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Hey guys!! Officially made it to US with my husband and he received IR1. So happy and the journey for us is complete! Good luck with you all! Stay patient and it does help to be a part of this forum. Thank you to everyone and this was the best support system while awaiting our visa. 

On 3/1/2021 at 4:18 PM, Hermise said:

Good afternoon guys, 

 

Sorry for not being active lately. My wife’s interview was completed and she got her visa today. Thank you so much for all your support and being with me through out this journey. We all started together, we went though roller coster of emotions and difficulties, and I am happy that all of us sticked together till we reached the happy finish line. 
 

Hope all you guys have a wonderful life in the US and get succeed. 
 

I may not be active a lot from now on. Wish you all good luck! 

Congratulations!!!

I have great news. My husband just got approved for our IR-1 Visa!!! So thankful and I’m going to meet him in France next month to travel back with him. What a crazy process it took us. Best of luck everyone.

On 1/20/2021 at 2:14 AM, TonkaUK said:

Hey everyone, 

 

I had my IR-1 interview yesterday at London (Jan 19th) and got approved! the interview lasted all of 5 minutes, two questions and didn't even ask to see my evidence of relationship. Probably because we got married in 2016 and we didn't file until 2019.

 

Now to hand in my notice at work and sort out shipping for my dog. Best of luck to everyone still waiting and thanks for all of your help! 

Congrats congrats 🎉 so happy for you! May many more great news come soon.

5 hours ago, GregandNatty said:

 

What type of VISA and what was your DQ?

Visa is IR-1. My DQ date is Jan 5. 

Great news I found out today my husband has an interview coming up February 3. I’m super excited and it’s been a long time for this to finally occur. 

3 hours ago, Youssef1 said:

The documentations that you have should be more then sufficient, I personally submitted an insurance for my wife and wasn’t a visitor insurance over all they never asked for it.

 

port of entry was NYC went pretty smooth less then 5 minutes, no questions asked, but I was the one asking questions, the agent stamped my wife passport then I realized he stamped the 2 years green card, after speaking to him he said to contact uscis directly, I paused then replied NO that’s incorrect sir.  Since I have been married for more then 2 years my wife should get a 10 years greens card. Then his boss came over and took care of it after she looked in the system and seen our marriage certificate. She corrected the stamp and said you are all set to go.

after a long journey we finally made it.

 

thank you for all the support.

 

 

Congrats congrats!!!! Finally the ling journey is over!!! Thanks for being supportive for us all as well!!  🎉 

On 1/6/2021 at 7:08 PM, Hermise said:

That’s good. Since other visas are banned you will get the interview date pretty quick. 
Also there is a requirement for immigrants needing health insurance when they enter the country. Check that out. Recently court lifted a ban on that. I would say get a visitor’s health insurance when you get the interview date for a month or 2. 

Thank you I hope it goes quickly. Regards to health insurance, I have documentation from my HR stating that my husband will be on my health insurance plan through my employer once approved and immediately as well.I submitted that as part of NVC documents. I don’t think we need visitors insurance since he will be on mine and within 30 days.

On 12/27/2020 at 5:12 AM, TonkaUK said:

Hey all, 

 

Just curious, for those of you that filed early February 2019 like me, did you have to submit the "public charge" DS-5440 form? it didn't ask me to do it at CEAC, however I'm wondering whether I should fill it anyway and take it to the interview with me on Jan 19th?

 

 

For my understanding it is not required. I did not submit it and as of Dec 29, 2020, all of my documents were approved and accepted or "Documentarily Qualified." Now we are awaiting for my husband's interview. Maybe print it out and have it ready to be on the safe side? Now that you brought this up I'm going to have my husband do it as well. 

On 12/27/2020 at 9:48 AM, Hermise said:

Based on my knowledge, it is not required. See the link below for more information. DOS currently put the form on hold and will be updated later. 

 

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/form-ds-5540-public-charge-questionnaire/

For my understanding it is not required. I did not submit it and as of Dec 29, 2020, all of my documents were approved and accepted or "Documentarily Qualified." Now we are awaiting for my husband's interview.

