kathy1993

Oh ok thank guys very much for the comments ..ill call nvc to see what they say

Its been almost a month since I got my noa2 which it was on feb8 and until this day I havent heard anything from the national visa center nor my lawyer ..what should I do plz anyone that went thru something like this or is in this situation..

Soooooo happy... Woke up and checked the USCIS site at 5am this morning for no apparent reason and there it was... I couldn't believe it.. I was on skype with my baby and she got the biggest smile on her face.. Loved it.. Onto the next process.. God is great.. Good luck to all of you.. This forum gave me strength to keep faith in the system and it paid off.. Thanks all the VJers..

Congratulations

Thank u very much guys..

sure ! study ! Loto's Wiki Page - http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

You probably want to chase after Mexico Electronic Processing (MEP) , so when you get some time this weekend, come back on a PC, study here with the advanced search tool, aye?

Thank u this was super helpful

This is the link to the complete NVC guide: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

At NVC / The Guide to Flying through NVC

This section will help you understand timing and terms of the NVC process

1. NOA2 - Petition(s) Approved Notice(s) from USCIS.

You find out from USCIS that your "Petition was Approved".

If you didn’t get all the paperwork required for AOS and IV, NOW is the time. Especially PCC (Police Clearance Certificate), Birth Certificates and Tax info, as well as any other info needed for I-864.

Hang on…NVC knows NOTHING about your case yet.

2. USCIS Sends Package to NVC

NVC should receive your package within a few days, but it could take longer.

You won't know your package is there until you call NVC (see step 4)

3. NVC Scans Package.

This marries the USCIS receipt number to your newly generated NVC number which is based on

EEEYYYYOOOSSS

E = 3 digit embassy code (example TKY for Tokyo)

Y = 4 digit code for year (example 2008)

O= 3 digit code for Ordinal date plus 500

Example I. Aug 28 = 241st ordinal day ADD 500 = 741

Example II. 741 SUBTRACT 500 = 241st ordinal day (Aug. 28)

S = Sequence number of the day (if you were the second approval scanned, your code would be 002)

Full Example of NVC case number = TKY2008741002

4. Getting your NVC number.

Call NVC at 1 (603) 334-0700 . Put this number on speed dial…it’s often busy, and you’ll use it a LOT.

Once your package has been scanned, it COULD update into the AVR (automated voice response system).

If it is uploaded to the AVR, you will be able to retrieve it with your CIS Case Receipt Number.

If is scanned but not in the AVR, an operator can tell you the NVC number.

The AVR is NOT reliable (we've seen some cases being completed without the AVR ever updating their case).

If it's been longer than 2 weeks and you still don't have your NVC case number, start sending up flares.

Call NVC and talk to a supervisor. Be prepared to send them a copy of your NOA2.

Once your case number has been assigned call back and speak to an operator. Give them an e-mail address for you and for your spouse. From then on NVC will e-mail you any correspondence.

5. Case info is manually loaded into system.

Even though you have an NVC number, your case information still needs to be manually input before anything else can happen.

Until such time that documents are fully loaded in, NVC will not generate or accept DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) via email or US Postal Mail.

When your case has been manually input, the DS-3032 and AOS (Affidavit of Support) fee bills will be generated.

Also, when the AOS fee bill is generated, your IIN (Invoice Identification Number) is created.

Note - it may be possible that your IIN is created when your NVC number is created...THIS is the time to begin the quest for the IIN, but when requesting, ask for Invoice ID Number, not "IIN".

Try hard; every second of your life…having your IIN will save you weeks in the process.

Your case could be input immediately or could take weeks. Remember these words "Maybe tomorrow, maybe in 4 to 6 weeks, there is no pattern".

6. Send DS-3032 to continue processing.

The DS-3032 AKA Choice of Agent, is the form that indicates who will pay the bills and accept other documents from NVC.

Once all documents are fully loaded in, the AVR message MIGHT change.

Operators will be able to tell you if the DS-3032 has been generated.

If the DS-3032 has been generated, you can email it [6] or use the instructions at the top of this guide to create your own barcode cover-sheet.

