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I Know I am very early thinking about this, but has anyone done digging on Naturalization procedure while we wait for removal of condition since most people will be eligible for citizenship before the conditions on their green card are lifted.

13 hours ago, Kbraine10 said:

Does anybody know if NVC workers are actually working on cases 7am-midnight or is that just the call center? Just wondering if I should bother checking my email after normal business hours (8am-5pm)

Aah, that is something I have been wondering from a while, I got a case creation email from NVC at 1:35 AM. 

8 minutes ago, Cristina280390 said:

I see lots of you talk about translations.. but the NVC page says: ''All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which you are applying for a visa, must be accompanied by certified translations.''  So does every document require a translation?

 

I just submitted all my docs to the NVC, some without a translation since they are in Spanish, the official language of my country and where they will be reviewed once i bring the originals to the appointment. But now I am freaking out that despite what the website says I should upload every supporting document with an official translation. This process is indeed making me such a paranoic person, I cant sleep thinking I made a mistake and in 2 months from now I will get an RFE and have a start all over, which means more time away from my husband.

I understand your concern but NVC has been inconsistent to say the least as far as different countries are concerned. My best bet will be to find someone in this forum who has very similar case as you meaning same country as you are applying from and also will be submitting similar documents to NVC. This is the only way you can feel a little better about what you submitted and this is the right time to double check your paperwork as if you change your paperwork right now you are only loosing few days compared to few weeks. So doubt as much and change as much in first few days and I guess hope for the best.

I see Because even I have the same issue as my document also has native language and translation both on same page not sure if they are going to accept it. I mean birth certificates are ages old getting another copy will be a pain specially in our case its not even the same city, and India city issues the birth certificate. Let me know if you get an answer from them. 

22 hours ago, Rsmee said:

we unfortunately got an RFE in our DQ,  The birth certificate we submitted is written in both English and original language in same page and that is what they( the local authorities of Nepal) provides to everybody.  I am trying to call them and see if i can talk to supervisor. submitted date to NVC Dec 4.  Its  will be 2 years in Feb 15 since i file the I130. This is so frustrating. 

Did you get any update on this?

32 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

6 weeks on Wednesday since our second submission, starting to think it will take the full 8+ weeks in comparison to the first submission. Soo frustrating

I know it is very frustrating, its been almost 13 months since I started the process and USCIS approved my petition in august and did not send it to NVC until October end almost 2 and half months for no reason. It is so frustrating to see people who applied after me already with scheduled interview,  don't get me wrong I am happy for them,  but at time like this when you have to wait for 8 weeks or more for them to check your documents, when it could have only taken 4 had they sent everything on time it hurts. 

10 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Yes I know about conditional residency however the visa process for CR1 and IR1 are still the exact same process. The visas are one entry only. There’s no conditional resident “visa” as the CR1/IR1 is only used to enter and then after that it’s your green card. The actual visa itself is only good for 6 months from your medical. Once you become a permanent resident you receive 2 year or 10 year green card depending on the age of the marriage at entry to the US. Even if you received a CR1 at the interview you can still get a 10 year green card if you have been married 2+ years when you actually enter the US. You don’t have to “upgrade” it. The last part is incorrect entirely. Whether or not you entered on a CR1 or IR1 doesn’t matter, all that matters is that you are married to a US citizen and have been married to the same US citizen the entirety of your 3 years as a permanent resident that allows you to apply for citizenship after 3 years. Those who do not meet the citizenship criteria for being married to a US citizen must wait 5 years. 

you are right, I am wrong about the last part. Although I did read this post on facebook (I know the reliability of the source is weak)where the couples age of marriage was more than 2 years but they told her, she will get conditional green card at the port of entry and then she had to fight for a permanent one, long story short just keep an eye on the age of your marriage as that could save lot of headaches later on. 

4 hours ago, LilyJ said:

CR1 and IR1 are processed and treated the exact same since the only difference is how long you’ve been married by time of interview

I am not sure if IR1 and CR1 is processed differently but there is a big difference apart from that which is with CR1 you get conditional resident visa meaning you have to remove the condition before your visa expires (the duration of this visa is 2 years) at which point you will be given IR1 Visa. So if you started the process as CR1 but if at the time of your interview its already been two years since you have been married, you should ask for IR1 visa as that will be one step less in future. Also this way down in future but I think you can get citizenship after three years with IR1 visa as compared to 5 years with CR1 visa (I am not 100 percent sure on the last part)

3 hours ago, 9000miles said:

It's total speculation on my part, but it's not that other countries are prioritized as much as those regions have less applications to process. 

I think it also might have to do with how backed up Mumbai consulate is, if the consulate is backed up I see why they would not be in rush to send the case to the consulate. But again I am speculating too.