Jump to content
ANF2014

Once Expedite Approved, what happens next?

By ANF2014 in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

5 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

ANF2014 Explorer

ANF2014   43

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Good morning VJ members! I just got great news this morning that my request to expedite case in Jamaica has been approved. I'm so excited that my husband is that much closer to being here. But my question is what happens next? the email states that they will be sending my file immediately to Jamaica and that I should work directly with Jamaica going forward. Just wanted to hear from anyone that has expedite approved in Jamaica is there anything I must do now or should I just wait to be contacted by Embassy?

Thanks, I appreciate any insight you are able to provide!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jwcir12016 Explorer

jwcir12016   32

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Peru
 Timeline
Posted

I did not get an expedite approved in Jamaica, but I did just get one approved in Peru. It took about a week for the embassy to recieve the package sent by NVC, and then about 3 days later to recieve the packet with the interview date (via email) and the additional documents needed at the time of the interview. I am not going to lie, I thought having the case expedited would also mean an expedited interview date, but the scheduling of the interview still fell in line with the typical scheduling timeline for those who were not expedited (about a 1.5 months out). Hopefully in Jamaica they will get you in sooner. The good news, there is finally a light at the end of the ridiculously long immigration tunnel! Good Luck! :idea:

Met in and lived in beneficiary's country 2010-2012

Applied 2012-Approved K1 in 2013 (approx 8 months Noa1-approval)- decided to postpone marriage and live together in beneficiary's country before marriage.

Married 11/30/13 -lived together until filing

Filed for K3-04/06/2015

Noa1 04/06/15

Noa2 08/06/15

NVC case # 09/18/2015-case became CR1 (it's true what they say K3 is obsolete-don't even attempt it)

Paid AOS 09/18/2015

Paid 261 09/23/2015

Sent AOS and IV packed 10/07/15

Scan date 10/08/15

DS-260 10/14/2015

11/10/2015 Found out I had a checklist

11/18/2015 Scan date for information they needed after talking to someone over the phone regarding checklist

11/19/2015 FINALLY recieved actual checklist

11/30/2015 Sent one more extra tax transcript to avoid any possible further checklists

12/16/2015 Requested an Expedite

12/29/2015 Expedite approved, case being sent immediately to Embassy/awaiting interview date

12/31/2015- CEAC shows case as IN TRANSIT

1/11/2016- CEAC shows READY

1/14/2016-Received interview date/packet-case became IR1 (married more then 2 years)

Medical Scheduled 1/22/2016

Medical Completed

Interview Scheduled 2/18/2016

VISA APPROVED 2/18/2016

2/19/2016 VISA ISSUED

3/05/2016 ENTERED USA!!!!

3/16/2016-Paid GC fee

4/25/2016-Received GC in mail!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ANF2014 Explorer

ANF2014   43

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thank you JillianEdgar, I appreciate you sharing your experience... the normal wait in Jamaica for interview once case complete is 3-4 months which is excessive to say the least. I'm hoping we will get an interview date next month, God willing :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
awills Contributor

awills   3

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Hello!

I did have an expedite approved in Jamaica for a CR-1. My expedite was approved last August. After I got the approval from NVC, and the file was sent to Kingston, they contacted my husband by phone and myself by email about the medical and the interview. It was VERY quick! 5 days after our file left NVC, we got the interview packet and the interview was two weeks later!

If you have any specific questions about CR1 and Jamaica, feel free to send me a message! Good luck! Things will FLY by from here!

USCIS

11/12/14 - I-130 Packet Sent! (Phoenix Lockbox)

11/14/14 - I-130 Delivered

11/18/14 - NOA1 (Sent to TSC)

3/2/15 - NOA2

3/10/15 - Sent to NVC

NVC

3/17/15 - Received by NVC

3/23/15 - Case number assigned

3/23/15 - DS 261 completed

3/24/15 - AOS Fee Invoiced

3/27/15 - AOS Fee Paid

4/28/15 - IV Fee Invoiced

4/29/15 - IV Fee Paid

5/3/15 - IV Application Complete

5/26/15 - AOS & IV Packet Sent

5/28/15 - AOS & IV Delivered

6/3/15 - Email received stating scan date of 5/28/15

6/23/15 - Case Complete

8/12/15 - Requested expedite at NVC

8/19/15 - Received email - Expedite Approved! (57 days after Case Complete)

8/21/15 - Case left NVC

Embassy

8/24/15 - Case Received

8/26/15 - Interview Scheduled

9/2/15 - Medical Exam

9/11/15 - Interview - Approved!!

9/15/15 - Visa Issued

9/21/15 - Visa In Hand

10/30/15 - POE!!

11/24/15 - Social Security Card received in the mail

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...