December 2016 Filers (merged)

[Redheadguy03 505]

46 minutes ago, RocarrM said:

In 3 to 4 days your status will change to Reday for Philippines. 

Awesome thanks! So I don't need to pay the fee yet for the interview right? Just print off the ready part then do the medical first?

 

[mrmrsVang 113]

4 hours ago, Redheadguy03 said:

Awesome thanks! So I don't need to pay the fee yet for the interview right? Just print off the ready part then do the medical first?

 

Yes, You can do medical first. 😀 just print your case status like the picture attached. Bring it to the SLEC along with the other requirements for medical 👍

Edited May 9, 2017 by mrmrsVang

[RocarrM 52]

5 hours ago, Redheadguy03 said:

Awesome thanks! So I don't need to pay the fee yet for the interview right? Just print off the ready part then do the medical first?

 

Yes you just print the Ready then gather all your documents for medical and you will be able to schedule your medical. 

Then pay the fee and schedule your interview as well.

Edited May 9, 2017 by RocarrM

[Steve & Ligia 34]

On 5/6/2017 at 7:28 PM, Redheadguy03 said:

NVC received it after 4 days? That's almost unheard of I think. 

How do you get notified the NVC received it?

[MicheleRob 13]

Wow what a joke the medical was. Had to drive 4 hours to Toronto because that was closest approved immigration medical doctor and the doctor made my fiance weigh and measure HIMSELF, asked him if he was sick, if he had ever been arrested for drugs or alcohol, handed him a form to go across hall for xray and a cup to go across street to lab for pee test and blood work and that was all! I can't believe there has to be specific doctors to go to and closest one was 4 hours just for that! Next up we have 9 hour drive to consulate for interview next week! 

[M3chwarrior 63]

8 minutes ago, MicheleRob said:

Wow what a joke the medical was. Had to drive 4 hours to Toronto because that was closest approved immigration medical doctor and the doctor made my fiance weigh and measure HIMSELF, asked him if he was sick, if he had ever been arrested for drugs or alcohol, handed him a form to go across hall for xray and a cup to go across street to lab for pee test and blood work and that was all! I can't believe there has to be specific doctors to go to and closest one was 4 hours just for that! Next up we have 9 hour drive to consulate for interview next week! 

I know what you mean! My Fiancé and her girls went to the one in Surrey as its closer to her...but it was almost the same experience! They did an eye exam as well, and both my fiancé and her oldest failed the letters portion, but the doctor said it was perfect! A complete joke! I mean I am glad that they are making the paperwork good for the interview, but come on...that much money for three exams, and its a complete farce. it makes the whole process seem like nothing more than a cash grab!

Good luck with the interview next week! Ours is at the end of the month...so excited!

Edited May 9, 2017 by M3chwarrior

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

15 minutes ago, Steve & Ligia said:

How do you get notified the NVC received it?

You won't get notified when they receive it. You will have to call them to get your case number.

[MicheleRob 13]

1 minute ago, M3chwarrior said:

I know what you mean! My Fiancé and her girls went to the one in Surrey as its closer to her...but it was almost the same experience! They did an eye exam as well, and both my fiancé and her oldest failed the letters portion, but the doctor said it was perfect! A complete joke! I mean I am glad that they are making the paperwork good for the interview, but come on...that much money for three exams, and its a complete farce. it makes the whole process seem like nothing more than a cash grab!

Good luck with the interview next week! Ours is at the end of the month...so excited!

He didn't get an eye exam even lol! But yeah the cost is ridiculous. Good luck to you too! His is the 24th actually, not next week. I keep thinking it's next week. Other thing was had to pay $50 for courier service to send the medical results to him by next week. I was going to ask if we could just pick it up on the way to interview since its kind of on the way but decided to just forget it and let them mail it. I hate getting tangled up in Toronto traffic. 

[M3chwarrior 63]

3 minutes ago, MicheleRob said:

He didn't get an eye exam even lol! But yeah the cost is ridiculous. Good luck to you too! His is the 24th actually, not next week. I keep thinking it's next week. Other thing was had to pay $50 for courier service to send the medical results to him by next week. I was going to ask if we could just pick it up on the way to interview since its kind of on the way but decided to just forget it and let them mail it. I hate getting tangled up in Toronto traffic. 

