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IR-1/CR-1 (FB-1) - Ciudad Juarez Interview Wait Times 2025

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AlexaT44
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News!!  I just received the email with the interview date and time. its set for September 22, 2025 

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4 hours ago, R_Garnett said:

@Josh B K thank you so much for this helpful info! It's a bit discouraging to see, but helps to set expectations. 

Sure @R_Garnett. I will be trying to stay in touch with each user I am tracking so update when we each get our interview date. 

 

 

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20 hours ago, johanna_q said:

Would you please add my spouse's info:

-IR1

-DQ'd May 24 2024

-Not expedited

-Ciudad Juarez

Hoping we hear about the interview any day now. Will update when we do!

 

@johanna_q, of course. I'd love to include you! How exciting that you are so close to receive news. I will really appreciate the opportunity to include your details in my dataset. I really want to keep an eye on how interview assignments are proceeding this year. 

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Welcome to the forum!  Fingers are crossed for you and for everyone.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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15 hours ago, AlexaT44 said:

Hello, I wanted to add my husband’s info. We are still desperately waiting.

IR1

DQ’d March 21, 2024

Not expedited 

Ciudad Juarez 

Hoping for good news soon! 

 

@AlexaT44 Thank you for sharing your information with this thread. I've added you to my tracking spreadsheet. Based on other examples, I would expect you to hear something soon. I'm hoping the best for you and your spouse. 

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Hello friends. Here is my updated data. I have two new couples I'm tracking. I'd love to find some couple's with DQ'd (Documentarily Qualified by NVC) dates in August and September. If you are out there, please introduce yourself on this thread. 

 

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1 hour ago, Josh B K said:

@AlexaT44 Thank you for sharing your information with this thread. I've added you to my tracking spreadsheet. Based on other examples, I would expect you to hear something soon. I'm hoping the best for you and your spouse. 

News!! 
I just received the email with the interview date and time.
its set for September 22, 2025 

TBoneTX Grand Master

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5 hours ago, AlexaT44 said:

News!! 
I just received the email with the interview date and time.
its set for September 22, 2025 

Wonderful!  Keep us apprised.

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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16 hours ago, AlexaT44 said:

News!! 
I just received the email with the interview date and time.
its set for September 22, 2025 

Congratulations! Your wait time was a bit longer than other couples I've tracked. 

 
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