Attempts to send DS-3032 via email may or may not receive an automated response...but the automated response does not mean it's been accepted.

Due to SPAM filters at NVC, if you do not get an automated response immediately, either switch to a different email account or mail the DS-3032.

Once accepted, you will get an email message...or you can confirm with operator.

Attempts to mail or email DS-3032 before it's been generated are useless. It's like trying to pay a water bill for a house that hasn't been built yet.

The auto response email just means that they accepted your email. It doesn't mean they can do anything with it.

It’s a good idea to mail AND email the DS-3032

7. Do you have all IV Package documents and AOS Package documents?

Things are going to start going fast from here. If you don’t have everything, you will slow yourself down.

8. Getting your IIN (invoice identification number)

It is no longer possible to obtain your IIN from an operator. It will be included with the directions to pay online when your AOS Fee Bill is generated. If you have already given NVC your e-mail addresses this will be e-mailed to you.

Do not attempt to send AOS Fee Bill before it has been generated. Do not attempt to send AOS Package or IV Package until their respective Fee Bills are paid.

As soon as your AOS Fee Bill is paid, you can submit your AOS Package (See step 10)

Time for NVC to accept your payment will vary, online payments usually post within 1 or 2 days.

9. Paying AOS Fee Bill Online.

If you have your NVC CASE NUMBER and INN by now, sign onto the site here: [7] every now and then until your AOS fee bill is generated and ready to be PAID.

AOS is the first fee that becomes available to be paid online. Pay the fee (currently $70 USD) ASAP and wait until status shows as PAID in one or two business days. Refer to website above.

CAUTION: Website shows status of payment as “IN PROCESS” and it might change to “NOT PAID” do not panic or pay twice, if this happens, wait till payment status shows as PAID. Do not pay twice.

Once the DS3032 is accepted, your IV fee bill (currently $400 USD) will be generated...THEN you can pay that bill online as well

It should take 1 or 2 business days for your payment to be accepted online, as long as there are no problems.

The online payment system has problems. Sometimes it might show someone elses info, but don't panic, just refresh or login again.

10. Send in I-864 AOS Package to NVC

When status of the AOS shows as PAID (online): Print the barcode and include it in your AOS package which are:

BARCODED Cover Sheet (to be printed from web when your status is PAID online for AOS bill)

Your OWN cover sheet listing what documents are in the package, so they're easy for the reviewer to locate

Completed I-864 signed

Original Employment Letter

Most recent tax return (all forms)

Copy of PAY STUBS for current year (showing how much money you have made year to date)

Last 3 years Tax transcripts, W-2 and/or 1099 (any source of income) OPTIONAL

SPONSOR: I-864 + all above documents for sponsor. Each sponsor that lives in the same household as the petitioner, should use I-864a, instead of I-864

Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary

Make sure to write your case number in the upper right-hand corner of EVERY page including I-864.

Send the package to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Specific questions about a case to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: WC

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915

11. Paying IV Fee Bill Online & Sending IV Package (DS-230)

a. Time to pay your IV Fee Bill

You should keep checking the website in item #9 to find out when the IV Fee Bill is available online to be PAID

Once you have PAID the IV fee bill, in a couple of days it will post as PAID on the website.

Print the bar-coded sheet from the IV fee bill website and include in your IV package and overnight it to NVC.

If you are unable to pay your IV Fee Bill online, you will have to wait for the bill from NVC, and pay it via mail.

b. Send your IV Package (USPS Express mail gives tracking and essentially insures delivery)

Below are the package contents:

BARCODED Cover Sheet (to be printed from web when your status is PAID online for IV bill)

You OWN cover sheet listing what documents are in the package, so they're easy for the reviewer to locate

Completed DS-230 part I & II and ONLY part I signed by beneficiary.

Photocopy of the beneficiary's passport biographic data page.

Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate.

Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s and petitioner’s marriage certificate.

Original police certificates of the beneficiary.

Original/certified copy of military record, if applicable.

