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MY HUSBAND WENT TO MEDICAL TODAY:  NOT GOOD NEWS

Hey guys.

As some of you know, my husband has his consular interview scheduled for next Wednesday (July 5).

Well, he went today to get his medical done, and the doctor said everything was fine, but he needs to have a TB Cultures test taken, and the results will be ready in 9 weeks.The doctor told him to go to the interview as scheduled and gave him a paper for the embassy that says medical results will be ready after 9 weeks due to additional tests.

We are very sad, but well, we'll just have to wait, hoping that the test results are negative.

I am travelling to Colombia tomorrow night because I want to be with him at the interview. What I'm not sure is if they at the embassy won't interview him at all, or if they will interview him and put the case on Administrative Processing until the medical results are ready.

Just wanted to share.

2 hours ago, parsha said:

Hello everyone,

Happy to announce that after 25 days arrived in Portland OR, US

I RECEIVED THE PLASTIC GREEN CARD

when I called USCIS, they told me the green card will arrived within 120 days after POE

and I got it, after 25 days after POE!! so excited!!

now I got my SSN and Green Card, I can take a break from the long immigration process

 

this is a super useful website!! people here are always willing to help

I didn't use a lawyer, did not get any checklist, thanks all your help and support!!

 

hold on guys, wish all the best luck with u!!

 

Parsha

 

Congratulations!

7 hours ago, PP_2016 said:

So point # 1 is a known reason for a wet ink to be asked. For all the documents sent electronically, the original signature are required to be brought at the interview. As NVC never vetted them.

In my case, I sent the AOS package on 06/07/17 (2016 IRS Transcript included). I didn't know I could have just sent them a photocopy of the I-864 so I sent them the original (wet ink signed) document. I filled out another I-864 having the exact same information than the one I sent NVC and signed it, and that's the one my husband is going to take to his interview. He'll also take the photocopy of the one sent to NVC just in case. 

7 hours ago, MLK2016 said:

 

My interview was expedited.  It said at NVC until the file was transferred to the consulate.  Then it said completed.  

My case was expedited and skipped the 11-week processing at NVC.

CEAC status went from "SUBMIT REQUESTED DOCUMENTS / Case currently at NVC" to "READY / Case currently at COLOMBIA"  when the case file was transferred to U.S. Embassy in Colombia.

2 days later, my husband (beneficiary) received email from the U.S. Embassy in Colombia with instructions to schedule the interview via their website. 

1 hour ago, Ninahuanca said:

Thanks for sharing, this motivate me to sent an email for expedite our case, after a checklist i do not want to wait another 11 weeks its frustrating, hopefully our reason for an expedite case is valid... crossing fingers

I hope you case gets approved! I didn't even think my case would be eligible for expedite but I decided to give it a try. Now I'm so happy I did. From the moment it was approved everything has been moving pretty fast.

5 minutes ago, JBMG said:

@erusinque

 

I've deleted the following note from the spreadsheet.. You can post that on here, but it's just not possible to put all that on the spreadsheet as it takes up the entire screen   Congrats on getting your expedite approved.  

 

You can now join the following forum. 

 

Thank you @JMBG. I wasn't sure about posting all of that LOL.

Hey guys! Just wanted to share that after requesting for expedite at NVC stage on 06/08/17, it was approved on 06/15/17 and our case file was sent immediately to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia. Today, we received email from U.S. Embassy, and my husband's consular interview is scheduled for 07/05/17. We were hesitant about requesting to expedite and now we are simply amazed on how the expeditious processing has worked for us. I will travel to Colombia next Thursday because I want to be with my husband at his interview (we asked the Embassy and they said I definitely can go with him). I couldn't be happier!

12 hours ago, Exan said:

Congrats

I would like to request an expedite. How did you do that?

Thanks. You just send an email to NVCExpedite@state.gov, including your case number and both your names, dates of birth and email addresses, and explaining the reason why you want your case expedited. They forward your request to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate and they are the ones who decide if you get approved or not.

You can check the notes at the end of my timeline where I explain a little better.

Hi @JBMG

I'd like to fill the spreadsheet, buy my case was approved expedite, skipping the 11-week review process and been sent to U.S. Embassy.

Would my expedite approval date count as my case complete date? Or how should I fill that out?

Thank you.

My case was recently also approved for expedite processing, and they skipped the 11-week NVC review processing and sent my file case to Bogota. Colombia where my spouse is. I guess we'll be receiving the appointment for Embassy Interview very soon.

Here's a little timeline to give you an idea:

05/19/17 Paid AOS fee

06/01/17 Paid IV fee

06/06/17 DS-260 Completed Online

06/07/17 AOS and IV packages sent via USPS Express

06/08/17 AOS and IV packages delivered at NVC

06/08/17 Sent email requesting for expedite

06/12/17 Received email from NVCExpedite asking for DS-260 submission. (Maybe it didn't show up on their system at that time?):

“Your correspondence indicates that  ********** may wish for the processing of this petition to be expedited.  The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia now requires that the online Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-260) form be completed in advance before an expedite request is submitted.”

06/12/17 Sent email with DS-260 submition confirmation as an attachment:

“Thank you for your prompt response.

Online Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-260) form was completed on 06/06/2017.

Confirmation Number is AA********. (I have attached confirmation document).

Please let us know in case you need additional information.”

06/13/17 Received email from NVCExpedite confirming that our request was under review:

“The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: BGT********** filed by ********** on behalf of ***********. 

Your request for the expeditious processing of this immigrant visa petition is currently under review.  You will be informed of the results when the review is completed.

06/15/17 Received email from NVCExpedite confirming that our case had been accepted for expedited processing by U.S. Embassy:

“The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: BGT********** filed by ********** on behalf of ***********. 

The U.S. Embassy Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General.

Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to bring any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

Please note that it could take up to two weeks for the consular section to receive the case file once it has shipped from NVC”

TODAY 06/20/17 Received email from NVC, and on CEAC website, the Visa Status has changed from “SUBMIT REQUESTED DOCUMENTS” to “READY” An where it says “Your case is currently at” changed from “NVC” to “BOGOTA”:

“The U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Bogota, Colombia approved your request to process your immigrant visa case expeditiously. We are forwarding your case file to the embassy or consulate for their action.

The Consular Section will contact you to schedule your visa interview once they receive your case file. This can take several weeks. If there is a change to your address (mail or email) or phone number, please tell the U.S. Embassy or Consulate right away to ensure they know how to get in touch with you. You can find contact information online at usembassy.gov.”

9 hours ago, nyokie said:

That didn't work either....he went to CVS and they said they can't do it

Tell him to try different stores, and tell them he just need to print some passport photos that he already has saved on the card/usb. He can also try at Walgreens. 

Could that be a state law? I'm in Florida and I've never had a problem.

I am in the U.S. My husband sent me his photos via email. I saved them to a memory card which I took to CVS Pharmacy and they printed them out for me. I have done the same for both the I-130 and the IV Package for NVC.