Caramel Swirl

5 minutes ago, Waqas ahmad said:

Thats y u got approved, people r waiting from outside 

MIsunderstanding.....I'm the petitioner, my child is outside the US

Just now, Waqas ahmad said:

R u outside USA or inside ?

Here in the US.  Why?

On 10/4/2019 at 10:48 AM, Waqas ahmad said:

July 2013 approved in aug 2013

On 10/4/2019 at 5:44 AM, SmokeD said:

Hello Everyone!

 

My PD  -  July 2014 

Category - F2B

Vermont Center 

Processing time: 76.5 Months to 99 Months (for October 2019)

 

So the waiting time takes almost six and a half years. 

It will be good if my case is approved at the end of 2020.

May have to wait even longer (((

My priority date is July 2014 and I got approved Sept. 24, so look out for yours soon I pray.

8 hours ago, Trini23 said:

My husband is only 3yrs older. Probably because he was incarcerated for 2yrs and we had to reschedule the initial interview ..but grateful it’s over lol

All the best on your citizenship!!!

9 minutes ago, Trini23 said:

So I’m happy to say although this has been a long process and I was scheduled for yet another interview (stoke interview this time) on 4/9....my stamp expired on 4/11 so after the interview I was told to come back on 4/12 for my stamp and I’ll get a feedback on the interview. That was the most stressful 3 days of my life even though I was over exaggerating since I’ve been happily married for almost 7yrs. Got to the office to collect my stamp and ISO told me she has approved my case and gave me a 3 mth stamp and I’ll get the card in the mail. Ten mins later I received a text and email “new card in production”...exactly 1501 days since I submitted my application for ROC. Next step citizenship 

Dang!!! that was a loooooooong haul.  Well I'm happy you are now approved.  Did you apply for citizenship?

On 4/1/2018 at 11:24 AM, Dassie said:

Hello everyone My parents got their visa approved . When I applied I paid all the fees seperately and I wrote principal member foe each one of them on their DS 260. But the interview was together and they  both got their visa. Now my question is , can they enter Us in any order? any suggestions? Thank you in advance 

Congrats!!!  Yep I'm pretty sure they can travel separately as their applications were independent of each other.  Give USCIS a call.  All the best.

On 4/1/2018 at 11:24 AM, Dassie said:

Hello everyone My parents got their visa approved . When I applied I paid all the fees seperately and I wrote principal member foe each one of them on their DS 260. But the interview was together and they  both got their visa. Now my question is , can they enter Us in any order? any suggestions? Thank you in advance 

Congrats!!!

On 3/8/2018 at 10:33 AM, Stephanie Frost said:

@Caramel Swirl Question, my mom's interview will be on Tuesday(yay for that!) I'm just making sure if I got this thing right. SO my mom recieved an email from the embassy that we are missing some documents for the affidavit of support. and said she can just bring those missing ones on her interview. They did not say what documents , so it kinda sucks. I am guessing they need more proof of income. I recall we only sent our IRS transcripts for 2016 and also our tax returns and w2's for the year 2016 only. 

 

So, I just recently sent our 2015, 2016, and 2017 tax returns, 2016 and 2017 pay stubs and my husband's retirement pay for 2017. 

 

My question is, do I need to send more? Am I missing something? 

 

Thank you

See if you can call NVC early Monday, or even today (they are available until about midnight), they should be able to tell you.  In any event send to your relative updated signed affidavit, along with the relevant documents that you have to prove you can take care of the immigrant.

Good luck to you!!!!

2 hours ago, gmnwill said:

My dad and I got an email that says he is missing a document (NBI) and says there that he can bring that to the interview or send it to NVC. My question is do I have to send a copy of it to NVC and have my dad bring it to the interview? Or can he just bring it to the interview without me having to send it to NVC? He does not have an interview date yet. 

