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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jordan
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So Im leaving Friday for Jordan to visit my wife. I got my NOA2 April 8 and the NVC still hasnt received my case. So before I leave to go overseas I wanna get the things for the NVC process ready so I can just email everything in! Anyone got any pointers or tips on somethings I should get ready? Anyone who has gone thru Jordan with any tips or anything? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Just wanna get things ready so while Im there Ill get it all done! Thanks!

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Definitely take advantage of your trip to get your hubby's docs in order! There are a few things he's going to need to get, so I would definitely try to get it done soon, considering some countries take a while to get police records, or birth certificates.

Here's a super helpful link that outlines the NVC process and all the necessary docs.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

Maybe before you go, you can try to get your AOS paperwork so that way if your case number and payments come through while you're abroad, you can send them out immediately? Just a thought. Good luck! smile.png

USC who lived in Manabí, Ecuador with hubby from 2009 - 2013. Hubby became a naturalized American citizen in August 2016. Currently living together in northern Virginia.

For full timeline, see "about me".

Latest Dates

N-400 Filing - 03/14/2016

NOA - 03/15/2016

Biometrics - 04/13/2016

In Line - 05/11/2016

Interview Notice - 06/03/2016

Interview Date - 07/11/2016

Oath - 08/29/2016

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jordan
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Definitely take advantage of your trip to get your hubby's docs in order! There are a few things he's going to need to get, so I would definitely try to get it done soon, considering some countries take a while to get police records, or birth certificates.

Here's a super helpful link that outlines the NVC process and all the necessary docs.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

Maybe before you go, you can try to get your AOS paperwork so that way if your case number and payments come through while you're abroad, you can send them out immediately? Just a thought. Good luck! smile.png

My wife is the one who is in Jordan lol. Shes already got her police certificate, birth certificate. Shes good to go. My co-sponser is my father and hes done with his taxes everything just needs to get the records so we can get it ready to send in. Those are just the main things I have ready. What else would I need to prepare before I depart to see the wifey?

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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My wife is the one who is in Jordan lol. Shes already got her police certificate, birth certificate. Shes good to go. My co-sponser is my father and hes done with his taxes everything just needs to get the records so we can get it ready to send in. Those are just the main things I have ready. What else would I need to prepare before I depart to see the wifey?

D'oh! Sorry! laughing.gif

Your Dad should also get his pay stubs for the last six months, an employment letter from his boss, and some way to prove his US citizenship (a photocopy of his passport would work just fine). Also, even though your Dad is your co-sponsor, you still have to fill out the I-864 like him, and (assuming you're employed) provide all the same documents as him.

USC who lived in Manabí, Ecuador with hubby from 2009 - 2013. Hubby became a naturalized American citizen in August 2016. Currently living together in northern Virginia.

For full timeline, see "about me".

Latest Dates

N-400 Filing - 03/14/2016

NOA - 03/15/2016

Biometrics - 04/13/2016

In Line - 05/11/2016

Interview Notice - 06/03/2016

Interview Date - 07/11/2016

Oath - 08/29/2016

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jordan
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D'oh! Sorry! laughing.gif

Your Dad should also get his pay stubs for the last six months, an employment letter from his boss, and some way to prove his US citizenship (a photocopy of his passport would work just fine). Also, even though your Dad is your co-sponsor, you still have to fill out the I-864 like him, and (assuming you're employed) provide all the same documents as him.

yeah my dad is the business owner so Im assuming the pay stubs and employment letter etc isnt needed he will just need to prove he is the owner and provide taxes for it right? I do not work so I will fill out the I-864 and he will do the I-864A since we will be in his household and he will have to make 125% more than the poverty line. Ill get him to copy his passport.

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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yeah my dad is the business owner so Im assuming the pay stubs and employment letter etc isnt needed he will just need to prove he is the owner and provide taxes for it right? I do not work so I will fill out the I-864 and he will do the I-864A since we will be in his household and he will have to make 125% more than the poverty line. Ill get him to copy his passport.

Your dad will fill also fill out an I-864, not an I-864A. I-864 is for combining income and you don't have any income (per your admission) to combine.

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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your AOS and DS 230 (with civil documents) are the main things needed for the NVC stage. anyprevious marriages/divorces for the beneficiary is nneded at this stage. gather supporting documents that you have of your relationship overtime if she has them ith her and build fe more that could come inhandy during interview. Like visiting key members of both family and taking pics with them. Attnding evnts together, you know pics in 'unposed' environment.

GOD has been WONDERFUL!!!
CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).

01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK


N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)

mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23
Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jordan
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Your dad will fill also fill out an I-864, not an I-864A. I-864 is for combining income and you don't have any income (per your admission) to combine.

I should have asked that...I thought it was the 864A but now I know its not! Thanks for the correction! :)

your AOS and DS 230 (with civil documents) are the main things needed for the NVC stage. anyprevious marriages/divorces for the beneficiary is nneded at this stage. gather supporting documents that you have of your relationship overtime if she has them ith her and build fe more that could come inhandy during interview. Like visiting key members of both family and taking pics with them. Attnding evnts together, you know pics in 'unposed' environment.

True...Im going to start printing on whatsapp conversations and when I sent her money and stuff to show our relationship over the past 9 months ive been gone and plane tickets from before and also this trip as well. Ill see if she ever took any pics with my grandfather while visiting him a few times. Thanks a bunch!

