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November 2014 Filers (I-130 Petition) IR1 / CR1 Spouse Visa Process

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Maharosa   251

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I was told by 3 different NVC reps that it is acceptable to send the documents without the IV barcode. They told me as soon as the AOS fee showed paid, I could send both the AOS and IV packets using just the AOS barcode and the document coversheet that came in my welcome email. That is what I did. My documents were received 12/17, and got my confirmation email on 12/19.

The way they explained it to me is that they use to request the AOS and IV packages be sent separately. That is why they had the two separate barcodes. They have since transitioned to both being sent together, which is why the IV barcode is no longer required and why you get the document coversheet that includes both the AOS and IV documents in your welcome email.

You think it's ok if you didn't put the IV barcode? I didn't read anything about that... in the wiki they says to send them together.

It is up to you. I know that is not how it states on NVC website or wiki but many others on this forum have done this and NVC reps have said that is fine.

Don't take my word for it though if you want to give NVC a call they can let you know what they prefer. I am just eager to get my 60 days clock going, away from my husband, and willing to take the "risk" to shave off a week or so.


Try heading over to the NVC filer thread so you can get more info.

USCIS

10/11/2014 – Mailed I-130 packet to the Chicago Lockbox
10/14/2014 – I-130 packet signed for
10/15/2014 – Priority date assigned
10/19/2014 – Acceptance confirmation email received
10/20/2014 – Check cashed
10/24/2014 – Received I-797C (NOA1)
10/27/2014 – Faxed the USCIS expedite packet to the Senator's office
10/29/2014 – Expedite request sent to USCIS from the Senator's office on my behalf
11/05/2014 – USCIS approved I-130 petition
11/07/2014 – USCIS sent case to the NVC for processing
11/08/2014 – Received I-797, Approval!!! (NOA2)

NVC

11/11/2014 - Emailed the NVC Expedite Packet to the Senator's office
11/12/2014 - Expedite request sent to NVC from the Senator's office on my behalf
11/12/2014 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/28/2014 - Received confirmation email from NVC, expedite request was received and is being processed
12/09/2014 - NVC Case number assigned
12/10/2014 - NVC Welcome letter email
12/10/2014 - Submitted form DS-261
12/11/2014 - AOS fee invoiced
12/12/2014 - AOS fee submitted
12/15/2014 - AOS fee shows paid
12/16/2014 - Sent AOS and IV packets
12/17/2014 - AOS and IV packets received by NVC
12/17/2014 - Embassy denied expedite without a reason, informed over the phone by Hazel from NVC

12/19/2014 - Received email from NVC confirming AOS and IV packets received, scan date 12/17
12/19/2014 - IV fee invoiced
12/19/2014 - IV fee submitted
12/23/2014 - IV fee shows paid

12/26/2014 - Submitted DS-260
02/17/2015 - Case complete!!! :)
05/04/2015 - Interview date received by phone, scheduled for 06/10/2015

05/08/2015 - Received P4 email

US Embassy Cairo

05/12/2015 - Embassy received case from NVC

06/10/2015 - Interview approved!!! :)

07/20/2015 - Visa received

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Yeah RKD, I wouldn't be worried, seems like the documents you sent are ok.. If not you'll know soon. Like the others said, you can call then just to make sure all is fine. Good luck on the waiting...

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Dear friends,

Can you please tell me what income numbers you used in your AOS: Part 6, 6c & 10 (page 5) & Part 6, 13a1, 13b1, 13c1 (page 6).

Do you use the numbers from you Tax Returns (as adjusted gross income) or from your W2 - wages, salaries, etc?

Kels2487, it seems like you just sent your documents to NVC, can you please tell what numbers you have used?

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USCIS

09-06-2014 I-130 Sent

09-11-2014 I-130 NOA1(NSC)
12-11-2014 I-130 NOA2 (3 months)

NVC

12-17-2014 NVC case received

01-15-2015 Sent US Senator the Request to expedite the case

01-23-2015 Case # and Invoice assigned (called NVC)

01-23-2015 Submitted DS-261

01-24-2015 Received E-mail Welcome letter

01-26-2015 Received AOS invoice and paid

01-28-2015 AOS status changed to "Paid"

01-31-2015 Sent both AOS and IV packages to NVC

02-03-2015 Scan Date

02-05-2015 Received e-mail from NVC that docs received on Feb 3

02-10-2015 Submitted DS-260

02-11-2015 Received a letter from Senator dated Feb 5 (request to expedite the case is approved)

02-12-2015 IV status changed to "Ready", called NVC to confirm that the case was sent to the Embassy

US EMBASSY

02-17-2015 Received e-mail from US Embassy that the case was received (IV fee is due during interview)

02-26-2015 Medical exam

02-27-2015 Received Medical exam results

03-05-2015 Interview

03-06-2015 Case status changed to "Visa issued"

03-10-2015 Visa in hand

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Kels2487   96

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Dear friends,

Can you please tell me what income numbers you used in your AOS: Part 6, 6c & 10 (page 5) & Part 6, 13a1, 13b1, 13c1 (page 6).

