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Hello VJ members,

I petitioned for my wife when I was Permanent Resident. Now I am naturalized , and upgraded my wife's petition. We already had our case complete, so now just waiting for Interview Letter.

I have a couple of questions :

1) The NVC upgraded our case from F2A to IR1. I know that IR1 is for people who are married for more than 2 years, and hence do not have to go through Removal of Conditions later. For us, we are married for 1.5 years now and hence the category would be CR1. Would that have an issue? I would like to know if anyone faced this and what he/she did for the same. I am vary of calling NVC and letting them know , as I feel it might delay the process.

2) As a US Citizen, can I enter the US Consulate at Mumbai, along with my wife for her interview? I know this question has been asked and there are split answers for the same - some telling they were allowed, some saying they werent.

My question is particularly for those who said they were allowed - What did you tell at the entrance gate to let you through?

Thanks in advance for your answers,

Anishp

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to India regional forum.

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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Hello VJ members,

I petitioned for my wife when I was Permanent Resident. Now I am naturalized , and upgraded my wife's petition. We already had our case complete, so now just waiting for Interview Letter.

I have a couple of questions :

1) The NVC upgraded our case from F2A to IR1. I know that IR1 is for people who are married for more than 2 years, and hence do not have to go through Removal of Conditions later. For us, we are married for 1.5 years now and hence the category would be CR1. Would that have an issue? I would like to know if anyone faced this and what he/she did for the same. I am vary of calling NVC and letting them know , as I feel it might delay the process.

2) As a US Citizen, can I enter the US Consulate at Mumbai, along with my wife for her interview? I know this question has been asked and there are split answers for the same - some telling they were allowed, some saying they werent.

My question is particularly for those who said they were allowed - What did you tell at the entrance gate to let you through?

Thanks in advance for your answers,

Anishp

1 NVC probably thought that by time you get interview it will be 2 yr. Lot of people are getting their file like that. Call NVC and verify

2 I am on same situation trying to enter my wife's interview and googled lot and started topic here too. So far I learn Our NVC Interview letter says we can't go. Mumbai Embassy PDF says We might be able to go in. Some had success getting in there other had to wait outside

So just print this PDF check list show it to guards outside with Passport and see if you get in. I am going to go same way.

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/BMB%20-%20Bombay.pdf

When is your interview date ? Is it been week from CC ? I called everyday after my case was complete took them 3 days to scheduled interview.

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Want to Speed up NVC Process ?


Check Guides From Guide section for doccuments and list of stuff and follow this steps


Step 1 After USCIS NOA2 Gather all AOS / IV Package Documents In 3 weeks


Between USCIS Approving and NVC Case Number you have 2 to 3 weeks gather all AOS and IV Documents Get package ready.


Step 2 Obtain NVC Invoice and Case number.


​After 2 weeks of NOA2 Keep on Calling NVC every day to get case number And Invoice number


Step 3 Pay First Fee and DS261


After getting NVC Case Number and Invoice Number Log in to webpage Pay First Fee and Fill out DS261 Takes 24 to 38 Hr to get fee status paid.


Step 4 Conform Agent / Ds261 Over Phone and Sent out Documents


Once First fee turns Paid Online ( Usualy 24 to 48 hr) Call NVC And conform choice of agent over Phone If they won't keep on calling them Until someone will Or other fee won't be unlocked.Also Once you get Welcome letter on email Print out Document Checklist sheet And Sent in your documents to NVC


Step 5 Pay Other Fee and Fill out DS260 (Total time from DS 261 to here should be no longer then 15 days )


​Step 6 Conform Document delivery AT NVC And Ask them Processing Time..


Step 7 Check For CC ( Hopefully no REF )


Call them every other day 2 weeks from DS260 and Check status.. Also Check Online NVC Page If you have 3 N/A your case Complete! Congratulation you are almost done.


Step 8 48 Hr After CC Conformation Call NVC For appointment for interview


Congratulation On your NVC CC AND Good Luck with Interview




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@maxshah912 : Thanks for your answer.. My wife's interview has not been scheduled as of now...we are waiting for the same. Case was completed in Jan 2016, but since at that time, I was LPR, we couldnt do much but wait for PD to be current as per Visa Bulletin.

Now that I have become a citizen, we have upgraded the case as of 25th July..so , now waiting for interview date...

Do keep on sharing your progress

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@maxshah912 : Thanks for your answer.. My wife's interview has not been scheduled as of now...we are waiting for the same. Case was completed in Jan 2016, but since at that time, I was LPR, we couldnt do much but wait for PD to be current as per Visa Bulletin.

Now that I have become a citizen, we have upgraded the case as of 25th July..so , now waiting for interview date...