Mostly, if they ask for updated documents at this stage of the game, they are expecting you to send updated ones to your relative to take to the interview (they have already forwarded your file to the embassy if you are set for interview this near).  Make sure affidavit is signed and you send whatever they requested.

On 2/27/2018 at 9:31 AM, Mini said:

Wow! Congrats Jenna! (Pinay here) 

my kids status is now “ at NVC” may i ask what does that mean?

 

thanks a lot

Means you are almost at the finish line!!!!!

In a nutshell......NVC has your case and you will soon be able to pay your AOS and IV fees online, choose your agent, submit your supporting documents, wait and receive interview and BAM...your family is reunited.

Good luck to all of us!!!!

11 hours ago, zee19 said:

Finally received my mom's interview date today!!! NVC case was completed on Feb 7th

Nice going zee.  Keep us updated.

On ‎2‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 8:46 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

My mom's flight leaves tomorrow morning, MNL time! (meaning this afternoon here in the US) She'll arrive tomorrow night! I'm so so so happy to finally be done with this process.  Hang in there, everyone. I'm sure the wait will be well worth it for us. 

Yes!!!!!! well I guess by now you are all in glory land.  Congrats and may happy times be with you always.

To the rest of us that's still in the process........these congrats will be under your names soon.

Good luck to all of us!!!

On ‎2‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 10:31 AM, MrsKhan said:

Congratulations @jennnnnnnnnna

I have a question if someone can help.  Our son has applied for me and my husband. It's ir5 petition.  Do we pay 2 seperate aos fees as they are 2 seperate petitions for each one of us? Kindly if anyone has been through this plz let us know.  As I read somewhere you have to pay just one aos fees.

Thanks so much

Yes I think you pay one AOS fee and separate IV fees.  The principal applicant AOS fee would cover the other.  Call NVC and they should be able to let you know for sure.

14 hours ago, SmileAlways said:

This is not showing correct information. I have already submitted all the documents. Still saying submit required documents.

Most of the time it says that until they have reviewed your documents and move to the next step.  If you have given them a call already to confirm they got them, then your part is to just wait out the process.   All the best.

23 hours ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

My long wait is over! My mom's visa has been issued yesterday. All that's left to do is wait for her passport and schedule her seminar and she's all set! I'm so happy and excited! My birthday is next week and this is the best birthday gift ever! <3 <3 <3

Well!!!!!! she can now click her shiny red shoes, clickety click and  be on her way.

What a journeeeeeeey!!!!!!!!  Any task is possible and successful once you have passed through University of USCIS.  Congratulations to mom and her persistent jennnn.......a

Happy hallelujah Birthday!!!! 

22 hours ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

When they reviewed the most recent Affidavit of Support I sent, they called my mom to ask a couple questions. That same day, I received an email from them requesting for her NBI clearance. I would think if they needed anything else aside from that, they could've included on that email. So I just assumed that they have accepted it. 

 

They received the NBI clearance yesterday, so I'm hoping they get to review it tomorrow and we hear back from them soon. Good luck to all of us!

That's happy news.  Fingers and hearts crossed.

Good luck to all of us!!!

21 hours ago, AroojandAmin said:

Hi everyone! Just sent the I-130 for my mom and younger brother on 01/30/18. It was received on 2/2/18. Haven't gotten a notification text yet and the checks haven't been cashed. Feeling nervous that its complete. I checked it over and over to the best of my ability. Please send me prayers and good vibes as we are on this journey. It would be a blessing to have my mom and brother here with me instead of living alone. I came here on a k1 and that process was hell. I had a traumatic experience with my ex and then had to fend for myself in order to become a citizen. I'm happy that they allowed me to apply. I hope Trump's policies don't interfere in people becoming reunited with their loved ones. If you're still reading this. Thank you and bless you !

Hey Aroo....first....congrats on becoming a citizen and yes this immigration journey can be a big struggle, lots of sacrifices etc.  With this new president, anything can go up in smokes, but we are trusting that God will see us through the challenges.

