CanLee

I had my medical using the the USCIS letter that had my case number on it. Case is not yet complete at NVC. Just make sure your document has your case number and name on it.

Appreciate the feedback. Accepting that it was a false checklist and their system is dysfunctional I have one remaining question related to the 2 following facts:

1. The CEAC site stating "Upon receipt of your supporting documentation, the NVC will review your DS-260".

2. The NVC personnel on the phone yesterday advising my DS-260 was now reviewed, or being reviewed(unclear which), but providing the standard "expect 20 days for processing upon receipt of documents"

Although I make it a general practice to not make assumptions, would it be reasonable to believe our case is now under review?

If in fact it is, should I just wait for an email of "case complete" or heaven forbid an RFE, or should I contact them and inquire in a couple days?

Thanks

12 days to receive an email acknowledging submission of my DS-261(electronic DS-3032). 3 more days to receive the IV invoice. With regards to the I-864, even though we received confirmation of receipt upon submitting Sept. 8(not just the automated response) just today we were advised they did not receive it. So my faith in their communication is somewhat diminished as I've read other occurrences of the same for others.

As we are waiting for a "case closed" advisory from the NVC, leading to an interview date hopefully yet this year, instead we receive an email advising of the documents still requiring submission including the entire supporting document package which was submitted October 4th, as well as the Affidavit of Support which was submitted Sept. 8.

So I'm looking at the email and questioning WTH is going on? Of course I got on the phone and inquired. I was advised our DS-260 was just reviewed, having been submitted Sept. 20 although my supporting docs weren't submitted for 2 weeks beyond that. And supposedly due to that being just now reviewed, the email came out advising what supporting documents were required. Supposedly I can ignore the email. I was also advised of the standard "up to 20 day processing time" upon receipt of documents. So this is all "somewhat" fine with exception to the fact on the CEAC site they quote "Upon receipt of your supporting documentation, the NVC will review your DS-260". Does that mean we are now days or weeks away from completion? I am having a hard time grasping what reality is so if anyone can shed some light it would be appreciated.

With regards to the AOS, I was advised they didn't have it in their system even though we received a confirmation of receipt. He suggested resending it which we have done.

I know there is nothing I can do about any of this which I suppose is why I am expressing my frustration here and looking for any sort of feedback from others with similar experiences.

I can tell you, speaking as a law enforcement officer, marijuana is not a controlled substance. At least, at the state level. If it is considered a controlled substance at the federal level, then that is news to me.

I find it fascinating that a law enforcement officer wouldn't know. Maybe it's just due to the fact I live essentially in a border town in Canada and always hear about it. Regardless it is clearly identified here http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/c_cs_alpha.pdf

From the link above "The ability to submit fingerprints electronically to the RCMP is not currently available outside Canada".

However http://www.pacificfingerprintservice.ca/ seem to suggest they can do international via cardscan which is what I did albeit within Canada. Electronic prints are your only method of getting faster results so I would contact these guys or another accredited service to inquire. Electronic prints get results within 1 week.

This link should answer all your questions: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm

GREAT!! I'll remember that if I ever have to apply for another Visa

No, Chrome

Yeah I already completed it, after NUMEROUS crashes. What should have taken perhaps 45 minutes took like 1-1/2 hours at least. And NOW I'm having trouble actually submitting it. Six attempts and it finally went

Yeah thanks Saylin. It does make sense given the form is a web submission and the other is an email. I'll get right on it! Besides, they haven't even given my instruction package yet.

I am ready to file my DS-260 albeit I am still waiting for police/court records which I expect to have within about 2-3 weeks. Would it be prudent to wait until all documents are available and submit everything together or submit the application now with documents to follow? I don't want to cause any delays.

We are amidst the CR-1 route for reasons as most others have mentioned:

- virtually the same time frame

- Green card in hand essentially upon arrival

- more cost efficient

We live under an hour apart by car and one of us has crossed every weekend for the last couple years. One crossing to which I phoned and inquired on my circumstances once married, advised me they would not permit me to cross as I was deemed "high risk". I chose not to cross for a few weeks and my spouse rather crossed instead. I then chanced another local crossing and have since not had issues at all, even though all facts were presented to them. So yes, any given Officer has the right to refuse you entry but it appears also certain crossings may be much more strict.