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
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I went through Jordan and I am friends with many others who have also been through Jordan. Not one of us was asked for supporting evidence at the interview(I was at the interview with hubby), so if you are thinking about printing a million pages of skype, whatsapp, email ect to bring to the interview it is a waste of time, I would bring a little supporting evidence, maybe some pictures and a few pages of other correspondence, but other than that it isn't needed, 99% the CO won't even ask. This is a complete list of everything you will need at the Amman Embassy, this is a country specific list so make sure you check and recheck it, there are things on this list that are not required for other countries. http://jordan.usembassy.gov/iv_documents_required.html

You will send only copies of the originals to the NVC in PDF form, as Amman is 100% electronic consulate, and your wife must bring all original copies PLUS a photocopy of each thing to the interview. Best of luck and if you have an further questions feel free to inbox me. Everyone at the embassy in Amman is kind, considerate and very professional, your wife will have a good experience there.


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D'oh! Sorry! laughing.gif

Your Dad should also get his pay stubs for the last six months, an employment letter from his boss, and some way to prove his US citizenship (a photocopy of his passport would work just fine). Also, even though your Dad is your co-sponsor, you still have to fill out the I-864 like him, and (assuming you're employed) provide all the same documents as him.

I don't know where you get your information, but six months of pay stubs are not required. A letter from the employer and/or a few months pay stubs are sufficient. On my husband's I-864(he is from Jordan) all I had was an employment letter with my salary and conformation I worked there and for how long I was employed, no pay stubs.


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I don't know where you get your information, but six months of pay stubs are not required. A letter from the employer and/or a few months pay stubs are sufficient. On my husband's I-864(he is from Jordan) all I had was an employment letter with my salary and conformation I worked there and for how long I was employed, no pay stubs.

Just passing along information from the guides posted here on VJ, along with what Saylin recommends. Better to be over prepared than be missing evidence. good.gif

USC who lived in Manabí, Ecuador with hubby from 2009 - 2013. Hubby became a naturalized American citizen in August 2016. Currently living together in northern Virginia.

For full timeline, see "about me".

Latest Dates

N-400 Filing - 03/14/2016

NOA - 03/15/2016

Biometrics - 04/13/2016

In Line - 05/11/2016

Interview Notice - 06/03/2016

Interview Date - 07/11/2016

Oath - 08/29/2016

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I went through Jordan and I am friends with many others who have also been through Jordan. Not one of us was asked for supporting evidence at the interview(I was at the interview with hubby), so if you are thinking about printing a million pages of skype, whatsapp, email ect to bring to the interview it is a waste of time, I would bring a little supporting evidence, maybe some pictures and a few pages of other correspondence, but other than that it isn't needed, 99% the CO won't even ask. This is a complete list of everything you will need at the Amman Embassy, this is a country specific list so make sure you check and recheck it, there are things on this list that are not required for other countries. http://jordan.usembassy.gov/iv_documents_required.html

You will send only copies of the originals to the NVC in PDF form, as Amman is 100% electronic consulate, and your wife must bring all original copies PLUS a photocopy of each thing to the interview. Best of luck and if you have an further questions feel free to inbox me. Everyone at the embassy in Amman is kind, considerate and very professional, your wife will have a good experience there.

I don't know where you get your information, but six months of pay stubs are not required. A letter from the employer and/or a few months pay stubs are sufficient. On my husband's I-864(he is from Jordan) all I had was an employment letter with my salary and conformation I worked there and for how long I was employed, no pay stubs.

Thank you mimi for the help! Looks like Ill be finishing everything up from over there as I have all of it ready just waiting for NVC to receive my case. I leave Friday so hopeful for a quick finish! And Ive heard many great things about the embassy in Amman. Been there many times. Love it!

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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Thank you mimi for the help! Looks like Ill be finishing everything up from over there as I have all of it ready just waiting for NVC to receive my case. I leave Friday so hopeful for a quick finish! And Ive heard many great things about the embassy in Amman. Been there many times. Love it!

My pleasure. Enjoy your time in Jordan, I am so jealous that you are going, my husband and I are dying to go back for a visit but he can't get time off form work yet. I love Amman this time of year, the weather is warm but not so hot that you cannot go outside, the jasmine and gardenias are blooming, everywhere you go you can smell their fragrance wafting in the air, I miss the open produce and spice markets, the dead sea, the hustle and bustle of the city. I could go on forever... *sigh*


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My pleasure. Enjoy your time in Jordan, I am so jealous that you are going, my husband and I are dying to go back for a visit but he can't get time off form work yet. I love Amman this time of year, the weather is warm but not so hot that you cannot go outside, the jasmine and gardenias are blooming, everywhere you go you can smell their fragrance wafting in the air, I miss the open produce and spice markets, the dead sea, the hustle and bustle of the city. I could go on forever... *sigh*

I cant wait! So excited! When you get off that plane and you smell that Jordan musk...well I dont know if its there anymore cause its the new airport now but the air outside...haha. Love the city life and how lively it always is. I cant wait 24 more hours!!!

USCIS

08/13/2012: I-130 sent to Chicago Lockbox from Jordan (Nahda Office)

08/21/2012: NOA1

8/21/2012 : NOA1 Hardcopy

8/28/2012 : 1-797C Action Transferred to NBC (Assuming sent to Atlanta Local office...but no telling)

O9/4/2012 : Last touched.

2/26/2013 : Infopass with Atlanta (confirmed file is there and no action yet. To be started in March)

03/18/2013 : 2nd Infopass (No review or processing of any stand-alone I-130s for 60-90 days. URGHHHHHHHHHH)

04/6/2013: NOA2 (228 days from NOA1)

NVC

05/10/13 USCIS Atlanta letter to me confirms this date as sent to NVC

05/20/13 NVC Received Case (Waiting on case number)
06/7/2013 NVC case number assinged
06/7/2013 Choice of agent complete now awaiting fees

Gave up tracking when I left overseas...but we are almost done biggrin.png!

TERMINATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.

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