gabluc

Hi Folks,

We're finished..i filed my husband's 130 Jan 11 2019, we're finished in July. We got Potomac and got approval in April 12, NVc recieved April 22, and we were finished with NVC in 3 weeks. We got an appointment in May and thats all. 

Thank you all for your support. Best of luck to you all. PM me for any questions.

1 hour ago, Robin19 said:

Yeah, like out of many possible reasons I also think that the CO might have taken my engagement pictures as wedding pictures. I emailed and faxed them a formal letter after the interview requesting them to give me reason but they replied back to my email within 2 days telling me that I need to contact USCIS as they are sending the petition back to them. It was a very fast action, I thought they would take a couple of months to send my petition back to USCIS.

The CO are very versed on he cultures of the countries they service. 

I doubt it will be the engagement party, since Indians are known for lavish celebrations. 

I think it may be the incorrect answers, I mean who doesn't know where their spouse works? Or their date of birth? That seems shady especially if the CO thinks those are basic questions that require no thought. 

It's proof of a bonafide relationship they are trying to determine. If you file the CR1 visa, she will still need to be interviewed. Work on your relationship, and determine the best route for your family. Immigration is complicated everywhere in the world.

On 5/5/2019 at 8:34 AM, GABE47 said:

Yes he is

You said here he is a US Citizen, why are you asking if he is a US citizen?

Stop being shady.

Hi Folks, 

Our process took exactly 6 months, from the date we filed our I130 to the interview. 

Our embassy isnt really busy with IV visas, my husband was the 2nd case for Port of Spain. I think it all depends on the embassies. 

The Aug bulletin says Mumbai will be prioritizing F visas since the year closes Sept 2019 and they need to schedule those interviews first, so India folks, be patient. 

On 7/7/2019 at 4:57 PM, IndiaAnnie said:

Once you get NOA2 it's about 2mth process to get NVC Case# and invoice to pay fees, upload docs and get qualified. Then you can request expedite but they are denying all (even mine which was approved at USCIS stage) and backlogged now 3-4mth on interview at Mumbai.

 

You should have NOA2 any day now and then plan for another six months so try to take temporary work if possible while you go through the process. You can email NVC to request the expedite and show them bank statement, letter from family or friends about living situation, etc and they will review or deny at that point.

NVC for me took 3 weeks. from NVC case number, to DQ.

On 6/22/2019 at 6:19 PM, Mrs. RiRi G said:

I think I need information from the embassy before I do so, because at this point i'm unable to schedule.

Yes its the same website for the non immigrant Visa for Trinidad. 

They will give you instructions in the email. Trinidad doesn't use the other websites. 

4 hours ago, flowing said:

Hi folks,

 

I have been silent for a while as I was just waiting for my husband’s interview which is today. You know what?! We are put as AP!!! The first sentence that the CO talked to my husband was “I will not approve your visa today”. I can’t imagine how shocked my husband was when he heard this.

 

The reason is the CO thinks I have not enough proofs of US domicile. He said this IR-1 is for family reunion but I have already stayed with my husband in his home country for 10 years. The CO needs us to submit more proofs that I will move back to the US.

 

Here are the proofs of my US domicile that we have submitted in the NVC stage and to the CO:

 

1. US driver license with my US residental address

2. US credit card statement (I have been actively used)

3. US savings bank statement (I have put money in it regularly)

4. Active voter registration

5. Quotation from shipping company for moving

6. One way flight quotation from travel agent

7. Job resignation letter of my husband

8. Tax return 1040 of past 5 years

9. Tax transcripts of past 3 years

 

Now we are trying to gather as much proofs as possible. I need you VJ members to help for brainstorming. Here are some proofs I can think of:

 

1. Letter from my parents and brother stating we will live with them.

2. Since we will live in my parents’ house, can we make a lease agreement with my parents?

3. Add my name on the utility bills of my parents’ house.

4. Add my name on the car insurance of my dad.

5. Online register my son to preschool

6. Buy one way flight ticket for my son and myself

 

I don’t want to move back without my husband so I hope to find some proofs that I can get ASAP.

 

Please 

I think you hv to be seperate for sometime. I believe thats how they want the system to work. 

I got a job and a began working for some months before I applied for my husband. Its not easy. Trust me. It is NOT. 

But they wont see past the fact that you're not physically in the US.

6 minutes ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

Hi all I just received case and invoice id for my son CR2, my husband is both our petitioner, however upon logging in to CEAC I notice  AOS fee is already saying paid and I am able to start uploading financial support docs.... is it that the AOS fee is changed once?

Nopee. Its for each petition you hv to pay 

31 minutes ago, bishnup said:

I submitted all documents through ceac online but when i check through my status it gives me this msg. Is it normal or i have to send the documents via mail. Nvc states that i have to do through ceac when i got my case no 

Some people have to submit by mail. Whats your country code?

Just now, Shahzoda said:

Guys, do u know how long does it take for nvc to respond to the inquiry? It was about change the interview location.

It took me about 2 weeks. But others have had better luck.

1 hour ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

Hi all, anybody with medical examination experience? What were the required vaccines etc...?

