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Sashy   17

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hello all.

I posted a few months ago about the last steps before I filed, and having just come back from a trip to see my husband, I really do wish this process was faster! I read the guide on what to expect next, but I am confused about something-- the guide says that after USCIS approves my petition it gets sent to NVC-- and then NVC mails a packet to my husband. Is this correct? I seem to remember someone telling me he wasn't going to get anything until the interview. I only ask because he moved recently, so I am concerned that when the petition does go through the papers will wind up at the wrong address.

Also, I used the timeline check at the USCIS website and it said about 5 months. How much longer after the 5 months will the NVC process take? (( Also, I had to file in the Chicago lockbox because I am resident of NJ, but when I went to check the timeline the only option it gave me was the Vermont servicing center. Is this right?)

Last question: anything I can do while Im waiting to be productive?

1/15/2013 - Married

USCIS:
4/11: Mailed out IR-30 via FedEx Ground
4/15: Forms received by USCIS Chicago (Signed)

12/2: Case Transferred to CSC

12/17/2013: NOA-2!!!! (8 Months, 2 days)

NVC:

12/27/2013: Case received by NVC

1/23/2014: NVC Case #, BIN, & IIN received.

1/31/2014: DS-261 Available & filled out.

2/4/2014: AOS Invoice available & paid

2/7/2014: I-864(AOS) completed & sent

2/11/2014: IV Bill availiable and paid.

2/14/2014: DS-260 completed (IV)

2/14/2014: DS-260 support documents sent

2/26/2014: I-864 (AOS) documents received and logged by NVC.

3/4/2014: Checklist for AOS ( I knew it :|a)

3/5/2014: Checklist for AOS submitted

3/7/2014: DS-260 documents received & logged by NVC

3/13/2014: IV packet + documents approved and logged

4/14:2014: Case Complete!!! (3 months 2 weeks 4 days @NVC)

Consulate:

Medical: 05/28/2014 ✓

Interview: 06/03/2014 (?)

Consulate didn't like our police records, have to resend--> AP

APPROVED: 07/02/2014

visa in hand: 07/11/2014

PoE: Halifax Stanfield International (07/25/2014)

REMOVING CONDITIONS:

06/10/2016: Packet Mailed

06/16/2016: Check Cashed

7/11/2016: Biometrics Appointment

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,262

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Clipper Newbie

Clipper   0

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Hi Sashy,

My wife's petition was approved within weeks, but the email we were supposed to get regarding this never came through. It was sent but somehow we didn't get it. It might be worth your while to follow up if you think you've been waiting a long time.

hikergirl Proficient

hikergirl   277

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
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Hello all.

I posted a few months ago about the last steps before I filed, and having just come back from a trip to see my husband, I really do wish this process was faster! I read the guide on what to expect next, but I am confused about something-- the guide says that after USCIS approves my petition it gets sent to NVC-- and then NVC mails a packet to my husband. Is this correct? I seem to remember someone telling me he wasn't going to get anything until the interview. I only ask because he moved recently, so I am concerned that when the petition does go through the papers will wind up at the wrong address.

Also, I used the timeline check at the USCIS website and it said about 5 months. How much longer after the 5 months will the NVC process take? (( Also, I had to file in the Chicago lockbox because I am resident of NJ, but when I went to check the timeline the only option it gave me was the Vermont servicing center. Is this right?)

Last question: anything I can do while Im waiting to be productive?

Everything I got (beneficiary) was via e-mail nothing by snail mail. When hubby received the NOA2, I started calling NVC after a week to get the NVC Case#, IIN and BIN (you can call as well - I am just less busy than hubby). You and hubby should both take a quick read of Saylin’s Montréal Wiki. http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_%E2'>

You could order your tax transcripts so you have them ready and waiting for when you do the I-864. Hubby should be checking on his vaccination records, look at where he’s going to be getting his police check done, making sure he has a long form birth certificate (has parental names on it), and the other paperwork required for NVC. Now would be the time too for him to start a list of all of the addresses and dates he lived there for the one form that’s filled out at NVC.

