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POE went smoothly, my husband landed in Miami and was outside in 30 minutes after landing, waiting on me to pick him up, I was late. He asked the officer to change the visa category from CR-1 to IR-1 since we waited until after our second anniversary. At first the officer said no, but after opening the visa package, he said he would do it and stamped and wrote in the passport the correct category. Miami is usually so busy, but it was the day before the holiday and a Sunday so that may have played a part. I am so glad to be done with this part of the journey. We will file for the children soon, so another USCIS process to go through, but I am more knowledgeable now thanks to all the help and research on this site. I don't think I would have made it without the help from the experts here. Thanks so much and good luck to each of you still going through the process. It is so worth it in the end. We are still in that surreal state, I can't believe he is here!

I opened a Bank of America account that I had part of my paycheck go into each month to alleviate the fees. I got the card in my name and provided it to my husband in JA. He uses it at Scotia Bank which does not charge an ATM but a fee of about 1%. If he uses it at NCB we are charged an ATM fee of $5.00 plus the 1% fee. When he comes to USA we plan on leaving the card with the person taking care of the children and just keep the amount we want them to take out in that account. It is way cheaper than WU. We did try to use a reloaded card, but it did not work internationally. Whatever bank you choose make sure that you ask them what bank they are affiliated with in JA, that helps on what fees you have to pay. Hope that helps!

My husband got approved! I am probably one of the last of the February filers to get through, but to God be the glory! Approval on 12 April; ceac says printed and issued 14 April. Last step the POE, hopefully within the next 2-3 weeks. He didn't want to get his hopes up, so he hasn't done much to prepare for the transition. Thanks so much for all of your kind words and encouragement through the last 1.5 years of this process.

I attended the interview with my husband at the Jamaican Embassy on 12 April. He was approved. Pretty straight forward interview. Checked the ceac website today and it says your visa was printed and issued. Thought that was pretty quick. Questions asked: How did we meet? Why did we get married at RGB? How old are his children? Are you nervous about moving? The CO asked both of us questions and it really was like a regular conversation. They did forget to obtain the original police certificate, and I asked did they need the original, he said yes and took it. I also asked were they going to keep the original marriage license and birth certificate and he stamped a copy that was in the file and gave us back the original. I also asked if they wanted the updated I-864 documents for 2015 and he said no. So the big file I brought with relationship information was not needed, but glad I had it just in case. The only problem we had, was when we entered and I had a chap stick in my purse and I had to leave the facility, dispose it and stand in line again to reenter the building. We arrive around 7:15 am and we were out by 10:30 am. I am so thankful that I found this site, it was filled with so much information and I really believe that is why we got through without RFEs through the entire process. It was a long process, but now we are closing in on the long stretch. Our two year anniversary is at the of June, so we are thinking of doing the POE then, so that he can get a 10 year green card vs. a 2 year green card.

Here are the new guidelines for 2016: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

5 people would be $35,550

I just called the NVC, Jamaica started scheduling yesterday. I got an interview date for April 12. My CC was Dec 2. I am so happy just 47 more days til we get a Visa. I am claiming it in Jesus name.

I just called the NVC, Jamaica started scheduling yesterday. I got an interview date for April 12. My CC was Dec 2. I am so happy just 47 more days til we get a Visa. I am claiming it in Jesus name.

I just called the NVC and my interview was scheduled for April 12th. My CC was 2 Dec. Wow so happy, doing the happy dance!!!

NickySykes call NVC, they said they started scheduling yesterday.

I am with you guys, I can't believe it is taking so long. I called NVC on Feb 9th and they said they are still scheduling KIN until Feb. 15th (which is a US Holiday). In looking at the spreadsheet, the last person to get a regular interview was chungfah for Mar 11. Not sure what visa type it is though, that can make a difference. The trend right now is around 125 from CC to interview date, so I might as well find a good book and wait until next month. Be blessed all and have a wonderful day!

Hi there, yes, the embassy let me in with my wife for the interview...I'm the petitioner and a US citizen so I suppose that makes it okay; not sure what would happen if someone who isn't the petitioner and isn't a USC tried to join. Their final answer was "approved" and told us my wife would receive the passport in Lahore by the end of the month. He wanted to wait until after our wedding anniversary in a few days, before he processed the visa. I'm still not clear on what difference that makes and how this approach was truly to my wife's advantage, but not much choice I had in the matter!

It could be that your visa category would change from CR-1 (married less than two years) to IR-1 (married more than two years). With the latter you get a 10 year GC, with the former you get a 2 year GC and have to file I-751 to remove conditions. Hope that helps!

My CC is 02 Dec 15, I called NVC yesterday and they said that they would be scheduling for March until the 15th of Feb. I am waiting for an appt in Kingston. The last one scheduled was for March 9 and then nothing. I am trying to be patient but it is so hard. Good luck to all still waiting for an interview.

I understand all the frustration our system is so complicated and seems so unfair. My husband and I will have been married 2 years in June 2016. By my estimates he will get an interview in late March or early April. So he will be 2 months short of the 2 year mark to obtain a IR visa. Trying to decide whether we should sacrifice the additional two months so that we don't have to file I-751 and payout $590. Any body else in that same boat? What things have you taken into consideration before deciding?

