Case Complete (HCM)

[FilingI751 0]

Hey everyone,

So on 4/7/09, we were thrilled to find out that our case has been finally completed at the NVC. I've been browsing this forum a bit, and read up on something about writing up a timeline of our relationship. We do have quite a bit of evidence, so my question is -- is this truly necessary? I know it has to be notarized in advanced so it would be helpful to get it done prior. Anyone got an CR1 visa acceptance without a timeline?

We haven't gotten our interview date yet -- waiting very impatiently

Anyone booking tickets in advance of the interview date? Is it better to buy the tickets in the US or have your spouse buy it in VN?

Here's our timeline below for anyone interested.

Married 6/14/08

USCIS Process

08/17/08 -- I-130 received date

12/22/08 -- case transferred to California

12/23/08 -- case updated

12/30/08 -- case updated

01/02/08 -- case updated

01/15/09 -- case updated

1/23/09 -- request for additional evidence

1/26/09 -- case updated

2/10/09 -- case resumed

2/11/09 -- case updated

2/12/09 -- case updated

2/13/09 -- case updated (checked at @10:27am -- wow, they do work at 7 in the morning in California!)

2/17/09 -- case updated (6 months passed!)

2/17/09 -- case APPROVED!!! (@7:30pm)

2/18/09 -- case updated

2/21/09 -- hard copy of approval notice of I-130 received

NVC Process

2/20/09 -- NVC Case number generated: HCM2009551124

2/26/09 -- Called NVC, added email addresses, and emailed form DS-3032

3/06/09 -- Received DS-3032 from NVC via email, resent DS-3032 to NVC via email, acknowledge receipt from NVC re 1st email sent

3/12/09 -- sent DS-3032 with signature form attachment, received autoreply from NVC

3/14/09 -- received $70 invoice & paid

3/16/09 -- Choice of Agent accepted via email, IV bill $400 received and paid

3/17/09 -- AOS and IV bills PAID

3/23/09 -- Sent both packages via Express Mail - Next Day Delivery by noon

3/24/09 -- Package arrival

4/01/09 -- Status of IV Immigrant Bill now shown as PAID

4/02/09 -- RFE for Police Certificate sent by NVC

4/06/09 -- Expressed Mail Police Certificate - Next Day Delivery by noon

4/07/09 -- Package arrival

4/07/09 -- Called NVC - case under final review

4/07/09 -- Called NVC again -- @5:50pm -- CASE COMPLETE!!!

[Anh map 2,098]

HCMC is known for expecting more than the minimum evidence. A time line is a one or two page (typically) document that you get notarized for a couple of dollars. Is there a good reason not to do this? Why have something this small possibly raise a question.

Think "BIG PICTURE" in your steps along the way. A well prepared package combined with a well prepared/confident beneficiary will have far fewer problems. The little things do matter, especially at HCMC. Take the extra steps so you get the APPROVAL at the interview.

Best of luck.

[FilingI751 0]

HCMC is known for expecting more than the minimum evidence. A time line is a one or two page (typically) document that you get notarized for a couple of dollars. Is there a good reason not to do this? Why have something this small possibly raise a question.

Think "BIG PICTURE" in your steps along the way. A well prepared package combined with a well prepared/confident beneficiary will have far fewer problems. The little things do matter, especially at HCMC. Take the extra steps so you get the APPROVAL at the interview.

Best of luck.

Woohoo -- just called NVC a few minutes ago, and got our interview date.

MAY 22, 2009!

Thanks Anh Map, you're right. I shouldn't let something this small be an another unnecessary obstacle.

[kotana 2]

4/07/09 -- Called NVC - case under final review

4/07/09 -- Called NVC again -- @5:50pm -- CASE COMPLETE!!!

How did you find out that your case was under final review? AVR or operator?

Thanks and good luck at the interview!

[Kevin and 10]

HCMC is known for expecting more than the minimum evidence. A time line is a one or two page (typically) document that you get notarized for a couple of dollars. Is there a good reason not to do this? Why have something this small possibly raise a question.

Think "BIG PICTURE" in your steps along the way. A well prepared package combined with a well prepared/confident beneficiary will have far fewer problems. The little things do matter, especially at HCMC. Take the extra steps so you get the APPROVAL at the interview.

Best of luck.

Woohoo -- just called NVC a few minutes ago, and got our interview date.

MAY 22, 2009!

Thanks Anh Map, you're right. I shouldn't let something this small be an another unnecessary obstacle.

Congratulations and good luck.

The CO will probably ask your SO questions that the CO cannot possibly know the answer to. They are looking at your SO's reaction. Confidence during the interview is important.

[FilingI751 0]

HCMC is known for expecting more than the minimum evidence. A time line is a one or two page (typically) document that you get notarized for a couple of dollars. Is there a good reason not to do this? Why have something this small possibly raise a question.

Think "BIG PICTURE" in your steps along the way. A well prepared package combined with a well prepared/confident beneficiary will have far fewer problems. The little things do matter, especially at HCMC. Take the extra steps so you get the APPROVAL at the interview.

Best of luck.

Woohoo -- just called NVC a few minutes ago, and got our interview date.

MAY 22, 2009!

Thanks Anh Map, you're right. I shouldn't let something this small be an another unnecessary obstacle.

Congratulations and good luck.

The CO will probably ask your SO questions that the CO cannot possibly know the answer to. They are looking at your SO's reaction. Confidence during the interview is important.

