iamakbar

Hello,

I am helping my MIL come to the US on a tourist visa. We have completed the DS-160, paid the fee, and scheduled an appointment. My questions are:

Does she need to bring anything else to the interview? Proof of vaccinations, proof of finances, itinerary, letter of invitation, etc?

What is a good way of proving you intend to return besides buying a return flight before hand?

Thanks for all your help!

24 minutes ago, CappuccinoMo said:

Hi There, 

And congratulations

Would you share your wife's interview ecperience? the questions asked by the CO?

Thank you

My wife talked to a woman CO, she was acting very bitchy while the male CO was being friendly. She was asked how many times I’d visited, when the CO feigned shock at how little time we spent together my wife clapped back and said I worked 2 jobs and that was the only time we had (total 31 days over 4 visits in a year). The CO accepted this. She was then asked if my parents were at the wedding and my wife said yes. Then she said congrats ma’am your visa is approved you need to register with Aramex if not done so already. I think with these interviews a lot of it depends on your composure and confidence. My wife said a lot of people were making mistakes or slip ups in their interviews. My wife is amazing and handled herself like the badass she is. Lol. 

Update: wife got text from Aramex on Wednesday. Visa received!!! We’re finally done with this shiiiiiiit!!!!! 

40 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Usually it's only a matter of days, but it could take longer. Generally when the status changes to 'Issued' that means they have printed the visa and sent the passport via Aramex. I'd give it a bit more time, especially considering that Eid was recently so that likely has slowed things down a bit due to office closures.  

Literally just checked ceac again and it says ISSUED. Now we have to wait for aramex. Any estimates as to how long that would take?

But shouldn’t the ustraveldocs site say that the passport was still at the consulate, or in transit? 

Hello I’d like some help with an issue I’m having with my wife’s visa. She had her interview at the Moroccan consulate on June 11 and was told she was approved. We called aramex today and they still don’t have the passport. I checked with ustraveldocs and when I entered her passport # it says There is no status update available for the passport number submitted.

CEAC shows our case as in Administrative Processing updated today. What does that mean? I thought that after the interview was done and we were approved it was a matter of only a couple days and we’d receive the passport. Is there anything I can do? Who can I contact?

Case complete April 27 

Interview date confirmed May 9 

Interview scheduled for June 11 

We haven’t received the email yet though, how long does it take? Will our interview be delayed if the email comes on the 14 or 15 of May? 

CC April 27. Awaiting interview date. Just so ready for this to be over. Hopefully we’d get interview confirmation by next friday

18 hours ago, deafguy72 said:

You are lucky you can make a phone call. I can't so,, it should be ready in about a week or two after they received aos/iv fees and the documents. I am also waiting for the cc! Good luck with urs  

Just called. Case complete on 4-27. Holy ###### !!!!!!!  

Sent in my AOS+IV documents on April 13, NVC received and entered document review on the 18. How often should I call to check on the status of it? Once a week? Twice a week?

Hello, do I need a proof of domicile if I live in the United States? If so what could I use for proof? My drivers license? A w2? 

1 hour ago, iamakbar said:

I have a question. Our NVC case has my wife’s name as AM. However her Maiden name AB is on all her documents. Would that be an issue for NVC? She is getting a new passport on Monday and isn’t sure if they will allow her to put AM on it (even though we got married there, in Morocco, and she has our marriage certificate copy).

Anyone? Idk what to do we’ve come this far

I have a question. Our NVC case has my wife’s name as AM. However her Maiden name AB is on all her documents. Would that be an issue for NVC? She is getting a new passport on Monday and isn’t sure if they will allow her to put AM on it (even though we got married there, in Morocco, and she has our marriage certificate copy).

12 minutes ago, sudip234 said:

after 2 business day of getting case number

Damn... hopefully I can start working on our case this week, we got the case number last Friday.

3 hours ago, sudip234 said:

It takes me almost 5 weeks to get a case number but as soon as I got the case number everything move on so fast. 

( One suggestion to everybody . As soon as you pay the AOS fee .Print the document cover sheet and send your document with the AOS document. You do not need to wait until you finish your DS 260 and IV fee. )

IV AOS document sent 3/8/18

SD 3/16/18

CC 3/28/18

Only 12 days to case complete. This morning I check the CEAC and status changed to AT NVC . I call this afternoon to make sure my case is completed. Mine is regular case. 

 

Good luck to every one!!!!!

How soon after getting your case number were you able to start working on submitting paperwork. When did you get your email?

Got a case number, but it’s not “active” yet? What gives? I have the case and invoice number but haven’t gotten any email from NVC yet (and YES, they do have my correct email and YES I checked spam folder). How long does it take between getting case number and receiving the welcome packet? 

Case received February 20. Called yesterday, still no case number. Sent to supervisor. Ugh. Always an issue with our case, from RFE to this. What’s next. 

My wife will be having an interview in Casablanca for her visa sometime this year. I am interested in this topic. 

On 2/7/2018 at 6:17 AM, Mrs Prestige said:

Got this too after they received our response to RFE. It means u are approved. 

You were right!!!! Approved 1/31!!! This fukking nightmare is finally done. What is next? I know NVC but do I need a lawyer for that? I hired/paid for one for uscis filing but now they are asking for more $ to handle NVC. Can I do it myself or would it be wise to use lawyer services?

I called and spoke to Tier 2 support last week. They told me that only 1 day of the week is used to process cases. Is this true?

Just got this email, I didn’t apply for any name change though. I just sent back an RFE, why would they say this? 

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case. 

Receipt Number: SRC_____________ 

Application Type: I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On January 29, 2018, we updated your name for your Form I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE, Receipt Number SRC______________. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

5 minutes ago, hopelifebetter201 said:

after they receive you requested documents. it takes about 4 weeks to approve that 

Why 4 weeks? Is that for ALL RFEs or just the “2 passport style photos” RFE?

Got an update Friday night that our “Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received”.

Does this mean we can expect approval soon? It’s literally a passport photo of me and my wife, shouldn’t take that long to check+approve? I just want this ###### USCIS to be over and move on to NVC. We’ve been waiting since May 30. 

May 30 PD TSC

RFE sent on Jan 5, received Jan 10

We sent it back last week via certified mail and it arrived Thursday morning at the PO Box. Delivery confirmed this morning at 8:17 am. 

How long until our adjudications officer looks at it and moves our case along? Would calling Tier 2 supervisor give me any information? 

23 hours ago, Keith & Arileidi said:

Evidence of time spent together.

-passport stamps

-flight tickets 

- pictures

   A. Party with family

   B. You two doing "couple things"

 

Just make sure you get as much face time as possible. 

 

Thank you