@BHSMama, my CC was Dec.2, I did call last week the representative and he said to call back in two weeks to check. I am hoping that it will be soon.

I am also waiting for my interview date in Kingston. My CC was Dec. 2. Hoping to get a date real soon. I called last week and the representative to call back in two weeks. Praying that all will have a date soon. God Bless!

Update: Interview March 1st @ 8:00 am. I'm super excited!!!!

Congratulations, I know you are really happy, you went through a lot. Good luck on your interview. I am still waiting for an interview date in Jamaica. I am hoping by next month. Keep the faith it is almost over.

Hello im New here my category is IR1 I send both packages to nvc I track mythe packages and it was deliver last week can someone tell me how long I have to wait to get case completed letter and interview letter. Thanks

It will take 30-45 days from receipt to obtain a CC. The interview will depend on your which embassy you will be doing your interview.

Yipeeee yipeee! Visa approved today in Kingston Jamaica. The overall thing took about three hours. Hey even pulled he immigrant applicants out of the long line and placed us at the front of the line. We were seated unlike the non-immigrant applicants. It was too easy. The questions they asked were:

How many kids she has and their age

How many times she come and see me

What's the longest I spent in America

How long I was in Canada

Where did we meet

And if I ever had a criminal record in Canada or anywhere else

Congratulations I am so happy for you. Did you do an expedite? My CC is Dec 3, and I am waiting for my interview date at the Kingston Embassy for my husband. Just looked at your timeline and saw it only took 2 months to get your interview, which is a great improvement over the 3-4 months I am hearing for that embassy. Congrats again and good luck with your POE.

I just received a CC on Dec. 2. After reading your posts, it looks like I won't see an interview date until March or April. Congratulations to all who have an interview date assigned, don't forget to let us know how the experience was. God Bless!

I can't believe it, I just saw the third N/A this morning. I called on November 30 and was put on supervisor review, but after just a few days it looks like I am finished with the NVC process. I did call and confirm that it was approved Dec. 2. Now on to the waiting for the Jamaican Embassy. They are about 3-5 months out. Now to dig a little deeper for some patience until the interview date is assigned. God's timing is best, had a good cry last night and woke up to this wonderful news. Thanks everyone, as I read through post after post, I found a lot of wisdom and encouragement. For those of you still waiting, give it over to God, he is in control and wants nothing but good gifts for His children. Be blessed!

I can't believe it, I just saw the third N/A this morning. I called on November 30 and was put on supervisor review, but after just a few days it looks like I am finished with the NVC process will call to confirm today. Now on to the waiting for the Jamaican Embassy. They are about 3-5 months out. Now to dig a little deeper for some patience until the interview date is assigned. God's timing is best, had a good cry last night and woke up to this wonderful news. Thanks everyone, as I read through post after post, I found a lot of wisdom and encouragement. For those of you still waiting, give it over to God, he is in control and wants nothing but good gifts for His children. Be blessed!

Any updates Feb filers, it's bin 4 days since my scan date. Still no cc, i called the rep Friday and was told call mid week and ask for a supervisor review. You'll have a bless and provocative week.

Called NVC this morning. My scan date Oct 28. Case was still under review, she sent it for supervisor review, said it take up to 42 days but doesn't think it will take that long and that the DS-260 is also still under review. Apparently they are two separate reviews. DS-260 can take from 30-60 days. She did indicate that they are very backlogged. Hoping to move on to the next phase really soon, although the Jamaican Embassy is backlogged and can take 3-4 months for an interview. This process is sooooo long! Lord give me patience to endure to the end and may the good Lord be with you all too!

Just called the NVC. My scan date Oct 28. Case was still under review, she sent it for supervisor review, said it take up to 42 days but doesn't think it will take that long and that the DS-260 is also still under review. Apparently they are two separate reviews. DS-260 can take from 30-60 days. She did indicate that they are very backlogged. Hoping to move on to the next phase really soon, although the Jamaican Embassy is backlogged and can take 3-4 months for an interview. This process is sooooo long! Lord give me patience to endure to the end and may the good Lord be with you all too!

OMG! My day started so well today...we have got a case number and invoice

I am so lost now, though. I saw on the NVC website that the first step is to choose an agent. With that in mind, I then went to the wiki posted on the first page of this thread and it´s just so helpful but the screenshots there indicate that I will need a Beneficiary ID in order to choose an agent but I wasn´t given one when I called NVC this morning. Where can I find it?

Any enlightment and guidance will be more than welcome and appreciated.

Good luck to all of us.

Congrats! You will not need the BIN in order to complete the DS-261 form, you will need the case number and the invoice number only.

Hi, it's https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ and then you log in where it says DS 260, input all your credentials and you will see 2NAs, the third one will be from the Affidavit of Support, after this one appears, then it's case complete.

Hope this helps.

Just to confirm, the Affidavit of Support Fee will change from PAID to N/A and that will be CC. Is that correct?

Congratulations to all who have received a CC, you are almost at the end of a long journey! Thank God for His goodness! I am patiently awaiting a CC, my scan date is October 28th, so I have a week or two to wait.

Is there anyone who is still waiting for NOA2? Keep the faith, in God's timing you too will soon be at the end of your journey!

God bless and have a great week!