celinayfran
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If you are planning to get married and have no doubts about the relationship, I absolutely recommend the CR-1 route. The K-1 is really for people who are unsure and want some time to live with their S.O. in the US before committing to marriage. If you're not someone who needs a test period (and there's no shame if you are!) then the CR-1 allows you much, much more freedom and flexibility, costs less in the long run, AND preps you for citizenship sooner. Considering that the timelines are roughly equivalent now (6 mo vs. 8 mo, give or take) you're much better off going the CR-1 route.
I agree
And your time frame sounds good even your case doesnt get expedited. We decided to go the NR1/CR1 route because we were not in a rush, 100% sure about marriage and moving to the US together and the flexability is key. With CR1/NR1 you enter the US as a permament resident, you can travel, you get your GC in about a month and are ready to work which was important to us. With the K1, your looking at up to several months without the possibilty to work. Best of luck!
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We got our interview! NVC closed the case Aug. 3rd, we got our email this morning for the interview on Sep. 21st.
AWESOME!!! CONGRATS!!!
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Just called for the first time since case closed. Nothing Nada. Nvc operator, nice guy, said we are in line, when appt becomes available we will be notified by email. He could not give me an estimated time frame.
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How long after Case Closed should we start calling?
2 weeks?
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They only ask for the month and year, not the day. For the dates you are unsure of just be as accurate as possible. What they are mainly concerned about is overstays or denied entry.
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Yes. The only thing is that you ONLY SIGHN Part 1, DO NOT sign Part 2.
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Yup, I'm a thinking it's time to help train up the NVC Reviewers for these new documents.
I just went through this same process myself very recently and was speaking from personal experience in dealing with the same country where I have lived for almost 5 years. My paperwork was processed very quickly with no delays or problems whatsoever.
I provided the OP with specific government links, US and Argentine that provide country specific information.
The OP did not have the documents legalized. That was the reason for the RFE.
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Dont want to sound stupid but let me understand because im gathering all this docs for my IV packet....Im from Capital as well, so we have to get the BC, MC and police record legalized by Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores?
Correct. In this thread you have the address and a link to their website.
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Sometimes taking shortcuts costs us time instead of saving time. I doubt they'll accept a police report that was downloaded, as it will not have a seal or stamp.
I agree. Something about the downloaded and printed Police Certificate that doesnt sound right. But they will let him know at the Ministerio de Realciones Exteriores. The whole point of Legalizing a document is verifying the original stamp/seal/signature and the authority of the person who signed it.
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Your welcome!! Dont fall over but a pdf wont do, you need original/certified. I know the NVC already has them but you need the originals legalized, there is no way to legalize an original doc that you dont have. He can try with the pdf and explain but you know how they are here. Play it safe, get them both. Police Certificate can be expedited quickly for a few extra pesos.
Good luck!!!
Btw, Ive been here for 4.5 years, its complicated but I have to say that Argentina has been good to me too
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Your welcome!! Dont fall over but a pdf wont do, you need original/certified. I know the NVC already has them but you need the originals legalized, there is no way to legalize an original doc that you dont have. Play it safe, get them both. Police Certificate can be expedited quickly for a few extra pesos.
Good luck!!!
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NVC AND ARGENTINA GET ON MY NERVES.
Join the club girl!!! Although I must say NVC was good to us 
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If he was born in Capital, no need to worry about Ministerio de Relaciones Interiores.
Just get another Police Certificate (Con excepcion a la ley 51 del codigo penal) and Birth Certificate and get them legalized.
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores is downtown, close to Retiro, Esmeralda 1212. Its pretty painless, check hours on line, anticipate up to 2 hours wait, they can do all your docs at once. Here is the web site.
In the meantime check out the Dept of State link I sent you on Argentina required docs. Might help you better understand these requirements.
Keep your head up doll!! Youll get through it
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Each country is different in some ways but NVC assigns interviews randomly distributed during an available month. If September is available, it could be any day in September. The same goes for October. If an October interview is available and 20 interviews for X country are assigned TODAY for X country, those 20 interviews get spread over the entire month. The same goes for Monday.
Good to know
I have a trip planned to the US from Sept 4-23, just hoping it doesnt fall in the middle. In worst case scenario I can change my flight or request a new interview date which would be a shame after all this time. Been trying to time everything just right, so far so good but you never know. Under no circumstance am I missing my husbands interview 
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I don't seem to understand because my husband went to EL REGISTRO CIVIL to ask for his birth certificate. It's the same location where we got married by court. that is what he submitted. I don't know if that's the same location like THE MINISTERIO DE RELACIONES INTERIORES. Does he have to take them there to get them legalizeD? because he sent it the originals .
Yes, you are right, birth certificates and marriage certificates are emmited by Registro Civil of where the person was born/marries but they ALSO need to be then legalized at Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, another location.
Was he born in Capital or Provincia? If he was born in provincia, before Legalizing, it needs to go through Ministerio de Relaciones Interiores. I know its confusing but these details make all the difference between a smooth ride and stupid RFEs.
If he did not get additional original/certified documents, then at this point it would be faster to get new ones and legalize them. I asked for 3 of everything just in case.
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Yes, the bottom of the Police Certificate will say "emitido con excepcion al codigo penal 51". Otherwise it will not be accepted.
Here is the link to US Dept of State website and document requirements for Argentina.
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Did you have the Birth Certificate and Police Record legalized by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores? If not that could be it. Also if the birth certificate was issued outside of Capital Federal, it must first be legalized by Ministerio de Relaciones Interiores.
Not sure what "con excepcion a la ley 51" means, dont really care, all I know is that it is required and needs to be requested specifically as so when the beneficiary goes to Registro de Antecedentes Penales. They knew exactly what we needed.
Many people have been delayed because of this and not legalizing docs.
We did both and had no problems and a quick NVC case closed.
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Here is a similar thread about Choice of Agent and fee payment
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Once your I-130 is approved all cases get sent to NVC. You say you have a case number, have you receievd the Invoice number? You need both in order to pay the IV and AOS fees online in order to proceed. Both AOS and IV packets get sent to NVC, regardless if petitioner is overseas. The only exception is if you are doing DCF (Direct Consular Filing). I am the petitioner and sent my paperwork to NVC from Argentina, does take a little longer:)
The following guide helped me to better understand the whole process. Good luck!
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Our case was completed on AUG 14th. Hoping for an end of Sept/ begining Oct interview but each country is different.
Good luck to you all
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I recommend the email format provided by Deeee. It worked like a charm for us and processes in about a week. Make sure and follow the format exactly, plugging in the correct information. The email should be sent from Beneficiarys email, in the body NOT as an attachment.
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Thank you!!! I appreciate the good wishes and wish you all a smooth journey as well!
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Why do people feel the need to move this post??? It was about the process and the procedure that I endured in order to share my experience with others and also to thank the VJ users and provide positive feedback for others going through the same process.
The point of posting this in the original forum was because more people actually read it.
Im sorry but way too much regulation for a so called free forum. PEACE. Oh and thanks for the congrats Ryan H.
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THANK YOU!!!!
Like it says in my signature its all about patience, acceptance and surrender
Case Completed on Aug-Did you get your interview date yet?
in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
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Got INTERVIEW!!!! Oct 11th at 9am. We recieved our email with the apt letter on Sun at like 2 am. It took a little more than 4 weeks from case closed date.
YAY YAY YAY!!!!
