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AlbieBio   7

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Hello, 

I just want to ask if a new processes has been put in place3 for the CR1 because looking at the visa journey step by step process for case at the NVC, it states you complete the DS-261 once the case gets to the NVC and receive your INOICE number and Case number but on the NVC website, it says to pay the AOS and IV FEE. 

 

just wanted to make sure if I should follow that or if anyone has any suggestions please. 

Below is the steps I see on the NVC please.

 

 

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42 minutes ago, AlbieBio said:

Hello, 

I just want to ask if a new processes has been put in place3 for the CR1 because looking at the visa journey step by step process for case at the NVC, it states you complete the DS-261 once the case gets to the NVC and receive your INOICE number and Case number but on the NVC website, it says to pay the AOS and IV FEE. 

 

just wanted to make sure if I should follow that or if anyone has any suggestions please. 

Below is the steps I see on the NVC please.

 

 

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I just paid the AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT FEE

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, AlbieBio said:

it states you complete the DS-261 once the case gets to the NVC and receive your INOICE number and Case number but on the NVC website, it says to pay the AOS and IV FEE. 

The DS-261 has not been required for some time.

"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 

 

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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.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

The DS-261 has not been required for some time.

Ohh okay , so I just paid the AOS fee, so the next step will be to wait till it goes through and then fill the next step out?

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Just now, AlbieBio said:

Ohh okay , so I just paid the AOS fee, so the next step will be to wait till it goes through and then fill the next step out?

DS-260.

"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.. 
 

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42 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

DS-260.

Can I pay both the IV and the AOS if they are both available for me to pay. or do I have to pay one and wait before paying the other.?

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9 minutes ago, AlbieBio said:

Can I pay both the IV and the AOS if they are both available for me to pay. or do I have to pay one and wait before paying the other.?

If available, you can pay.

"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.. 
 

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Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

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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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23 minutes ago, Carlas10 said:

Pay both fees At the same time. I filled all the paperwork for both sections and both were accepted within 3 days. 

Ohh wonderful, I paid for both of them, waiting for it to unlock the paper work so I can fill everything out 

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12 hours ago, AlbieBio said:

Ohh wonderful, I paid for both of them, waiting for it to unlock the paper work so I can fill everything out 

remember that you must have all documents in pdf files to download them. 

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hello i am truly sorry for the bother, so i paid the fees for NVC and i see the Affidavit of support form available. Do i just fill it out electronically and then submit it electronically or i fill it out, UPLOAD IT and then add it to the paper work i will send to the NVC. and while i am doing that, do i also upload my tax information aswell please. i just want to be sure. PLEASE SEE BELOW 1968178325_ScreenShot2021-03-24at9_04_38PM.thumb.png.62ee3912dae3d493144b94ba43a12243.png408406838_ScreenShot2021-03-24at9_04_28PM.thumb.png.e66c189f12473437d0009774dba54873.png

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~~Related threads merged. Please keep all related questions to one thread. It helps so much when all the information is in one section.~~

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Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

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9 hours ago, AlbieBio said:

hello i am truly sorry for the bother, so i paid the fees for NVC and i see the Affidavit of support form available. Do i just fill it out electronically and then submit it electronically or i fill it out, UPLOAD IT and then add it to the paper work i will send to the NVC. and while i am doing that, do i also upload my tax information aswell please. i just want to be sure. PLEASE SEE BELOW 1968178325_ScreenShot2021-03-24at9_04_38PM.thumb.png.62ee3912dae3d493144b94ba43a12243.png408406838_ScreenShot2021-03-24at9_04_28PM.thumb.png.e66c189f12473437d0009774dba54873.png

Any suggestions please

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I completed the I-864 electronically, printed it, signed, and scanned as per the given guidelines and uploaded it. Once you upload it, the status would change to submitted, then accepted with a green check mark.

I also included the tax returns, W2s, and Proof of US domicile.

2 hours ago, AlbieBio said:

Any suggestions please

 

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