Any Dominican Republic cases recently approved for NOA2 on here?

[trixiechick75 2]

Hello....I filed my I 130 January 22, 2013 and received NOA2 approval and I am now waiting for to show up at the NVC...STILL! Just thought I'd start a thread of some others with spouses/fiances from the DR going through the K1 or CR1 process that would like to share stories.

[AD & BE 0]

hi I am pretty much on the same boat as you I married my wife on february 4th and by march 4th they received the I130 petition I would like I am still under initial review how long for the next step... and congrats

[trixiechick75 2]

Congrats on your wedding! It took a little over 4 months to get the NOA2 approval...now it's been over a month for NVC to receive it and I am getting ready to fax the NOA2 approval in hopes that they can figure out what is taking so long to get this show on the road!!

Where is your wife from in the Dominican Republic?

Edited June 11, 2013 by trixiechick75

[JstaRebel 48]

Hey guys, the key word here is patience.. But here is a timeline for you to review.

Ok this is an APPROXIMATE timeline of what happens after the NOA2

Clearly states ALL the steps

Please review and then research and/or ask questions

AGAIN this is APPROXIMATE .. and yes timeframes DO VARY and yes things may happen sooner or later than indicated

AOS = Affidavit Of Support

Note: If you have both a CR1 and K3 approved you can complete your CR1 and switch the appointment to CR1 once your case is COMPLETE at NVC and as long as the Consulate has approximately 4 weeks to make this switch


For CR1

Day 1 I-130 Approved NOA2 mailed
Day 2 Receive Email from USCIS I-130 Approved
Day 3-5 Received NOA2 case forwarded to NVC
Day 5-7 SDO# Assigned call NVC @ 603-334-0700
Day 7-10 AOS Fee and DS3032 Generated (Make sure you verify with NVC AVS and REP)
Day 10-14 Pay AOS Fee Online and Email DS3032 from SO email (make sure your SO email is not a hotmail account use gmail or yahoo)
Day 15-19 AOS Fee Processed – Cover Page Printed – Mail AOS
Day 19-24 AOS Documents Processed
Day 19-24 DS-3032 Accepted by NVC
Day 24-28 IV Fee Bill Generated (Make sure you verify with NVC AVS and REP) DO NOT JUST PAY BECAUSE IT IS AVAILABLE TO DO SO ONLINE
Day 28- 30 IV Fee Bill Paid Online
Day 31-34 IV Fee Bill Processed- Cover Page Printed – Send Docs
Day 35-37 DS-230 & Documents Received by NVC
Day 38-40 AVS States Documents Received
Day 40-50 Case Complete

NOW WAIT 3-4 MONTHS for INTERVIEW TO BE SCHEDULED OR IF YOU HAVE A K3 CALL NVC and CALL VISA SPECIALIST to SWITCH CASES

IN MOST cases an interview is scheduled approximately 4 months after completion with exception of those with K3

WARNING DOING THINGS PRIOR TO THEM BEING GENERATED BY THE NVC (NOT ONLINE) WILL CAUSE DELAYS

For K3 (this timeline also applies to K1)

Day 1 I-129F Approved NOA2
Day 2 Received Email on NOA2
Day 3-5 Received NOA2 case forwarded to NVC
Day 5-7 SDO # assigned call NVC @ 603-334-0700
Day 7-21 Processed and sent to SDO
Day 21-28 Call Visa Specialist to ensure receipt @ 202-663-1541
Day 28-45 Call Visa Specialist to see if interview is assigned

WAIT FOR CITA PACKAGE .. if not received call Mexico Line to request a duplicate for Beneficiary to pick up 14 business days BEFORE the interview

Please be aware that the MEDICAL exam must be done at least 6 BUSINESS prior to the interview as it needs to be picked up the day before the interview .. if you don't then it will not be available for your interview

[JstaRebel 48]

Hello....I filed my I 130 January 22, 2013 and received NOA2 approval and I am now waiting for to show up at the NVC...STILL! Just thought I'd start a thread of some others with spouses/fiances from the DR going through the K1 or CR1 process that would like to share stories.

Good Idea for a thread. My wife is from Puerto Plata. I met her on the island of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

[stevie b 141]

Congrats on your wedding! It took a little over 4 months to get the NOA2 approval...now it's been over a month for NVC to receive it and I am getting ready to fax the NOA2 approval in hopes that they can figure out what is taking so long to get this show on the road!!

Where is your wife from in the Dominican Republic?

while I am not associated with the DR, I can tell you your petition is stuck at that office that approved it.. happening a lot these days.. wait time can be up to 90 days to get to nvc if you just sit and wait for them to receive it

[AD & BE 0]

Yes My wife is in the Dominican Republic. And I called USCIS last Thursday about my case and the rep sent a request I was told to wait 10 business days from the day I called to get a respond, if I don't get anything to try to call them back.

Edited June 20, 2013 by AD & BE

[trixiechick75 2]

I now have my State Senator's office involved....just sent a release for them to be able to get information on my behalf yesterday. Hoping to hear from them soon!!