Arewa

3 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Usually to find out when they received your case, you would call after USCIS send it to NVC and before getting a case number. We didn't call to find out when they received, we just waited for case number, but I think they typically receive the case around 1 week after USCIS sends it

Oh okay, because we did not call too. Thanks for your time Lily 😘

1 minute ago, LilyJ said:

You are more than welcome and good luck! I hope we all have a quick DQ 🙏

And how do one know when NVC received a case? 

Just now, LilyJ said:

You are more than welcome and good luck! I hope we all have a quick DQ 🙏

Amen 🙏

3 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

If you were able to log in already, then you don't need to worry about the "72 hours" thing, that's just to let you know that it could take up to 72 hours to be able to log in, but since you already did, don't worry about it. DS261 "choose an agent" isn't really used anymore, I haven't heard of anyone recently who has had to use it, I'm pretty sure it's locked for everyone now since it's obsolete basically. Don't worry about that either. You pay the fees by going to the fees and choosing which fees you wish to pay and then going through the steps to pay them. You will need to provide bank info from a US bank in order to pay them. Then, it will take 2-3 business days (so weekends and holidays aren't counted) for the payment to be taken out of your bank, and then another day or two for CEAC to show "PAID" to let you fill out DS260 and upload documents

You're a darling, i totally understand now. Thanks a lot 😘

2 minutes ago, barbie1 said:

It should already be active, try logging in. Mine said the same thing, but I was able to login right away.

 

Once you login, there is a link through which you pay IV Fee & AOS Fees (separately) using a US Bank account.

 

Hope that helps.

Yes, thank you. So we just click on the pay now button right? And we pay using a US Bank Account.  

Hello VJ Family, our i130 got approved on the 23rd of October and we got A letter from NVC today 26th of November. 

So my questions are: 

1. In the letter this was written there ( If you are logging into CEAC for the first time, please be aware that it can take up to three days (72 hours) from receipt of this notice for your account to be activated. Once activated, you can log into CEAC using the following unique NVC case number and Invoice Identification Number.) 

 Does this mean we can't do anything yet till after 72hours. 

2. I signed in and saw the 3 steps, which started with pay fees. I saw the choose agent option but i couldn't click on it, why is this? That's what we are supposed to do first right? Someone please put me through.

3. How do we pay the fees?. 

I will be glad if anyone drops any helpful tips or comments. Thank you. And Good luck to us on our Journey. 

xoxo ❤

1 minute ago, Narmeen said:

Yes once they receive your case they will let you know through call 

But when your case is created they send you a letter as" visa case creation letter"

Okay thank you

2 minutes ago, Narmeen said:

Hi there, my petition was approved on June 28 USCIS took a week to transfer it to NVC july 3

NVC received it July 11

N they let us know about our case in September 22

So you can relate 

Best of luck

Yes i can, so you called NVC right? That's when they let you know they received it July 11.

5 hours ago, Narmeen said:

there's a note that if you already submitted your documents go to the link they have given 

This status will continue untill your documents have been accepted 

No need to worry 

 

Hello, i was approved on the 23rd of October, we haven't heard anything from the NVC yet, our fingers are crossed and i hope we hear from them soon. Best of luck. 

9 hours ago, Miriamc said:

I was approved same day- also from Texas . I actually called NVC yesterday and they said to call back in another week, they were currently assigning case numbers from petitions they received on 10/21, and they received mine on 11/06. 
Best of luck!!!

Oh okay then. Thanks for the update, i appreciate it. Let's wait till next week. Have a great weekend.

Just now, Bking said:

Yeah you could also use the website as a guide for where they are so you can better manage your expectations when you call them https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/after-petition-approved/begin-nat-visa-center.html it's updated every Monday 

Thank you so much. I appreciate 

Just now, Frank77777 said:

My i 130 approved 28 october nvc get case 4 november  i call and ask because uscis tracker dont showing anything 

Oh really 

Hello my fellow VJ families.... 

   Okay, so our file was approved on the 23rd of October, we haven't heard from NVC yet. Should we call them (NVC) now, or we should just chill and wait till we hear from them?.

   Then secondly, who has a similar timeline to ours and have you heard from NVC already, or did you call or wait? 

And our file was approved from Texas Center.

   Best of luck to every one of us on our Visa Journey. XOXO 💕💕💕💕

On 11/1/2019 at 12:54 PM, aabd1987 said:

Ooh so exciting!  Congrats again!!!  When did you begin the NVC process and paying the fees for DS 260 and affidavit of support?  Trying to get an idea.  I just got my I-130 approved on Oct. 24, so I'm still waiting for NVC to send me my case number.  

