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jenna rink   0

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Hi Guys! I am hoping someone can help me.

So my sister finally got a letter from the embassy that she can now set up her K1 visa interview appointment. She is applying with her 6 month old baby but she hasn't applied for the CRBA yet. She already received the authenticated NSO birth certificate. When we checked the appointment schedule online today, we were shocked to know that the earliest appointment she can get for the CRBA and first time passport is February 14, 2014. That is waaayyy too late since she can really get her K1 visa interview appointment as early as October 22, 2013. Can someone please let me know if there is any other way possible to get an early appointment or even if we pay to get expedited appointment? Also, does she needs to have the baby's passport and CRBA before she will get her K1 visa interview? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[color="#9932CC"][font="Verdana"][b]AOS[/b][u][/u]
03/27/2008 - Sent Forms I-485, I-131 & EAD to Chicago Lockbox through USPS Priority Mail - [b]Day 1[/b]
03/30/2008 - Received date - [b]Day 3[/b]
04/04/2008 - Check cashed - [b]Day 9[/b]
04/07/2008 - Received receipt notice in the mail - [b]Day 12[/b]
04/14/2008 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice - [b]Day 19[/b]
04/24/2008 - Biometrics schedule - 12:00PM - [b][color="#FF0000"]DONE[/color][/b] - [b]Day 29[/b][/font][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]04/25/2008 - Able to view case status online for both I-485 & EAD -- Thank God! Finally - [b]Day 30[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/01/2008 - Received notice in email- I-485 case transferred to California Service Center - [b]Day 36[/b][/color]
05/08/2008 - Received notice in email about I-485 now pending at CSC - [b]Day 43[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/09,15,16,19/2008 - I-485 Touched - [b]Day 44 - 54[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/03/2008 - EAD card production ordered - [b]Day 69[/b][/color] - Praise God! ;)
[color="#9932CC"]06/09/2008 - AP Received in the mail - [b]Day 75[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/12/2008 - EAD card received in the mail - [b]Day 78[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/13/2008 - Applied for Social Security card- [b]Day 79[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/27/2008 - Social Security Card Received - [b]Day 93[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/22/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed sent. - [b]Day 118[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/26/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed received in the mail - [b]Day 122[/b][/color]
[b][color="#9932CC"]07/28/2008 - I485 Green Card received - Day 124[/color][/b]

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,041

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

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(!).

Greg&Set Contributor

Greg&Set   3

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You may want to read these conversations from other visajourney members though this was way back 2011...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/297431-k1-and-crba/

08-08-2013 i-129F sent

08-12-2013 Packet Received

08-15-2013 Check Encashed

08-16-2013 Alien registration number changed

08-19-2013 NOA1 hard copy received

09-03-2013 NOA2 Approval - Email Notification Received

09-05-2013 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

10-16-2013 MNL Case Number Received/ NVC received

10-21-2013 Left NVC

10-22-2013 Consulate Received

11-09-2013 Embassy Letter Received

11-18-2013 Medical at St. Luke's

12-06-2013 Embassy Interview - Approved

12-13-2013 Visa Issued

12-18-2013 Visa Received<p>
01-30-2013 Arrived in US
03-23-2014 Got Married
04-29-2014 Sent i-485 package via USPS ( with i-131 & i-765 )
05-14-2014 USPS returned our package ( the package was a mess, poor service from USPS priority 2-day mail service)
05-14-2014 Resent our package this time via UPS
05-16-2014 Chicago Lockbox Acceptance/ Biometric Fee check encashed
05-21-2014 Email and Text Confirmation received
05-23-2014 AOS Filling Fee encashed

07-30-2014 EAD/Advance Parole Approved

08-08-2014 EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card Received

Peachesjae Apprentice

Peachesjae   4

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Try calling american services and explain your situation. They allow walk ins. We tried before and we got an interview. Just make sure she has all the documents required for the kids CRBA. There are more documents needed especially when the father of her child is not with her during the CRBA interview.

jenna rink Apprentice

jenna rink   0

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Awesome! Thank you guys for your replies. On that same day I actually kept on trying and going back to the page at least 5 times and then all of a sudden there was an open schedule for November 18 and I took it. Someone might have cancelled. I was lucky.

