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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Posted

So looking over my letter. This is what Im thinking I need my husband to bring to his interview.

Document Name Document Status

CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C- Needs to bring

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1 R - (Submitted it online so dont need to bring?)

1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 2 R - (Submitted it online so dont need to bring?)

2 - PASSPORT Y - (I know it says NVC sent this but Im pretty sure it was just a copy of his bio page. So have him bring his passport?)

3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE O- (Does he need to bring his original?)

4 - ADOPTION F- (Doesnt apply to us)

5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE O- (The NVC has the original and certified copies should I make him bring another certified copy?)

6 - MARRIAGE TERMINATION F- (Doesnt apply to us)

7 - COURT RECORDS F- (Doesnt apply to us)

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y- (Submitted everything to NVC. Should he bring copies of the I-864?)

9 - MILITARY RECORDS F- (Doesnt apply to us)

10 - CANADA POLICE CERTIFICATE Y- (Submitted original so I dont think he needs to bring this?)

FEE PAYMENT $- (Paid our fees already)

PHOTOGRAPH Y- (Submitted photos already but maybe should have him bring two more?)

F - PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F- (Doesnt apply to us)

F - PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F- (Doesnt apply to us)

ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENT F- (Doesnt apply to us)

So from all that Im gathering he needs to bring the following:

His medical

His passport

His birth certificate

His interview letter

Two passport type photos

A certified copy of our marriage certificate

Would this cover all our bases? I feel like building him up a whole new packet just in case. Stress lol.

Now the actual embassy website lists the following:

  • Valid Passport and photocopy of the biographic page. (I figure he should bring his passport. NVC has a copy of his biographical page)
  • Ticket with your number (will be given at the Consulate). (Done there so not worried about this)
  • Medical Examination in a sealed envelope (X-ray is not required, unless there is TB). (Working on getting this done this month)
  • 2 color passport-size pictures (5 cm X 5 cm or 2 inch X 2 inch). (This definitely answered some questions above I think)
  • Form DS-230 (175KB PDF), parts I and II, or Confirmation Page of the electronic form DS-260. (Wouldnt this be in the packet NVC sent them?)
  • Birth Certificate, English translation and a photocopy. (?)
  • Marriage Certificate, English translation and a photocopy. (They have my original and certified copies should I have him bring another?)
  • Divorce Certificate, English translation and a photocopy. (Doesnt apply to us)
  • Custody documents, English translation and photocopy. (Doesnt apply to us)
  • Police Certificates from Canada and other countries of previous residence. (Doesnt the one in the NVC packet count?)
  • Court / Criminal records and photocopy.(Doesnt apply to us)
  • Military records and photocopy.(Doesnt apply to us)
  • Evidence of Support (I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, I-864W) and photocopy of IRS transcript or photocopy of the most recent Federal income tax return. (Would the ones NVC sent them count?)
  • Recent Letter from the U.S. employer (for employment cases).(Doesnt apply to us)
  • Copy of the U.S. petitioner status in the USA.( What is this?)
  • Copies of documents proving petitioner's U.S. domicile. (What is this?)

Sorry for the barrage post. I just figure we all have to go through it so I might as well put it out there. The letters are confusing I'll give them that haha! I know we all want to be super ready. Just trying to get a jumpstart on it. Maybe my confusion will fill in some blanks for someone else xD

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2004- Met online. Started a great friendship
2009- Decided our friendship had turned into something major
2009- First Official Visit and when we officially started dating
July 1st,2011- We got married!!!
USCIS
September 14,2012- Sent In I-130
September 20,2012- First NOA
September 25,2012- I-130 transferred to another office for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case.
May 18, 2013- NOA2

NVC

February 21,2014- Case Complete

MONTREAL EMBASSY

April 14,2014- Interview (Administrative Review for passport renewal)

June 17,2014- Visa Listed as Issued

June 20,2014- Visa In Hand

July 27,2014- Port Of Entry

Posted

hi casper212,

I am from srilanka too, waiting for my noa2. I would like to ask u a question.

