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skynaut
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well, it depends how you look at it: for me every day that passes makes me one step closer to the finale, that's why I am positive and cheerful. And when it turns 4 months, it will be even better, it

LotofPatience
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You never know. Don't be surprised if you get it by the end of this month too Loto

TheSahlis
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sky you have the perfect attitude....every day is one day closer to being with by honey forever. like everything with the government there is a process and if you follow it and do as they want things

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LotofPatience   65

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This has been told many times :star:

USCIS site is not reliable to everybody. If you don't see a touch, it doesn't mean your case is not being processed. It is the technical glitch in their web site.

Some people are lucky to see the touches throughout their process.

I have seen many who got approval even without a single touch.

When my case was approved, it still showed "Initial Review". And almost a month after, the status moved from "Initial Review" to "Post Decision Activity".

So, stay tuned and I feel approvals will start flooding any time soon :thumbs:

Loto

Answer to Mahalia & Momi above.

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CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Answer to Mahalia & Momi above.

Loto

oh! thanks again loto :thumbs:

USCIS:

07/21/2010 - NOA1

02/07/2011 - NOA2 approved! 201 days since NOA1!!!

02/14/2011 - NOA2 HARDCOPY RECEIVED

NVC:

02/15/2011 - NVC case number assigned

02/16/2011 - emailed ds3032 to nvc

02/17/2011 - gave both our email address.

02/18/2011 - DS3032 accepted.

03/15/2011 - AOS & IV paid. both "IN PROCESS"

03/16/2011 - AOS & IV show's "PAID"

03/24/2011 - Mailed AOS & IV pack to nvc

04/13/19/2011 - received an RFE email from NVC about my ds-230 and AOS form =/

04/22/2011 - (ds230 & Aos)Checklist sent to nvc

05/04/2011 - Sign In Failed!!! :)

05/05/2011 - Case Complete! :)

05/16/2011 - Interview Scheduled!

06/09/2011 - Interview date "APPROVED"

MEDICAL:

03/21/2011 - first day

03/22/2011 - medical result: IMMUNIZATION! =) thank god.

POE:

06/17/2011 - Received VISA

06/21/2011 - poe to SF :)yay!

06/21/2013 - 2year green card expiration date!

03/20/2013 - Mailed I-751 overnight express

07/19/2013 - Received RFE

08/19/2013 - RFE Received by CSC

08/22/2013 - GC APPROVED! :)

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Tina.Benoy   2

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Got a touch on 11/29/2010 as well! Hmm..this is getting interesting now! Well, let's wait & watch! :thumbs:

-Benoy

CSC - CR1

06/19/2010: Got Married

07/02/2010: I-130 mailed out

07/12/2010: I-130 received at USCIS

07/16/2010: NOA1

07/23/2010: NOA1 snail mail received in mailbox

Touches: 07/23, 07/26, 11/28, 11/29

11/2/2010: Case moved from CSC to TSC(Wife got snail mail!. No touches since 7/26. No Text/Email updates)

02/10/2011: NOA2(Thank You GOD!!)(209 days from NOA1)

02/16/2011: Petition shipped to NVC

02/16/2011: NOA2 hard copy received in mail

NVC

02/25/2011: NVC received the I-130 package, Receipt# scanned

02/25/2011: NVC Case# and IIN receipt, provided both email ids

02/25/2011: DS-3032 COA emailed to NVC

03/01/2011: DS-3032 COA accepted by NVC

03/03/2011: I-864 AOS review fee ($88) online payment

03/04/2011: Case shipped from NVC to US Embassy Madras for further processing.

03/10/2011: Case reached Madras US Counsulate

03/15/2011: Interview scheduled for 04/18/2011

Chennai Consulate

04/01/2011 & 04/02/2011: Medical

04/06/2011: VFS Office visit

04/18/2011: Interview - Approved!!

