter feels.

I'm not originally from WA, but studied at UW. We live in north Tacoma.

Yes, I've been to Philippines quite a bit. My stepdaughter also visited here in WA. She loves it here. So many beautiful trees!!!

Hello Markieboy, I'm on hold with NVC right now. Hoping for a case number tonight and then give them my email address so I can get moving on this. I use to live in Tacoma when I was in Jr. High School, most of my time was spent up in Seattle. Going up to visit my daughter the last week this month. See, that is where my greatest fear is in that I've only made one visit to China since my wife came to the US. Sweating out that one big time. My wife has been there twice so we missed a couple years in there. Hopefully, the rest of my documentation will carry the load of proof. Well you take care and Happy Holidays to you and your wonderful family!

Sailorboy

[Markieboy 104]

Honestly, I don't think that making only one visit will hurt your case. You seem to have much documented proof of relationship. I only have about a dozen pics of my stepdaughter and me together. However, my regular financial support to her allowance and tuition is sufficient proof, IMO.

I wish you and your family the best of luck, too! As always, keep us posted with your case progress! Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!!

[SailorBoy1297 0]

Thanks Markieboy. Of course I'll keep you informed on all the nuances of the case. I felt heartened that you didn't think only one visit would hurt my case. I got my case number and invoice identification number so I could pay electronically. My AOS bill was there so I paid it. I wanted to send in my daughter's DS 3032 but read that I have to wait for the email from NVC. Geez, now that everything has moved so fast, I want to get it all in there and get it done! Say, how much is the IV Fee? It's listed but no amount is given. You and your family have a wonderful Christmas as well. Next year's Christmas will be incredible I think.

Sailorboy

[Markieboy 104]

Sailorboy, no I don't feel that your "lack" of trips will hurt you. If ever the CO is in doubt, they will ask you personal details of your stepdaughter (eg birthday, grade in school, etc). Your wife should be able to provide that. My stepdaughter and I are still getting to know each other. She is still shy around me, as she did not grow up with a father figure in her life. This will just take time. But still provide any and all evidence you can regarding her financial support. This is big.

Congratulations on getting your NVC case # and IIN! Don't wait for NVC to send you the DS-3032. Please search VJ for "ezguidespouse". That guide gives a link for the email format of DS-3032. When emailing, use this in the subject line: "ATTN: PI Supervisor Sue; [your NVC case #]; [beneficiary's name]; [beneficiary's DOB]". As others have mentioned, this method yields quicker results. Instead of getting a response in 1-2 weeks, usually you'll receive a response within 2 days...sometimes within hours.

The AOS bill fee is $88, the IV bill fee is $404. I know USCIS recently increased the prices for some petitions. Please refer to Dept of State website for any recent changes.

Lastly, always...always...always be proactive woth NVC. Compared with USCIS, you have much more control with your case. Call NVC everyday to check the "latest" status on AVR. Check the DOS payment portal multiple times during the day. Once the status of AOS or IV bill changes from "IN PROGRESS" to "PAID", print out the barcoded cover sheet, attach that to your AOS/IV packet, and mail it out! Never, ever wait for anything from NVC.

[SailorBoy1297 0]

When emailing, use this in the subject line: "ATTN: PI Supervisor Sue; [your NVC case #]; [beneficiary's name]; [beneficiary's DOB]". As others have mentioned, this method yields quicker results. Instead of getting a response in 1-2 weeks, usually you'll receive a response within 2 days...sometimes within hours.

Markieboy thanks so much for the helpful advice. I did send out the DS3032 last night along with my request for enrollment into the Electronic Processing. I am curious as to what the "PI" stands for in the subject line you mentioned. I hesitate because we use to refer to "PI" as the Philippine Islands back in my Navy days and I know your stepdaughter is Filipina. Your words a very encouraging and I apologize for nitpicking at little details. I did check the status on my AOS bill and it is now marked "PAID" so per your instructions, I should go ahead and send out the AOS stuff now? I have a concern related to the Electronic Processing and that is that my case number will change from GUZ to GZO. I'm thinking if I am going to do the Electronic Processing that I should wait for the confirmation email first, then start sending stuff in like crazy. Your thoughts?

Best,

Sailorboy

[Markieboy 104]

You are doing Electronic Processing (EP)? I'm sorry, I am not familiar with EP...so I better not comment. I'm sure there's someone with more expertise, who can comment. One of our very senior members, Darnell, has much experience with EP. Perhaps you can PM him.

I'm not sure what "PI" stands for. But they say she's the boss among bosses. Wow, you really are a sailor! Only a handful refer to the Philippines as "PI".

Yes, once the status shows "PAID" print the barcoded cover sheet, attach that to your packet and send it. I would highly recommend having a copy of the receipt AND cover sheet emailed to your email add. It's nice to have backup copies to print and send, in the event NVC/mail loses anything. Again, if you're doing EP, I advise you to verify the steps with a veteran (Darnell).

Good luck!

[SailorBoy1297 0]

You are doing Electronic Processing (EP)? I'm sorry, I am not familiar with EP...so I better not comment. I'm sure there's someone with more expertise, who can comment. One of our very senior members, Darnell, has much experience with EP. Perhaps you can PM him.

I'm not sure what "PI" stands for. But they say she's the boss among bosses. Wow, you really are a sailor! Only a handful refer to the Philippines as "PI".

Yes, once the status shows "PAID" print the barcoded cover sheet, attach that to your packet and send it. I would highly recommend having a copy of the receipt AND cover sheet emailed to your email add. It's nice to have backup copies to print and send, in the event NVC/mail loses anything. Again, if you're doing EP, I advise you to verify the steps with a veteran (Darnell).

Good luck!

Thanks much! I got a auto response back from my OPTIN email stating the below message.

"This is an automated response. Please do not respond to this email.

The NVC has received your e-mail. We are currently processing in the

order of receipt. Please allow 10 business days for a response.

Please be advised that sending duplicate emails for opt in and mailing

documents via delivery service may have an adverse affect on the amount

of time it takes for us to process your case."

I tried looking for Darnell but apparently his wife has just undergone surgery so he's a little tied up at the moment. I still haven't received the DS3032 email kit. Will call tonight and check the status. Took a break from this yesterday since there was no actions taken by NVC. Looking at your timeline around this point it looks like things went pretty fast for you. Also looking at the AOS cover letter guide, it looks like I should send in both income returns AND transcripts. Is that correct? I had originally thought just my returns were sufficient. Well, were happy we're where we are so if things start happening today, that will be great. Sure do appreciate a listening ear. Thanks Markieboy!

Sailorboy