bring my wife to the US

[jacabatic 5]

thank you ^^

[jaycali 415]

It does not take 6 - 12 months to get NOA2 from CSC. It takes 4 - 7. After that, if you're prepared it'll take about 4 - 6 weeks to clear through NVC. How long it takes between NVC and the interview at the embassy is entirely dependent on the consulate/embassy. Some take longer to schedule, some take shorter. Usually between 1 - 3 months from NVC case closed.

Altogether you're looking at a 6 - 10 month process from the day of filing.

I see you and I have the same NOA1 date. I'm expecting my NOA2 some time in June.. The CSC has sped up significantly lately, so 4 - 5 months is a good bet.

[jacabatic 5]

Is there a number I can call to speak to a officer/staff about my case? I just want to know the status of my NOA1 besides checking it online, because it seems like it never changes and I just want to make sure it is in the processing, anyone know? thank you =)

[Mark&Fatima 14]

Is there a number I can call to speak to a officer/staff about my case? I just want to know the status of my NOA1 besides checking it online, because it seems like it never changes and I just want to make sure it is in the processing, anyone know? thank you =)

Your application is processing (or more accurately, in line to be processed, as there are thousands ahead of yours). Since your NOA1 is only 2 months old, your case will continue to show "Initial Review" until your application is approved and you get your NOA2. Most likely, it will still be 2-4 more months before anything changes. My case showed Initial Review for over 5 months until I got my NOA2. You can call National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 if you wish, but all they will likely tell you is that they've got your application.

[jacabatic 5]

Your application is processing (or more accurately, in line to be processed, as there are thousands ahead of yours). Since your NOA1 is only 2 months old, your case will continue to show "Initial Review" until your application is approved and you get your NOA2. Most likely, it will still be 2-4 more months before anything changes. My case showed Initial Review for over 5 months until I got my NOA2. You can call National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 if you wish, but all they will likely tell you is that they've got your application.

Thank you, I will wait it out =) hoping for some good news soon.

by the way, i checked my status online and found this at the bottom of the page :

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 6-30-2012

What does this mean? anyone know?

[holly87 2]

They CSC recieved ours on Nov 16 2011, ours is still in inital review! It's been 5 months this month so... Try not to check EVERYDAY! It can be very disheartening..Trust me! They will also not tell you much over the phone as your wife (like myself) are still 'uncleared' Which is what they are doing, checking backgrounds etc.

My Husband is USAF and he left the U.K in August 2011, I have seen him once in the whole time!

It's long, feels like it's never going to end, and I sometimes feel like giving up. But the thought of seeing him again is keeping me going.

Good Luck!

[holly87 2]

Thank you, I will wait it out =) hoping for some good news soon.

by the way, i checked my status online and found this at the bottom of the page :

OMB control no. 1615-0080

Expiration date 6-30-2012

What does this mean? anyone know?

It's to do with the forms, nothing to do with the case.

[L&F 0]

She had already gotten her NBI Clearance in Late Feb 2012, also she has the original marriage certificate from the NSO ( I have it as well ), she also has original birth certificate. All others should be a breeze to get =) . Would you know if she is able to take her "medical exam" now or does she need to wait until its been approved?

Also , would you know if she is considered an "immediate relative"?

Not sure if anyone replied to this yet, but when you turn in all the signed paperwork & supporting documents (such as NBI clearance & birth cert.), NVC prefers recent NBI clearance & birth certificate. So you might have to get updated ones when you get to the NVC submission. Still you've gotta wait for your NOA2 which takes the longest time. There are some who get theirs 3 months or less. Medical exam comes after the US Embassy in Manila receive your completed documents from the NVC & schedule the interview--usually about a month or less away from that time, so your wife must get all her medical exams payed for & done before the interview. Going back, the USEM desires everything to be up to date at the time of interview--anything over (6) months, it's gonna be scary & they will ask for an updated original documents (NBI, birth certificate, letter of employment, tax returns, W-2, etc.) You currently make atleast the required amount financially? This is what set us back, & had to wait for my W-2 & tax returns to send along in to the NVC--wasted like a months & 1/2 in time.

Make sure you have tons of relationship evidence like chats logs, phones bills, receipts & especially pictures(from all stages of your relationship, with family members)! It's going to be a journey indeed, so stay patient & persevere in love--always focusing on the goal of being together. This is a very challenging process & testing of both of your hearts. You've gone to the right place for help--keep asking alot of questions & input here. Best of luck to you both, hope your time isn't as long as ours! GODSPEED!!

[trojam227 18]

Yes, your wife is your Immediate Relative. Waiting for NOA2 is long & hard because no action is taking place on your case until you are in the front of the line. The first time the USCIS actually picks it up, they are looking to approve it. If they need more evidence from you they will notify you. You have a couple more months to go before you will hear anything, but once you do, be ahead of the game because things will move MUCH faster through the NVC. Take these couple of months to study the NVC process and the medical/interview process and your wife just might be here for Christmas.

[jacabatic 5]

It's to do with the forms, nothing to do with the case.

ok thank you

Not sure if anyone replied to this yet, but when you turn in all the signed paperwork & supporting documents (such as NBI clearance & birth cert.), NVC prefers recent NBI clearance & birth certificate. So you might have to get updated ones when you get to the NVC submission. Still you've gotta wait for your NOA2 which takes the longest time. There are some who get theirs 3 months or less. Medical exam comes after the US Embassy in Manila receive your completed documents from the NVC & schedule the interview--usually about a month or less away from that time, so your wife must get all her medical exams payed for & done before the interview. Going back, the USEM desires everything to be up to date at the time of interview--anything over (6) months, it's gonna be scary & they will ask for an updated original documents (NBI, birth certificate, letter of employment, tax returns, W-2, etc.) You currently make atleast the required amount financially? This is what set us back, & had to wait for my W-2 & tax returns to send along in to the NVC--wasted like a months & 1/2 in time.

Make sure you have tons of relationship evidence like chats logs, phones bills, receipts & especially pictures(from all stages of your relationship, with family members)! It's going to be a journey indeed, so stay patient & persevere in love--always focusing on the goal of being together. This is a very challenging process & testing of both of your hearts. You've gone to the right place for help--keep asking alot of questions & input here. Best of luck to you both, hope your time isn't as long as ours! GODSPEED!!

thank you

Yes, your wife is your Immediate Relative. Waiting for NOA2 is long & hard because no action is taking place on your case until you are in the front of the line. The first time the USCIS actually picks it up, they are looking to approve it. If they need more evidence from you they will notify you. You have a couple more months to go before you will hear anything, but once you do, be ahead of the game because things will move MUCH faster through the NVC. Take these couple of months to study the NVC process and the medical/interview process and your wife just might be here for Christmas.

thank you, hopefully she is here by this end of this year =)