[color="#9932CC"][font="Verdana"][b]AOS[/b][u][/u]
03/27/2008 - Sent Forms I-485, I-131 & EAD to Chicago Lockbox through USPS Priority Mail - [b]Day 1[/b]
03/30/2008 - Received date - [b]Day 3[/b]
04/04/2008 - Check cashed - [b]Day 9[/b]
04/07/2008 - Received receipt notice in the mail - [b]Day 12[/b]
04/14/2008 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice - [b]Day 19[/b]
04/24/2008 - Biometrics schedule - 12:00PM - [b][color="#FF0000"]DONE[/color][/b] - [b]Day 29[/b][/font][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]04/25/2008 - Able to view case status online for both I-485 & EAD -- Thank God! Finally - [b]Day 30[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/01/2008 - Received notice in email- I-485 case transferred to California Service Center - [b]Day 36[/b][/color]
05/08/2008 - Received notice in email about I-485 now pending at CSC - [b]Day 43[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/09,15,16,19/2008 - I-485 Touched - [b]Day 44 - 54[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/03/2008 - EAD card production ordered - [b]Day 69[/b][/color] - Praise God! ;)
[color="#9932CC"]06/09/2008 - AP Received in the mail - [b]Day 75[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/12/2008 - EAD card received in the mail - [b]Day 78[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/13/2008 - Applied for Social Security card- [b]Day 79[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/27/2008 - Social Security Card Received - [b]Day 93[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/22/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed sent. - [b]Day 118[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/26/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed received in the mail - [b]Day 122[/b][/color]
[b][color="#9932CC"]07/28/2008 - I485 Green Card received - Day 124[/color][/b]

jenna rink Apprentice

jenna rink   0

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Guys, I have one more question. How long will it take before we get the CRBA result and the baby's passport? Is it safe to schedule the interview in 2 to 3 weeks after the CRBA and passport appointment?

[color="#9932CC"][font="Verdana"][b]AOS[/b][u][/u]
03/27/2008 - Sent Forms I-485, I-131 & EAD to Chicago Lockbox through USPS Priority Mail - [b]Day 1[/b]
03/30/2008 - Received date - [b]Day 3[/b]
04/04/2008 - Check cashed - [b]Day 9[/b]
04/07/2008 - Received receipt notice in the mail - [b]Day 12[/b]
04/14/2008 - Received Biometrics Appointment Notice - [b]Day 19[/b]
04/24/2008 - Biometrics schedule - 12:00PM - [b][color="#FF0000"]DONE[/color][/b] - [b]Day 29[/b][/font][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]04/25/2008 - Able to view case status online for both I-485 & EAD -- Thank God! Finally - [b]Day 30[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/01/2008 - Received notice in email- I-485 case transferred to California Service Center - [b]Day 36[/b][/color]
05/08/2008 - Received notice in email about I-485 now pending at CSC - [b]Day 43[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]05/09,15,16,19/2008 - I-485 Touched - [b]Day 44 - 54[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/03/2008 - EAD card production ordered - [b]Day 69[/b][/color] - Praise God! ;)
[color="#9932CC"]06/09/2008 - AP Received in the mail - [b]Day 75[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/12/2008 - EAD card received in the mail - [b]Day 78[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/13/2008 - Applied for Social Security card- [b]Day 79[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]06/27/2008 - Social Security Card Received - [b]Day 93[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/22/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed sent. - [b]Day 118[/b][/color]
[color="#9932CC"]07/26/2008 - I-485 Welcome noticed received in the mail - [b]Day 122[/b][/color]
[b][color="#9932CC"]07/28/2008 - I485 Green Card received - Day 124[/color][/b]

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Jhetrhine Newbie

Jhetrhine   0

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Awesome! Thank you guys for your replies. On that same day I actually kept on trying and going back to the page at least 5 times and then all of a sudden there was an open schedule for November 18 and I took it. Someone might have cancelled. I was lucky.