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LotofPatience   65

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Got a touch on 11/29/2010 as well! Hmm..this is getting interesting now! Well, let's wait & watch! :thumbs:

I think you already approved. Watch the snail mail.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Hi



I am new here but i've been reading posts for quite sometime already. Would like to ask Lotto if he knows how long will it take for us to get a copy of tax return from IRS once we call them ( actually my husband has a copy of his tax returns but the one who made it was his accountant where he's paying every year just to compute his tax and i'm not sure if NVC will accept that or it should really be coming from IRS). Also i've been reading so many posts coming for Lotto even his EZGuideSpouse, if you don't mind if you can share or give me a sample copy of the "Bar Coded Coversheet of AOS and IV Packet"......

Thanks a lot :)

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LotofPatience   65

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Hi



I am new here but i've been reading posts for quite sometime already. Would like to ask Lotto if he knows how long will it take for us to get a copy of tax return from IRS once we call them ( actually my husband has a copy of his tax returns but the one who made it was his accountant where he's paying every year just to compute his tax and i'm not sure if NVC will accept that or it should really be coming from IRS). Also i've been reading so many posts coming for Lotto even his EZGuideSpouse, if you don't mind if you can share or give me a sample copy of the "Bar Coded Coversheet of AOS and IV Packet"......

Thanks a lot :)

cutiezoe,

If you order from IRS by mail - it is 2 weeks. Tax transcripts are more clearer for review by NVC. It is useful if the petitioner is the only sponsor and all the income is petitioners.

Yes, NVC will accept tax returns that your husband has - W2/1099 with 1040 and all its schedules. This is an alternative to IRS tax transcripts.

Loto

AOS Barcode Coversheet

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

After printing this cover sheet, the next step in the immigration process is for the Petitioner to follow the Affidavit of Support Processing Instructions. A link to the instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page. You can also access the instructions through

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov

You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the Petitioner's completed forms and supporting documents. Failure to do this may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this page to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR AOS

31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 038012914

Principal Applicant:

<Applicant’s Name>

<NVC Case#>

<Barcode>

IR1/CR1

IV Barcode Coversheet

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

After printing this cover sheet, the next step in the immigration process is for the Applicant to follow the Applicant Document Processing Instructions. A link to the instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page. You can also access the instructions through www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.

You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the Applicant's completed forms and required documents for the following individuals:

<Applicant’s Name>

Failure to return this cover sheet with the documents may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this cover sheet to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR

31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 038012914

<NVC Case#>

<Barcode>

IR1/CR1

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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cutiezoe,

If you order from IRS by mail - it is 2 weeks. Tax transcripts are more clearer for review by NVC. It is useful if the petitioner is the only sponsor and all the income is petitioners.

Yes, NVC will accept tax returns that your husband has - W2/1099 with 1040 and all its schedules. This is an alternative to IRS tax transcripts.

Loto

AOS Barcode Coversheet

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

After printing this cover sheet, the next step in the immigration process is for the Petitioner to follow the Affidavit of Support Processing Instructions. A link to the instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page. You can also access the instructions through

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov

You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the Petitioner's completed forms and supporting documents. Failure to do this may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this page to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR AOS

31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 038012914

Principal Applicant:

<Applicant’s Name>

<NVC Case#>

<Barcode>

IR1/CR1

IV Barcode Coversheet

DOCUMENT COVER SHEET

After printing this cover sheet, the next step in the immigration process is for the Applicant to follow the Applicant Document Processing Instructions. A link to the instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page. You can also access the instructions through www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.

You MUST RETURN THIS COVER SHEET with the Applicant's completed forms and required documents for the following individuals:

<Applicant’s Name>

Failure to return this cover sheet with the documents may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this cover sheet to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR

31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 038012914

<NVC Case#>

<Barcode>

IR1/CR1

Thanks a lot Lotto

May i know where can i get that Bar coded cover sheet of Aos and IV Sheet? Does the NVC will give it to me and will just fill it up and send it with the other requirements....

We are still waiting for the approval but we are on our way to our 5 months that's why i want to prepare myself for the process. :)

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LotofPatience   65

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Thanks a lot Lotto

May i know where can i get that Bar coded cover sheet of Aos and IV Sheet? Does the NVC will give it to me and will just fill it up and send it with the other requirements....

We are still waiting for the approval but we are on our way to our 5 months that's why i want to prepare myself for the process. :)

Those 2 barcode cover sheets will be printed out from the NVC payment portal after you pay AOS fee ($88) and IV fee ($404). Not now.

