Mrs.C.M.

It is running a lot slower than normal, 6-8 weeks (can be a little longer) before the interview is scheduled.  You can call NVC to check on it 603-334-0700 Monday to Friday 9am - 9pm

It is taking longer than 2 or 3 weeks, I believe more like 4-6 weeks, to get the NVC case number.  Call them 603-334-0700 Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm.

9 hours ago, Elizabethlh said:

Does this mean my case can possibly still be at the consulates office ? How would we know if it was transferred to USCIS

You are jumping the gun thinking it could be going to USCIS.  Be patient, let them  work on your case at the consulate.  Most of the replies  contain potential scenarios.  We are sharing our knowledge because a lot of us have been through similar things. Every case is different. Try not to let this weigh on your mind (not that easy).  Keep us posted on your journey!

21 hours ago, Elizabethlh said:

 

 

To me 

 

1)You were married to “.     “. Was he American ? ( no he wasn’t he was born in Colombia ) at this point you know they knew I filed for green card for him in 2004 

2)what do you do for a living

3) you still work  

4) why do you want to marry him in US and not in Cuba ( I want my parents and siblings to be there with me ) 

5) If his visa is approved where would he live ? 

6) who do your share the apartment with 

7) you have a 2 bedroom apartment ? (removed)

 

completely heart broken  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The issue would not be on the application to USCIS.  the question on page 4 of the I 129F

Additional Information # 43-47

question # 43: Have you ever filed Form 129F for any other beneficiary? (doesn't ask about any other filing)

If there is a concern, it would be by the consular officer as you can see, the question was asked above highlighted in red.  To what degree of concern? We don't know. You will have to wait it out.  Be patient.  I did not ever think my case was not getting approved at the interview....it wasn't and that was June 2018. and after months of waiting it was returned to USCIS for review.  Mine is a IR 1 and will get reviewed. 

( I am not trying to discourage you merely educate)

Those of us who are not instantly approved ---- think we have cases that should be approved without question or hesitation by the consular officer.  We all feel they are bona fide,  We all ask ourselves why our relationship has not been seen through our eyes. 

If the turn of events is not good, there are other options.  Reapply or get married and file for a spouse visa.

IMO give it a little time and  see what happens you might be pleasantly surprised.

When the case is in administrative review keep check it on NVC site and touch base with the consulate and ask for updates.  Many are waiting as well and I am sure that is no consolation however, we are here for you and a lot have been on a similar journey.

I have seen that Mumbai has ben running a little slow.  The dates are release from the Mumbai Consulate generally at the end of the month.  Interviews have been scheduled at other random times as well.  My experience last year was CC on 05/01/2018 and we received our interview date on 05/11/2018. Interview was 06/28/2018.  Your case seems a little longer than typical.  I would call NVC and see what the story is.

That is correct.  Once you plant your feet on the US soil the 90 days start

15 minutes ago, Nature felix said:

Yes my father.

good ^^

14 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

They may or may not. It is up to the interviewing CO.

 

You should wait until the CO ask. S/he may not even ask you about it. Don't make the mistake and talk your way out of a visa. Just be 100% honest and to the point about anything asked.

 

I would also take the advice from @junkmart about sticking to what is official. America is very "by the book", meaning if it ain't on paper (legal) it didn't happen. Many countries/cultures have different ways of doing things and it sometimes become an issue when dealing with American standards and laws. People take care of abandoned children all the time in the world. They may be their child in their eyes, but if there are no legal documents, it is not official in the US government's eyes.

 

 

I agree, if it comes up Honesty is the best policy!

I will pray about this.  Let us know what happens

2 minutes ago, Nature felix said:

Do I have to wait for CO to ask me or I should I explain to them before the interview and apologize for my mistakes?

Who did you indicate was your father on this application?

14 minutes ago, Moxman said:

We didn't send our whats app chats when I submitted my Petition, I only included photos, visa stamps, hotel bills etc. I'm thinking I shouldn't include my chats either when we both go to the interview as-well.