Jhetrhine Newbie

Jhetrhine   0

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Hi. I was also applying for the CRBA of my child and I was having a hard time doing it. I couldn't click the gray bars which are the dates that are not yet open for appointments. I followed the right instruction tho. Or should I connect my laptop to the printer for it to work? Does the printer has something to do with choosing the date? Lol Please let me know what did you do in setting an appointment for CRBA. Please? Thanks! Your response would really be appreciated.

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a n o Apprentice

a n o   2

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there are no slots available till July. im applying also for my baby crba. :( did you get a schedule@jhethrine

i 129f sent : 02.12.14

NOA1: 02.20.14

NOA2: 03.12.14

CASE SHIPPED TO NVC: 03.19.14

NVC RECEIVED: 03.27.14

NVC LEFT: 04.01.14

CONSULATE RECEIVED: 04.08.14

a n o Apprentice

a n o   2

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Hi. I was also applying for the CRBA of my child and I was having a hard time doing it. I couldn't click the gray bars which are the dates that are not yet open for appointments. I followed the right instruction tho. Or should I connect my laptop to the printer for it to work? Does the printer has something to do with choosing the date? Lol Please let me know what did you do in setting an appointment for CRBA. Please? Thanks! Your response would really be appreciated.

i 129f sent : 02.12.14

NOA1: 02.20.14

NOA2: 03.12.14

CASE SHIPPED TO NVC: 03.19.14

NVC RECEIVED: 03.27.14

NVC LEFT: 04.01.14

CONSULATE RECEIVED: 04.08.14

  • 3 weeks later...
a n o Apprentice

a n o   2

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Guys, I have one more question. How long will it take before we get the CRBA result and the baby's passport? Is it safe to schedule the interview in 2 to 3 weeks after the CRBA and passport appointment?

how long is the processing time for crba and passport??

i 129f sent : 02.12.14

NOA1: 02.20.14

NOA2: 03.12.14

CASE SHIPPED TO NVC: 03.19.14

NVC RECEIVED: 03.27.14

NVC LEFT: 04.01.14

CONSULATE RECEIVED: 04.08.14

kparz Explorer

kparz   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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I really need to do my son's CRBA within this month and im planning to do it when we do my husbands medical so i can save on the time and money. We live all the way in Mindanao. So in case my husbands interview/visa gets approved on June 6. And get the visa on hand by the end of June, we might leave right away. And i still dont see any open slots for CRBA's :( I dont want this to be the reason why we cant leave for the US. And i need to leave as soon as possible :(

hope you can help me

2007 - Came back from the U.S.2008 - Met Nic (L)November 27,2009 - Had first daughter :goofy: - June 19,2010 - Got Married at a Church (F) - February 2011 - CRBA my first child at US Embassy Manila and officially a dual Citizen Baby October 12,2011 - Had our 2nd child/son :dancing:August 23,2013 - Petitioned NicAugust 30,2013 - Petition APPROVED :thumbs: October 2013 - Received Approval letterOctober 2013 - Received Packet 3 + Case NumberJanuary 2014 - Moving foward with DS-260January 2014 - Problem 1: thought we didn't have a case number coz we were looking for a NVC number -_- Took 3 months to noticed we already had it in our hands :bonk: April 2014 - Problem 2: Wrong input of the applicants birthday on their system, and didn't notice it until this month... <_< :bonk: :idea:May 2,2014 - Out of no where, i tried the wrong birthday and POOF! Finished the form right away, by the way. DS-260 = DONE!!! :content: :idea: May 9,2014 - Finally found an available slot for VISA INTERVIEW! Yeyy!! :dancing: May 15,2014 - Wrong birthday finally corrected - USEM just received our DS-260 Form which was done 2 weeks ago :clock: [Next should be setting the interview and medical and doing CRBA for 2nd child... :clock: Hoping my husband will get his visa in a month because I need to leave for U.S. by July because we are having our 3rd child this October 2014 :dancing: ] May 28,2014 - Medical at SLEC = PASSED!!! June 6,2014 - Interview at USEM = ?????? - CRBA <p> (L)(L)(L)
 
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