Original/certified copy of divorce decree, death certificate, etc. of previous marriage, if applicable.

Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary

Once everything has been sent in, it's time to wait.

Send the package to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

12. Final Stages of NVC

a. If you were also approved to apply for a K-3 visa (otherwise skip).

If (again big IF) you had simultaneously petitioned to apply for a K-3 visa (by sending in an I-129f) then you may be able to allow that process to continue in order to get an interview date at the consulate before your case is approved at NVC. This requires luck and timing.

USCIS will send your approved I-129f to NVC.

NVC will "touch" the I-129f long enough to give it a case number and pass it on to the embassy.

The embassy will notify the beneficiary of the next steps, and give them the case number assigned by NVC.

The embassy will tell the beneficiary how and where to setup the medical exam.

The beneficiary can then send in another copy of the DS-230 (just the signed pt.1, no other documents).

The beneficiary can schedule a medical exam.

The beneficiary can request an interview date, far enough in advance that their CR-1/IR-1 Visa case will be completed at NVC.

Once NVC completes the case, the beneficiary should NOT contact the embassy/consulate to request that they change the already scheduled K-3 interview for a CR-1/IR-1.

Instead, contact a supervisor at NVC, and request that your completed package be expeditiously sent to the embassy/consulate. This strategy is not guaranteed, It will vary by embassy.

Technically, if you have a CR-1/IR-1 that's ready, the embassy/consulate can not issue or schedule you for a K-3. They also can not schedule a CR-1/IR-1 interview...only NVC can.

b. CR-1/IR-1 case completes.

NVC will contact you (or you'll know because you've called once or twice a day).

Setup a medical exam with approved medical facility.

NVC will advise of interview date at embassy.

1. NVC sets an appointment date for you and sends out your package to the US Embassy.

If you're really #######, paranoid, or just a busybody, you can track the package status. You can use the date after your interview was assigned, as the tracking reference date, and then do a search on DHL. The format to use is "EXP 07 OCT 2008A" don't forget the spaces...and to set the date range on the tracking page. The website for tracking is. http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef The package may not go out on the next day, but the reference code will still be for that date. When your package is able to be tracked, it will make more sense. You'll see a list of packages going to different embassies. You'll know which one is yours.

2. Embassy receives the package.

3. If your spouse hasn't had their medical, now is the time.

4. Spouse interviews, turns in medical, hands in passport.

5. Passport is returned.

6. Spouse gets on a plane (see below for information on cheap tickets)

7. Spouse gets off a plane.

8. Husband and wife (and possibly children) are united.

9. You live happily ever after.

10. The journey is done.

Thank u very much

And .... ConGraTuLaTions

Thank u

ConGraTuLaTions

Thank u

Thank u god..after waiting for almost 7 months my petition was approved. .

Now can someone plz tell me what the next step is..thank u

Congratulations

SEE how is this fair?? someone applies in Aug and is apporoved and i applied in July and still waiting...sorry i'm beyond frustrated and 9 months pregnant

I so agree with you im from july too..I dont know whats wrong with them jumping from one month to another they should just dtick to one and finish applicatios then move on..hopeing we hear some good news soon

Jackie n alex congratulations im so happy for u..

This is not the right thread for you.

Shhhh.

Haha your so patheric ..good luck in your journey

Oh my god you guy are acting like immatures and selfish doing that ..you guys think its gona be easy for them..which Is not ..you know how hard is for them to actually become legal and not to be scared of border patrol deporting them when they only want a better life..this what you guys are doin is the number one reason why ur process is takin long kuz gid is seein the way u guys are acting..and not just bekuz its all over the news it means its gona be easier their are goin to go through the same process we are goin..but oh well if you guy think that doin this gina make ur process go faster go for it..just remember that when their process approved faster than yours..and you ask why..just listen ti god he will answer your question..kuz at the end we're all humans and have families feelings and necessities. .

No NOA2 yet. I e request already and receive response yesterday saying my case is currently adjucated and to wait for 45 days.

