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IR-1/CR-1 - Ciudad Juarez Interview Wait Times 2025-2026 [edited title]

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On 1/22/2026 at 12:09 PM, Josh B K said:

Welcome to our thread @Cristina0123. My DQ date is February 12, 2025; so, I expect we will both receive our appointment assignments soon. Based on my data, I expect to receive a notification in March 2026. I saw some people with January DQ dates receiving appointments this month; so, it's not unreasonable to hope for a notification in February. 

 

My spouse is Mexican and lives in Guadalajara. I am in Mexico a lot; so, we see each other regularly. My home is in Seattle, WA. Waiting over two years has been grueling, but hope is starting to spring forth as we approach 1 year from our DQ date. 

Thanks for the warm welcome Josh! I am starting to feel hope again too! I want absolutely nothing more than for our little family to be together again. My husband is in Queretaro, Que. We have been married since 2003 but we kept putting off fixing his papers then we moved to Mexico. Not starting his paperwork is one of my biggest regrets. My little girl and I have been in Dallas, TX since Nov. 2021. I had to come back for my health. My daughter has stayed with him every Summer since then. Unfortunately, I only see him when I drop her off and pick her up. She just turned 10 and I am scared he is going to miss it all. Girls need their dad around and she adores him. I pray and believe we will hear something soon! I will keep you posted! 😊

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Hello Friends. I have updates based on December interview assignments.    I've received reports of applicants/petitioners for IR-1 with DQ'd dates November 25, 2024 receiving interview assig

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Thanks for the warm welcome Josh! I am starting to feel hope again too! I want absolutely nothing more than for our little family to be together again. My husband is in Queretaro, Que. We have been ma

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I'm a US citizen and my wife is Mexican, living in Merida. Hoping the queue speeds up in 2026. Thank you for keeping track of all of this data for us! Date you received notice from NVC that yo

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I'm a US citizen and my wife is Mexican, living in Merida. Hoping the queue speeds up in 2026. Thank you for keeping track of all of this data for us!

  1. Date you received notice from NVC that you are Documentarity Qualified (DQ'd) - August 28, 2025
  2. Date you received an interview assignment from NVC (if you have received one) - Haven't received yet
  3. Date of your interview (if you have received an interview assignment)  - Haven't received yet
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12 hours ago, pb14mph said:

I'm a US citizen and my wife is Mexican, living in Merida.

Welcome to the forum!  Hoping for a speedy queue for you.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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22 hours ago, pb14mph said:

I'm a US citizen and my wife is Mexican, living in Merida. Hoping the queue speeds up in 2026. Thank you for keeping track of all of this data for us!

  1. Date you received notice from NVC that you are Documentarity Qualified (DQ'd) - August 28, 2025
  2. Date you received an interview assignment from NVC (if you have received one) - Haven't received yet
  3. Date of your interview (if you have received an interview assignment)  - Haven't received yet

 

@pb14mph Thank you for sharing your dates with this group! I've added you to my list, and I'll be in touch to see how the process goes for you guys! 

 
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