You might want to have some available if they want to see more evidence of ongoing communications,  but you should VERY VERY CAREFULLY screen them and be sure to not include any that would have that in them.

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Seems like the OP never got a visa.

I agree, but even so that information is in his USCIS records wouldn't something like that prompt an adjudicator to question that? 

11 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

But it comes down to if he is actually legally your father. Just being a "father figure" and supporter doesn't legally make him your father in sense of the law, least not when it comes to US law. Your father, whether passed/deceased or whatever is always the father.

This becomes a bigger issue without there being a legal basis. 

Don't loose sleep, it is what it is and now you have to handle it in the best way.

Are you still in the US or have you returned home?  If you are here you may want to consult an immigration attorney on how to handle this or have your spouse if you are in Estonia.

2 minutes ago, Nature felix said:

no i was not. he just a man care about his brother childrens till today. more like guardian

1 minute ago, Nature felix said:

i lost my parents at age 12, so my uncle was the one  doing everything so i was advised to used his name since he is the one providing the bank statement and sponsor letter. 

Were you officially adopted or was he a legal guardian?

1 minute ago, Nature felix said:

i wll. i'm having sleepless night

Hang in there

hubby/wife chats + ring exchange = married or too married for a K1 ***Don't use the pictures of the ring exchange***

People try to circumvent the immigration system by using a K1 to have their loved one here faster or whatever type of visa they are trying to manipulate, ruining it for others, making India is a high fraud country. Unfortunately as genuine and honest as some people are there is a bigger picture from the view of the consulate. Best Wishes  

I want to share that Mumbai, India is not an easy consulate whether a K1 or CR1/IR1(any visa application) presenting an honest and genuine answer to their questions.  2 things that could be an uphill battle for you are:

1. Pictures - looking too married
2. Chats (if read) - calling hubby and wife

Without either of these things, Mumbai scrutinizes their cases.  India is a high fraud country and that does not work in anyone's favor, real relationship or not.  Many VJ members who have a bona fide marriage/relationship face an uphill battle. Search for posts from Mumbai.  In no way am I discouraging you from proceeding be honest and genuine and see what happens.

Best wishes on this journey!

6 hours ago, Adi49 said:

She is interviewing at mumbai in india. We call each other that as a term of endearment. Guys call their girlfriends wifey all the time and they are not married. I appreciate you showing how a CO would think. As you said best we can do is be honest. We were being cute and we call each other that even though we hadn't met in person because we just connected on an emotional level. We talked for 6 months before we met in person.

3 minutes ago, rajeejunie said:

As far as I know, you have to wait out until the end of the month for scheduling interview and may do it first week of the month although you can call and ask NVC. Some are nice enough to answer. Usually people who had in first month of May had theirs scheduled only end of the month. But I can tell you that you will definitely have yours scheduled by July or even end of June if you are lucky  

Thanks for your insight. WOW, that seems like such a long wait...... You had a CC on 4/25 and they scheduled you 4/26 ...the next day, that was so quick.   I hate to wait a whole month more, I was so ready for an end of June interview date.  I trust that it will be at the perfect time. I was actually just wondering more so because I just took a job transfer out of New Jersey and need to move and was really trying to coordinate the logistics of this and a trip to India.

Mrs. CM

Hi -

I was wondering if anyone had any insight...... NVC told me that Mumbai only notifies applicants/beneficiaries of their interview appointments at the end of the month? That doesn't seem right.... We had case complete on May 1, 2018 and  that would mean that we will have to wait until the end of May to find out when his interview is.  Has anyone received their notice of an interview in the middle of the month? I am perplexed....  

Mrs. CM

Happy day....... Case Complete today!!! One step closer

Hi there-

I was wondering how long document review  to case complete it is taking if you had a checklist? I submitted the documents they wanted and now am in a holding pattern. 

