nitanobis

Merry Xmas Ya'll!!!
Dropped my passport yesterday and was told to pick up my visa Monday or Tuesday. My anniversary will be in Feb 14th and was thinking if I should wait till after Feb 14th and travel 15/16th so I can qualify for the IR1 visa as the CR1 visa has a lot of issues associated with it. What do you guys think? I was very happy after leaving the embassy and even the gory experience I suffered in the hands of armed robbers in Mile 2 on my way back to the hotel around past 8pm couldn't make me sad. Those miscreant smashed the Window beside me and robbed me while everyone cared less. My desperate scream for help was ignored by other motorists and though they took my bag which contained just clothes, cologne and few things I was able to hide my phone beneath the drivers seat, thus am able to message you guys. Smart me huh??? Lol... Now I can cruise into 2015 with confidence! lol

My husband's visa was approved today!! Thanks to this website and mods for the invaluable wealth of information that you've readily made available at our fingertips..and those still in the journey, I wish you good luck and God's speed.

My husband's visa was approved today!! Thanks to this website and mods for the invaluable wealth of information that you've readily made available at our fingertips..and those still in the journey, I wish you good luck and God's speed.

Case complete today! Sept 2nd IV scan date...Sept 26th AOS checklist scan date...cc 10/31/14...good riddance NVC!

My husband arrived yesterday night. i still can't believe he is here. wow am very happy. he told me that he spent only 10 minutes at the point of entry, he showed them the envelope and he was processed immediately and was told to expect the SSN in the mail and the 10 years between 30 - 45 days.. But we will go to the SSN office next week to apply for one. But nevertheless i want to enjoy my time with my husband. My mom loves him so much and couldn't let go after we pick him up at the airport. We are now on our way to watch a football game.... I'm very happy

Interview date December 30th! Just found out today! CC--10/31/2014

If they would be working overtime including Saturdays, I'd think the processing time should go down from 60 calender days.
Some agents tell us what we like to hear just to end our calls, unfortunately.

take it easy my friend, such things happen, its simple as long as you can fix it its just time and it will pass.
goodluck

U r the best soloenta!! but I m just scared that instead if making us stronger what if it breaks us! We are fighting a lot these days because we both are so frustrated i kept telling my husband that once we get our of if is Nvc will be a matter of couple months max and now look at Nvc. Every stage is getting slower and slower. I wish Nvc would prioritize the petetions from the first half of 2013 over latter half and 2014 petetions. This is just so so unfair really.

This all feels surreal, but our Visa is issued and will be in our Hands this Thursday. My love will POE on 7/28 with me at JFK. My Journey took a total of 9 months, if it wasn't for VJ I wouldn't have been able to do this, thank you to all that have answered my questions and I am here to help the best that I can. I want to give a special shout out to my girls, Nat, Carmen, Yoly, Chris, Dani, Mery, Teny, Yanil, Gabby, Alba, Dee, Laurie, Lisa, Lili, Ana, Lani and Vane. We have kept each other sane and supported each other through the hardest of time without this group of ladies. I wouldn't have been able to stay emotionally connected to this. The journey is long but if you build your support system strong you can do it. I can't wait to begin OUR next chapter with my Love. Good Luck to everyone and remember persistence and patience is key!
Omg and My Queya can't wait for our hubbies to meet in the NYC!!

I hope I'm wrong, but it sounds like you might have a for real check list. When I called, the Agent told me I was getting a check list but to disregard it as it was just a reminder to send in the civil documents. She told me right away that it was approved.
Granted, some Agents are dooody-heads and won't give out any information because they're on a power trip. If I were in your shoes, I'd call back and pray for a better Agent and verify if I was getting an actual check list or if the AOS has been approved.

Helooooo new thread! AOS going out in the mail tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a smooth process for all of us in July, and lots of case completes.
Right now I really miss American summer produce (berries, veggies)

Hope this stage will be fast, can't wait to be with my husband for good.

POE at Newark went well, and my husband is (finally!) here! Thank you everyone for all of your well wishes and help through out this entire process!

