NVC Filers - January 2020

[smith916 67]

1 hour ago, Jesula said:

Did anyone have to wait more then 8 weeks for a DQ

I’ll be 8 weeks on Monday 😕

[smith916 67]

2 hours ago, Jmeleecur said:

that is SOOO frustrating. After I finally was able to get the payment through they both say processing now. Can you click on Email receipts at the bottom of the Fees page? I emailed myself both the receipts after (which took several minutes to receive). You have to select each one individually too. See if you're able to do that, that would confirm payment went through! 

This happened to me in October ... they let me pay fees but the website was down for nearly 2 weeks... I read on a Facebook forum that people were experiencing issues again.. so I would just give it a couple of days unfortunately 

[Renere 30]

4 hours ago, LilyJ said:

CR1 and IR1 are processed and treated the exact same since the only difference is how long you’ve been married by time of interview

I am not sure if IR1 and CR1 is processed differently but there is a big difference apart from that which is with CR1 you get conditional resident visa meaning you have to remove the condition before your visa expires (the duration of this visa is 2 years) at which point you will be given IR1 Visa. So if you started the process as CR1 but if at the time of your interview its already been two years since you have been married, you should ask for IR1 visa as that will be one step less in future. Also this way down in future but I think you can get citizenship after three years with IR1 visa as compared to 5 years with CR1 visa (I am not 100 percent sure on the last part)

[Mr and Mrs S 207]

1 hour ago, Jesula said:

Did anyone have to wait more then 8 weeks for a DQ

NVC is 9 weeks behind as of Jan 21st 2020. 

[LilyJ 1,258]

35 minutes ago, Nnmm193 said:

Does the consulate officer change the visa type by that time or how does that happen?

If you are married for 2 years or more at the time of the interview the CO will issue you an IR1. Less than 2 years, CR1. At time of entering the US, you’ll receive a 10 year green card if married 2 years or more by the time you enter on your visa (even if you were married less than 2 years at the interview if you are married 2 years or more by the time you enter), 2 year green card if married less than 2 years

[Jesula 27]

40 minutes ago, smith916 said:

I’ll be 8 weeks on Monday 😕

Ok is this your first submission 

[LilyJ 1,258]

17 minutes ago, Renere said:

I am not sure if IR1 and CR1 is processed differently but there is a big difference apart from that which is with CR1 you get conditional resident visa meaning you have to remove the condition before your visa expires (the duration of this visa is 2 years) at which point you will be given IR1 Visa. So if you started the process as CR1 but if at the time of your interview its already been two years since you have been married, you should ask for IR1 visa as that will be one step less in future. Also this way down in future but I think you can get citizenship after three years with IR1 visa as compared to 5 years with CR1 visa (I am not 100 percent sure on the last part)

Yes I know about conditional residency however the visa process for CR1 and IR1 are still the exact same process. The visas are one entry only. There’s no conditional resident “visa” as the CR1/IR1 is only used to enter and then after that it’s your green card. The actual visa itself is only good for 6 months from your medical. Once you become a permanent resident you receive 2 year or 10 year green card depending on the age of the marriage at entry to the US. Even if you received a CR1 at the interview you can still get a 10 year green card if you have been married 2+ years when you actually enter the US. You don’t have to “upgrade” it. The last part is incorrect entirely. Whether or not you entered on a CR1 or IR1 doesn’t matter, all that matters is that you are married to a US citizen and have been married to the same US citizen the entirety of your 3 years as a permanent resident that allows you to apply for citizenship after 3 years. Those who do not meet the citizenship criteria for being married to a US citizen must wait 5 years. 

Edited January 24, 2020 by LilyJ

[smith916 67]

3 minutes ago, Jesula said:

Ok is this your first submission 

No this is my second submission.

[Renere 30]

10 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Yes I know about conditional residency however the visa process for CR1 and IR1 are still the exact same process. The visas are one entry only. There’s no conditional resident “visa” as the CR1/IR1 is only used to enter and then after that it’s your green card. The actual visa itself is only good for 6 months from your medical. Once you become a permanent resident you receive 2 year or 10 year green card depending on the age of the marriage at entry to the US. Even if you received a CR1 at the interview you can still get a 10 year green card if you have been married 2+ years when you actually enter the US. You don’t have to “upgrade” it. The last part is incorrect entirely. Whether or not you entered on a CR1 or IR1 doesn’t matter, all that matters is that you are married to a US citizen and have been married to the same US citizen the entirety of your 3 years as a permanent resident that allows you to apply for citizenship after 3 years. Those who do not meet the citizenship criteria for being married to a US citizen must wait 5 years. 

you are right, I am wrong about the last part. Although I did read this post on facebook (I know the reliability of the source is weak)where the couples age of marriage was more than 2 years but they told her, she will get conditional green card at the port of entry and then she had to fight for a permanent one, long story short just keep an eye on the age of your marriage as that could save lot of headaches later on. 

[Jesula 27]

45 minutes ago, smith916 said:

No this is my second submission.

This is my first rrrrrr

[katandale 6]

Any update for IR1 interview letters Mumbai???

[Jamie Solo 70]

Quick question for somebody that might know better:

 

I got my passport renewed this month even though it was good for another 1.5 years cause I didn't wanna go through the hassle of renewing it in America. Currently waiting for DQ.

 

Do I have to let NVC know? Or is it an issue that doesn't really matter as long as I have both the old and new passport at interview?

[SSP01 26]

56 minutes ago, Kat and ale said:

Any update for IR1 interview letters Mumbai???

More than 40 people received interview letters yesterday. There DQ date was late October 2019 and very early November 2019. Its moving!

[TheChheavFamily 135]

5 hours ago, Jesula said:

Did anyone have to wait more then 8 weeks for a DQ

My 8 weeks was this past Wednesday, still no word on anything. My attorney office says they’ll call NVC next week to check what’s going on. 

[katandale 6]

22 minutes ago, SSP01 said:

More than 40 people received interview letters yesterday. There DQ date was late October 2019 and very early November 2019. Its moving!

So do u know if it was for ir1 or cr1 please help??