On 11/7/2020 at 8:10 AM, Youssef1 said:

Thank you 🙏 and hopefully you hear something soon as well.

 

now we pray for the covid to go away.

 

Is the covid lockdown in France affecting the consulate 

Hey Youssef. 
 

    So USCIS has still not sent my documents to NVC. I have to give them 60 days from the date I received my I797 approval before I contact NVC again (per NVC research). 
    I don’t know if Paris embassy is open or not. All I know is as soon as I get my invoice number I’ll be able to start the online application.
    Also hope Covid goes away too because they use that excuse as to why everything will take long.

On 11/2/2020 at 7:41 AM, Youssef1 said:

Alhamdollillah ( many thanks 🙏 to Allah)

 

finally passport and visa in hands, it sure was a long journey and I appreciate everyone in here for the support. 
 

best wishes to all.

Congrats congrats again! How exciting to finally be done!

On 10/28/2020 at 4:44 PM, yjia0319 said:

Hi Guys, we just passed our interview today in Frankfurt. 😃 Our visa journey is done, good luck everyone!!! 

 

Below is my time line: with some new updates this week

10/28/2019 - Send out package

11/1/2019 - Received NOA1 

02/10/2020 - Case transferred from TSC to VSC 

08/11/2020 - Received NOA2 

04/14/2020 - Received Welcome letter through email from NVC with case number and Invoice ID 

08/17/2020 - Paid fees 

08/24/2020 - Submitted  Form I-864, DS-260 and all supporting documents

09/09/2020 - NVC notified us, our case is done and current transferring to Frankfurt Germany consulate for interview. 

09/21/2020 - Received an email NVC saying " immigration appointment cancelled - Frankfurt" 

09/25/2020 - Received an email from NVC saying  “case expedited”. We did not actually request an expedite. My guess is that NVC transferring our case to Frankfurt Germany and Frankfurt will schedule interview directly. 

09/25/2020 - Our NVC account "YOUR CASE IS CURRENTLY AT: "   changed to "Frankfurt" 
10/09/2020 - Received interview date from Frankfurt consulate for 10/28/2020

10/28/2020 - We passed the interview within 5 minutes. Now waiting for to pick up the passport. 

Congrats congrats! So excited for you! 🍻 Time to celebrate with your spouse.

On 10/20/2020 at 5:32 AM, Youssef1 said:

Hello Friends 

 

 

 

we had the interview this morning and got the green slip ( visa approved),  and told us within 3 days to a week to pick up the passport from aramex,

 

interview lasted only minutes and the consulate only asked ( what’s his name , what type of work? Where will you be residing? How many times did he visited you? That’s all 

 

 

best of luck for everyone 😍😍😍

So excited!!! Celebrate 🎊! I’m still awaiting my NVC number I called this week and I got the same message “you have to wait 6 weeks”. Priority approval date was Oct 2.

10 hours ago, Hermise said:

Wow finally!! Congratulations bro. You are done with the hard part. Now NVC is easy. That entire process you can complete in 2 weeks. 
 

BTW what was your RFE and why did it take you 2 months to send it? Just curious if you don’t mind. 
 

Good luck bro! 

Hey, my RFE was in need of a different marriage certificate for US (Copie d’integrale) or long form from France. The marriage certificate they gave me originally was an extract (which is a legal

doc) but US needs the first one.  
-RFE took 2 months to send because I had to get my husband to request the document requested during Covid and everything was shut down especially in France. I finally got it June 1 and had to get it certified translated to English. So that’s why.

But thanks, I’m excited for the NVC process. 

Hi guys I haven’t been on for a while but I finally received an approval from USCIS Vermont 10/3/2020. Finally!

Timeline- PD 2/15/2019 to Nebraska

Transferred to Vermont 1/21/2029

Received RFE 4/15/2020

Sent RFE 6/17/2020

Sent Outside Processing Times 9/15/2020

Received approval 10/2/2020!

