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Vernon, on VJ the aproximate time from embassy receiving papers to interview is 15 days in Bucharest, Romania, but I'd say closer to 1 month. I'm calling on Monday to try and get some info about it. Anyway I'm trying to think what's next. I guess I just have to wait for the wonderful envelope.
How are mother and soon-to-be-born baby feeling?
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Hi,
My I-129F & I-130 were approved and sent on May 9, 2008 but, still haven't received the NOA 2 hard copy as of today.
Ralu&Doru,
My questions was how did you find out that your file was received by the NVC and it had left the embassy. And how did you get the case# from NVC.
Did you get an e-mail or did you call the NVC?
Regarding the going K3 or CR-1.
Don't you have to go the K3 route? I thought the CR-1 file just sits at NVC until you file for the adjustment of status after your spouse gets in the U.S.
At least thats what I thought.
Jigs
Hey Jigs! For NVC info I called (my husband actually) and they gave us case# and they also said our petition was sent to the embassy yesterday. So now it's just a matter of waiting for the embassy envelope that I (the beneficiary) will receive.
About K3/CR1 there have been cases in which I130 was sent forward, but only exceptions. K3 ususally goes to the embassy.
So keep me posted about that NOA2 of yours!
All the best of luck!
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Yesterday my papers left NVC for the embassy in Bucharest, Romania
I also got the case # from NVC and it starts with BCH **********
How are you guys doing?
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Apparently I made a mistake.. I didn't paste the entire paragraph. here's what it says:
"the petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office to obtain Form I-485 Application for Permanent Residence.
If the person you are petitioning for decides to apply for a visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824, Appplication for Action on Approved Application or petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC)".
I was more worried about the "person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States" part... but from what i understood it's a standard sentence.
What do you think?
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WAY TO GO, FEBRUARY FILERS!!!! Congratulations to all those approved! And hang in there for those with close dates!!! I see that all of us have been approved on both petitons the same day.. so, how are you guys going next? Everybody K3?
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I see that you guys have been approved on both petitions. What are you going to do? Which way are you going? K3 or CR1? I was approved on May 6 and I am really confused right now and don't know what to do next. Do I get to Choose or does NVC choose for me?
And something else.. What's written on your I-130 NOA2 first paragraphs? Mine says "and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office..." bla bla bla. Did everyone get this? I am the beneficiary.. but I'm NOT in the US!!!!! What is this?
Yes, I got the message too.
I am going to proceed with both CR1 + K3, but we will hold on to CR1 and not send back any documents until few months later when the K3 physical file arrives in China. This is so that if my husband fails K3 interview, we know he still have another chance for CR1. I know this means we will be spending more $$, but getting the visa for him is more important. How about you?
So the same text is on your I130 NOA2? Can you please double chech for me? I would be forever grateful, because my husband got scared of the part "The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States " and I'm actually still in Romania
( I am really scared something's wrong.... please help meUscis is saying that since both are approved I-129F is cancelled and I-130 is oly valid.... NVC says that it's the I-129F being sent to the embassy and I-130 is being held for future adjustment of status.... The embassy is saying we can choose which to pursue and I don't understand anything anymore
So please for my sanity... look and write here what's written on your I-130 NOA2... please
I would call and verify that with USCIS so that they will send it to NVC instead of you local office. It sounds like a box was checked wrong. That will be a big issue if it is not corrected
I'm going K3 so I don't want I130 at NVC. I just want I129F at NVC and then to the embassy. I was just worried about that paragraph but from what I've been reading and talking to VJers it's a standard formula for NOA2 of I130. I'm just keeping fingers crossed my approved I129F reaches the embassy soon, so this way I know for sure I'm still on the K3 route. My lawyer was trying to persuade my husband that if both petitions are approved at the same time the I130 gets priority and I129F gets cancelled. I refuse to believe that...
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I see that you guys have been approved on both petitions. What are you going to do? Which way are you going? K3 or CR1? I was approved on May 6 and I am really confused right now and don't know what to do next. Do I get to Choose or does NVC choose for me?
And something else.. What's written on your I-130 NOA2 first paragraphs? Mine says "and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office..." bla bla bla. Did everyone get this? I am the beneficiary.. but I'm NOT in the US!!!!! What is this?
Yes, I got the message too.
I am going to proceed with both CR1 + K3, but we will hold on to CR1 and not send back any documents until few months later when the K3 physical file arrives in China. This is so that if my husband fails K3 interview, we know he still have another chance for CR1. I know this means we will be spending more $$, but getting the visa for him is more important. How about you?
