ashort714

On 10/27/2018 at 8:34 PM, ashort714 said:

Has anyone else had an online application and had their interview yet? My husband's didn't go too well and I'm not sure if it's a system error or an interviewer error. He brought my last tax return with him ( a document that was uploaded in AUGUST) and was told that I need to upload the document to the website again. Apparently he was told that it would only set us back a couple of days, but after 4 days we've heard nothing and received nothing. It's so frustrating. Anyone else had problems with online applications at their interview? Urghhhhh we just want this to be overrrrrrr 😞

OK so update time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Husband Dear heard from the Courier today and can pick up his passport on Wednesday. His interview was last Tuesday the 23rd, and he just got the email today. We're pretty sure the interview went fine but there hasn't been any indication either way.  Would we know by now if it was denied? Would they mail his passport back without the visa in it, or would they have sent it home with him after his interview if it was denied? I'm dying, I'm so nervous.

On 10/25/2018 at 1:49 PM, payxibka said:

Its hard for others to have a similar experience considering you were one of the first. 

 

As with any new system it could be a software bug or user unfamiliarity. 

I wonder if there will be any point where anyone asks for feedback on how it went. It seems a little ridiculous to me that I (the American wifey - husband posed the question at first but I check back more often 😁) need to take extra steps because of the interviewer's error, and there seems to be no recourse for us when we've worked so hard to get ready for the interview. I just want someone important to know that there were so many "bugs" in the new process.

On 10/28/2018 at 4:31 AM, OHS said:

Thank you I appreciate the words of support! Here’s to all the spouses living away from their better halves. 

Seriously. It's such a struggle particularly because it's so lonely. My husband is my best friend and it sucks not having him around to do Life Things with. I'd love to see some serious reform in the process for those of us who take the time to fill out the forms and submit the evidence and the tax returns and everything. This process is a shitshow from start to finish. Which step are you guys on?

On 10/28/2018 at 5:48 AM, jeanita68 said:

It's so hard living apart.. we are still waiting for the approval. Its breaking my heart. I just don't understand what could be taking so long. 😪😪

And it's so emotionally draining waiting around, too. Just wading through the bureaucracy. I called the NVC a million times, and I called our District Attorney and our congressmen and no one could do anything. And everyone always asking "how's he doing" or "how's it going" and you really wanna say "it's horrendous and nothing about it is ok" but instead you just kinda shrug and go "it is what it is, we're almost there".

We're right there with you, friend! Love to you and yours - hopefully you'll be together soon! Feel free to send us a PM if you need to vent or talk - I know it's hard to find people who Get It.

On 9/9/2018 at 3:58 PM, OHS said:

My application has gone to California. We applied in October 2017 and have no response since then. Feeling so depressed living away from my husband this way. 

There are no words to describe how much it sucks to live without your spouse. Sorry you're having to go through that    Know that there are other husband-less wives out there feeling the way you are! Hope your case is processed and you guys are back together soon!

Has anyone else had an online application and had their interview yet? My husband's didn't go too well and I'm not sure if it's a system error or an interviewer error. He brought my last tax return with him ( a document that was uploaded in AUGUST) and was told that I need to upload the document to the website again. Apparently he was told that it would only set us back a couple of days, but after 4 days we've heard nothing and received nothing. It's so frustrating. Anyone else had problems with online applications at their interview? Urghhhhh we just want this to be overrrrrrr 😞

Hey guys,

Recently attended my interview in London to obtain my visa to join my wife over in the states. I was told in the initial document check phase of the interview that I was one of the first online upload to NVC cases that the embassy worker had dealt with. After a quick check of the documents i had with me, i was told to join a few others in waiting for the next step (Further questions regarding the relationship, the interview everyone expects).
A short while later I approached the next desk and conducted my interview. Everything seemed to be going "okay" when I was informed that my wife had failed to upload her latest tax return. 

