esdh

the same thing just happened to me and my husband, any updates on this? Tempted to just see if he can head straight to the USCIS office in NYC for a biometrics appt tomorrow.

On 3/6/2018 at 12:56 PM, londonfiancevisat said:

My POE was yesterday in JFK.

 

Long line for the standard visa queue (ESTA people included). I waited here maybe 1+ hour. The officer ripped open my BBE without looking which made me a bit anxious as I was very careful not to damage it. Didn't really say anything to me other than to follow him but I knew I was basically going to secondary. Waited another hour or two at secondary until they picked up my case. They asked me when I was getting married to which I replied ASAP and then I was free to go.

 

I surprised my fiance at work and now here I am in the US. It's a bit bittersweet as it was a very long wait since June, caused some major issues with my relationship, and now I very much miss my life in London. The plan is to move to SF in 2 months (I work in tech) but for now i'm in miserable NY with no ability to work. I guess I'm here now so time to start fresh and see what this new life brings me! Good luck to everyone else.

I totally feel your frustration about wait times/strain on the relationship. Hopefully you are staying warm in the snow storm right now!

Hey guys! Currently waiting for my interview any day now. Is it optional to have your packet and passport mailed or can it be picked up from the embassy?

Just trying  to plan with moving out/address it could be sent to/etc

8 hours ago, Mill&bill said:

Actually sometimes nvc lost documents so when send any document please write your case number on top right corner  of documents 

yeah thats the thing is that I had labels printed with our names and case number, and color coded to match finances, biographical information, etc. like I spent hours organizing it. Which is why this is a crushing blow

10 minutes ago, esdh said:

hi! I just got off the phone with NVC with a rather rude woman, she said that we are missing my husband's birth certificate, but I know for a fact it was there. What do I do??? 

I'm trying my hardest not to get upset at work right now. This is seriously crushing. I triple checked and made an identical copy of what we submitted. I'll overnight another copy in the morning, but I am so upset. ugh.

hi! I just got off the phone with NVC with a rather rude woman, she said that we are missing my husband's birth certificate, but I know for a fact it was there. What do I do??? 

I am starting to feel very discouraged. My scan date is December 18, and I have called everyday and it is still not in review. 

I am obviously happy for everyone to be getting CC, but I see many that are after my scan date being closed. I am nervous if there may be something wrong with my case or if possibly lost.

We were married last March and were hoping to celebrate our one year anniversary together here in the states, but that doesn't look like it will be possible. It is extremely disheartening.

Are there any other scan dates around December 18th that also haven't heard anything?

7 hours ago, Shaista & Aaftab said:

Hi,

 

We received the i130 on Dec1. 

How much time should I wait before inquiring for when will the file be sent to NVC?

4 hours ago, truelove29 said:

Unfortunately Texas is super slow with sending files to NVC. My case was approved November 15th & they still haven't sent it! I won't be back in the U.S. until December 21st, if they haven't sent it by then, I'll call USCIS. But I've been seeing a few cases on here with the same problem. Someone on here was approved end of October & it still hasn't been sent.

That was the same issue for me as well. My case was approved in Texas October 16, but it wasn't sent for awhile and NVC didn't receive it until November 27!

10 hours ago, Adam & Dina said:

Omg I just got my CC... online status changed to at NVC!!!! Soooo happy 

congrats!! we have similar timelines, with being fro NY and having to go through London consulate!!

I hope you get your interview date asap!

55 minutes ago, AJLove said:

That PDF attachment is very helpful!

It's great right!? It has been a very helpful reference, but now I'm not sure if I possibly delayed my visa!

SOS!

I have been posting in the April 2017 Texas thread, but I feel like now at the NVC stage I should move here.

Anyways here are my details:

NOA2 from Texas: October 16, 2017

NVC Received: November 27, 2017

NVC assigned case number and IIN: December 5th

so after getting my Case number and IIN on the phone, I was able to log in and fill out the DS 261. 

I assigned myself (the petitioner) as the agent and then called to confirm they received it and all was well for them to review. (I am following the London checklist PDF that has been circulating on VJ) I had one pretty rude guy and then yet another that said the same thing.

They both said that I cant fill out the DS 261 (choice of agent) until I receive instructions in the mail, I told them that I was actually able to fill it out and their response was that now I probably delayed my case!!! Does anyone have any bit of insight? I didn't think I was doing anything wrong! I could have sworn other people had done the same after receiving their case number & IIN.

Ive attached the PDF I am referring to.

thank you all in advance! <3

Personal Checklist.compressed (1) (1).pdf

9 minutes ago, Sherlock23 said:

Mine was approved Oct 12. I will try to call again today. I am thinking of calling USCIS, too and see if my case has been sent to NVC. 

I've called USCIS to see if they can give me an estimate on when they send it out or if they have a tracking number associated with it (I think I read someone on VJ had done something similar) , but no luck. Let me know how it goes!

16 minutes ago, aindian310 said:

Has your case been updated online? Does it say sent to NVC? 

 

TSC is being very slow at sending cases to NVC. I was approved on Oct 2nd and case was sent to NVC on Oct 30th. NVC haven't received it yet!

Online it still says case approved. It's crazy how slow they are! I see NVC has received other people's cases at Potomac with NOA2 dates later than mine. It's frustrating.

anyone from TSC see their case sent to NVC? My NOA2 was on October 13th and I have called NVC several times and they still do not have it.

should i try talking to USCIS and a tier 2 rep there?

I just want this to speed up already! Getting very impatient.

4 minutes ago, Pink_Waters said:

Update 2: submitted my DS-261. it is wait time now for them to allow me to pay the fees

On the USCIS website does it say sent to NVC? Or just approved? 

Mine says approved and I am wondering if I should wait until it says sent before calling. The notice I received in the mail says approved Oct 13.

I am just excited to get this ball rolling!

hi everyone! I just happened to check the USCIS site (which has never worked and always says invalid number) but today it says:

On October 16, 2017, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXX. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice.

I am SO ecstatic!!!!!!!!

here's our info:

married March 24, 2017

sent to Chicago Lockbox April 6, 2017

NOA1 April 14, 2017

NOA2 October 16, 2017

(TSC)

okay, I had assumed it wouldn't fly, but just wanted to double check!! thank you all for your quick responses! xx

hi everyone!

my UK spouse and I (USC petitioner) have filled out all the paper work for the CR1 visa (form i 130, 325a, evidence of bonafide marriage, co mingling of funds etc) I am looking at the wait times and just a bit concerned as it looks like a year wait until he can move here. With the way his current job and lease is, we were aiming for him to move come Fall 2017. 

We did not fill out the i 485 Adjustment of Status as he has to go home to work and give his job 2 months notice before leaving. I was wondering if it is possible, if we could apply for the i 485 later on in the process? Maybe after NOA2 while we wait for his interview and the interview would then be where I reside in NYC instead of London? I really have no idea if this is possible, but any and all information would be great.

TLDR : wait times are long, submitting the i 130 now, but may want to file an adjustment of status this fall so my spouse can move here sooner