Do keep on sharing your progress

Few more day and you should have update hehe! Good luck on your case hope you got your Intervew scheduled by them.

Want to Speed up NVC Process ?


Check Guides From Guide section for doccuments and list of stuff and follow this steps


Step 1 After USCIS NOA2 Gather all AOS / IV Package Documents In 3 weeks


Between USCIS Approving and NVC Case Number you have 2 to 3 weeks gather all AOS and IV Documents Get package ready.


Step 2 Obtain NVC Invoice and Case number.


​After 2 weeks of NOA2 Keep on Calling NVC every day to get case number And Invoice number


Step 3 Pay First Fee and DS261


After getting NVC Case Number and Invoice Number Log in to webpage Pay First Fee and Fill out DS261 Takes 24 to 38 Hr to get fee status paid.


Step 4 Conform Agent / Ds261 Over Phone and Sent out Documents


Once First fee turns Paid Online ( Usualy 24 to 48 hr) Call NVC And conform choice of agent over Phone If they won't keep on calling them Until someone will Or other fee won't be unlocked.Also Once you get Welcome letter on email Print out Document Checklist sheet And Sent in your documents to NVC


Step 5 Pay Other Fee and Fill out DS260 (Total time from DS 261 to here should be no longer then 15 days )


​Step 6 Conform Document delivery AT NVC And Ask them Processing Time..


Step 7 Check For CC ( Hopefully no REF )


Call them every other day 2 weeks from DS260 and Check status.. Also Check Online NVC Page If you have 3 N/A your case Complete! Congratulation you are almost done.


Step 8 48 Hr After CC Conformation Call NVC For appointment for interview


Congratulation On your NVC CC AND Good Luck with Interview




Need Help? Feel free to contact me Or Post in appropriate forum section


​Like my suggestion ?


Rep would be nice for help.


Help other and spread Knowledge!

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@maxshah912 : Thanks for your answer.. My wife's interview has not been scheduled as of now...we are waiting for the same. Case was completed in Jan 2016, but since at that time, I was LPR, we couldnt do much but wait for PD to be current as per Visa Bulletin.

Now that I have become a citizen, we have upgraded the case as of 25th July..so , now waiting for interview date...

Do keep on sharing your progress

Intervew was easy and not that many questions

As of joining your spouse for Intervew yes you can. If guard says no have them read Mumbai embassy paper / PDF that says Pattitionar / USC can company their spouse for Intervew.

As for my wife's Intervew it was smooth CO only asked 2 questions.

1 how many family member in your husbands family in US

2 what was your husbands fav cricket player.

And she was handed approval letter :) took her 2 hr tops and she was done. Try to select translator for Intervew because they get Intervew first then English Intervew at end

Want to Speed up NVC Process ?


Check Guides From Guide section for doccuments and list of stuff and follow this steps


Step 1 After USCIS NOA2 Gather all AOS / IV Package Documents In 3 weeks


Between USCIS Approving and NVC Case Number you have 2 to 3 weeks gather all AOS and IV Documents Get package ready.


Step 2 Obtain NVC Invoice and Case number.


​After 2 weeks of NOA2 Keep on Calling NVC every day to get case number And Invoice number


Step 3 Pay First Fee and DS261


After getting NVC Case Number and Invoice Number Log in to webpage Pay First Fee and Fill out DS261 Takes 24 to 38 Hr to get fee status paid.


Step 4 Conform Agent / Ds261 Over Phone and Sent out Documents


Once First fee turns Paid Online ( Usualy 24 to 48 hr) Call NVC And conform choice of agent over Phone If they won't keep on calling them Until someone will Or other fee won't be unlocked.Also Once you get Welcome letter on email Print out Document Checklist sheet And Sent in your documents to NVC


Step 5 Pay Other Fee and Fill out DS260 (Total time from DS 261 to here should be no longer then 15 days )


​Step 6 Conform Document delivery AT NVC And Ask them Processing Time..


Step 7 Check For CC ( Hopefully no REF )


Call them every other day 2 weeks from DS260 and Check status.. Also Check Online NVC Page If you have 3 N/A your case Complete! Congratulation you are almost done.


Step 8 48 Hr After CC Conformation Call NVC For appointment for interview


Congratulation On your NVC CC AND Good Luck with Interview




Need Help? Feel free to contact me Or Post in appropriate forum section


​Like my suggestion ?


Rep would be nice for help.


Help other and spread Knowledge!

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Hello Max, awesome !!!! Congrats on the approval...and many thanks for giving the feedback for your case...My wife's interview is scheduled for 21st Sept...Hope they allow me inside...

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