Its listed in the embassy website for pts. The Dr charges 600tt for chicken pox and 300tt for all other shots.

52 minutes ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

STILL AWAITING WORD ON THAT

You will get it once you are DQ. 

2 hours ago, ArmyVet said:

My wife had her interview Monday in Bogota, Colombia. I accompanied her and we were told it was approved. Still took a couple of days to be issued, but boy are we happy.

Congrats! It was really long and trying for you guys. Finally the light at the end of the tunnel. God bless.

put n/a in the space, so they will know it was not intentionally left out.

2 minutes ago, belinda63 said:

I still think she should just return home and do consular processing. Much, much cheaper that way.

thats not even a guarantee the visa will be approved either. 

It's a sticky situation. 

6 minutes ago, Cryssiekins said:

 

 

By common law (should this make it to a court), the burden of proof would fall onto the petitioner to show there was no prior intent.  It does not actually matter what the border determined at the POE, as humans make errors every single day, but you will be hard pressed to find a government of any common law country let a foreigner gain any benefit from the error of one worker.  USCIS would only need to show, on a balance of probabilities, that the intent WAS to adjust.  Her own words (regardless of barrier) would be used to show this.  

also, USCIS forms are very clear and if there are any discrepancies, as you said this will fall on the petitioner.

One rule of thumb in the US, DO NOT LIE they will catch you and they will find out.  

Just now, Bill & Katya said:

They may not have a case, but that is not really up to us to decide.  Getting a lawyer and digging into it is their only option other than to give up and relocate back to Sweden.

True. 

2 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

Do like how the OP also blamed the kids for causing distractions by being in the same room haha. Mean if an AOS interview isn't important enough to get a baby sitter or put them into daycare I don't know what is.

THANK YOU! 

11 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

I don't know your specific community (maybe Somali?), but you really need an immigration lawyer and a translator. He or she will build a case for you that there was no intent to adjust status. Make sure that your wife has someone there going forward, so that she is not misunderstood.

I dont think they have a case here, since she came feb and filed to adjust in march, how can they prove otherwise the intent wasn't to stay? 
 

They said one thing and did something else. 

7 hours ago, catmonkey said:

My spouse just had her medical exam in the foreign country.

 

If she "failed" a test or something, they will tell us right?

 

Because apparently, if we get the medical exam results from the doctor, we are not supposed to open it until the interview.  

 

So, im just thinking it would pretty stupid if my beneficiary flew out to the embassy (which is 1,000 miles away from her) for her interview, only to open up the envelope there and see that she failed something on the medical.  LOL. 

The dr should tell her if she's missing something. 

She can ask the dr if she's missing vaccinations or anything suspicious on her medical.

6 hours ago, MzBrown said:

Hi everyone!  So our never ending saga continues. I called NVC today, was told by the first rep I spoke with that the paperwork for my daughter was being processed electronically and the individual needed to transfer me to another area, Got that area and they said they didn't have it. Called NVC back and the 2nd rep told me that they didn't have it. I gave my notice date and she advised me to email NVCResearch, so that's what I've done.

I also got an email from the ombudsman office with my case number with them.  So between the email, Ombudsman office and senator...SOMETHING should happen soon.  I'll be requesting an expedite at the NVC stage because the was a clear error made on the part of USCIS. They may make reference to the timelines, but I don't care...everything is worth a shot. 

 

How's everyone else doing?  @GabLuc Have you gotten interview date?

Hi dont submit your request too soon. You will be disappointed. Also it's up to the embassy to accept the expedite. 

Another thing, most embassies wont accept an expedite request if you dont pay fees, submit docs and get documentarily qualified.

So until all that happens your embassy wont accept the expedite.

Thats the trend I've been seeing.

4 hours ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

Hi all can I change fess info on ceac? I  chose the wrong bank account type...?

you have to wait for it to be rejected. 

Girl this will set you back a week or more now. check and double check, remember you can't change or view when you upload your finances, so be sure its right side up and the correct document.

38 minutes ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

Thank you dear.

Check back Wednesday morning

1 minute ago, Mrs. RiRi G said:

Thank you. how long for fees to clear?

3 days

18 minutes ago, noboundaries said:

Hi all,

My wife is waiting for the letter to appear for the USC oath before the judge.  Almost there woohoo!  I still read the topics here every weekday and have since 2013.

 

My question today is for her cousin (the husband).  I am walking them through the process, but they have a possible complication.

1.  Cousin is a Philippine citizen and wife is USC

2.  Married in Philippines, USC wife stayed there to live and had kids there.  Kids registered as Philippine citizens because they were living there.

3.  USC wife has returned to US to gain domicile to start the immigration process.

 

I understand that A U.S. citizen's unmarried, minor child is considered an immediate relative, does not need a visa number, and is eligible to receive an immigrant visa immediately.  My question is....is the fact that the children were listed as Philippine citizens on their birth certificates going to cause an issue?  Will  the children need I-130 applications along with the father?

 

Thanks guys

Children under 18 are eligible for Consular Birth Abroad and recieve US Citizenship.