I didn't want to argue or seem confrontational, however I was sure she had, as every piece of financial data relating to tax returns and AOS's had been uploaded onto the NVC site (It had even been checked 2-3 times since we had submitted the wrong AOS the 1st time with a sponsor and they required more information on the 2nd).  
I thought that this dispute could be avoided as I had brought with me a physical copy of the tax return that was being requested (This also re-assured me that it had been uploaded). Unfortunately I was told that i would have to upload a copy onto the website and then send the embassy an email to confirm this, then my case would be processed. 

After contacting my wife, returning home and checking both the NVC upload and the relevant files that we had, I was indeed correct that the tax return had been uploaded. I uploaded another copy and sent them an email the exact same day to confirm that I had then uploaded the requested tax return.

I guess I have a few questions.

1. Has anyone else had problems with this?
2. Is there any reason that embassy worker wouldn't have been able to access the document?

3. Although I was told it would only take an extra day or two, I've found this information to be somewhat unreliable in the past so has anyone got any information to help regarding an expected timeline?

Thanks ahead of time.
t's extremely frustrating to almost be at the end of the process and have it be set back even more due to something out of your control.

On 7/14/2017 at 6:43 PM, Avnerico said:

Hi everyone,

Our interview is scheduled for Tuesday at the US Embassy in London and wanted to ensure I`ve got everything covered:

Interview Letter Confirmation
Passport Collection Confirmation
UK Passport + Copy
Original Birth Certificate + Translation + Copies
Confirmation Page DS-260
Original Marriage Certificate + Copy
Original ACRO Police Certificate + Copy
Original Foreign Police Certificate + Translation + Copies
Two US Size Photos

Wife I-864 Signed + Copy - 2016 Income
IRS Transcript
W2`s
2 Pay Stubs
Employment Letter
Wife Original Birth Certificate + Copy
Wife US Passport Copy

Joint Sponsor I-864 Signed + Copy - 2016 Income ( $50k +/year)
IRS Transcript
W2`s
6 Pay Stubs
Employment Letter
Joint Sponsor US Passport Copy

Daughter Original Birth Certificate + Copy
Flight Tickets
Photo Album
Skype/Whatsapp Print Screens


What do you guys think?

Best,
Avi

So everything I saw when I submitted scans of these things said that we need to bring originals of everything. I see here that you used a copy of the passports. Was that enough? I used my mom as a joint sponsor and used her passport to prove residency and her drivers' license to prove domicile. Do I need to mail my husband those documents, or can he bring in scans of those things? I'm so confused and there's so much conflicting information about it. 

GUESS WHO GOT THEIR NVC WELCOME EMAIL TODAY  Took almost 12 weeks, and only after I called, asked what's going on, and had our case escalated to a supervisor. Hallelujah!

.... and of course now, when I have more than enough in my bank account to cover the fees, the site is down. Can't win'em all, I guess. Good luck, lovelies! 

On 5/4/2018 at 11:47 AM, Beast8 said:

Yaaaa!🙏🏻💫❤️
They SureLy are moving fast now☺️
Visa Category IR 2
PD 10/10/2017
NAO2  04-07-2018

NVC receive Case on 27-04-2018

Request for an expedite 30-05-2018 with no nvc #case number or #invoice number
havent paid any fees yet.

Reason for expedite want son to be here soon before he turns to 21 and before his medical college starts!

Receive emaiL regarding NVC expedite request is under review on 02-05-2018.

Today Receive Case Number and invoice number in emaiL 05-05-2018 only a week after nvc receive our case.
Pivot Case Islamabad,Pakistan

They toLd me to directly pay fees now and submit documents electronically now!

I,ll update all when we move forward on!
God bless you all

Can you describe this process for us? I'm mostly curious about what reasons would be acceptable to apply for an expedite.

19 hours ago, Rameda said:

Just called NVC today.  They recieved my case today.  Yay but the rep told me to wait 8 weeks. 

 

PD Oct 25

Sent to DoS May 2

 

I was told the same thing when I called on Sunday the 1st. It seems ridiculous that it could take them up to 8 weeks JUST TO PUT A FRICKING NUMBER ON OUR CASE. But the reps who take phone calls are actually really sympathetic and easy to deal with. I hope 8 weeks is just like nightmare scenario......