How did u get the police clearance. Did u get it by urself or does the us embassy get it straight from the police head office. Pls helpbmevwith this matter im really confused.

Good luck with ur process :)

Congrats both of YOU!!!

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Sri Lanka
Timeline
Posted

Hi,

You can get PCC from police head quarters (Head office). Just visit the office and fill up the form with you previous addresses, and pay the fee. They will mail you the PCC with in 4 weeks.

Sometimes you may have to call check the status as it may held up in police stations. If you are outside of the country still you can get the PCC, just check their web site. You just have to pay extra though.

I-130 Track:

Feb 19, 2013: I-130 Sent

Feb 19, 2013: Priority Date

Feb 22, 2013: NOA1 Received

Sep 04, 2013: RFE received

Oct 04, 2013: RFE response

Dec 05, 2013: NOA2 Approved

Dec 12, 2013: NOA2 Hard copy received

NVC Track:

Dec 17, 2013: NVC received file

Jan 10, 2014: NVC Case # and IIN assigned

Jan 17, 2014: Email to pay AOS & IV fee

Jan 17, 2014: AOS & IV invoice available

Jan 21, 2014: AOS & IV fees paid

Jan 23, 2014: AOS & IV show as "PAID"

Jan 23, 2014: DS260 available & completed

Jan 30, 2014: AOS & IV packet sent (my paralegal delayed this)

Feb 04, 2014: AOS & IV entered in to the system

Feb 19, 2014: Second IV packet delivered to NVC (Entered to the system on 20th)

Feb 26, 2014: Check list for AOS

Feb 27, 2014: Response to AOS checklist sent - New AOS

Mar 04, 2014: AOS checklist response entered to the system

Mar 13, 2014: False checklist for AOS checklist response (IV pkts were reviewed/Approved)

Mar 18, 2014: Case Completed (As per call to NVC on March 19th)

Apr 02, 2014: Interview scheduled for May 22nd

May 22, 2014: Interview............ Visa Approved!!!

Jun 05, 2014: PP & docs collected from embassy

Jun 22, 2014: POE

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
Timeline
Posted

Hi,

You can get PCC from police head quarters (Head office). Just visit the office and fill up the form with you previous addresses, and pay the fee. They will mail you the PCC with in 4 weeks.

Sometimes you may have to call check the status as it may held up in police stations. If you are outside of the country still you can get the PCC, just check their web site. You just have to pay extra though.

When and where do we submit the Police Clearance Certificate? Do we need to have request letter from NVC to get PCC? I was told we should, they will not do it w/o it. I live in Bangkok Thailand. Thanks.

(F) 2013-01-03 - Got married (F) (L) (L) (L)

USCIS

NVC

2013-01-21 - Sent i-130 2014-01-17 - NVC received 2014-04-30 - email for case complete received (got early in the morning)

2013-02-22 - NOA1 2014-02-28 - NVC case number assigned 2014-04-30 - Interview scheduled (by phone in the afternoon)

2013-12-10 got RFE 2014-03-03 - AOS (I-864) and IV bill paid 2014-05-02 - IL received by email

2013-12-23 RFE sent 2014-03-06 - Sent I-864(AOS) Package 2014-05-03 - Case in Transit (checked from ceac tracking)

2014-01-03 Approved 2014-03-07 - DS-260 completed online 2014-05-09 - Case Ready (Ceac tracking)

2014-01-21 - NOA2 2014-03-24 - Received checklist for IV (civil docs)

2014-03-27 - Received checklist for AOS

2014-04-01 - Sent AOS package and original civil docs by our attorney via regular mail (respond to checklist)

2014-04-07 - Received AOS and civil docs package by NVC

2014-04-09 - AOS and civil docs package (checklist) by NVC logged in the system

2014-04-23 - Case completed Consulate

2014-05-05 - Medical done

2014-06-06 - Interview (AP received 221g white form for additional documents, letter from my husband answering the CO's questions in the form ) and proofs (e.g. emails, pictures, call logs, etc which we already submitted during the interview but still I added more evidence such as our FB Private Messages, money transfer receipts and a letter from my husband's bishop to prove that our marriage is real)