Ive been tryin to put one too but it wont let me..kuz of the info I send it said that its been processed

Thank you

Have u gotten approved or heard anything from them..its cause im goin crazy just thinking why they tske so long with out while others get their noa2 in less than 3 months..we only have to pray to our lord so he can help us go through this situation

now with the new update i was just curious what all my knowledgeable vj family thinks when us cr-1 july filers might see or get our noa-2's thks

Im in the same situation the only difference is that im at csc..hopefully we get out noa2 by this month. .

Pd=7/30/12

So in the moring of feb 4 I check my status at uscis and it was on initial review but it said that on jan 25 a change of address was made and they even send me a leter..didnt do nothing bout it cause it was true..but right now feb 5 midnight I checked my status again and it was syill on initial review but it said that on feb 4 a change of address was made..

Im so nervous and I just hope its something good because if seen vj members talk about this and the next day they get approved.

So now im just gona leave it in my gods hand ..

Then I tried to put an e-request and it didnt let me that bekuz the information I send after the RFE they send me its been processed

I just got off the phone with USCIS customer service. I was told that the updated address status that I saw online is just a clerical thing. They updated their computer for some reason (possibly a typo on their end) and so it changed my status online.

I also mentioned that I couldn't check the processing times for the California Service Center because the Us Citizen Filing for Spouse was not listed. She said the times vary so much they can't keep up so they don't even post it. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but she did look it up for me right away.

Good news for anyone at the California Service Center is they are now processing applications from July, 11th 2012. She told me it would be a couple more weeks.

Thank you very much your post help me alot and answer my number 1 question ..which was why would they show the processing time for California service center for us citizen spouse. .

What's your priority date kathy?

July 30 2012

Yes, you'll receive an email saying that they've gotten the documents from your RFE and are processing them. This might take a while - it took them a month to send me that notice, but then the next day I got my NOA2! So just the fact that you got an RFE is good news. It means they've been looking at your case and you should hear something soon.

Thank u very much I just hope to hear something from them soon

Thank you very much guys..and yeah hopefully I hear somethig from them soon..if I send the requesting info should I receive something say that thet got it..?

I think I should cal my lawyer to see whats goin on

Any july filers from csc ..have you guy gotten approved or heard anything from them..its cause im all stressed out with this because for I dont know what reason in the processing time it wont show the time for me at the beginning yes but not anymore..can anyone plz help

Well this has been my process on july 30 I received the letter of acceptance and after that it was just on initial review then on january when I check it it was on evidence request a week later got the letter requesting info. ..I send the info the 25 and change address. .and again since then its back to initial review. .

I just dont get why are they taking so long with july filers..caue ive seen cases from nov.oct and they have been approved already in less than three months

Any july filers from csc ..have you guy gotten approved or heard anything from them..its cause im all stressed out with this because for I dont know what reason in the processing time it wont show the time for me at the beginning yes but not anymore..can anyone plz help

Keep in mind that those are VJ specific terms. If you were to use those terms when speaking with USCIS, the person you would be speaking with would not know what you are talking about.

Correct, although an NOA2 can also be a denial notice (which is why it's better to say notice of adjudication decision).

Oh ok thank u very much guys ..I was all lost with that

Is there any where were I can see the processing time for csc but where they show i130 alien relative petition us citizen filing for spouse cause when I check the timelime it wont show that ..

It took 9 months for my I-130 petition to be looked at and approved.. and I also had to fly from Australia to America for a 20-30 minutes interview with Homeland Security, then my I-130 was approved. Have you called USCIS lately to see what's going on with the I-130?

Oh really..im just hoping for my application to be approved as soon as possible. .and no I havent called then cause I thought that should be my lawyers job..but monday im goin to call him so I can see whats goin on..cause I have seen people posting that csc its already working on oct or something like that and im a july filer..im so confused with all of this..and thank u very much for the response

Can someone plz explain me what is the NOA1 NOA2 im confused. .thank u

It looks that everybody that sent their application to csc are having problems cause im the same on january they send me a RFE I send the info back and still nothing..what the hell is goin on with them everyone else in the other service centers there are getting their application approved really fast..