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Thanks for the quick response. I am hoping not to get stuck in admin processing. But then again I don't think that our case has anything that might warrant that. cheers

hi guys: We had reasons for expedited processing, and were approved due to medical/humanitarian reasons. It would be greatly appreciated if someone can chime in, on the question I asked. When can one expect to get the passport, after the interview? Thank you.

Hi there all: It is a good sign to see that Islamabad Embassy is maybe moving a bit faster. My wife is undergoing spouse visa process. We were able to expedite our interview at ISL embassy (have been DQ since Oct 3rd, 2022) We received an email indicating that our interview was expedited, that our interview date will be scheduled and emailed to us shortly (still waiting for the date) It was expedited due to medical reasons for our newborn medical issues. My question is: For spouse immigrant visa interview: after the interview, how long does it take to receive the passport? and be able to fly? I am sure there are varying time frames for different cases. But our case is straight forward, and an expedited interview due to our newborn baby born in Lahore (who is an American citizen at birth and needs to go to USA asap) medical issues. And there are no complications in our case, it is the first time I have sponsored for a spouse. Any input would be appreciated. We are hoping to fly asap after the interview. Also, Is there a way to expedite the passport handling and delivery? Our Timeline: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Potomac Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan Marriage (if applicable): 2021-11-14 I-130 Sent : 2022-01-10 I-130 NOA1 : 2022-01-10 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2022-01-28 NVC Received : 2022-02-03 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2022-02-05 Pay AOS Bill : 2022-02-05 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2022-03-10 Submit DS-261 : 2022-03-09 Receive IV Bill : 2022-02-04 Pay IV Bill : 2022-02-05 Send IV Package : 2022-03-09 Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : oct 3, 2022 NVC Left : Feb 10, 2023 Consulate Received feb 10, 2023 Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : US Entry : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 18 days from your NOA1 date.

Hello there: I am on the immigration journey. I am a US citizen, and applied for my wife, we just got NVC documentary qualified yesterday. I had a specific question regarding interview timing. I know it's taking a long time but there is a wrinkle. I had spoken with another couple who did the fiancee visa I-129F, and they got their interview scheduled 2 months after NVC document qualified. here is their time frame: I-129F was approved :July 15, 2022 NVC left: Sept 12, 2022 Interview date: Nov 11, 2022 they did not expedite. So I guess, I am wondering if the CR1 category (which we are) is in the same queue as the fiancee visa category for interview scheduling? As per a review of this website and forums, it is taking 15-17 months from NVC DQ for CR1 applicants (is this right?) I wanted to make sure that I am not missing something here. My wait is still 15 months or so? or can I expect an interview date in 2-3 months? Any input would be greatly helpful to myself and my wife. Here are my Immigration Journey details: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Potomac Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan Marriage (if applicable): 2021-11-14 I-130 Sent : 2022-01-10 I-130 NOA1 : 2022-01-10 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2022-01-28 NVC Received : 2022-02-03 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2022-02-05 Pay AOS Bill : 2022-02-05 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2022-03-10 Submit DS-261 : 2022-03-09 Receive IV Bill : 2022-02-04 Pay IV Bill : 2022-02-05 Send IV Package : 2022-03-09 NVC DQ: Oct 3rd, 2022