Do you use the numbers from you Tax Returns (as adjusted gross income) or from your W2 - wages, salaries, etc?

Kels2487, it seems like you just sent your documents to NVC, can you please tell what numbers you have used?

I filled out the I-864EZ since I qualified so I am not exactly sure our sections don't match there. Sorry! Can anyone else help? Try the NVC Jan 2015 thread

USCIS

10-24-14 : I-130 sent from South Africa to Chicago Lockbox

11-03-14 : NOA1, Case Transferred to California Service Center

11-24-14 : NOA2

NVC

12-12-14 : Case received by NVC

01-15-15 : Case # Assigned

01-15-15: DS-261 completed

01-20-15: AOS fee invoiced & paid

01-21-15: Mailed AOS & IV Packages

01-22-15: ORIGINAL SCAN DATE- both packages

01-23-15: Sent corrected AOS - caught my own mistake

02-11-15: IV bill invoiced & paid

02-14-15: DS-260 completed

04-01-15: Case Complete

04-16-15: P4 e-mail

05-14-15: Interview Date

05-25--15 : POE, time to MOVE!!!!

Removal of Conditions

04-07-2016: Form I-751 arrived at California Service Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I filled out the I-864EZ since I qualified so I am not exactly sure our sections don't match there. Sorry! Can anyone else help? Try the NVC Jan 2015 thread

Hey Kels2487!

What AOS supporting documents did you submit with the I-864EZ form? I'm finding the NVC site to be a little different from the Instructions for the form on the USCIS website so I'm confused on what to include. Thanks!

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Congrats! I'm probably next then. Got my Noa2 Dec23.

Married 2001, conditional resident 2003, permanent resident 2005.Left U.S 2012, abandoned green card 2013.Applied I-130 Nov 2014, approved Dec 2014. DS260 13th Apr 2015. Docs sent 27 Apr. Scan date May 1. Case complete June 4!Interview July 14th, rescheduled to Oct 20th.  Applied for N400 on November 6th, 2018. I'm the immigrant :)

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Congrats! I'm probably next then. Got my Noa2 Dec23.

Was that when your case was approved or when NVC received it? I got my NOA2 December 8 and the NVC received my case on December 23. I just got off the phone with them and I don't have a case number yet. If your case was received by NVC on Dec. 23 then we should both get our numbers on Monday...hopefully!!!

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I'm still waiting on getting whatever I need from NVC.

Married 2001, conditional resident 2003, permanent resident 2005.Left U.S 2012, abandoned green card 2013.Applied I-130 Nov 2014, approved Dec 2014. DS260 13th Apr 2015. Docs sent 27 Apr. Scan date May 1. Case complete June 4!Interview July 14th, rescheduled to Oct 20th.  Applied for N400 on November 6th, 2018. I'm the immigrant :)

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Sent my AOS and IV off to NVC today...who else has sumbmitted ther packets? I hate the waiting game!

Me too.

Sent both packages with AOS cover sheet as it's taking forever to get my IV invoice.

Terrified I've missed or not properly done something but we shall see....

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Me too.

Sent both packages with AOS cover sheet as it's taking forever to get my IV invoice.

Terrified I've missed or not properly done something but we shall see....

We have pretty much the same timeline and I haven't received my IV invoice either. Some people have had luck calling the NVC reps and they will review your DS-261 choice of agent. I tried and they said I just need to wait. 30 days should be mid Feb so we can start panicking if it hasn't been released by then.

Good luck. :thumbs:

USCIS

10-24-14 : I-130 sent from South Africa to Chicago Lockbox

11-03-14 : NOA1, Case Transferred to California Service Center

11-24-14 : NOA2

NVC

12-12-14 : Case received by NVC

01-15-15 : Case # Assigned

01-15-15: DS-261 completed

01-20-15: AOS fee invoiced & paid

01-21-15: Mailed AOS & IV Packages

01-22-15: ORIGINAL SCAN DATE- both packages

01-23-15: Sent corrected AOS - caught my own mistake

02-11-15: IV bill invoiced & paid

02-14-15: DS-260 completed

04-01-15: Case Complete

04-16-15: P4 e-mail

05-14-15: Interview Date

05-25--15 : POE, time to MOVE!!!!

Removal of Conditions

04-07-2016: Form I-751 arrived at California Service Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I do not Know how it happened.. But I was approved today at TSC today for my CR-1 .....Things must be changing there.. I was expecting to wait until at least April or May..........But it turned out to be only 74 days NOA-1 to NOA-2.. :dancing:

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Yay Tiko!

Married 2001, conditional resident 2003, permanent resident 2005.Left U.S 2012, abandoned green card 2013.Applied I-130 Nov 2014, approved Dec 2014. DS260 13th Apr 2015. Docs sent 27 Apr. Scan date May 1. Case complete June 4!Interview July 14th, rescheduled to Oct 20th.  Applied for N400 on November 6th, 2018. I'm the immigrant :)

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