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Finally approved!! Very happy, long wait but worth it. I was sent for the interview since I am on a cr1 visa. The officer was very nice, she said she was wondering why I’m even sent for an interview coz they pretty much have everything they need from me, she even said sorry that we have to driver 3 hrs  to get to the USCIS office, that I should have been approved without an interview. She didn’t even look at the updated bills/statements I brought with me ( oh well better prepared than sorry)  
Goodluck to all !! 

Finally approved!! Very happy, long wait but worth it. I was sent for the interview since I am on a cr1 visa. The officer was very nice, she said she was wondering why I’m even sent for an interview coz they pretty much have everything they need from me, she even said sorry that we have to driver 3 hrs  to get to the USCIS office, that I should have been approved without an interview. She didn’t even look at the updated bills/statements I brought with me ( oh well better prepared than sorry)  
Goodluck to all !! 

Finally approved!! Very happy, long wait but worth it. I was sent for the interview since I am on a cr1 visa. The officer was very nice, she said she was wondering why I’m even sent for an interview coz they pretty much have everything they need from me, she even said sorry that we have to driver 3 hrs  to get to the USCIS office, that I should have been approved without an interview. She didn’t even look at the updated bills/statements I brought with me ( oh well better prepared than sorry)  
Goodluck to all !! 

I just got an update for my case today! Getting ready to set for an appointment!! Finally! 
I’m on CR1 visa. Filed on Jan.7 2021 
 
Good luck to everyone! 

I’m MSC , just got my appointment letter for biometric last Saturday. I’m on a cr1 visa, are you?

Received Jan.7 
extension letter dated Feb 9 
biometrics appt dated June 12
 
it does says in my appointment letter that the service center I’m in is NBC. I though it’s MSC or probably they’re the same. 

Mine is the same. I have a CR1 visa. 

I received  my NOA in the mail today ! The wait is on ..

I received  my NOA in the mail today ! The wait is on ..

That made me feel  better. I didn't  know that the waiver doesn't  apply to IR-1/CR-1. I am confident  with  my relationship and the proof I sent. I can only hope for a smooth process.   Thanks🙂

MSC and it’s for my husband. CR1 card holder 

Hi all, woke up and saw my $680 check cashed out of my acct this morning. Sent via UPS and received on Monday 1/11. No text as yet

If you came on a CR1 visa then I believe you are ineligible for a waiver. The interview waiver guidance says that only applicants previously interviewed by USCIS are eligible. So it'll probably be an easy interview, but who knows what the wait time will be.

I am sorry you are feeling scared! You probably don't realize that ALL the couples with IR-1/CR-1 visa are going to be interviewed so it has nothing to do with the quality of your proof. I was apprehensive before my K-1 interview but the immigration officer was actually very nice. Not that it is always the case but if your relationship is solid you will be fine.

This is true. From what I've read here on the forum, CR1 usually have to do an interview.

I got the text today but they have not cash in my check yet.

Mine was Ponce 

That was quite a journey! I got denied too for my cr1 visa interview  but was able to overcome it. Goodluck to you and your husband! 

Oh I see. Thanks for the info! Good luck to all of us 

Hey there. I haven't heard anything from USCIS yet. I wasn't really expecting to hear back from them 'til February since everything's pretty much backed-up since November. I hope we'd get an update as soon as February starts rolling.  

Original November 30th filer.
 
My husband's PR card expired 12/19.  We filed in late November and our package was received 11/30 at the lockbox.  As you guys have heard, it's taking about 5-6 weeks to have your money withdrawn.  As soon as you see that, you can call USCIS and give them your A number and they'll give you your case number to track.  NOA's are following shortly after that.
 
I received notification via email (from the lockbox) on 01/14 that our package was rejected because our payment didn't go through.  After doing some research (calling the bank, reviewing our forms), it appears that USCIS keyed the card number incorrectly.  The bank has no record of them ever attempting a charge to my account.  USCIS stated that even if it's their error, we have to refile.
 
Since my husband's application is now late and filing past the 90 day window, we had to submit the reason for the delay.
 
I had my bank write a letter attesting that there was no charge attempted to my card, verifying my card number, and that there were sufficient funds in my account on the day they stated they tried to charge my card.  I submitted that along with a copy of our original package, and the email from the lockbox (which stated we didn't need to wait on the return package to refile).
 
We mailed our package 01/20 and it was received 01/22.  We received our returned package on 01/22.
 
This has really been a mess, as now we're filing late and my husband has been driving with an expired license (really no choice because he has to work).
 
We have a call in to tier 2 with USCIS to request an expedite due to USCIS error.  My husband and I have had such a long road- feel free to read about our journey!  We are blessed to have come this far with God and ourselves, without the use of an attorney!  The positive side is that I've become pretty knowledgeable of USCIS and immigration lol
 
(K1 visa denial, an approved waiver of Inadmissibility that was approved on an expedite, another K1 visa denial despite having an approved waiver, before refiling our K1 and finally being approved)!
 
Here's to the wait!!

Petition was delivered to the lockbox today. Recieved by PONCE. Now the waiting game begins!
 
 
Attaching the google sheet for Jan filers once again so that people can fill it and we can get an idea how the cases are moving forward. Cheers!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhI5FjegJsQOxwx9qEUxcdOUv4PUuzwvWzNQPiEo2m8/edit#gid=0

My packet was delivered via Fedex and received in Arizona today, January 5. And so....the waiting game begins. 

Hi all, I guess I will be Jan 2021. Our window opened up early Nov but with working from home during a pandemic with our 3 year old, it's been hectic. Sent off our docs with UPS Thursday but it won't arrive till Friday. My husband's green card expires 1/26. Should of done it sooner especially now that I see there are quite a few delays but hopeful all will go well. I won't be a nervous wreck as I was during the CR1 process because we are now together as a family but still hoping it won't be a long process.. Good luck to everyone