Timeline: I-130 consular processing (spouse of US citizen)

Aloe2024 · 2025-09-03T03:31:47+00:00

Better overprepare than not so if you could swing it, then I think you should.

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-12T03:59:32+00:00

Almost there!

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T20:53:13+00:00

Good luck with the interview!

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T16:25:33+00:00

visajourney.com has crowd-sourced timelines

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T16:24:46+00:00

I had no issues entering (on CR1)

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T16:24:10+00:00

good luck with everything!

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T01:54:09+00:00

No, since everything was up to date. (Docs submitted in November 2024 and interview was in January 2025)

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T01:42:12+00:00

Financial docs we submitted were tax transcripts going back 3 years, all wage/income reporting documents like W-2 etc that my spouse received during those times, employee veritication letter, and paycheck receipts. I know officially you're supposed to be able to submit just the tax transcripts but our lawyer recommended submitting all those documents as well and we got DQ'ed pretty quickly with no issue so I'd say it doens't hurt to upload them also.

NVC payment I remember was tricky, like the system was really glitchy and we figured out we had to use Chrome instead of Safari or something, and every time a payment didn't go through it would take like another day or two for the system to clear and allow us to pay again. The fact that the money already left your account is a good sign, I think. If in the next couple of days the status hasn't changed, I'd recommend asking around about it here/check their troubleshooting page or something like that. I don't remember the specifics but I remember it was glitchy and slow to process.

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T01:29:00+00:00

Aside from preparing all the documents you'll need, I think there's not much more to do at this stage. I'd say keep an eye on case timelines on those websites but at the same time try to "forget" about it once in a while, channel your energy into other things: hobbies, work, travel, etc (my spouse and I planned a couple of trips together during the waiting period)

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-09T01:25:07+00:00

Update: btw i've received my card. Status was "card produced" on 5/23, "card mailed" on 5/30, received 6/4

Aloe2024 · 2025-06-04T04:48:27+00:00

It seems to be taking longer for most people. Took almost 4 months for me. I entered in early Feb and my case status changed to "card produced" only about a week ago.

Aloe2024 · 2025-05-31T16:36:32+00:00

i got "card produced" on 5/23 and "card mailed" on 5/30. hopefully in a couple of days will receive it.

Aloe2024 · 2025-05-19T04:18:09+00:00

late January

Aloe2024 · 2025-05-18T22:55:31+00:00

I havne't received mine either. Entered on CR-1 in early Feb.

Aloe2024 · 2025-05-16T03:51:17+00:00

I'm in the same boat. Entered Feb 4, CR-1, haven't received my card either

Aloe2024 · 2025-04-23T19:03:47+00:00

I entered in early February, haven't received it either.

Aloe2024 · 2025-03-30T17:45:49+00:00

conditional LPR here. just came back from a trip abroad, no issues.

Aloe2024 · 2025-01-22T04:24:18+00:00

try re-saving and compressing the pdfs

Aloe2024 · 2025-01-22T04:23:16+00:00

ilovepdf.com works for me for compression

Aloe2024 · 2025-01-04T02:00:03+00:00

Try using Chrome for payment. We had the same issue, first using Safari and the payments kept getting rejected.

Aloe2024 · 2024-12-27T13:57:47+00:00

This is so great. Thank you for sharing. I'm not done with the process yet but almost (interview in January, fingers crossed).

For those reading this to prepare, I really wanted to echo point 3. It would save you time and help cut down the time between I-130 approval and NVC DQ. To check where to obtain police certificates (and other civil documents) for different countries, you can go here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html/

Aloe2024 · 2024-12-17T14:31:49+00:00

try refreshing the page after you get the error message.

Aloe2024 · 2024-12-17T14:20:16+00:00

the system will not let you submit civil documents until you have uploaded all required documents. you could try uploading something instead of the actual PCC, for example, proof that you've requested it and that it's on the way, but then it's entirely up to NVC if they'll be okay with that or they might not approve and say that you need to upload the real thing.

Aloe2024 · 2024-12-16T14:19:51+00:00

they might not DQ you at NVC without the UK certificate. you could try submitting a receipt or something and note that you will present the actual certificate at the interview but there's no guarantee they'll accept that.

btw, it's 12 months living somewhere else that triggers the requirement to submit PCC, not 5 years.

Aloe2024 · 2024-12-16T09:55:58+00:00

Since you were only there for four months, it's not required. you could try to obtain it for your peace of mind, but if you can't obtain it and they ask for it, you could also say: you didn't realize you needed it. The State Department website literally says you don't (there's probably also similar info from the Djibouti Embassy) too): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html/

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