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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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Posted
31 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

You will need a sealed package to deliver to the agent at POE.  I don't think you have that yet.  It will be attached to the passport with the visa in it.

We got my wife's passport back almost two weeks ago.

 

Nothing like what you are describing.

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

 

That's a negative. Once again, if your case was processed electronically by the NVC/Foreign Consulate they will not send you a sealed packet to provide at the POE nor will you be asked to provide it. Only your passport with the visa page added and your original/civil documents that you had provided during the case will be mailed back to you in an envelope that is meant to be opened.

 

We just entered this past Saturday with no sealed packet, our case was processed electronically. No problems at all.

Thanks, we are now expecting the same experience you had. We appreciate your help!

Posted
Just now, Joschka said:

We got my wife's passport back almost two weeks ago.

 

Nothing like what you are describing.

OK.  Maybe they are moving to the 21st Century.  I know the Philippines still has the envelope and they are electronic.  I believe you are good to go.  I will be following this.  Hopefully it will be one less thing for the beneficiary to worry about!  I wish you the best.

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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Posted
5 minutes ago, ZakMrak said:

 

That's a negative. Once again, if your case was processed electronically by the NVC/Foreign Consulate they will not send you a sealed packet to provide at the POE nor will you be asked to provide it. Only your passport with the visa page added and your original/civil documents that you had provided during the case will be mailed back to you in an envelope that is meant to be opened.

 

We just entered this past Saturday with no sealed packet, our case was processed electronically. No problems at all.

That would be awesome.  The Philippines still does it the old fashioned way with the envelope.  They have been electronic for a couple years there.

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

IMG_5168.jpeg

Posted

Exactly. Electronic processing at NVC has no bearing on the POE packet. I think there is a misunderstanding that there is a relation between the 2. There's not. Some countries have been doing electronic processing with NVC for years (e.g. Manila for one) and still do, but still issue a physical packet for POE.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Posted
On 10/18/2018 at 8:46 AM, Joschka said:

Thanks, we are now expecting the same experience you had. We appreciate your help!

I have a question, please.  In your review of AIT, you said "Even though we had paid to have New Hampshire review our i-864, Taipei insisted on doing their own review.  What does that mean, please?

Thanks,

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
5 hours ago, missileman said:

I have a question, please.  In your review of AIT, you said "Even though we had paid to have New Hampshire review our i-864, Taipei insisted on doing their own review.  What does that mean, please?

Thanks,

When our case was first sent to New Hampshire (NVC,) their web site advised us that we had two options with the AOS. Option one was to pay $120 to have New Hampshire review and evaluate our AOS. Option 2 was to have our local Consulate (AIT) evaluate it at no cost. We chose option one.

 

According to the NVC web site, our AOS was APPROVED before my wife's interview. Nevertheless, at the interview, they raised some questions and gave her an information sheet that suggested some further evaluation was required.

 

In the end, there was no delay, but it was a little upsetting to have them raise questions about a matter that was already settled.

Posted
1 minute ago, Joschka said:

When our case was first sent to New Hampshire (NVC,) their web site advised us that we had two options with the AOS. Option one was to pay $120 to have New Hampshire review and evaluate our AOS. Option 2 was to have our local Consulate (AIT) evaluate it at no cost. We chose option one.

 

According to the NVC web site, our AOS was APPROVED before my wife's interview. Nevertheless, at the interview, they raised some questions and gave her an information sheet that suggested some further evaluation was required.

 

In the end, there was no delay, but it was a little upsetting to have them raise questions about a matter that was already settled.

I've never heard of that..........the local consulate ALWAYS has final say on the I-864, I'm pretty sure.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Posted (edited)

NVC only does an initial review of the I-864 to ensure it meets the minimum requirements to file. The CO at the embassy/consulate makes the final decision on the public charge concern based upon the totality of the circumstances. Nothing is ever "settled" at NVC...they are just a middleman to take in and prepare a case for the embassy.

Edited by geowrian

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Posted
9 minutes ago, Joschka said:

When our case was first sent to New Hampshire (NVC,) their web site advised us that we had two options with the AOS. Option one was to pay $120 to have New Hampshire review and evaluate our AOS. Option 2 was to have our local Consulate (AIT) evaluate it at no cost. We chose option one.

 

According to the NVC web site, our AOS was APPROVED before my wife's interview. Nevertheless, at the interview, they raised some questions and gave her an information sheet that suggested some further evaluation was required.

 

In the end, there was no delay, but it was a little upsetting to have them raise questions about a matter that was already settled.

Also in your review you said you were having difficulty in paying the $220 GC fee.  Did you get that straightened out?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
12 minutes ago, missileman said:

I've never heard of that..........the local consulate ALWAYS has final say on the I-864, I'm pretty sure.

Where did you get that information? I read carefully and I never saw anything official that supports your version.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
14 minutes ago, geowrian said:

NVC only does an initial review of the I-864 to ensure it meets the minimum requirements to file. The CO at the embassy/consulate makes the final decision on the public charge concern based upon the totality of the circumstances. Nothing is ever "settled" at NVC...they are just a middleman to take in and prepare a case for the embassy.

That's what you say, but that's NOT what the NVC website says.

 

Where to you get your information from?

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
Timeline
Posted
8 minutes ago, missileman said:

Also in your review you said you were having difficulty in paying the $220 GC fee.  Did you get that straightened out?

The web site advised us to wait a few days, and we did.

 

The next time I tried, the payment when through just fine.

Posted
17 minutes ago, Joschka said:

That's what you say, but that's NOT what the NVC website says.

 

Where to you get your information from?

Can you show me where the NVC website says they make the final decision on the public charge concern (or anything related to the visa)?

 

Experience. Research.  Reviewing experiences from literally thousands of others by now. Reading the INA, USCIS Policy Manual and AFM, and the DOS FAM.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
Timeline
Posted
58 minutes ago, Joschka said:

When our case was first sent to New Hampshire (NVC,) their web site advised us that we had two options with the AOS. Option one was to pay $120 to have New Hampshire review and evaluate our AOS. Option 2 was to have our local Consulate (AIT) evaluate it at no cost. We chose option one.

 

According to the NVC web site, our AOS was APPROVED before my wife's interview. Nevertheless, at the interview, they raised some questions and gave her an information sheet that suggested some further evaluation was required.

 

In the end, there was no delay, but it was a little upsetting to have them raise questions about a matter that was already settled.

 

Link to the page that has that text please.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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