June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[Ay Pe 94]

16 minutes ago, msscarlette said:

I had my interview yesterday too. My status is still “READY.” The consul said I will get a call to get my passport in less than a week, so I think we should wait. It also depends on the country where you had the interview. 

 

The consul didn’t ask for any document from me during the interview, not even tax transcripts or an employment certificate. He asked me 2 questions, how I met my fiancé and what quality did I like about him. It was done in 2 minutes. 

HAHAHA The Consul only asked me 2 questions too,  when did I meet my fiancé and If i visited him . I arrived at 6:40 am and left at 10:00 am i had other 5 people in front of me. 

[msscarlette 488]

13 minutes ago, Ay Pe said:

HAHAHA The Consul only asked me 2 questions too,  when did I meet my fiancé and If i visited him . I arrived at 6:40 am and left at 10:00 am i had other 5 people in front of me. 

We’ll just patiently wait for a week or 2 to get the VOH. Let me know when you get yours.

Edited February 28, 2018 by msscarlette

[Ay Pe 94]

Just now, msscarlette said:

We’ll just patiently wait for a week or 2 to get the VOH. Let me know if you get yours.

My tourist visa took only 4 days after the interview, i am expeting to have the same here lol. I will let you know once I receive mine as well. 

[D and T 569]

1 hour ago, RoboSquirrel said:

Which status checker should i be using? non-immigrant or immigrant? Immigrant says no status....Non says ready to schedule interview.

Even if the CEAC status says "ready", it seems like it's better to wait for the Montreal embassy to invite you to send your Packet 3 documents to them. Some folks here have tried sending the P3 docs in, only to receive a polite "don't call us, we'll call you"- type email in response.  Once they ask for your P3 docs, send them over ASAP and it only takes a couple days after that for the embassy to send you Packet 4, which carries the instructions for paying your fee, and then you can book your interview and your medical.

 

Getting close now, so exciting! Good luck 

[msscarlette 488]

9 minutes ago, D and T said:

 

This is true but your sensitivity to this will help them immensely. Also, I grew up with some Filipina ex-pat friends and am fortunate to have welcomed some Filipinos into my own extended family as well. I've found them to be decent, hard-working, very loving and profoundly intelligent folks who contribute so much more than they ask for.  No one is perfect, no one is without flaws but for the most part I think Filipinos are just good people...just like Americans.

 

Thank you for this @D and T! I’m Filipina by the way. 

[Dekd22 53]

Just received today: 

 

“The U.S. Embassy in RIO DE JANEIRO, BRZL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The National Visa Center sent your petition to this U.S. Embassy for their action. The Embassy will contact you soon to schedule a visa interview.”

 

I never requested an expedite though. Has anyone else come across this as well?

[dlsmal01 222]

2 minutes ago, Dekd22 said:

Just received today: 

 

“The U.S. Embassy in RIO DE JANEIRO, BRZL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The National Visa Center sent your petition to this U.S. Embassy for their action. The Embassy will contact you soon to schedule a visa interview.”

 

I never requested an expedite though. Has anyone else come across this as well?

It is wording for the electronic processes through the NVC.

[D and T 569]

7 minutes ago, msscarlette said:

Thank you for this @D and T! I’m Filipina by the way. 

You're welcome...it's only the truth.   

 

Hey congrats on your approval, I hope you get your VOH and can travel quickly. Best of luck to you in your new life

[John & Rose 7,239]

5 minutes ago, Dekd22 said:

Just received today: 

 

“The U.S. Embassy in RIO DE JANEIRO, BRZL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The National Visa Center sent your petition to this U.S. Embassy for their action. The Embassy will contact you soon to schedule a visa interview.”

 

I never requested an expedite though. Has anyone else come across this as well?

Expedited there means they send files electronically instead of messenger.  It is their standard language.

[RoboSquirrel 56]

23 minutes ago, D and T said:

Even if the CEAC status says "ready", it seems like it's better to wait for the Montreal embassy to invite you to send your Packet 3 documents to them. Some folks here have tried sending the P3 docs in, only to receive a polite "don't call us, we'll call you"- type email in response.  Once they ask for your P3 docs, send them over ASAP and it only takes a couple days after that for the embassy to send you Packet 4, which carries the instructions for paying your fee, and then you can book your interview and your medical.