2014-06-17 - Status updated still AP

2014-06-18 - Status updated still AP - (the US Emb. received the doc.) 2014-06-19 - Status updated still AP

2014-06-26 - Status updated still AP 2014-07-01 - Status updated still AP - (my husband wrote an email to the CO and he got a reply. - said under consideration)

2014-07-16 - Status updated still AP - (the house of rep. sent them an email and the US Embassy replied to him/her)

2014-07- 18 - USEM received more evidence we sent (Western Union - money transfer receipt).

2014-07- 20 - Status updated still AP (confused bec it is Sunday on the 20th July, maybe scanned the additional docs sent to them)

2014-07- 21 - Status updated still AP 2014-07- 23 - My husband went to the house of Senate and they attended to him right away.

2014-07- 24 - The asst. at the senate responded immediately and contacted the USEM.

2014-07- 28 - Status updated still AP (received an email from the USEM, 1. Applicant, your case is ready to be issued, but your passport #********** needs to be cancelled first & returned to our office at your earliest convenience. Please contact visasbkki@state.gov to pick up your old passport to complete this step.)

2014-07- 28 - Cancelled my old passport and sent them to the USEM.

2014-07- 30 - The embassy received my 2 passports (old and new) 2014-07- 31 - Status updated still AP (Maybe scanned my mail)

2014-08- 08 - Status updated "READY"

2014-08- 13 - Status updated still "READY" I sent them an email re the ready status. Aug. 11 & 12 National holiday USEM closed.

2014-08- 14 - Status updated still "READY" I received an email from the USEM,We have received your said documents. Please be informed that your visa has now been approved. We are working with the preparation of your visa package and will mail it to the applicant address on GSS profile which takes approximately 7-10 days. Applicant should refrain from making any irrevocable travel arrangements until he/she receives.<p>

2014-08- 18 - Visa in-hand

2014-09-07 arrived Atlanta airport

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Sri Lanka
Timeline
Posted

Thank you so much for the info smile.png

And I guess we have to submit pcc at the nvc stage right? Or bring it fr the interview??

You need to send the original PCC to NVC with IV packet. Along with beneficiary's original Birth cert, Marriage cert and 2 photographs.

When and where do we submit the Police Clearance Certificate? Do we need to have request letter from NVC to get PCC? I was told we should, they will not do it w/o it. I live in Bangkok Thailand. Thanks.

If you are not SL citizen then I'm not sure about the process. I'm SL citizen and walked in to the head office. I think you may need to go through the SL embassy in Thailand (if there is a one) and request the PCC.

You can see get info from below website. Contact the SL embassy, I think they will guide you.

http://www.police.lk/index.php/component/content/article/91

I-130 Track:

Feb 19, 2013: I-130 Sent

Feb 19, 2013: Priority Date

Feb 22, 2013: NOA1 Received

Sep 04, 2013: RFE received

Oct 04, 2013: RFE response

Dec 05, 2013: NOA2 Approved

Dec 12, 2013: NOA2 Hard copy received

NVC Track:

Dec 17, 2013: NVC received file

Jan 10, 2014: NVC Case # and IIN assigned

Jan 17, 2014: Email to pay AOS & IV fee

Jan 17, 2014: AOS & IV invoice available

Jan 21, 2014: AOS & IV fees paid

Jan 23, 2014: AOS & IV show as "PAID"

Jan 23, 2014: DS260 available & completed

Jan 30, 2014: AOS & IV packet sent (my paralegal delayed this)

Feb 04, 2014: AOS & IV entered in to the system

Feb 19, 2014: Second IV packet delivered to NVC (Entered to the system on 20th)

Feb 26, 2014: Check list for AOS

Feb 27, 2014: Response to AOS checklist sent - New AOS

Mar 04, 2014: AOS checklist response entered to the system

Mar 13, 2014: False checklist for AOS checklist response (IV pkts were reviewed/Approved)

Mar 18, 2014: Case Completed (As per call to NVC on March 19th)

Apr 02, 2014: Interview scheduled for May 22nd

May 22, 2014: Interview............ Visa Approved!!!