Secondly, we are always here to help you through whatever questions and concerns that might pop up.  You might however want to join the January 2018 forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/661436-i-130-filers-of-parents-for-january-2018/

as they are more in line with your case progress and you will be able to track in a more realistic way.

All the best in getting your family together again.  Good luck to all of us!!!

9 hours ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

Hey there @Caramel Swirl! NVC asked me for another sponsor last January 23rd. I do not know why, but I just complied. My income and my husband's are way more than the income guidelines and I am very confused why they asked for another one. They received it February 1st and I haven't heard anything from them until now.

That is so weird, why would they even do that.  Obviously someone IS NOT paying attention, unfortunately at our expense.  Praying this last submission will satisfy their thirst.  Keep us posted.

Good luck to all of us!!!

On ‎1‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 9:02 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

 I just sent the documents to my mom and she should get it tomorrow and send it to the US Embassy via 2GO. I'm really really really hoping this is the last stretch as I can't wait to finally be with my mom. All my fingers are crossed!

Hey.  What's the latest on your mom?

On ‎1‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 11:32 AM, Stephanie Frost said:

I just got my mom's interview appointment! Congrats! Now did you have to do the registration for address for when they mail you the passport with visa?

Good going on your interview.  You would have done that during your online NVC process, should have directed you to your local courier link for immigration.  Did you sort it out already?

On ‎1‎/‎31‎/‎2018 at 10:16 AM, Gracenp2 said:

Good Morning!

We overnighted the paperwork yesterday for both of her parents!! Good to everyone!!

Great Grace.  Journey will be over soon.

Good luck to all of us!!!

On ‎1‎/‎31‎/‎2018 at 9:14 AM, Italian_in_NYC said:

CEAC status changed to issued today, on my mom's birthday, which is a nice coincidence.

On ‎1‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 1:59 PM, Italian_in_NYC said:

Ok, your visa is approved and you should receive it within a week.

CEAC status immediately changed to Administrative Processing, which I think it's normal before the visa is issued.

Congrats Italian.  All the best for your family.

On 1/17/2018 at 9:02 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

Anyway, I just sent the documents to my mom and she should get it tomorrow and send it to the US Embassy via 2GO. I'm really really really hoping this is the last stretch as I can't wait to finally be with my mom. All my fingers are crossed!

Jeez!!! I wish these USCIS agents would be more careful with our documents and remember that we have to cross mountains and valleys to acquire them.  I'm praying this is your final haul.

Good luck to all of us!!!

On 1/7/2018 at 4:39 PM, Dassie said:

Hell

 

Hi  @ caramel swirl my parents are in queue for their interview. They have not done their vaccinations yet . Do you remember how many of them are needed? Should they take it before the medical ?

Well it all depends on their current immunization status.  Shots can include flu (depending on the time of year), varicella,  Pneumocccal, TDap, MMR, Hepatitis and a few others.  My mom just got flu, TDap & Pneu.   In Jamaica you can do the vaccines before, but I felt more comfortable in letting the approved doctors administer all medical related procedures; I wasn't about to risk the process by saving a few dollars.  Some persons have been successful in doing pre-vaccines; it's a choice + if it's acceptable in your country.  Good luck!!!

18 hours ago, SmileAlways said:

I got an email from  NVC saying missing document.  Asking to submit ds 260 online.  But I  already submitted it and send the confirmation letter with the civil documents.  Did any of you get this email? 

Give NVC  a call and confirm that they have all your required documents.  I know the updates for a lot of people shows that you should submit documents but in fact NVC has them .  Good luck!!!

1 hour ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

I believe IR-5 visa holders have 6 months to enter the USA once visa has been issued. You have one year to get you actual green card. 

No actually, they give you a stay in your country time based on your situation.   My mom got 1 month and a few weeks to leave the country, but once you enter the US, I think it triggers the one year duration or the one year is from issuance of the visa, whichever way.  Just make sure you know how long your travel window is.