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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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My husband had his waiver interview on 10/24/11, on Thursday 1/12/12 I got a call from our attorney that they recieved the APPROVAL of our I601 (talk about a weight being lifted off of my shoulders.) I got the same notice on Saturday. The notice is dated for 12/28/11 and wasn't mailed until 1/10/12 (I will give USCIS the benefit of the doubt and say it was delayed due to the holiday.)

My questions are:

(a) About how long until we get his passport with the visa?

(b) how long are the medical exams good for? Our atty said that he may have to return to Juarez -READ: we need to spend another $500+ - to get another if the first (from 8/29/11) has expired.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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Its seems to be taking at most 2 weeks to get to the DHL location in a different state in Mexico.

There was a couple that recieved there Package within 3 days.

The medical exams are good for only 6 months.

My husband had his waiver interview on 10/24/11, on Thursday 1/12/12 I got a call from our attorney that they recieved the APPROVAL of our I601 (talk about a weight being lifted off of my shoulders.) I got the same notice on Saturday. The notice is dated for 12/28/11 and wasn't mailed until 1/10/12 (I will give USCIS the benefit of the doubt and say it was delayed due to the holiday.)

My questions are:

(a) About how long until we get his passport with the visa?

(b) how long are the medical exams good for? Our atty said that he may have to return to Juarez -READ: we need to spend another $500+ - to get another if the first (from 8/29/11) has expired.

May 2005- Met my husband

June 2005- Became a couple

September 2006- 1st son born

July 2007- 2nd son born

June 2010- Married

September 2010-Hired our Lawyer

October 15th 2010- Petition Sent in

December 2010- 1st daughter born

February 7th 2011- Petition Approved

August 3rd 2011- recieved our appointment

September 1st 2011- 1st appointment- denied, but approved for a waiver

November 14th 2011- 2nd appointment, turned in waiver

_ _ _ _ _ - Visa Approved (still waiting as of February 18th 2012)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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and i do believe if you call the 703 or the 202 number they also can tell you when the medical expires.

May 2005- Met my husband

June 2005- Became a couple

September 2006- 1st son born

July 2007- 2nd son born

June 2010- Married

September 2010-Hired our Lawyer

October 15th 2010- Petition Sent in

December 2010- 1st daughter born

February 7th 2011- Petition Approved

August 3rd 2011- recieved our appointment

September 1st 2011- 1st appointment- denied, but approved for a waiver

November 14th 2011- 2nd appointment, turned in waiver

_ _ _ _ _ - Visa Approved (still waiting as of February 18th 2012)

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Medical should expire in 12 months from when it was done by the civil surgeon. Philippines is only 6 months :-( Best of luck to you and yours!!

Bob

  • Married in Manila: 08/20/2010
  • I-130 Sent to lockbox: 10/01/2010
  • I-130 Received: 10/03/2010
  • NOA-1 Received: 10/04/2010
  • NOA-2 Received: 02/01/2011
  • Received NVC: 02/08/2011
  • AOS Bill Generated: 02/10/2011
  • AOS Bill Paid: 02/10/2011
  • DS 3032 Emailed: 02/10/2011
  • IV Bill Generated: 02/14/2011
  • IV Bill Paid: 02/14/2011
  • IV Packet Received @ NVC:02/22/2011
  • NVC Completed 03/08/2011
  • Interview Date Post Sputum results May 17
  • Results negative, Interview scheduled 6/13
  • Placed in A/R 06/13/2011
  • I-601 required 07/18/2011
  • I-601 filed 11/9/2011
  • I-601 approved 11/29/11
  • 2nd Sputum test ordered 12/21/11
  • 2nd Sputum Test passed 02/21/12
  • Visa Approved!! 03/15/2012
  • Visa In Hand 03/17/2012
  • POE SFO 03/24/2012

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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After you have your consular interview do they tell you which waiver you need to file then or should I come prepared?? I need help. I know I'm going to need a waiver

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