Jun 05, 2014: PP & docs collected from embassy

Jun 22, 2014: POE

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
Timeline
Posted

My interview will be on March 17.

I don't have tax return nor medical ready yet.

I'm getting a little nervous, but it should be ok.

2013-01-12 Married!
2013-07-25 I-130 shipped
2013-07-29 NOA1
2014-01-13 Case transferred to CSC
2014-01-21 NOA2
2014-01-31 NVC received
2014-02-10 Case# assigned
2014-02-11 IIN assigned
2014-02-12 DS-261 available & completed
2014-02-14 AOS bill available
2014-02-14 Case transferred to Embassy
2014-02-15 DS-260 available
2014-02-20 DS-260 completed
2014-02-22 Medical
2014-02-25 Interview date email received
2014-03-17 Interview and APPROVED
2014-03-18 CEAC status 'issued' and Passport shipped out
2014-03-19 Passport received
2014-05-08 US entry

2016-02-20 I-751 shipped

2016-02-24 I-751 delivered to VSC

2016-03-01 Check is cashed

2016-03-02 NOA received in mail (NOA date 02-25)

2017-03-22 Approval letter received (Approval date 03-17)

Posted

Just had interview and approved. It was very relaxed and they didn't need anything but interview letter and passport. Asked bunch of questions and that's it. Said visa should be ready in 3-7 days.

Keep your heads up everyone because it's almost over

Finished for now!!

NOA1 4-1-13

NOA2 11-14-13

NVC case # 12-9-13

Case complete 1-21-14

Interview 3-3-14

Visa Received 3-6-14

US Entry 03-09-14

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Just had interview and approved. It was very relaxed and they didn't need anything but interview letter and passport. Asked bunch of questions and that's it. Said visa should be ready in 3-7 days.

Keep your heads up everyone because it's almost over

Very Nice. Congratulations on the approval. Ours will be coming up soon too and hope everything turns out well. :) Would you be able to share some your questions?

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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My interview will be on March 17.

I don't have tax return nor medical ready yet.

I'm getting a little nervous, but it should be ok.

So when you pan to have medical? Do you mean 2013 taxes? May oe may not be asked for at interview. I would for sure have W2 in hand at interview just in case. I even been telling folks since you are so close just go to Turbo tax and click extension. it taxes like 5 minutes. Thats what i would do have extension and W2 just in case in hand.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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So when you pan to have medical? Do you mean 2013 taxes? May oe may not be asked for at interview. I would for sure have W2 in hand at interview just in case. I even been telling folks since you are so close just go to Turbo tax and click extension. it taxes like 5 minutes. Thats what i would do have extension and W2 just in case in hand.

I already went to have medical but they cannot make the document until finding out I'm pregnant or not...

(I don't think I am, but understand what they have to do to make my document)

Accountant is preparing 2013 tax return which should be ready soon.

Since we are both living and working outside the US, there is no W2 to bring.

It should be fine, right?

I think all will be ready quite soon.

Thanks for your advice :)

2013-01-12 Married!
2013-07-25 I-130 shipped
2013-07-29 NOA1
2014-01-13 Case transferred to CSC
2014-01-21 NOA2
2014-01-31 NVC received
2014-02-10 Case# assigned
2014-02-11 IIN assigned
2014-02-12 DS-261 available & completed
2014-02-14 AOS bill available
2014-02-14 Case transferred to Embassy
2014-02-15 DS-260 available
2014-02-20 DS-260 completed
2014-02-22 Medical
2014-02-25 Interview date email received
2014-03-17 Interview and APPROVED
2014-03-18 CEAC status 'issued' and Passport shipped out
2014-03-19 Passport received
2014-05-08 US entry

2016-02-20 I-751 shipped

2016-02-24 I-751 delivered to VSC

2016-03-01 Check is cashed

2016-03-02 NOA received in mail (NOA date 02-25)

2017-03-22 Approval letter received (Approval date 03-17)

Posted

Very Nice. Congratulations on the approval. Ours will be coming up soon too and hope everything turns out well. smile.png Would you be able to share some your questions?