 

Getting close now, so exciting! Good luck 

Thanks! So just chill, lol.

 

The emails made it sound like once you fill out the ds-160, you have to pay the fee and schedule the interview...so i was freaking the F out, lol

 

Edited February 28, 2018 by RoboSquirrel

[Enter and Kam 64]

3 hours ago, Martin3517 said:

@John & Rose hey man congratulations in advance. after that RFE is an approval. Been busy couple of days and can't back read everything. what was your RFE? 

 

 

and i am still here waiting LOL

 

Guys is @Martin3517 !!!!!! I was worried. I am glad you are ok. I am still here waiting too. 

[Dekd22 53]

11 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Expedited there means they send files electronically instead of messenger.  It is their standard language.

Ah ok. So I just need to sit and wait for them to contact us about the interview at this point?

[D and T 569]

1 minute ago, RoboSquirrel said:

Thanks! So just chill, lol

I know how hard it is now that it's so close but...yes, chill if you can.

 

Took about a week for us to get that long-awaited P3 email. I was antsy as hell the whole time LOL

 

Coincidentally, I received all my fiance's documents by post the same day, so I was able to send my P3 response right back to them.

 

Of course, he didn't have his 2017 W2 or income tax return at that point, so now I'm laying awake worrying about whether they'll accept a scan of his 2017 W2.   He's worked at the same place for 20 years and I'm bringing 3 years worth of tax documents and his employment letter and all that, so it should be okay.  But...always some darn last-minute thing to worry about, it seems.

 

SO nerve-wracking...T-minus one week to my interview....yoikes!  

 

 

[Tony and Tillie 340]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

It is the strangest thing.  I was in a bit of a "safe place" while waiting and I got used to it.  Now that I have responded to the RFE things are becoming real.  Yesterday I was worried about waiting and wondering if they lost my petition.  Today I wake up realizing that at 57 I am about to buy a house and move my true love and her two teenagers half way across the earth to start a new life in a strange land.  Living alone for 7 years was easy.  Just pick up whatever I want for dinner on the way home from work.  Go home to a clean and comfortable space with no worries except the wait.  It is scary.  

 

Don't get me wrong, I am embracing and looking forward to these changes but reality finally struck after 260+ days of no word at all.  It is so strange how the mind works.  I guess I was getting used to the wait and become complacent.  Now I need to truly plan the rest of my life.  That is exciting and scary.

I totally get this. This was exactly how Tony felt when we got the approval. 

 

We argued a lot after the approval. He seemed very dismissive everytime we talked about the visa and the rest of the process. We even got to a point where we almost broke up, because to me, it felt like he didn't care. After a good heart to heart talk, I found out that he was actually panicking (mentally and emotionally) cause he wanted to do so many things to prepare for my arrival and our marriage. From giving the house a makeover to making sure all my expenses are covered, and a some other stuff. He wanted to give me a perfect house and a perfect "welcome to America". I cried when I found out about this, and all I could say to him was "Honey, I don't need a perfect house. I just want a happy home and having you there will make it perfect."

 

After the many weeks of drama, we got approved for the visa on Feb 27. Now this is where it all begins. 

 

All the best to you, Rose and the kids. I'm glad your case is finally moving. Good luck on the rest of the process.

[Ay Pe 94]

15 minutes ago, Dekd22 said:

Ah ok. So I just need to sit and wait for them to contact us about the interview at this point?

Do you already have the NVC # ? If you dont have it you need to call them at NVC - (603)-334-0700

If yes you can check the status at https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx . As soon as you visa status is set as "ready" you can go ahead and schedule the interview.

Then Go to  https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx and fill the DS-160 form. 

Then go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/pt-br/iv and register (it must be the beneficiary) fill the required fields and pay the fee once the fee is paid you can schedule the interview. 

 

Once the interview is scheduled you can schedule the medical appointment and before this the exams. 

 

If you have any questions abour Rio embassy let me know.