You're a qualifying relative living in the same household. On that basis you can file an I-864A. There are a couple of advantages to the I-864A. First, it allows the primary sponsor and household member to combine income in order to help the primary sponsor qualify - neither the primary sponsor nor the household member need to be fully qualified on their own. Normally, it would seem like this advantage is moot if the primary sponsor has no income, but there is still an additional advantage to the I-864A - the household member doesn't have to declare their own household size. However, the household member will be considered part of the primary sponsor's household.
First, you fill out the I-864A. Check box 8.c, and then check the "Son or daughter" box. Fill out the income and assets section on page 2. The primary sponsor, your mom, fills out part 2 on page 3 of the I-864A, and signs on line 14. You complete part 3 on page 3, and sign on line 16. You both have to sign the I-864A because it's a contract between the primary sponsor and the household member, unlike the I-864 which is a contract between a sponsor and the US government.
Now, your mom fills out the I-864. On line 21.a she enters "1" for the sponsored immigrant. On line 21.g she enters "1" for you - the I-864A household member. If she doesn't have any other dependents then that's it - the total in line 21.h is "3".
She should check box 22.d and enter the date since she's been unemployed. If she's never worked in the US then enter the "US residence since" date from her green card. Enter "0" for her current annual income on line 23. Enter "0" on line 24.a. In section 24.b she should list your name, relationship "son", and your income from line 10 on the I-864A. Line 24.c should be the sum of your income and hers - since hers is zero then line 24.c will be your income only. Check box 24.d.
She shouldn't check any of the boxes in section 25. She'll need to provide a letter explaining why she hasn't filed a tax return in the past three years. Not working and having no income is a valid reason not to file.
The assets section is self-explanatory, so I won't go into it.
You'll need to provide proof that you're a US citizen, proof of your family relationship with your mother, and proof that you live in the same household.

Hi IlonaLannon, for my docs it took them approx 1 week from delivery date to the date they show as received on the system. It's currently taking 3-4 weeks from the date they show as received on their system to be reviewed, so about 4-5 weeks in total from the date of delivery.
They don't issue any emails or letters to confirm this. The only way to find out if it's been allocated to your case yet is to call them directly.
You might find it useful to join the NVC thread, it's all people in the same situation, but at different stages so you will find a wealth of useful information in there. The wiki which dwheels referred to is linked in the very first post. The thread closed each month and a new one open so it's currently called NVC filers june 2014. It will be a bit overwhelming at first because there are almost 300 pages just now, it's for this reason it the thread changes each month, but you wouldn't have to read every post, definitely the first post by Saylin, then just pick up on the last 2 or 3 pages for now. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498764-nvc-filers-june-2014/

Case is sent to NVC where you pay bills AOS and IV, submit AOS and then IV package. Once case complete, your file is then sent to embassy/consular where you will have your interview. In my case, I'm from Canada, so NVC notifies me of interview date, case arrives at consulate where I have my interview. If approved, you surrender your passport so they can insert visa and passport is returned soon thereafter. Then you POE!!! And live happily ever after, ahhhh!

Just got my approval!!!! Being sent to Vermont turned out to be a blessing in disguise...
Just got my approval!!!! Being sent to Vermont turned out to be a blessing in disguise...
Just got my approval!!!! Being sent to Vermont turned out to be a blessing in disguise...
Just got my approval!!!! Being sent to Vermont turned out to be a blessing in disguise...

I'm actully really happy about the update because it's a huge improvement from the 9+ months they initially had especially for places like Vermont, which now has the lowest processing time of all the offices. Thank God! And to think I dreaded the fact that I wasn't lucky enough to be sent to Texas...go figure. And at least now we can hold them to that 5 month mark if and when a service request is needed or required. Whether it's accurate or not, at least now it's official. Best news of the year so far for me!

As long as it officially remains on the books and people are told that it is a viable option by USCIS, people will continue to post about it.

Good to know that VSC has started working on Feb cases.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/495212-approved-today-february-18th-2014-priority-date-at-vsc-amen/

My God pls I can't help it.
I thought I was going to be in for a long run.. Oh Lord ure so good
Post Decision Activity
On May 8, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
NVC here I come!

Sorry to say but how r u so certain it wont be approved untill 1 year?i did see some cases filled in march 2014 n got approved in april 2014. and those were also for spouse. I am really stressed out.Dont knw how they process it as because some they approve ahead of time and some still pending.Plz help

Congrats. If I were awarded an I130 from the Philippines though after mere weeks of "waiting", I think I might celebrate in private instead of "happy dancing" in front of the rest of us who may have to wait a year....
Just a thought.

Husband is flying to US to be with me tomorrow...for GOOD! He has his visa! Can't be more excited!!
Thinking good thoughts to everyone. Wishing you all a speedy process through this never-ending black hole that is US immigration!