Post-NOIR: approval reaffirmation, what's next?

[SarAyouBliss 38]

Hello, hope everyone's doing good in here,

On April 12, 2013, my wife submitted evidences to the USCIS. The USCIS reaffirmed the approval of our petition on May 24, 2013 to make an end to the NOIR nightmare but not an end to the visa process. The NVC yesterday informed my wife that everything looks good, very likely an interview iwas scheduled but they said it's confidential until the right time to be announced.

We submitted our co-sponsor's I-864 + tax returns along with the package of evidences against the NOIR to the USCIS because my wife's last 3 years tax returns are not the best, ( she worked full 2012 >>>above poverty level, half 2011>>>above poverty level, nothing >>2010) knowing that the CO at my last interview (Sept 2012) emphasized that my wife didn't meet the financial criteria which can cause denial without looking at red flags or other factors.

Am i still supposed to have a copy of our co-sponsor's I-864 at the day of interview (original or just a copy) ? Should my wife fill out another I-864 and provide her last 3 years tax returns to combine it with our co-sponsor's package to present it at my next interview?

Although our case was reaffirmed, i'm not totally celebrating but grateful, i heard from couple of people that the reaffirmation means CO can't deny it especially we are married 2 years and half ago (IR-1), but that's not necessarily true. I'd like to read from people who overcame the NOIR, what follows the NOIR, some details if available.

Thank you for your help

Edited June 1, 2013 by SarAyouBliss

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Your case will be sent from USCIS to NVC then on to the embassy. Once it is at the embassy they can put your case in AP for months while they review it or you could be called for an interview within a month or 2. The embassy will tell you what papers they need. We had to submit a new DS230, police certificate, medical exam, original I-864 with 3 years tax returns from sponsor and co-sponsor, passport photo's and my husbands passport..

The embassy in Pakistan is famous for putting people in AP. I can only go by my experience. Our case was reaffirmed and when it got to the embassy was placed in AP. We had been in AP 9 months when the embassy sent my husband an email to send new documents and a medical and his passport. We are still waiting for the visa to be placed in the passport or another interview.,

[MKA092211 4]

A side question; I just turned in all the evidence for our NOIR and I am curious how long it took from the receipt of evidence to the USCIS reply? They say per instructions we should hear something in 60 days but I also know that means absolutely nothing. They said the same from the 221(g) and that took 6 months to get a reply.

All this is doing is making us even stronger and better in our life together together. I just am like others; it is nice to meet someone else going through this process.

As mentioned abouve I have read the biggest issue is the consulate putting you on AP and for the few I have et here it has been up to 6 months AP before the next step which was approval and Interview for each.

[SarAyouBliss 38]

A side question; I just turned in all the evidence for our NOIR and I am curious how long it took from the receipt of evidence to the USCIS reply? They say per instructions we should hear something in 60 days but I also know that means absolutely nothing. They said the same from the 221(g) and that took 6 months to get a reply.

All this is doing is making us even stronger and better in our life together together. I just am like others; it is nice to meet someone else going through this process.

As mentioned abouve I have read the biggest issue is the consulate putting you on AP and for the few I have et here it has been up to 6 months AP before the next step which was approval and Interview for each.

Hi, We submitted the evidences on April 11, 2013, and the USCIS announced the reaffirmation of our case on May 24, 2013, so basically it took 44 days for the USCIS to give us the response. and it took about 50 days for the NVC to schedule me an interview, my interview is on Aug 14, 2013.

let me if u need help

[MKA092211 4]

Hi, We submitted the evidences on April 11, 2013, and the USCIS announced the reaffirmation of our case on May 24, 2013, so basically it took 44 days for the USCIS to give us the response. and it took about 50 days for the NVC to schedule me an interview, my interview is on Aug 14, 2013.

let me if u need help

So my next stupid question: When we are re-affirmed (;-)) does USCIS forward all the evidence or will I need to send it all to NVC as well?