Sashy Enthusiast

Sashy   17

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
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Thanks!

one question though: I don't think I ever recall filling out an email address for him though? ( I am the US Citizen)

1/15/2013 - Married

USCIS:
4/11: Mailed out IR-30 via FedEx Ground
4/15: Forms received by USCIS Chicago (Signed)

12/2: Case Transferred to CSC

12/17/2013: NOA-2!!!! (8 Months, 2 days)

NVC:

12/27/2013: Case received by NVC

1/23/2014: NVC Case #, BIN, & IIN received.

1/31/2014: DS-261 Available & filled out.

2/4/2014: AOS Invoice available & paid

2/7/2014: I-864(AOS) completed & sent

2/11/2014: IV Bill availiable and paid.

2/14/2014: DS-260 completed (IV)

2/14/2014: DS-260 support documents sent

2/26/2014: I-864 (AOS) documents received and logged by NVC.

3/4/2014: Checklist for AOS ( I knew it :|a)

3/5/2014: Checklist for AOS submitted

3/7/2014: DS-260 documents received & logged by NVC

3/13/2014: IV packet + documents approved and logged

4/14:2014: Case Complete!!! (3 months 2 weeks 4 days @NVC)

Consulate:

Medical: 05/28/2014 ✓

Interview: 06/03/2014 (?)

Consulate didn't like our police records, have to resend--> AP

APPROVED: 07/02/2014

visa in hand: 07/11/2014

PoE: Halifax Stanfield International (07/25/2014)

REMOVING CONDITIONS:

06/10/2016: Packet Mailed

06/16/2016: Check Cashed

7/11/2016: Biometrics Appointment

hikergirl Proficient

hikergirl   277

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
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When you call NVC they verify e-mail addresses each and every time.

The first time you call they will take his. Then you’ll need to follow Saylin’s guide to electronic processing as it’ll get you through faster than snail-mailing docs.

Sashy Enthusiast

Sashy   17

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
 Timeline
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Ah okay. I did do the electronic form of notification for me (via text and email) for USCIS.

So this is in the future, as I have not received NOA2 from USCIS , correct? Where can I find this guide?

1/15/2013 - Married

USCIS:
4/11: Mailed out IR-30 via FedEx Ground
4/15: Forms received by USCIS Chicago (Signed)

12/2: Case Transferred to CSC

12/17/2013: NOA-2!!!! (8 Months, 2 days)

NVC:

12/27/2013: Case received by NVC

1/23/2014: NVC Case #, BIN, & IIN received.

1/31/2014: DS-261 Available & filled out.

2/4/2014: AOS Invoice available & paid

2/7/2014: I-864(AOS) completed & sent

2/11/2014: IV Bill availiable and paid.

2/14/2014: DS-260 completed (IV)

2/14/2014: DS-260 support documents sent

2/26/2014: I-864 (AOS) documents received and logged by NVC.

3/4/2014: Checklist for AOS ( I knew it :|a)

3/5/2014: Checklist for AOS submitted

3/7/2014: DS-260 documents received & logged by NVC

3/13/2014: IV packet + documents approved and logged

4/14:2014: Case Complete!!! (3 months 2 weeks 4 days @NVC)

Consulate:

Medical: 05/28/2014 ✓

Interview: 06/03/2014 (?)

Consulate didn't like our police records, have to resend--> AP

APPROVED: 07/02/2014

visa in hand: 07/11/2014

PoE: Halifax Stanfield International (07/25/2014)

REMOVING CONDITIONS:

06/10/2016: Packet Mailed

06/16/2016: Check Cashed

7/11/2016: Biometrics Appointment

hikergirl Proficient

hikergirl   277

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
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http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_–_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

She is currently the mod of the NVC thread that they run every month.

Just noticed I’m having trouble linking. oops8rh.gif

Edited by hikergirl
 
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