CR-1 / IR-1 Interview updates

[R1CH1991 247]

25 minutes ago, Bear_and_Bunny said:

Congrats.  When I went for my interview it was a couple months after our 2 year and they made the adjustments at the embassy during the interview.  All the best. 

Thanks! Just really hoping to see some more movement and appointments scheduled over the next few days and then hopefully our turn will soon be here. Just want the wait to be over now!!

[PBabz 139]

On 10/1/2020 at 11:57 AM, R1CH1991 said:

So great to hear of all of the successful visa interviews  Hoping this month there’s more movement and hopefully my turn to get a slot in November

Hang in there @R1CH1991 I'm right there with you still, don't forget!

[shallot343 116]

Partner had his interview about an hour ago-- was in and out in like 45 minutes and they kept his passport. They only asked where we met and what I do for work.

 

The only thing is we received 221g for my W-2 to be uploaded into CEAC (actually the W-2 literally says "Scan  W-2" but she told my partner to upload it). My W-2 is already in CEAC and was accepted back in June. I have uploaded it again  and hit submit to be safe. 

 

anyone have any insight into how long this might delay us? really had our heart set on him getting here this month. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, shallot343 said:

Partner had his interview about an hour ago-- was in and out in like 45 minutes and they kept his passport. They only asked where we met and what I do for work.

 

The only thing is we received 221g for my W-2 to be uploaded into CEAC (actually the W-2 literally says "Scan  W-2" but she told my partner to upload it). My W-2 is already in CEAC and was accepted back in June. I have uploaded it again  and hit submit to be safe. 

 

anyone have any insight into how long this might delay us? really had our heart set on him getting here this month. 

You’re the third I recall this happening to since interviews resumed. It was 18 days for 8bithearts. 
Their thread 

 

[shallot343 116]

Thanks @Wuozopo-- I searched the threads after I posted and saw this had happened before! My partner had the W-2 with him but they didn't want the paper copy...just wanted a scan of the document which is already accepted in CEAC. How strange and frustrating that this keeps happening! 

 

We also emailed the email address on top of the 221g explaining that it was already in CEAC, that we had reuploaded it anyway, and attached the scan to the email. Hopefully they remedy this quickly since we were not asked for a paper copy couriered to the embassy. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

58 minutes ago, shallot343 said:

Thanks @Wuozopo-- I searched the threads after I posted and saw this had happened before! My partner had the W-2 with him but they didn't want the paper copy...just wanted a scan of the document which is already accepted in CEAC. How strange and frustrating that this keeps happening

Yes, it sounds a bit glitchy. Or perhaps it’s just one officer who doesn’t know how to find it?? Gotta wonder when odd things happen. 

[Dags 134]

have anyone recently tried to expedite NVC processing? 

[RadChan 84]

5 minutes ago, Dags said:

have anyone recently tried to expedite NVC processing? 

We tried around Sep 26th, got acknowledged a few days laters and turned down on Saturday (just a few days ago.)

[Hannahl4211 42]

2 minutes ago, RadChan said:

We tried around Sep 26th, got acknowledged a few days laters and turned down on Saturday (just a few days ago.)

Same for me; we had a legitimate reason, and they rejected us which is so disheartening. And then I read other people from other embassies get approved because it’s their birthday the next month and they want to be together. I feel like the London embassy is much harsher than others maybe. DQ since May30 and just praying we hear soon- it’s been 4.5 months!

[Dags 134]

8 minutes ago, RadChan said:

We tried around Sep 26th, got acknowledged a few days laters and turned down on Saturday (just a few days ago.)

I'm sorry to hear that! We've just sent our expedite request today and just wondering when i can expect hearing something. This is  with NVCexpedite@state.gov

3 minutes ago, Hannahl4211 said:

Same for me; we had a legitimate reason, and they rejected us which is so disheartening. And then I read other people from other embassies get approved because it’s their birthday the next month and they want to be together. I feel like the London embassy is much harsher than others maybe. DQ since May30 and just praying we hear soon- it’s been 4.5 months!

I'm sorry to hear it! I assume you were doing DCF. Did you request the expedite processing with NVC or London Embassy?

[RadChan 84]

5 minutes ago, Hannahl4211 said:

Same for me; we had a legitimate reason, and they rejected us which is so disheartening. And then I read other people from other embassies get approved because it’s their birthday the next month and they want to be together. I feel like the London embassy is much harsher than others maybe. DQ since May30 and just praying we hear soon- it’s been 4.5 months!

I get this idea, too. Seems Manila and Sydney embassies simply "we miss each other" or "want to spend our anniversary together" are accepted. Ah well. Seems like London is allowing only a very few cases through!

[RadChan 84]

2 minutes ago, Dags said:

I'm sorry to hear that! We've just sent our expedite request today and just wondering when i can expect hearing something. This is  with NVCexpedite@state.gov

 

That is where we sent it. I would say 4 or 5 days to get an acknowledgement then the decision within a week if it is a rejection, can't speak for acceptances - possibly longer to allow them to investigate and get approval or something? 

[Dags 134]

3 minutes ago, RadChan said:

I get this idea, too. Seems Manila and Sydney embassies simply "we miss each other" or "want to spend our anniversary together" are accepted. Ah well. Seems like London is allowing only a very few cases through!

I thought it was going to NVC instead of particular embassies for acceptance.

[Dags 134]

2 minutes ago, RadChan said:

That is where we sent it. I would say 4 or 5 days to get an acknowledgement then the decision within a week if it is a rejection, can't speak for acceptances - possibly longer to allow them to investigate and get approval or something? 

thanks, that helps. I'm hoping for the best, although it's difficult by hearing about so many rejections. 

[RadChan 84]

Just now, Dags said:

I thought it was going to NVC instead of particular embassies for acceptance.

You email the NVC, they forward it on to the embassy, who makes the decision on your case. NVC are the ones who communicate the final decision, at least in the case of a rejection,. 

Just now, Dags said:

thanks, that helps. I'm hoping for the best, although it's difficult by hearing about so many rejections. 

Good luck! It seems like they are only accepting things on the official (very narrow) list with very solid evidence attached. If you fall within those parameters, you might be in luck!