[Ryan H 3,791]

So my next stupid question: When we are re-affirmed (;-)) does USCIS forward all the evidence or will I need to send it all to NVC as well?

USCIS will send the reaffirmed file and contents to the NVC; no action on your part in this regard is needed.

[SarAyouBliss 38]

So my next stupid question: When we are re-affirmed (;-)) does USCIS forward all the evidence or will I need to send it all to NVC as well?

When the USCIS notify you of the reaffirmation, they forward your case to the NVC including all the evidences & items you've submitted previously, then the NVC forward the said stuff to the consulate, then the consulate schedules an interview. I got approved today, after dealing with NOIR and long waiting before that, they're gonna process my visa but they don't know when it'll be available, it may be 1 week, 1 month, 4 months+,. im posting a thread soon with details. Good luck

[TBoneTX 43,195]

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[Happytobe 164]

When the USCIS notify you of the reaffirmation, they forward your case to the NVC including all the evidences & items you've submitted previously, then the NVC forward the said stuff to the consulate, then the consulate schedules an interview. I got approved today, after dealing with NOIR and long waiting before that, they're gonna process my visa but they don't know when it'll be available, it may be 1 week, 1 month, 4 months+,. im posting a thread soon with details. Good luck

I hope that means CONGRATS!!!! You've waited a long time, my friend.

[SarAyouBliss 38]

I hope that means CONGRATS!!!! You've waited a long time, my friend.

Thanks, well i'm still confused, the CO said it literally " we're gonna issue your visa, but it's gonna take some time" then i made sure by asking her assistant, he said " Al Hamdoulilah" you're approved, i said " so when do you think i can pick up my passport with visa in it" he said "i can't tell you when, 1 week, 1 month, +" i said ok, well i'm approved that's what matters, but i don't wanna wait another year from now. i hope they're not gonna change their mind LOL. now it is not an entire CONGRATULATION , just half of it " CONGRAT"

Edited August 15, 2013 by SarAyouBliss

[MKA092211 4]

Congrats!

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

Thanks, well i'm still confused, the CO said it literally " we're gonna issue your visa, but it's gonna take some time" then i made sure by asking her assistant, he said " Al Hamdoulilah" you're approved, i said " so when do you think i can pick up my passport with visa in it" he said "i can't tell you when, 1 week, 1 month, +" i said ok, well i'm approved that's what matters, but i don't wanna wait another year from now. i hope they're not gonna change their mind LOL. now it is not an entire CONGRATULATION , just half of it " CONGRAT"

I am confused, did you have to go in for an interview again. We are reaffirmed. Turkey Embassy received our file Aug 21 and requested we send in updated forms. Now will they schedule a second interview?

[SarAyouBliss 38]

I am confused, did you have to go in for an interview again. We are reaffirmed. Turkey Embassy received our file Aug 21 and requested we send in updated forms. Now will they schedule a second interview?

Since they reaffirmed, that's what matters, and yes, they're going to schedule a second interview soon, keep contacting the consulate in turkey

[Darnell 8,478]

Thanks, well i'm still confused, the CO said it literally " we're gonna issue your visa, but it's gonna take some time" then i made sure by asking her assistant, he said " Al Hamdoulilah" you're approved, i said " so when do you think i can pick up my passport with visa in it" he said "i can't tell you when, 1 week, 1 month, +" i said ok, well i'm approved that's what matters, but i don't wanna wait another year from now. i hope they're not gonna change their mind LOL. now it is not an entire CONGRATULATION , just half of it " CONGRAT"

Smells like they not certain (they = staff at the IV Unit) if yer getting into AP or not.

Any update on the visa packet in yer hands?

[SarAyouBliss 38]

Smells like they not certain (they = staff at the IV Unit) if yer getting into AP or not.

Any update on the visa packet in yer hands?

Yes i got my visa packet on Aug 19, felt unreal but yes it's a beautiful IR-1 in my closet, thanks Darnell, you're a God's send to people here.