17 minutes ago, AJJ said:

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

What center 

Texas! 

Hi everyone.
Oct 13th checking in - We received our NOA2 last week (28th march).
Not long left!!
Good luck everyone.

25 minutes ago, Beast333 said:

Good LuCk 10 oct.

ours coming up

Woo! Sending happy  thoughts!

2 hours ago, AJJ said:

Hi, I am Oct 12, 2017 from NBC with LIN number. Anybody close to this date.

13th of October checking in! Going to visit my husband next week - hoping to come home a week later to a NOA!!!!

Hi everyone! Oct 13th here. I'm going to the UK to visit in early April. I'm hoping to come home to a NOA2 - what do you think my odds are?

This waiting game is horrendous, but reading your comments really helps because we're not alone. Thanks everyone <3

That is such c r a p! I've heard that that step takes a little longer and it's good to be right up their butt. I'd call every day. I want that rep saying "get this application off my desk and into the next person's hands, ffs" 

On 1/31/2018 at 7:44 PM, wams1979 said:

Hi anyone who is October 2017 I-130 filers?

We are! our NOA date is 10/13 from TSC

On 3/28/2017 at 2:00 PM, Scajer25 said:

Hey everyone.  How is everyone's wait time going?

Filed I130: 1/17/2017

NOA1: 1/26/2017

I know we haven't waited long but this is killing me. Anyone having any good luck with TSC?

My husband said last week that TSC was processing August 2017 (according to another board that he follows) - we filed in October. Almost there!

The wait time suuuuucks. 

Anyone visiting their spouse soon?

18 hours ago, TinaMah said:

Yes. However, I was reading that even if it is not you have to prove that it is not. And I am wondering how I can prove it is not if it does not even say that it is not! Wow, say that 10 times fast!

That's ridiculous. You can't prove a negative - wouldn't the burden of proof be on DHS to prove that it IS a marriage broker? Isn't that how common law works? 

That's super weird. Also, I'm looking right now, and the I130 rows say as of November 30th they've done up to March 2nd. I would look at some timelines on this site to see who's gotten a NOA2. I think that gives a more accurate idea of the rate at which they're processing cases.

Edit: I'm an idiot. Ours is at TSC not YSC.  But I stand by the rest of my comment 

7 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

London does not typically ask to see evidence that you are in love at their visa interviews. Whatever you put in the petition packet is probably sufficient. The marriage certificate is your main proof. If you happened to get bank accounts together or signed a lease together since the petition, then that's good. But it would  be difficult to do that when you live in separate countries and they know that. They are not going to be interested in your chats, emails, cyber sex, etc at a London interview. Attending the interview together does not make a bit of difference to them, but it's fun to be together to celebrate VD (visa day hahaha). Real easy. 

thank you so much for this answer! I definitely want to go - I even have a dress and am working my bum off at spin class to look nice in it haha.  But it's good to know that this process won't be invasive for us  

Hi everyone!

my husband Tyrone and I are so glad we've found this little community!

We're currently awaiting our NOA2, and it feels like it's taking FOREVER. So, I've decided to occupy myself by updating and organizing The Binder - our catch-all, go-to place for all things UK-to-US related. This binder will be coming with me to England to go to Ty's interview with us, and I plan on REALLY scrapbooking it someday for our kids to see - I'm really excited about that part, so I *might* start that now 

One thing we've found ourselves talking about is the secondary evidence of a bona-fide marriage - all the objects and documents that show our relationship. Specifically, we're really thinking about what exactly to share with USCIS as evidence, and what is just too personal. He's not comfortable sharing *certain* letters I've written him, and there are LOTS of email correspondences that we're really not willing to show to a USCIS official (if you know what I mean....... *fans self*)

So I guess my question is, what do you guys plan to share with USCIS when the time comes, and what do you plan to keep to yourself? And for anyone who's already gone through the process, was there anything you provided as evidence that was just TOO MUCH? Also, how much evidence do you think is enough?

Hoping this makes for a fun thread