So the same text is on your I130 NOA2? Can you please double chech for me? I would be forever grateful, because my husband got scared of the part "The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States " and I'm actually still in Romania
( I am really scared something's wrong.... please help meUscis is saying that since both are approved I-129F is cancelled and I-130 is oly valid.... NVC says that it's the I-129F being sent to the embassy and I-130 is being held for future adjustment of status.... The embassy is saying we can choose which to pursue and I don't understand anything anymore
So please for my sanity... look and write here what's written on your I-130 NOA2... please
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I see that you guys have been approved on both petitions. What are you going to do? Which way are you going? K3 or CR1? I was approved on May 6 and I am really confused right now and don't know what to do next. Do I get to Choose or does NVC choose for me?
And something else.. What's written on your I-130 NOA2 first paragraphs? Mine says "The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office..." bla bla bla. Did everyone get this? I am the beneficiary.. but I'm NOT in the US!!!!! What is this?
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I am soooo really confused right now with both these petitions approved...
on the I-130 it says the following: "the petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status. He or she should contact the local USCIS office to obtain Form I-485 Application for Permanent Residence.
If the person you are petitioning for decides to apply for a visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824, Appplication for Action on Approved Application or petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC)".
What the hell does this mean?!
My lawyer understood (misunderstood I think) that something's wrong because of this sentence the petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status
I am so scared that she should know this better than us...... and clearly she's misunderstanding.
From what I know this I-130 remains at USCIS for further Adjustment of Status, while I-129F goes to NVC and then to the embassy.... We are both so panicked right now.... Don't know what to do next!!! The lawyer yesterday started giving my husband instructions as if we were pursuing CR1. She says that if I-130 was approved it should go first!
The embassy on the other hand says it's up to us whether to choose K3 or IR1/CR1 up to our needs because Ir1/Cr1 is longer.
What on earth am I supposed to do????
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Can anyone help me with something? If both petitions were approved at the same time, do I go K3 or IR1/CR1??
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Although on USCIS site my I-130 appears as pending, my huband received today NOA's for both of them : )) I don't understand anything... does this mean anything or are we still going the K3 route ?!
Now we are waiting for the letter from NVC but I think on Monday next week my husband will call NVC to see if they have our case and when they'll send it to the embassy.
CONGRATULATIONS JIGS !!!!! COME ON FEBRUARY.... WE ALL NEED APROVALS!!! LET THEM COME SOONER! 
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From what I know NVC is only a transit location for us with K-3 before our papers reach the embassy and only for IR1/CR1 you have to pay processing fees to NVC.
I'm still waiting for the hardcopy of NOA2 and then my husband and the lawyer can send me the Affidavit of Support. Meanwhile I'm getting papers together: e-mails, cards, phone bills, photos and sorting through my 1,500 pages
of messenger conversations to see what I'm taking as proof. Since we are both Romanians (my husband became US citizen 3 years ago) all our papers are in Romanian and I'm wondering in what language do they need them at the embassy. Translating all of my docs into English will take longer than USCIS.... 
Also, lately we've been talking mostly through Y messenger calls and I don't know how to take that as proof....
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do you have any idea how long it takes to get an interview and process the application at your embassy?
what are the next steps after your k-3 is approved?
i thought you just waited to be contacted by the embassy.
After USCIS the papers go to NVC and after that NVC sends them to the embassy. Then the embassy requires some additional forms (for the visa itself+Affidavt of Support+medical) and only then you can get the interview. At least that's what I understood from all the reading on the forum and guides
. I'm estimating 1.5 to 2 months till this is all ready 
. My birthday is June 26 and I hope from the bottom of my heart I'll be blowing my candles in Cleveland!!! God help! 
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Thank you guys for the congrats. I was the pesimistic never expecting to be approved first! I cannot believe it yet. There's still to go, so here I am pesimistic again
) I'm trying to figure out what's next and I am so scared of the embassy. Even more scared than of the USCIS 
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I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On May 6, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
Sooo happy!
Stie cineva care formular pt Affidavit of Support se cere in Bucuresti?
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the first of our group!!! this makes hope for us all!!!
I'm praying for each and every one of you. And today is proof approvals are here!
Let's see who's next!
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I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)
Current Status: Approval notice sent.
On May 6, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.
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My timeline is hopping back and forth as the wind blows... worst timeline was october, best 15 July, now its 22 July. I'm starting to think I shouldn't look at that anymore...
