CR-1 Petition Approved!

[Hank_ 9,171]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

I have set up the text/email updates with the 1145.  I get texts and emails every other Thursday stating that they are still processing.  I don't remember if this week is the update or next week is.

 

I realize that we are still months away but I wasn't expecting NOA2 until May.  I have to get my head screwed back on now.

Maybe 2 months or so at NVC once they have the case file.

 

Do remember that once NVC has scheduled your interview and your case file is at the embassy you can reschedule to an earlier date if you want.

 

Earlier Appointment Scheduling

If you case file is already at USEM, you could schedule an earlier interview appointment.

"Immigrant Visa applicants who already have an interview appointment scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC) should refrain from scheduling an earlier appointment through the Visa Information and Appointment Service Center without first checking to make sure Embassy Manila has the physical case file.
While we are happy to accommodate earlier appointments, we are only able to do so when we have already received the physical case file from the NVC. When the physical case file is either still with the NVC or in transit to Embassy Manila, we are unable to grant earlier appointment dates. This is because we need the physical case file to conduct an effective visa interview."

[John & Rose 7,237]

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Maybe 2 months or so at NVC once they have the case file.

 

Do I start calling in two weeks to get the MNL#?  I seem to remember it was about 2 weeks between USCIS and NVC.

[Hank_ 9,171]

3 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Do I start calling in two weeks to get the MNL#?  I seem to remember it was about 2 weeks between USCIS and NVC.

Why?   You don't need the MNL# for anything except the medical and you will need the NVC letter for that (which is a few months away).

 

 

[John & Rose 7,237]

3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Why?   You don't need the MNL# for anything except the medical and you will need the NVC letter for that (which is a few months away).

 

 

I was going to pay the MRV to get that out of the way.  Do I use the YSC# for that?  I was also going to start uploading the backup.

[Noe&Estella 57]

42 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Do I start calling in two weeks to get the MNL#?  I seem to remember it was about 2 weeks between USCIS and NVC.

Yes ,you will need the MNL# to access the DS261 form. Then pay the AOS (Affidavit of Support) Fee and the Immigrant Visa fee. 

The MRV applies to K1 I believe not for CR1 unless there's a change in the process.

[John & Rose 7,237]

2 minutes ago, Noe&Estella said:

Yes ,you will need the MNL# to access the DS261 form. Then pay the AOS (Affidavit of Support) Fee and the Immigrant Visa fee. 

The MRV applies to K1 I believe not for CR1 unless there's a change in the process.

I think you are correct.  I still have to get K-1 out of my head.  This is new territory again.

[Noe&Estella 57]

Just now, John & Rose said:

I think you are correct.  I still have to get K-1 out of my head.  This is new territory again.

I had the same confusion before about the MRV but maybe because I watch too much YouTube K1 process videos lol as there's not much about CR1.That's before I found out about VJ. 

[Hank_ 9,171]

3 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I was going to pay the MRV to get that out of the way.  Do I use the YSC# for that?  I was also going to start uploading the backup.

You pay that to NVC .. they schedule the interview.   They will let you know to send the money .... government never forgets about the $$$$$

Edited January 24, 2019 by Hank_

[NikLR 13,220]

1145 only did intial text and email. You need an account to get more

[John & Rose 7,237]

6 minutes ago, NikLR said:

1145 only did intial text and email. You need an account to get more

I have an account. The old site still says received. The new site has all three approved. I have accounts on both sites. 

[NikLR 13,220]

4 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I have an account. The old site still says received. The new site has all three approved. I have accounts on both sites. 

Ah okay.... 

[Lagertha 28]

Wow it's so good to hear you guys are finally approved .. Congratulations 😍😍

Edited January 25, 2019 by Lagertha
Wron

[John & Rose 7,237]

4 hours ago, Lagertha said:

Wow it's so good to hear you guys are finally approved .. Congratulations 😍😍

Thank you!

[Chris Duffy 1,256]

Just saw your post

 

Congrats

 

That was a pretty long Visa Journey for you

[John & Rose 7,237]

31 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

Just saw your post

 

Congrats

 

That was a pretty long Visa Journey for you

I’ve enjoyed it so much that I wanted to do it again!!!  LOL