This has been a long journey and finally heading to NVC

Best of wishes to everyone. 

Hi guys I haven’t been on for a while but I finally received an approval from USCIS Vermont 10/3/2020. Finally!

Timeline- PD 2/15/2019 to Nebraska

Transferred to Vermont 1/21/2029

Received RFE 4/15/2020

Sent RFE 6/17/2020

Sent Outside Processing Times 9/15/2020

Received approval 10/2/2020!

This has been a long journey and finally heading to NVC

Best of wishes to everyone. 

Hi guys I haven’t been on for a while but I finally received an approval from USCIS Vermont 10/3/2020. Finally!

Timeline- PD 2/15/2019 to Nebraska

Transferred to Vermont 1/21/2029

Received RFE 4/15/2020

Sent RFE 6/17/2020

Sent Outside Processing Times 9/15/2020

Received approval 10/2/2020!

This has been a long journey and finally heading to NVC

Best of wishes to everyone. 

6 hours ago, Youssef1 said:

 

I hope all are doing great 

an update 

 

this morning I received DQ email, it took about 2 months from my approval date. Looks like they are moving pretty fast. 

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received all of the fees, forms, and documents that are required prior to attending an immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Embassy/Consulate General overseas.

NVC will work with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General 

 

 

good luck to everyone 

Congrats congrats Youssef. I’m so happy for you.

2 hours ago, marroco said:

hey ...

so why they asked for RFE and what yoir case status now ...

thanls

Hey! They only asked for a different copy of the marriage certificate. We got married in France and the copy that they gave us is legal but not for America and immigration so I’m getting the copy they want in May 11 once the mayors office I got married reopens in France. We are getting a official mailed and emailed so I can get it to immigration. I have until July 12, 2020 to respond but we will respond as soon as May 12-13.

 I finally received an answer from USCIS today after my case was transferred from Neb to Vermont on 1/22/2020 (NOA1 2/19/2020). Unfortunately I have to submit “Request for Additional Evidence” and I don’t know exactly what it is that they are looking for as I have not received anything in the mail from them yet. I will update more once I receive. 

1 minute ago, Hermise said:

Yes, finally you got a reply! Once you get the letter, process your evidence and send it ASAP, don't delay it. Everything will work out soon.

Thank you!! I have a folder organized with everything as “just in case.” And everything absolutely organized. Thank you for your support and I will priority mail over night once I know what it is that they want. 

Good morning! I finally received an answer from USCIS today after my case was transferred from Neb to Vermont on 1/22/2020 (NOA1 2/19/2020). Unfortunately I have to submit “Request for Additional Evidence” and I don’t know exactly what it is that they are looking for as I have not received anything in the mail from them yet. I will update more once I receive. 

4 hours ago, hscoots said:

got a date update of April 9, hopefully it's not another transfer but they are actively working in. 

What does that mean “a date update of April 9?”.

Is it for your case to be approved for step 1 or step 2? 

11 minutes ago, Maria Castro said:

Guys! We just found out our case was approved today! Thank God! It was a long journey and still missing NVC step but we can now say to this one check ✅

NO1 March 15, 2019

transferred to Vermont Feb 10, 2020

Approved April 9, 2020

 

Good luck to everyone else that still waiting for the approval and don’t lose faith, your day will come soon, just keep a positive mind and pray to anything you believe! 

Congrats congrats!!! So excited for you!!! Finally!!! Celebrate today your good news!!! 😊 🥂 

1 hour ago, A & A Omoya said:

Mine was transferred from Nebraska to Vermont 02/03/2020 and case was sent to the department of state 03/19/2020 which later turned approved 03/20/2020  (M/D/Y). Wish everyone still waiting for an approval a speedy approval. Goodluck

Thank you for responding to me and that’s exciting for you. Hope the interview date comes soon and this virus becomes more controlled to avoid any in person interview delays. I think I’m going to call this Friday to check in. Hope everyone is doing well and gets approved soon! I’m still waiting to hear something. Stay safe everyone.