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nica_chica3   0

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So, I'm hopefully sending in the packages to NVC this week. I've been adding up my own "estimated time schedule" in my head and if they get the packets by next week and everything goes perfectly, I should expect to get approved with 2-3 weeks, right? And then, pretty common for Nicaragua, the interview will be about a month after that approval date. If all goes well, I'm assuming that interview date will be inching very close to Christmas, possibly the week before. The problem is I know Nicaragua likes to start celebrating Christmas and often have all kinds of things that they shut down for around holidays. So, my fear is that they will either schedule the interview after the holidays or if they do schedule it for the week before, it could be hard to get the medical and everything else needed from the Central Registry b/c of their holiday schedules. So, would it be wise to request an expedite for the interview? Would that be a reason or does it have to be financial/etc.? And if I can expedite, should I request it now at NVC level or do I wait until they schedule the interview and then request an expedite??

Sorry for the million questions, but any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

USCIS **40 Days**

8/1/11 - I-130 Mailed (USPS Priority)

8/5/11 - NOA1 via text/email

8/15/11 - Requested Expedite

9/2/11 - Sent in Expedite Evidence

9/14/11 - I-130 Approved (Online Status)

9/17/11 - NOA2 hardcopy received

NVC **45 Days**

10/1/11 - NVC Case # Assigned

10/4/11 - Paid I-864 Bill

10/6/11 - Paid IV Bill

10/31/11 - Sent I-864 & IV Packets (USPS Express)

11/7/11 - Received False RFE Email (Requesting IV Packet)

11/8/11 - Case Completed

11/14/11 - Interview Date Assigned (for 12/28/11)

11/15/11 - Case Forwarded on to Managua

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,480

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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call NVC now, and ask about the expedite process.

Expedite process varies by Embassy and 'where you are ' in the process.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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jenny2011 Rookie

jenny2011   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Tanzania
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call NVC now, and ask about the expedite process.

Expedite process varies by Embassy and 'where you are ' in the process.

I sent an expedited request to the NVC after our case had been closed and we were waiting for the interview. The NVC was waiting to hear from the consulate in Dar es Salem, and they told us that October and November were both at capacity, not even able to guarantee an interview in December. Our case was closed Oct. 7. This was devastating news, as our 6 month old daughter hasn't seen her father since she was 6 weeks! I have been a "single" mom working full-time, and I miss my husband!

I contacted my state Senator and they wrote a letter of expediture on my behalf, I also spoke with a woman at the NVC and she told me her supervisor's name. I sent in a request for expediture myself, as well. On 10/20 all of the documents were mailed to Dar es Salem. I called the Embassy this morning and it looks like my husband's interview is scheduled for next week. He needs to go get his interview letter tomorrow afternoon, get his medical check completed, and be ready for his 8am interview on Tuesday morning.

I just hope everything works out!!! We are very anxious.

I hope that you find a way to expedite if it is needed. Good luck!

JoeVisa Explorer

JoeVisa   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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call NVC now, and ask about the expedite process.

Expedite process varies by Embassy and 'where you are ' in the process.

1,000% Right here, baby!!! Better have a good reason to expedite!

By the way, I love you -- Darnell - thanks a bunch!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Edited by JoeVisa

09/06/07: Went to the Philippines to marry my fiancee.

11/29/07: Wedding Day!

11/30/10: Going back to US, to get my wife!

05-06/11: Sent & Received Congressman's letter & advice.

06/23/11: Found and joined... VisaJourney.com!

06/27/11: Filing “Form I-130 IR-1” and Expediting it with Humanitarian cover letter.

07/08/11: Mailed I-130 to P.O. Box 804525, Attn. EXPEDITE I-130 SPOUSE, Chicago, IL.

07/18/11: Received Hardcopy Form I-797C or NOA1 in mail, receipt date 7/13/11 and priority date 7/12/11.

08/08/11: Called USCIS 800 number to check on status.

08/23/11: Request for Expedite Approved. Received NOA2 dated 08/23/11.

09/09/11: Called NVC they got my file from USCIS.

09/13/11: Received NVC Case# & IIN# (via email) & emailed DS-3032 from PI to NVC.

09/14/11: AOS Fee Paid Online (status PAID on 9/15 also at this time IV Fee Bill Generated)

09/16/11: IV Fee Bill Paid Online (status PAID on 9/19 and printed Barcoded Coversheets)

09/20/11: Express mail both the I-864s AOS and IV DS-230 (arrived 9/21 NVC)

09/27/11: Case completed file shipped to USEManila; arrived 10/3

10/13/11: Medical passed/completed today but still NO interview date yet?

10/16/11: Called USEManila file ready! Called Appt. Services set up Interview Date for 11/9/11.

11/09/11: Interview. But had to comply with 221g, re-verification forms CENOMAR/NBI.

12/02/11: Visa approved but delivered 12/7/11.

12/12/11: POE – Detroit.

together4evr Experienced

together4evr   360

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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I sent an expedited request to the NVC after our case had been closed and we were waiting for the interview. The NVC was waiting to hear from the consulate in Dar es Salem, and they told us that October and November were both at capacity, not even able to guarantee an interview in December. Our case was closed Oct. 7. This was devastating news, as our 6 month old daughter hasn't seen her father since she was 6 weeks! I have been a "single" mom working full-time, and I miss my husband!

I contacted my state Senator and they wrote a letter of expediture on my behalf, I also spoke with a woman at the NVC and she told me her supervisor's name. I sent in a request for expediture myself, as well. On 10/20 all of the documents were mailed to Dar es Salem. I called the Embassy this morning and it looks like my husband's interview is scheduled for next week. He needs to go get his interview letter tomorrow afternoon, get his medical check completed, and be ready for his 8am interview on Tuesday morning.

I just hope everything works out!!! We are very anxious.

I hope that you find a way to expedite if it is needed. Good luck!

Congrats for the expedite and good luck!

Can you edit your timeline in your profile please.

May 24, 2011 NOA1

Sept 11, 2011 NOA2-took 19 days to get case number

Sept 30, 2011 NVC number and IIN received Friday-gotta wait till Monday

Oct 13, 2011 Case Completed- 13 days from receiving case number Took 32 days from NOA2

Nov 30, 2011 Notified of Interview date

January 19, 2012 Interview- 240 days from NOA1

INTERVIEW RESULTS-APPROVED WITH 14 WEEKS AP--but he got his visa in 56 days!!!!!!

PLEASE EDIT YOUR TIMELINE IN YOUR PROFILE SO OTHERS CAN LEARN HOW LONG EACH STEP TAKES IN THIS PROCESS

 
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