I was almost to the finish line and here I am waiting again.. They were so quick last time, my 1st scan date was March 28 and I got the checklist on April 9. just 10 days.

CM

2 minutes ago, Khallaf said:

I can get through on the site, 

 

you are using https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx

 

Sorry to say the site is down..........I was trying to get on it as well. Don't worry I have been able to in the past, I think they are having some technical overload issues.

The steps........

(please verify online when you can get online)

The areas in red you can do now.

1. choose and agent
   1. DS 261 - CEAC
2. pay fees
   1. immigrant application processing fee
   2. affidavit of support fee
3. submit visa application
   1. DS 260
      1. beneficiary id (on immigrant visa invoice)
4. ***collect financial documents
   1. ***IRS tax transcripts 3 years
      1. ***current tax year if filed (copy along with W-2 copies
   2. ***Complete I 864 or I864EZ
5. ***collect supporting documents 
   1. COPIES
      1. ***beneficiary birth certificate 
      2. ***marriage certificate
      3. ***beneficiary passport bio-page
      4. ***police certificate
      5. ***divorce decree (if any previous marriages)
6. Submit to NVC

I hope this helps in the meantime 

CM

6 minutes ago, liamthepianist said:

Hi there

Feeling really annoyed about the progress of my spousal visa with NVC.  Here's what we have so far-

-called last week, just short of 6 weeks since the date of my USCIS NOA2/acceptance letter, informed that since it was 6 weeks and they still hadn't received the case, to call a few days later...for whatever reason...
-called a few days later as instructed, told that NVC received case 15th February!!!!  For some reason, first person I called a few days earlier did not tell me this!  This lady told me she would send my case to a supervisor as it was clearly out of standard time-lines for a case number to be generated.
-called a week later, today, to be told that case enquiry would be e-mailed to supervisor (???!!!).  Asked many questions, no answers.

Is this normal????  My NOA2 from USCIS was dated 22/01/2018.  The priority date is 04/28/2017.  NVC apparently received my case 02/15/2018.  Still I have no case number.  Any advice on what to do next???  Phone calls seriously aren't getting me anywhere.

Thanks

Be patient. The NVC is running very behind, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Our case is finally moving. Our case was received by NVC Feb 8, 2018 and we received our c case number today.  I went online to choose an agent and the NVC site is down.... .  In the meantime when the site is up go to NVC.State.gov and review the steps if you have not done so yet and gather what is needed so when the magic happens you are ready to roll.  

CM

On ‎10‎/‎16‎/‎2017 at 12:24 PM, Amit&Julie said:

@Mrs.C.M. That's very interesting. Was this recently that you got the tourist visa through Cox & King in such a short timeframe?

Yes I recently did mine this past August  I have a 10 year/multiple entry

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 3:15 PM, Amit&Julie said:

@patientguyinlove Don't get me wrong, I would much rather go to India.  The only problem is I've already traveled there twice in 2017 on e-Tourist Visas, and from what I understand, US Citizens are only allowed 2 e-TVs per calendar year. I could apply for a 6-month tourist visa, but this process alone can take a few months and I've read horrible things about the company that handles them losing passports and such. Not a risk I want to take before attending the fiance interview.  

 

I'll look into Cambodia and keep China Eastern in mind for the interview. Thanks!  

I just thought I would mention, I have a 10 year tourist visa and had completed that process in 2 weeks, there was no expediting either.  The process is quite quick.  You actually process through a company called Cox and King. I received text updates each day telling me where my passport and visa was in the process....  The cost was about $150 which included a return FedEx.

Happy Travels!

CM

On 10/7/2017 at 7:25 PM, pushbrk said:

There's a difference between "legal residence" which in Canada is called "landed resident" and being there on a work visa.  A work visa and actually residing in Canada is all he'll need to transfer to Montreal.

 

Ahhh so,  it won't matter, if he is there for a work  visa or as a perm resident.

Thanks for the information 😊