NVC Phase of CR-1 Visa - A Few Questions

[Sagot 1,548]

Thanks! That's what I figured. My excitement is just making me really impatient haha.

Back in our day, we didn't even check status, one day 2GO texted. But I was there and we were not leaving for a couple months after anyway... makes a big difference in the excitement, even though having the visa in hand was a thrill for sure

[jg121783 3,909]

My husband is APPROVED!!

I am glad to see that you finally made it through the process and Teddy has things moving forward.

I called my congressman's office today. I explained that I am concerned because I was told 6 weeks when I called the NVC and I am aware of other people's cases taking longer. I also brought up the political unrest in the Philippines and the woman I spoke with said she is aware of it. I just wanted to see if they could give me an answer as to why there is a delay at the NVC. She sent me a privacy release form to fill out and said as soon as I send that back to her my congressman's office will inquire into my case. I sent the form back along with a letter explaining the situation. So now I will wait and see what happens. Maybe the NVC will tell them 6 weeks is standard but perhaps if they see there is an inquiry from a congressman that will get things moving along for me.

[teddy k 35]

That's what I did and when they see an inquiry from the congressman's office they move faster

[xmaricrisx 25]

My husband has his passport now! He even got the CFO stamp... so now all that's left is for him to hop on a plane and get over here

Any movement/progress on your cases? Have you gotten a reply back JG? How about an interview date for your step-daughter teddy?

[teddy k 35]

Nothing yet. But finally your husbands on his way to you. But keep in touch with me

[jg121783 3,909]

Just got the following email from my Congressman's office this morning:

"I want to let you know I just received an update from NVC, they received and are reviewing all the documents and will notify you as soon as this process is complete. I will keep you updated."

I don't know if this is just a standard reply simply meaning they have the documents or if it means they are actually currently reviewing the documents. How would you guys interpret this? I logged into CEAC to see if I had all the N/As that some people here talk about and I still don't. I will keep you updated as soon as I get more information.

[xmaricrisx 25]

Just got the following email from my Congressman's office this morning:

"I want to let you know I just received an update from NVC, they received and are reviewing all the documents and will notify you as soon as this process is complete. I will keep you updated."

I don't know if this is just a standard reply simply meaning they have the documents or if it means they are actually currently reviewing the documents. How would you guys interpret this? I logged into CEAC to see if I had all the N/As that some people here talk about and I still don't. I will keep you updated as soon as I get more information.

I gotta be honest, I think NVC gave the standard response... that's the same response I would get when I would call before about the status of my case. I hope you get your CC soon though!

[Sagot 1,548]

Just got the following email from my Congressman's office this morning:

"I want to let you know I just received an update from NVC, they received and are reviewing all the documents and will notify you as soon as this process is complete. I will keep you updated."

I don't know if this is just a standard reply simply meaning they have the documents or if it means they are actually currently reviewing the documents. How would you guys interpret this? I logged into CEAC to see if I had all the N/As that some people here talk about and I still don't. I will keep you updated as soon as I get more information.

Your congressman got the same response you would get if you asked for a status update. The fact that a congressman inquired may move things faster now, but that is a "may"

[teddy k 35]

Hi xmaricrix how's everything going with you good I hope... Now JG you start counting when nvc tells you the scan date it's like 10 weeks now.but since the congressman's office inquiry about it might be faster

[jg121783 3,909]

Hi xmaricrix how's everything going with you good I hope... Now JG you start counting when nvc tells you the scan date it's like 10 weeks now.but since the congressman's office inquiry about it might be faster

I hope it's not 10 weeks. After 6 weeks I will be calling NVC and my Congressman everyday until someone gets sick of me and does something. CEAC website says 4 weeks and NVC told me on the phone 6 weeks so 10 weeks is unacceptable.

[jg121783 3,909]

I don't know what this means if anything but I just checked the ceac website and the AOS fee changed from paid to n/a. The IV fee still says paid.

Edit: That is for my wife's case. My step son's still says paid. Hopefully this is a sign that the paper work is being reviewed now.

Edited November 3, 2016 by jg121783

[xmaricrisx 25]

I don't know what this means if anything but I just checked the ceac website and the AOS fee changed from paid to n/a. The IV fee still says paid.

Edit: That is for my wife's case. My step son's still says paid. Hopefully this is a sign that the paper work is being reviewed now.

That's amazing news! Your wife's case is probably already complete... I would call NVC and ask. Maybe by tonight your step-son's case will be completed as well

[teddy k 35]

Hi JG just relax... Hi xmaricrix how's things going with you and your husband

[xmaricrisx 25]

Hi JG just relax... Hi xmaricrix how's things going with you and your husband

My husband arrives in 3 days! We're both really excited... he is also a little nervous, as expected.

[jg121783 3,909]

I was thinking about calling NVC to ask but maybe I should wait until my step son gets the n/a too. It still says paid for him. Maybe when you have two cases together it only changes on one of them. Any thoughts on this? After I confirm a case complete how long until the interview is scheduled?