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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, JessieABC said:

Assuming your interview will take black in Canada, it might be because you'll be filing via email.  Typically most cases would be assigned a case number within the first week. Since they recently updated their processes and portal, that might be causing a delay for certain cases.  You never know with NVC.

 

2 weeks after NVC received your file is definitely not normal.  I would suggest calling them every day to ask for a case and IIN number.  If you are going to be filing via Canada, you should rejoice. Seems like most email processing has taken anywhere from 1 day to a few weeks to receive a case complete.

 

Please fill out the form with your email so we can track each others' progress since you have a scan date in May :)

 

TRACKING FORMS & SPREADSHEETS

@JessieABC I just filled out the form you created to track the cases. I haven't sent my AOS and IV package yet because my case number hasn't been generated. And most likely I will be eligible to proceed with the new system (Upload scanned copies to CEAC website directly) but this can be confirmed when I have my case number. 

 

Even the agent said she never saw a case that took more than 2 weeks to get case number but she still suggested me to wait couple of days or until next week. If I still don't get one by then, they will start to investigate it. (* waiting couple of days or a week sounded so easy to her that it irritated me.)

 

I hope it is taking too long to get a case number because I'm with the new system, not because my file has been lost or forgotten.

 

Thank you for your reply...

 

*Btw, I filled out the form and didn't get an option to enter my address or get any confirmation email. And I don't see my case in the spread sheet. Just to let you know.. (I filled it out twice to see if I missed a page where I should enter my email address but nothing was up.)

Edited by Min & Mark
Posted
17 minutes ago, Min & Mark said:

@JessieABC I just filled out the form you created to track the cases. I haven't sent my AOS and IV package yet because my case number hasn't been generated. And most likely I will be eligible to proceed with the new system (Upload scanned copies to CEAC website directly) but this can be confirmed when I have my case number. 

 

Even the agent said she never saw a case that took more than 2 weeks to get case number but she still suggested me to wait couple of days or until next week. If I still don't get one by then, they will start to investigate it. (* waiting couple of days or a week sounded so easy to her that it irritated me.)

 

I hope it is taking too long to get a case number because I'm with the new system, not because my file has been lost or forgotten.

 

Thank you for your reply...

 

*Btw, I filled out the form and didn't get an option to enter my address or get any confirmation email. And I don't see my case in the spread sheet. Just to let you know.. (I filled it out twice to see if I missed a page where I should enter my email address but nothing was up.)

It's there now :)  Hope it goes well for you and let us know !  Don't worry too much, I'm sure it'll be resolved soon.

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

Posted
51 minutes ago, Mano said:

Need help!

what document is submitted under proof of domicile? it is mentioned in chekbox of Document cover sheet

There's a number of documents which may not apply to you. Proof of domicile is for cases where the sponsor is residing overseas. They must prove domicile in the us or intent to do so.

 

check the nvc process guide in my signature. Should list what applies to  each checklist item (e.g., petitioner's documents, proof of domicile).

NVC Process Guide for UK:  NVC Process (timelines, numbers, documents, steps)  

_______________________________________________________________________________________

TIMELINE (CR1 Spouse Visa)
USCIS Phase (Married in England September 3, 2016!)
Spoiler
  • 09-22-2016:  I-130 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority)
  • 09-25-2016:  USPS Priority delivery confirmation
  • 09-26-2016:  Priority date assigned (USC Spouse)
  • 09-28-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Email/Text received, check cashed; case sent to Nebraska Service Center
  • 10-03-2016:  I-797C NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 02-15-2017:  Case transferred to Texas Service Center
  • 03-16-2017:  NOA2 Approval Date
  • 03-22-2017:  USCIS sent case to NVC, Case Status changed to "We sent your case to the Department of State for visa processing"
  • 03-23-2017:  NOA2 Harcdopy received

NVC Phase

Spoiler
  • 03-30-2017:  Case Received By NVC
  • 04-04-2017:  Case # and IIN Assigned (called NVC to confirm)
  • 04-05-2017:  DS-261 unlocked & completed, called NVC and reviewed over the phone (IV fee will unlock after a week)
  • 04-06-2017:  Received NVC Welcome Letter via Email, AOS Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-07-2017:  Called NVC again and rep stated DS 261 was not actually reviewed.  Re-reviewed DS-261
  • 04-11-2017:  Welcome Letter email received, IV Fee unlocked & paid online
  • 04-13-2017:  DS-260 unlocked
  • 04-14-2017:  DS-260 submitted
  • 04-30-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents sent via Fedex Priority Overnight (sent Sunday, to be delivered Tuesday)
  • 05-02-2017:  Affidavit of Support/Documents delivered to NVC
  • 05-04-2017:  Document Scan Date
  • 06-28-2017:  Checklist for Court Records (even though beneficiary has never been to court); escalated to Supervisor who requested case files
  • 07-03-2017:  CASE COMPLETE!!!  Called NVC on July 5 and representative confirmed status
  • 07-11-2017:  Case Complete email confirmation received
  • 07-13-2017:  NVC rep confirmed Interview Date assigned
  • 07-14-2017:  Email confirmation of Interview
  • 07-20-2017:  11 Week (77 day) expected Case Complete from Scan Date (5/4/2017)
  • 07-21-2017:  Appointment with General Practitioner to get all required shots and medical history
  • 08-01-2017,   1:10PM:  Immigration medical with Knighstbridge Doctors in London
  • 08-11-2017:  Medical files received by Consulate
  • 08-16-2017, 12:30PM:  Interview in London!!
  • 08-17-2017:  Visa status changed to Administrative Processing, then several hours later to "Issued"
  • 08-22-2017:  Passport with Visa delivered (paid for home delivery); paid immigration fee and added case to MyUSCIS for alerts
  • 11-18-2017:  Point of Entry at JFK in NYC!!! 
 