You are both so lucky to see your spouses and I'm very happy for you, keeping fingers crossed everything turs out just fine!
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pffff nici nu mai stiu ce si cum sa fac.. sigur e faptul ca vreau sa-mi adun hartiile inainte, ca sa nu stau dupa ele; deja nu mai am rabdare!!
Cred ca o sa fac cum ati facut si voi, sa scot print cu message archieve; asa am facut si cu call history. Dar inca o chestie... facturile mele de telefon (orange) trebuie traduse? mi s-ar parea stupid.. dar citeam prin VJ ca orice duc cu mine trebuie tradus multumesc din suflet pt info. va pup pe toti
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Salutare! Dintre cei care au avut/se pregates pt interviu ce duceti cu voi la ambasada ca dovezi? Eu am este 1500 de pag cu discutii pe messenger, dar nu stiu cum sa procedez cu ele? Trebuie sa le traduc?!? Pffffff... Ce parere aveti?
Multumesc, Raluca & Doru
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During my daily routine, I came across this: my timeline changed dramatically
Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated as early as July 26, 2008*.
Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated as early as August 25, 2008*.
I got no more touches since March 14, when the petitions were paired I think.
I'm not getting my hopes up, but has it happened to someone else recently? Actually I am a bit worried.. someone in the same situation as mine, also going with a lawyer got an RFE.. God help we won't get one, although we didn't put any pictures in the file. USCIS officer told us I would only have to take pictures and other proof at the interview in Bucharest, so we only attached Affidavits of a very close friend and of our godparents
... What do you guys think? The last thing I want is an RFE delaying the process.. It's slow enough! 
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Here's what our timeline say: "Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated as early as August 27, 2008."
I'm trying not to believe that. I hope my birthday present on June 26 will be an NOA2... I really wish for nothing else.
Regarding how often I get to see my husband, i've seen him in October and then in January, but it's never something planned and scheduled because of his job. Something always comes up so when he has a calmer period he just comes along to Romania. As most of you know, money is also an issue... with a plane ticket of over $ 1000. So most probably I'll see him next after my POE on some airport near Cleveland.
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Ralu&Doru - I totally understand how you feel! This endless waiting is hard enough, when you see some cases taking 50 days and others taking 350 days it doesn't leave much room for hope. It's too bad they couldn't just put all these people to work doing name checks and just let us in. It's not like we're trying to get in so that we can work illegally or something. We just want to go in to be with our spouses and those we love. I could honestly wait a year while they process my application to work or whatever but I would rather be there with my husband. The thought that he's going to miss out on who knows how long of our daughters first year of life breaks my heart.
Danyel - What exactly is the RFE trick? And wouldn't a fake touch cause it to take longer?
Vernon, it's cases like yours that break my heart knowing that so many people are suffering being away from each other especially when a baby is involved. The strangest part is that despite their requests of proof in order to make sure of "the bona fides of the marital relationship" and the very complex way in which they process the cases, ironically those "not so just" applicants who are doing this just to get to the US will get approved sooner. And I bet no one can say for sure if a case is for real or not.. If one wants to fool them about a relationship they will fool them! There are ways... And those of us doing this just out of love are left behind. I'm so tired of this illogical way of approving cases... it obeys absolutely no rule!
I'm sorry that I'm so upset today. I miss my husband and who knows when I'll see him... Easter is coming soon here in Romania and he won't be able to come and neither can I go to Cleveland...
Danyel, I was going to ask about that "trick". What is that exactly?
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Up untill recently I would count patience as one of my qualities... but this whole thing is testing me down to the last cell in my body and patience is begining to fade away. Especially since nothing is changing. Recently I've seen some people get CR1/IR1 approved in less then 50 days and with no particular reason or emergency involved. I want a strike of luck just like that... because I'm beginning to think is all up to luck
Untill then I'll do my best and wait and pray for a little more patience each day
Tracking Febuary Filers
in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
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Hey there. Jigs!
Yeah, I got the same thing! Looks like it is indeed a standard formula they are using...
for your first question ( which put my lawyer in difficulty I don't know why
) because most of K3 filers go through adjustment of status after the arrive to the US, I 130 will be used for that purpose. After your spouse comes to US you can start AOS and yes I think by Form I-485.
If however at this point you choose to change to IR1/CR1 you can request USCIS (where you've been processed) to send I-130 to NVC by filing Form I-824.
My husband just sent me the NVC letter scan. Apparently I will be receiving Packet 3 soon. On Monday I'm gonna try and call the embassy and find out more.
Good luck everyone! Keep us posted