I also got approved on Oct 23rd. We're waiting to hear from NVC... 

On 5/10/2019 at 12:50 AM, Vbreezy said:

Hello

I live in the US and my husband is in Nigeria and I (the petitioner) just mailed our petition on 1 May and received a receipt today 9 May.  Only 7 business days.  Hopefully they will be as prompt with yours, no worries.

Same here, my husband is the petitioner,  we received a receipt today, exactly 7days

7 hours ago, Unlockable said:

@Arewa

 

I want to Welcome you to the forum and to personally say thank you for being receptive and respectful to both the valued members of the forum and our country's immigration policies.

 

To be honest, your first post was a little concerning, but it became apparent that you simply were not fully aware of the K1 process and its requirements. So many times we have seen people ask question that seem to circumvent immigration rules. We are often unsure if the person is coming here with their questions to see if they can get away with what they are planning, or simply confused of the process. And then there are the few who seem to go through the process fraudulently with complete selfishness and disregard to our country's laws. It is refreshing to have someone like you to respect and accept the process and appreciate the help that the others on this site has taken the time to offer.

 

This will be a long journey, no doubt. The majority of us here have endured it so we are here to help guide you. The journey will be long and hard and will try you at times. We have all sung the song of wanting to be with their loved one(s). Although it may seem that you still have a long way to go, if your replies to this thread are any indication of your personality .... you will be just fine.

 

Unlockable

Everyone was naive/novice at a point or the other, that's the point where i would say i was yesterday, i started doing my research and i am more enlightened i must say, i now understand what K1 visa (engaged couple ) is and CR 1 which is for (married couple). We all  learn everyday, we haven't started anything yet, we just want to be well informed, which thank God for forums like this , just got to know about VJ yesterday.  So my question was out of honesty. Thanks for your explanation. I really do appreciate.  God bless you 💓

13 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

Even if you had asked your question about which visa to apply for before you got married, when a K-1 was still an option, most would have recommended that you get married first, then apply for a CR-1 spousal visa anyway.  There's lots of misinformation out there about the K-1 being "faster," but these myths are based on stories from many, many years ago when K-1 was quick.  Nowadays it is taking nearly as long for K-1 as for CR-1 (a year or more), then when you add on to the K-1 journey the additional weeks or months to get married, get a marriage certificate, apply for AOS/EAD/AP, not able to work or leave the country for 6 months, and the higher cost, it is rare to see anyone recommend K-1.   You don't have the choice now and in the end it will be the better result anyway.  So count yourself lucky and congratulations on your recent marriage!

This is so helpful.  I appreciate it.  💓

Just now, nastra30 said:

Awesome; my spouse has her interview this month making it 13 months total for us. But we traveled to 3 countries together and I visited her at home 2 times. So stay optimistic.

Awwwwww, all the best to her. Happy for you guys... we will just do more of traveling too,  so to while away time and it doesn't look like forever.  Thank you for your time. 

3 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

You have the right attitude because you are doing your homework. Wish you all best plus enjoy your marriage to fullest regardless of time you'll spend apart frequently.

Thank you darling😘 will share my testimony someday soon. 🙏

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

For Lagos,  spousal Visa had a greater chance of success 

That's great

Just now, millefleur said:

You can only pursue a CR-1 at this point. The spousal visa takes longer but in many ways it is the better visa. No hassle with adjusting status, can work/travel as soon as you enter the US (this also saves money on further filing fees), so it's not all doom and gloom. You will have to wait longer but it'll be worth it...so try to focus on the positives.

We have been waiting 12 to 15 months isn't bad, like you said i will be positive minded.  😘

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Fraudulently

Know that now, reading from you guys... really appreciate the info 🙏

Just now, nastra30 said:

You only qualify for CR1 at this point. You are not eligible to file K-1; that will be considered fraud. Plus, there's no quick process either ways. Let me put it this way, this process so going to test your patience, your mind, and the value of your time.

Yeah, i know 😊, about the time everyone in love wants to be with their fiance/ spouse, but we can never beat the system, we just do whatever is right at the right time.  Thank you 😘

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Yes, and this process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and money......

Yeah, we are ready . 

17 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

  That is why it is called the "K-1 Fiance Visa"...

Lol.... i know right... just wanted to be sure, heard/read about people who were married and successful went through the process.  Don't want to be mislead that's why. Thank you for the light