Prepare all other documents handy before entering into NVC.

You have EZguide - it explains the steps.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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TSC Blackhole   11

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Hi



I am new here but i've been reading posts for quite sometime already. Would like to ask Lotto if he knows how long will it take for us to get a copy of tax return from IRS once we call them ( actually my husband has a copy of his tax returns but the one who made it was his accountant where he's paying every year just to compute his tax and i'm not sure if NVC will accept that or it should really be coming from IRS). Also i've been reading so many posts coming for Lotto even his EZGuideSpouse, if you don't mind if you can share or give me a sample copy of the "Bar Coded Coversheet of AOS and IV Packet"......

Thanks a lot :)

I also ordered my transcripts a few weeks ago. It was all automated and super easy, and they arrived in no time! The IRS is MUCH quicker that USCIS! :bonk:

USCIS

07/06/10: Package Sent to Chicago Lockbox

07/07/10: Package Received

07/17/10: NOA1

07/26/10: Touched

11/03/10: Case Transferred to TSC

11/30/10: Touched! FINALLY

12/01/10: Touched, AGAIN!

12/02/10: Touched, YET AGAIN!

12/03/10: TOUCHED!

02/14/11:I-130 Approved Happy Valentines Day!

Case was approved in 212 days

NVC

02/18/11: Received NVC Case number

02/20/11: Optin email sent

02/22/11:Submitted DS-261 (Choice of Agent)

02/23/11: AOS invoiced and paid

02/25/11: AOS I-864 Emailed to NVC

03/02/11: IV Bill generated & Paid!

03/08/11: Optin Accepted

03/17/11: DS-260 completed

03/24/11: DS-260 Supporting Documents emailed

03/24/11: Emailed my I-864 AGAIN because NVC is saying they did not receive it.

04/08/11: NVC robot says they are "Awaiting my Biographic Data" which I assume means they reviewed my I-864

04/11/11: NVC is saying I am missing info, that I did not send in all my documents.

04.14.11: NVC is saying i never emailed anything. I contacted my senate office, who is getting things handled for me at NVC.

05.12.11: OMG SIF!

07.11.11-INTERVIEW DATE!

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Those 2 barcode cover sheets will be printed out from the NVC payment portal after you pay AOS fee ($88) and IV fee ($404). Not now.

Prepare all other documents handy before entering into NVC.

You have EZguide - it explains the steps.

Loto

Thanks so much, i mean "Loto" sorry for the wrong spelling :)

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Markieboy   104

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Wow Loto...you're working overtime before your trip, eh? :lol:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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I think you already approved. Watch the snail mail.

Loto

No snail mail/email yet, so don't know what all these touches mean :unsure: !Thanks for geting me approved LoTo! Your approval was faster than USCIS!! I wish you were our adjudicator..LOL!! But definitely I will like to hear from USCIS as well!! either an approval or an RFE!!

-Benoy

-Benoy

CSC - CR1

06/19/2010: Got Married

07/02/2010: I-130 mailed out

07/12/2010: I-130 received at USCIS

07/16/2010: NOA1

07/23/2010: NOA1 snail mail received in mailbox

Touches: 07/23, 07/26, 11/28, 11/29

11/2/2010: Case moved from CSC to TSC(Wife got snail mail!. No touches since 7/26. No Text/Email updates)

02/10/2011: NOA2(Thank You GOD!!)(209 days from NOA1)

02/16/2011: Petition shipped to NVC

02/16/2011: NOA2 hard copy received in mail

NVC

02/25/2011: NVC received the I-130 package, Receipt# scanned

02/25/2011: NVC Case# and IIN receipt, provided both email ids

02/25/2011: DS-3032 COA emailed to NVC

03/01/2011: DS-3032 COA accepted by NVC

03/03/2011: I-864 AOS review fee ($88) online payment

03/04/2011: Case shipped from NVC to US Embassy Madras for further processing.

03/10/2011: Case reached Madras US Counsulate

03/15/2011: Interview scheduled for 04/18/2011

Chennai Consulate

04/01/2011 & 04/02/2011: Medical

04/06/2011: VFS Office visit

04/18/2011: Interview - Approved!!

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