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    IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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  • Our Story
    November 2020 = I-130 file
    May 2021 - I-130 approved
    July 2021 - DS-260 filed
    September 2021 - Notified *wrong* marriage certificate was uploaded to CEAC; had to wait until December 2021 for it to be uploaded (long story)
    December 2021 - DS-260 approved
    May 2022 - Manila U.S. Embassy Interview originally scheduled (that's when the case was forwarded to NVC). We re-scheduled it as we already had travel plans for the summer
    September 2022 - Medical Exam held. Had to get the sputum test for tuberculosis and this delayed getting the results until December 2022
    Dec. 12, 2022 - went to the visa interview. 221G issued
    Dec. 14, 2022 - submitted all 221G documentation online/via LBC

    Still waiting for next steps on the 221G!

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  1. CFS
    Congrats!!!
  2. CFS
    Hello! This is similar to what happened to us (see earlier threads). If you sent it in a few days before 2/5/2025, it should have been received by then and you are right that the tracker typically updates anytime there is any movement on your case or someone updates it. My recommendation would be for you to call the Embassy and asked them to confirm receipt of the documents. I did this a couple of times - the hardest thing was finding the right # to call and getting on the line with someone. I wish you the best of luck! The cycle time for them to come back around to us once we had sent in missing documents was about 3 weeks - 1 month but this was in 2023, so I'm not sure how quickly things are operating now.
  3. CFS
    Hello! They should have told you why it's refused. You just have to provide the additional evidence and send it in with your passport.
  4. CFS
    Hi Kitchie, Indeed - once we received the medical exam results (around Sep. 3, 2023), we re-submitted this + all documents referenced above to the Embassy. Around 3 weeks later, I checked the online portal and it stated that the visa had been "Issued" Good luck with your process!
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  9. CFS
    Hello! My spouse just moved to the U.S. on an IR1 visa. While his English is pretty good (he can always get ideas across), he is looking to finesse his grammar a bit. Does anyone here know of any strongly recommended English classes/tutors/etc. available via Zoom (these can be paid)? Thanks!
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  12. CFS
    @top_secret - thanks! You were totally right - the CFO/GCP process was very straightforward. They only asked: How did we meet? For photos of the wedding For photos of us with our family members I appreciate all your help!
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  14. CFS
    Thank you for letting me know! Another surprise! Is it this only payable via cash?
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  18. CFS
    That's great! Was there anything unexpected/unusual about the GCP interview (if you had to go through that)?
  19. CFS
    Thank you, Chancy. We unfortunately did not receive such an e-mail 😕 but I appreciate your help!!
  20. CFS
    Update - we actually got the passport with the stamped visa back today. So it was 2 days after we saw the "Issued" status on the CEAC site. I'm amazed that the Embassy did not provide any further instructions regarding the PDOS/GCP. Thankfully, we knew about these requirements from reading about them on this forum....but how do the vast majority of people who 1) aren't on this site and 2) aren't working with an immigration lawyer know about this stuff? I'm literally thinking of people booking their flights and being stopped at immigration because of this 😬 Anyway...some more updates/questions: The Embassy did not send back a physical packet containing the medical results. Instead, the visa reads "IV Docs in CCD", which apparently means that they will check the medical results virtually. I found an older thread in this site that talked about this too. I would just like to triple check (since there have been so many surprises) - should my spouse bring anything else besides the passport (with the immigrant visa & GCP stamp) to immigration besides this? Are there any other "gotchas/hard lessons" learned from anyone regarding the GCP process, exit from Manila, or entry into the U.S.? Again, given everything that's happened, we are super wary about unexpected surprises that can cause delays. Any inputs would be appreciated - thanks!
  21. CFS
    OK, wow - the CFO e-mailed me back literally 2 minutes after I asked them #2. You're right - copies are accepted and thus #1 is a moot point. Thanks!
  22. CFS
    Thank you! Yes, I can validate the part about the turnaround times - we are getting the passport back via LBC on Thursday Sep. 28 (and CEAC showed the visa as "Issued" on Sep. 25). Based on what you said, we will need the CENOMAR/NBI Clearance because we cannot get a ROM (see my other posts - it's not possible/required in our case). @top_secret - how certain are you that 1) they send the documents back separately and 2) that the CFO accepts copies?
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  29. CFS
    Follow-up - it took ~ 3 weeks for them to get back to us:
  30. CFS
    Hello, It seems like my spouse's visa has been approved based on the screen shot below: I have a few questions: For those who went through the 221(g) process - did you receive all the additional documents you submitted back along with the stamped passport? I'm asking because we'll need some of these documents (e.g. CENOMAR, NBI Clearance) for the GCP Seminar How long did it take for you to receive your passport back? My spouse is Manila-based Thanks!!
  31. CFS
    Thank you!! This just came through, thanks be to the Lord!!!
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