Thank you. Some of the questions:

1. How many people was at the wedding?

2. Have you been to the US before?

3. Have you met Tim's family?

4. Has Tim met your family?

5. Does he have any children?

6. Do you have and criminal activity?

7. Where does he work and his job title?

8. Why do you love him?

9. What are your future plans?

10. Does he speak Spanish?

11. Do you speak English?

12. Is everything you told me is correct?

Finished for now!!

NOA1 4-1-13

NOA2 11-14-13

NVC case # 12-9-13

Case complete 1-21-14

Interview 3-3-14

Visa Received 3-6-14

US Entry 03-09-14

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
Timeline
Posted

My wife went for her interview today. I waited outside the embassy building. Overall, her interview went well.

Questions:

What are your parents names?

Where does your husband live? Do you know his full address?

What does your husband do?

Where did you study and what?

Have you ever lived outside Nepal for a long duration?

Do you have any pictures with your husband?

Do you have any family pictures?

She answered them all correctly. Most other conversation was just chit-chat. Consular told her she was good to go and that her documents were flawless. They returned her all original papers I had filed and kept her passport.

Then they realized they didn't have her medicals on file. In Nepal, medicals are sent directly from IOM (medical center) to the Embassy. Since her case was expedited, they hadn't had enough time to send her medicals to the Embassy. Consular told her that it should arrive in less than two weeks and that they would call her once it arrives to pick up her passport. We came home and checked status online and it says "Administrative Processing" so I am not sure if I should be concerned or not. We shall see...

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Application: IR1 for my wife

Embassy: Kathmandu, Nepal

USCIS

04/11/13 - Priority Date

09/04/13 - Transferred from Vermont SC to Nebraska SC

11/07/13 - NOA2 received via Text & Email

11/19/13 - Case shipped to NVC

NVC

12/09/13 - Case received at NVC (in the building)

12/27/13 - Computer entry made and Case# assigned

01/15/14 - Invoice received for (LIVAOS COMBINED FOR NEOPOST DS-1200)

01/15/14 - AOS and IV Bill available & paid. Payment status show as "IN PROCESS" for both invoices.

01/17/14 - Website shows the IV Bill and AOS as PAID

01/20/14 - DS-260 Submitted ONLINE

01/21/14 - Mailed All Supporting Documents (AOS & IV Package)...Waiting game begins

02/05/14 - Email sent to NVC requesting expedited service.

02/07/14 - Email received from NVC - Expedited service request is under review

02/13/14 - Checklist received for Indian Police Certificate. NVC Error
02/13/14 - Case Complete

02/19/14 - Expedited service Approved

02/20/14 - NVC Status - In Transit - Package sent to US Embassy

02/23/14 - NVC Status - Ready - Package received by US Embassy

02/23/14 - Called US Embassy to request an interview date

03/04/14 - Interview Date - Went well. Kept her passport. Put her on "Administrative Processing" because the Embassy was waiting to receive her medicals

03/11/14 - Medicals Received by the Embassy

03/13/14 - VISA ISSUED

03/22/14 - POE - Atlanta

Done, finished, complete....It's all over

Posted

OHH I am so upset..... It was my interview today and i couldnt get my visa :(

CO asked my husband's IRS transcripts for 2012 and the his original divorce decree, stupid lawyer sent only copy of his divorce decree to NVC..

I showed his latest payroll checks and W2 for 2013 but they didnt accept it..

Husband already left the states so I really do not know what to do, Oh God i am so depressed all flight tickets will get burned

 
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