January 2013 I-130 Filers

[poolbruce 22]

I was wanting to fill out the DS-260 but my wife lost her passport.....OMG????

[Exocet 88]

VJ Friends,

Thank to everyone who responded to my questions and frustrations. Four days short of one year my wife was approved for her CR-1 in Rio de Janeiro. I too had a million question, million worries and a million negative thoughts. But, in the end it was all worth it. I filed the initial I-130 on January 10, 2013 and her appointment was January 6, 2014.

What I learned: if the NVC wants originals, send originals. I got RFE'd on a few items because they were copies - civil documents, police and good conduct reports, etc. Speaking of the Consulate in Rio, everyone there was very friendly and helpful. Be prepared. If they want you to bring documents then bring them.

This closes our Journey. It was difficult, stressful but friends, stick with it. It WILL have a great ending. Stay faithful and especially stay close to your loved one.

Cheers and all of our best wishes to everyone.

Chrys and Dave

Wow, congrats on the end to your journey!

I can't help but be extremely envious.. I haven't even got my NOA2 yet.

[Chrys and Dave 1]

I was wanting to fill out the DS-260 but my wife lost her passport.....OMG????

Ouch. hey, not to fret. She will have to get a new passport. My wife had to get a new passport to change her name from her previous married name to her maiden name. Then change it again to my last name. Two new passports. Can be done!!

Good luck!

[fcat 79]

Have my medical in London on Monday, interview at the embassy on the 27th Jan, flying out to US around 10th Feb all been well, my POE being Washington DC. Just arrived back into Manchester from there at 5am this morning after 9 weeks with my wife and family over Christmas and New Years.The next flight over is going to be the last one for a long time:) Over the last 4 years of our relationship I've flown over and back 23 times! We started this journey on the 15th Jan 2013 and will end it hopefully a year and a few days later:)

Edited January 10, 2014 by fcat

[ag8102 1]

Just to update. Today,a moment ago I called to NVC and our case finally it's complete. So we are just waiting for the consulate at Ciudad Juarez for the interview date.

No other words can say than: I feel a huge relief. And happiness.

We are almost there!

[justoleme 5]

Hey Guys i just popped back to let you know ~

Visa APPROVED today yayyyyyyyyy, Praise God.

I have put a run down of my interview on my timeline of US Embassy in London, Hope this will help anyone who is going there.

Good Luck on your Visas and keep asking the Lord for favour.

Have a great day

[justoleme 5]

Have my medical in London on Monday, interview at the embassy on the 27th Jan, flying out to US around 10th Feb all been well, my POE being Washington DC. Just arrived back into Manchester from there at 5am this morning after 9 weeks with my wife and family over Christmas and New Years.The next flight over is going to be the last one for a long time:) Over the last 4 years of our relationship I've flown over and back 23 times! We started this journey on the 15th Jan 2013 and will end it hopefully a year and a few days later:)

Woohoooo fcat, i got visa approved today down in London. check out my update on my timeline of my interview. Hope it helps you. Good Luck for 27th Jan, thats when i fly into LA. Will be thinking of you .

[fcat 79]

Woohoooo fcat, i got visa approved today down in London. check out my update on my timeline of my interview. Hope it helps you. Good Luck for 27th Jan, thats when i fly into LA. Will be thinking of you .

Thanks and congrats:)

[fcat 79]

Hey Guys i just popped back to let you know ~

Visa APPROVED today yayyyyyyyyy, Praise God.

I have put a run down of my interview on my timeline of US Embassy in London, Hope this will help anyone who is going there.

Good Luck on your Visas and keep asking the Lord for favour.

Have a great day

Congrats!! you say in your review you were asked for copies of your husbands 2012 tax forms, did you supply these to the NVC too with your I-864 ?? or were these missing which is why they wanted them ?

thanks

Edited January 16, 2014 by fcat

[justoleme 5]

Congrats!! you say in your review you were asked for copies of your husbands 2012 tax forms, did you supply these to the NVC too with your I-864 ?? or were these missing which is why they wanted them ?

thanks

I was asked because when our attorney sent our file to NVC my husband had applied for an extension on his 2012, but by time i went to my interview he had filed his 2012 Tax return,so i was asked for his 2012 tax return that he had since then filed as for the I-864 that was filed at NVC.

If i can help with anything else fcat don't hesitate to ask.

I advise you to be at the Embassy for 7am, first in first out was the case with me , and like i said only took less than an hour once in the building .

When i got home yesterday i checked on CEAC website and it said in Administrive Processing , but this morning it changed to Issued , so dont panic when you see that on yours too

Edited January 16, 2014 by justoleme

[fcat 79]

I was asked because when our attorney sent our file to NVC my husband had applied for an extension on his 2012, but by time i went to my interview he had filed his 2012 Tax return,so i was asked for his 2012 tax return that he had since then filed as for the I-864 that was filed at NVC.

If i can help with anything else fcat don't hesitate to ask.

I advise you to be at the Embassy for 7am, first in first out was the case with me , and like i said only took less than an hour once in the building .

When i got home yesterday i checked on CEAC website and it said in Administrive Processing , but this morning it changed to Issued , so dont panic when you see that on yours too

Excellent , thanks for the info.

[fcat 79]

Justoleme, i would like to know how long it takes for your passport to arrive back with you and if yo arranged for pickup at the depot or paid for the home delivery ? i have done the home delivery and would like to try book my flight ASAP.

[justoleme 5]

Justoleme, i would like to know how long it takes for your passport to arrive back with you and if yo arranged for pickup at the depot or paid for the home delivery ? i have done the home delivery and would like to try book my flight ASAP.

After my interview the lady gave me a pink slip , i was told to fill it in and go around to the back of the building and up some steps , a lady was sitting at a desk , i gave her my pink slip and paid £8.85, that is for home delivery as far as i am aware between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

I am due to fly on 27th, hope it is back with me or then. will keep you updated when i get it back .

Good luck on your interview .

[fcat 79]

After my interview the lady gave me a pink slip , i was told to fill it in and go around to the back of the building and up some steps , a lady was sitting at a desk , i gave her my pink slip and paid £8.85, that is for home delivery as far as i am aware between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

I am due to fly on 27th, hope it is back with me or then. will keep you updated when i get it back .

Good luck on your interview .

cool, did you not sign up with the online courier system ?

Did they ask you when you were flyign out or if you had booked your flight ? Let me know when you get it back if you would.

[justoleme 5]

cool, did you not sign up with the online courier system ?

Did they ask you when you were flyign out or if you had booked your flight ? Let me know when you get it back if you would.

Hey fcat.

No i didn't do it with the online courier system, ive read on here where some ended up having a nightmare doing it that way . some even had to pay that twice to get their passports back so i did mine on the day at the embassy itself.

yes they asked when i wanted to fly - i told them asap as my step daughter was ill in california. yeah i will let you know when its been delivered back to me too.