TIMELINE (I-751 Removal of Conditions for Spouse)
USCIS Phase 
Spoiler
  • 10-08-2019:  I-751 Mailed to Dallas USCIS PO Box (USPS Flat Rate Box)
  • 10-11-2019:  USPS delivery confirmation
  • 10-16-2019:  Text received confirming receipt number; case found in MyUSCIS system several hours later
  • 10-17-2019:  Check cashed by USCIS
  • 10-21-2019:  I-797 NOA received (Notice Date: 10/16) of acceptance
  • 11-01-2019:  I-797C NOA received (Notice Date: 10/25) for Biometrics appointment
  • 11-12-2019:  Biometrics completed
  • 11-13-2019:  Case status changed to “Fingerprint Review Was Completed”
  • 12-24-2019:  Case status changed to “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken”
  • 05-27-2020:  Case status changed to “Case is Ready to be Scheduled for An Interview”
  • 04-22-2021:  Infopass appointment scheduled and extension stamp provided
  • 07-12-2021:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times (reply expected by 8/3)
  • 03-09-2022:  Received email response to inquiry from 7/12/22 restating status with no updates provided
  • 09-16-2022:  Inquiry submitted to USCIS for case beyond normal processing times
  • 10-17-2022:  Requested assistance from local Congressman
  • 11-28-2022:  Congressman's office received USCIS statement that "application has been identified as a potential interview waiver application"
  • 03-27-2023:  USCIS Requested additional evidence "as it has been several years since you've submitted this petition" 
  • 05-13-2023:  Sent RFE response via USPS certified Priority mail
  • 05-17-2023:  USCIS received RFE packet
  • 05-19-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “New Card is Being Produced" 
  • 05-22-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Case Was Approved" 
  • 05-24-2023:  USCIS case status updated to reflect new Green Card was mailed
  • 05-25-2023:  USCIS case status updated to “Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" 

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
1 minute ago, JessieABC said:

There's a number of documents which may not apply to you. Proof of domicile is for cases where the sponsor is residing overseas. They must prove domicile in the us or intent to do so.

 

check the nvc process guide in my signature. Should list what applies to  each checklist item (e.g., petitioner's documents, proof of domicile).

so it means that i should chek the box under not applicable? 

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

Well this first process with NVC went really smooth i can say, case received from USCIS May 2nd and May 18 done with first stage, all fees paid, ds-260 submitted and all documents mailed, now comes the wait, but coming from USCIS Nebraska this should be a piece of cake lol, good luck to everyone getting interview dates quickly!!

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Cuba
Timeline
Posted (edited)
2 hours ago, Mano said:

Hi everyone!

can anyone guid me how i can assemble and arrange my IV package and Affidavite of Spourt documents to send at NVC!

best wishes for all of u fr ur case completion as soon as possible. 

Thanks!

 

Just wait until you get your welcome email or letter, it will have a cover sheet attached to it, it will show you the order for the documents when you assemble your package, just put the ones that applies to your case and make sure to tick the boxes accordingly

Edited by yunidmemma
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
19 minutes ago, yunidmemma said:

Just wait until you get your welcome email or letter, it will have a cover sheet attached to it, it will show you the order for the documents when you assemble your package, just put the ones that applies to your case and make sure to tick the boxes accordingly

@yunidmemma thanks fr ur reply.. i hv got my case number and cover sheet as well.. but i'm confused about a point in the cover letter

that required proof of domicile.. can u please tell me what sort of document i can provide under proof of domicile??

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Cuba
Timeline
Posted
2 minutes ago, Mano said:

@yunidmemma thanks fr ur reply.. i hv got my case number and cover sheet as well.. but i'm confused about a point in the cover letter

that required proof of domicile.. can u please tell me what sort of document i can provide under proof of domicile??

A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident petitioner who is not domiciled in the United States can not sponsor. The law requires that sponsors be domiciled in any of the states of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. Now if the petitioner is the only sponsor and lives in the US or any ot its territories that document is not required

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
Just now, yunidmemma said:

A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident petitioner who is not domiciled in the United States can not sponsor. The law requires that sponsors be domiciled in any of the states of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. Now if the petitioner is the only sponsor and lives in the US or any ot its territories that document is not required

oh thanks alot dear! yes sponsor is an US citizen. 

 
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