Thanks Kevin and Tuyen for your wishes. I agree, confidence is a must. I'm just curious as to why you got a blue slip during your CR1 interview. It seems like a timeline most likely only required of fiancee visas?

You can't be dependent on the mail delivery service in Vietnam...so I guess that was another reason why I was asking about the timeline. I could do the timeline, but what if my husband never receives it? Anyone who has passed a CR1 interview without getting a blue slip because of a lack of a timeline, please share.

Thanks again and good luck to everyone. It has been a long one.

Edited April 9, 2009 by ZE4ever

[FilingI751 0]

4/07/09 -- Called NVC - case under final review

4/07/09 -- Called NVC again -- @5:50pm -- CASE COMPLETE!!!

How did you find out that your case was under final review? AVR or operator?

Thanks and good luck at the interview!

Kotana -- I found that out by calling and speaking with an operator. On 4/7 -- I think I called them at least 3 times. First time, they told me they received our missing police report. Second time, they told me case under final review. Third time, before leaving work, I called again and was told CASE COMPLETE! Call me obsessed, but I can't help it. Best of luck!

[Kevin and 10]

HCMC is known for expecting more than the minimum evidence. A time line is a one or two page (typically) document that you get notarized for a couple of dollars. Is there a good reason not to do this? Why have something this small possibly raise a question.

Think "BIG PICTURE" in your steps along the way. A well prepared package combined with a well prepared/confident beneficiary will have far fewer problems. The little things do matter, especially at HCMC. Take the extra steps so you get the APPROVAL at the interview.

Best of luck.

Woohoo -- just called NVC a few minutes ago, and got our interview date.

MAY 22, 2009!

Thanks Anh Map, you're right. I shouldn't let something this small be an another unnecessary obstacle.

Congratulations and good luck.

The CO will probably ask your SO questions that the CO cannot possibly know the answer to. They are looking at your SO's reaction. Confidence during the interview is important.

Thanks Kevin and Tuyen for your wishes. I agree, confidence is a must. I'm just curious as to why you got a blue slip during your CR1 interview. It seems like a timeline most likely only required of fiancee visas?

You can't be dependent on the mail delivery service in Vietnam...so I guess that was another reason why I was asking about the timeline. I could do the timeline, but what if my husband never receives it? Anyone who has passed a CR1 interview without getting a blue slip because of a lack of a timeline, please share.

Thanks again and good luck to everyone. It has been a long one.

They put our case in Admin Review so a blue slip was issued.(2nd round)

I used Fed-Ex to send docs to Tuyen during our first round. The second round I was in VN for the interview.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

seem like you and I, we both have the same timeline. I was married on June-15, and you married on June-14. I am actually working on my timeline prepare for my wife interview on May-18, and your wife interview on May-22. I hope both of our wife will pass, and both of them will be in the US at the same time. good luck to your wife interview. Here's a link should help you work on your timeline.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=187997

[FilingI751 0]

seem like you and I, we both have the same timeline. I was married on June-15, and you married on June-14. I am actually working on my timeline prepare for my wife interview on May-18, and your wife interview on May-22. I hope both of our wife will pass, and both of them will be in the US at the same time. good luck to your wife interview. Here's a link should help you work on your timeline.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=187997

Yah, I did realize that we have basically the same timeline -- except I'm sponsoring my hubby

But please do share your wife's experience after she interviews.

Keeping fingers crossed for both of us.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

seem like you and I, we both have the same timeline. I was married on June-15, and you married on June-14. I am actually working on my timeline prepare for my wife interview on May-18, and your wife interview on May-22. I hope both of our wife will pass, and both of them will be in the US at the same time. good luck to your wife interview. Here's a link should help you work on your timeline.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=187997

Yah, I did realize that we have basically the same timeline -- except I'm sponsoring my hubby

But please do share your wife's experience after she interviews.

Keeping fingers crossed for both of us.

I will. Please post your timeline please. I will prayer for you, and good luck for the interview.

[andy777 0]

seem like you and I, we both have the same timeline. I was married on June-15, and you married on June-14. I am actually working on my timeline prepare for my wife interview on May-18, and your wife interview on May-22. I hope both of our wife will pass, and both of them will be in the US at the same time. good luck to your wife interview. Here's a link should help you work on your timeline.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=187997

Yah, I did realize that we have basically the same timeline -- except I'm sponsoring my hubby

But please do share your wife's experience after she interviews.

Keeping fingers crossed for both of us.

I will. Please post your timeline please. I will prayer for you, and good luck for the interview.

congrat, be prepare for the interview. they will expect you spouse to know every little thing about u and your family. as i learn from the hard way. good luck

[Melrose Plant 1]

Congratulations on your interview. One of your questions has been answered, now you know when to buy your plane ticket for because you have an interview date. I sure wouldn't buy one for your husband until the pink slip is in hand. I fretted over that issue myself, buying a one-way ticket on short notice for my wife. It's not a problem. The major airlines have offices there in Saigon, and you'll most likely be able to get a ticket on your same return flight. If you're lucky, like we were, you'll even be able to sit next to each other!

Good luck! Let us know how things go.

[chuckandkim 0]

Congratulations ZE.... "Anh Map" got it right... just take it E-Z That's why they call this a "journey"...

[Anh map 2,098]

Congratulations ZE.... "Anh Map" got it right... just take it E-Z That's why they call this a "journey"...

Do I owe you a royalty for using the "Big Picture" line? One of the best pieces of advice I've received here on VJ.

That should be on the VJ t-shirt list.