Awesome, ours is on the 29th! My ladies are flying down two days before so they explore Montreal a bit before the interview.  They are so nervous, and don't know what to expect! I've heard the Toronto traffic can be a real bear!  I deal with LA traffic quite a bit so I feel you on that one! Lol!

[pajobra 1,395]

18 minutes ago, MicheleRob said:

Wow what a joke the medical was. Had to drive 4 hours to Toronto because that was closest approved immigration medical doctor and the doctor made my fiance weigh and measure HIMSELF, asked him if he was sick, if he had ever been arrested for drugs or alcohol, handed him a form to go across hall for xray and a cup to go across street to lab for pee test and blood work and that was all! I can't believe there has to be specific doctors to go to and closest one was 4 hours just for that! Next up we have 9 hour drive to consulate for interview next week! 

Try living in Manitoba and having to go for the medical and interview.  I am going to go to Montreal for my medical and stay a week and then have my interview if I can work it out that way. Apparently 11 years ago my friend in St. thomas, Ont only had to go to London, Ont for his medical.  

[Redheadguy03 505]

1 hour ago, MicheleRob said:

Wow what a joke the medical was. Had to drive 4 hours to Toronto because that was closest approved immigration medical doctor and the doctor made my fiance weigh and measure HIMSELF, asked him if he was sick, if he had ever been arrested for drugs or alcohol, handed him a form to go across hall for xray and a cup to go across street to lab for pee test and blood work and that was all! I can't believe there has to be specific doctors to go to and closest one was 4 hours just for that! Next up we have 9 hour drive to consulate for interview next week! 

My fiance has to travel 15 hours each way to get her medical and do the interview and everything. She even has to travel to pay the k1 fee because they don't have the bank she has to go to where she lives. 

 

Luckily, she has family in Manila she can stay with. 

 

At least you got it done! 

Edited May 9, 2017 by Redheadguy03

[cumulonimbus 88]

 

NVC received case yesterday and case # is assigned! 

[Kuben&Tiffany 42]

So we're one of those 'waaaaaaaay past the normal processing' time couples (December 6 received / December 9 NOA1), and I've tried a couple of options to contact and gather information, including emailing USCIS and contacting my congressman (last week). Today we FINALLY got a reply from USCIS to the email I sent way back on May 1. I'm not sure if they just got around to it, or if the congressman put in an inquiry, but here's what it reads:

 

"Thank you for your inquiry. According to our records, your petition is assigned to an officer and under review. While we are unable to give you a specific date by which a decision will be rendered in your case, you can expect to receive a Notice of Action* soon."

 

The rest is just official stuff. Anyone else receive a reply like this? I'm guessing this is a canned response, but I'm hoping it means our case is at least not lost in the bottom of a box somewhere.  

[db2016 100]

5 minutes ago, Kuben&Tiffany said:

So we're one of those 'waaaaaaaay past the normal processing' time couples (December 6 received / December 9 NOA1), and I've tried a couple of options to contact and gather information, including emailing USCIS and contacting my congressman (last week). Today we FINALLY got a reply from USCIS to the email I sent way back on May 1. I'm not sure if they just got around to it, or if the congressman put in an inquiry, but here's what it reads:

 

"Thank you for your inquiry. According to our records, your petition is assigned to an officer and under review. While we are unable to give you a specific date by which a decision will be rendered in your case, you can expect to receive a Notice of Action* soon."

 

The rest is just official stuff. Anyone else receive a reply like this? I'm guessing this is a canned response, but I'm hoping it means our case is at least not lost in the bottom of a box somewhere.  

I got that same response but when I spoke to the tier 2 officer over the phone. I don't think it has to do with the congressional inquiry.

[Kuben&Tiffany 42]

7 minutes ago, hy2016 said:

I got that same response but when I spoke to the tier 2 officer over the phone. I don't think it has to do with the congressional inquiry.

Gotcha. The timing just seemed weird. Guess it was just a coincidence. You're still waiting too, right?