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visaveteran1   33

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As i have mentioned, I recently got I-130 approval (and assuming K-3 petitioning is dead as many seem to believe), I'm looking for a likely interview date (time from NOA2 to interview date).

The USCIS time frame for Russia 130 petitions is an alarming 199 days between NOA2 and interview. Can that be true? Looking for further information from VJ members in the Russian forum.

Thanks.

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KGSodie   0

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199 days from NOA2???? I hope that's not right!

------------------K1 Timeline------------------

05 Jul 2007: Mailed I129F petition

06 Jul 2007: CSC received petition

09 Jul 2007: NOA-1 Issued

10 Jul 2007: My check clears the bank

13 Jul 2007: I receive NOA-1 in the US Mail

19 Nov 2007: Touched

19 Nov 2007: USCIS website shows APPROVED

23 Nov 2007: I receive NOA-2 in the US Mail

12 Dec 2007: NVC receives petition

14 Dec 2007: NVC ships petition to Moscow embassy

19 Dec 2007: Moscow embassy receives petition

26 Feb 2008: Interview at Moscow embassy

13 Mar 2008: Received visa

18 Mar 2008: POE in Atlanta

09 May 2008: Wedding

-----------------AOS Timeline------------------

16 Jun 2008: Submittal for AOS

23 Jun 2008: NOA1 for AOS (I485, I765, I131)

24 Jun 2008: AOS checks cashed

15 Jul 2008: Biometrics appointment

04 Sep 2008: Received I-485 Interview letter

05 Sep 2008: AP/EAD Approved

08 Sep 2008: AP/EAD Received

29 Sep 2008: I-485 Interview (I-551 Stamp received)

07 Oct 2008: Green cards received

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Jason-Sasha   1

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Our wait from NOA2 to interview was less than 90 days. I think it all depends how quickly your petition gets to NVC after approval. From NVC to interview was about 60 days. Hope this helps.

22 Jun 05 - We met in a tiny bar in Williamsburg, Va. (spent all summer together)

27 May 06 - Sasha comes back for a 2nd glorious summer (spent 8 months apart)

01 Jan 07 - Jason travels to Moscow for 2 weeks with Sasha

27 May 07 - Jason again travels to Moscow for 2 weeks of perfection

14 July 07 - I-129F and all related documents sent to VSC

16 July 07 - I-129F delivered to VSC and signed for by P. Novak

20 July 07 - NOA1 issued / receipt number assigned

27 Sep 07 - Jason travels to Moscow to be with Sasha for 2 weeks

28 Nov 07 - NOA2 issued...TOUCHED!...then...APPROVED!!!

01 Dec 07 - NVC receives/assigns case #

04 Dec 07 - NVC sends case to U.S. Embassy Moscow

26 Dec 07 - Jason visits Sasha in Russia for the 4th and final time of 2007 :)

22 Feb 08 - Moscow Interview! (APPROVED!!!)..Yay!

24 Mar 08 - Sasha and Jason reunite in the U.S. :)

31 May 08 - Married

29 Dec 08- Alexander is born

11 Jan 10 - AOS / AP / EAD package sent

19 Jan 10 - AOS NOA1 / AP NOA1 / EAD NOA1

08 Feb 10 - AOS case transferred to CSC

16 Mar 10 - AP received

16 Mar 10 - AOS approved

19 Mar 10 - EAD received

22 Mar 10 - GC received

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Bobalouie   0

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Our wait from NOA2 to interview was less than 90 days. I think it all depends how quickly your petition gets to NVC after approval. From NVC to interview was about 60 days. Hope this helps.

Our wait to interview will be 84 days. NVC only had the petition for 3 days before it went to the consulate. It was in transit 3 days, then it sat in the mailroom of the consulate for 2 weeks, then they scheduled the interview for 60 days after that.

--- AOS Timeline ---

07/22/08 --- Mailed AOS packet to Chicago

07/25/08 --- NOA for I-131, I-485, and I-765

08/27/08 --- Biometrics

10/01/08 --- AP received

10/14/08 --- EAD received

11/13/08 --- Notice of transfer to CSC

02/09/09 --- Permanent Resident Card Ordered Notice

02/09/09 --- 2 Yr Permanent Resident Card Received

--- Lifting Conditions ---

11/10/10 --- Mailed I-751 packet to VSC

11/12/10 --- NOA1

12/22/10 --- Biometrics

03/15/11 --- RFE

05/10/11 --- Approved

Evgeniya Enthusiast

Evgeniya   3

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Our wait from NOA2 to interview was less than 90 days. I think it all depends how quickly your petition gets to NVC after approval. From NVC to interview was about 60 days. Hope this helps.

Our wait to interview will be 84 days. NVC only had the petition for 3 days before it went to the consulate. It was in transit 3 days, then it sat in the mailroom of the consulate for 2 weeks, then they scheduled the interview for 60 days after that.

The process for K1 and CR1 is very different. Look at CR1 forum, that is why in general it takes at least 6 months from NOA2 to interview for CR1 filers.

Evgeniya Enthusiast

Evgeniya   3

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As i have mentioned, I recently got I-130 approval (and assuming K-3 petitioning is dead as many seem to believe), I'm looking for a likely interview date (time from NOA2 to interview date).

The USCIS time frame for Russia 130 petitions is an alarming 199 days between NOA2 and interview. Can that be true? Looking for further information from VJ members in the Russian forum.

Thanks.

By the way, congratulations on your apporval!!! And a question how did you manage to get it so soon? We sent our petition on October 22nd and still nothing. And as far as I know VSC just finished August petitions.

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visaveteran1   33

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As i have mentioned, I recently got I-130 approval (and assuming K-3 petitioning is dead as many seem to believe), I'm looking for a likely interview date (time from NOA2 to interview date).

The USCIS time frame for Russia 130 petitions is an alarming 199 days between NOA2 and interview. Can that be true? Looking for further information from VJ members in the Russian forum.

Thanks.

By the way, congratulations on your apporval!!! And a question how did you manage to get it so soon? We sent our petition on October 22nd and still nothing. And as far as I know VSC just finished August petitions.

Like everyone else, I have no idea how things work with the USCIS.

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Our wait from NOA2 to interview was less than 90 days. I think it all depends how quickly your petition gets to NVC after approval. From NVC to interview was about 60 days. Hope this helps.

Our wait to interview will be 84 days. NVC only had the petition for 3 days before it went to the consulate. It was in transit 3 days, then it sat in the mailroom of the consulate for 2 weeks, then they scheduled the interview for 60 days after that.

Yeah, Sean. It is a crapshoot. I just got my NOA-2 today and called the NVC. The timeframe guide says two weeks but I called just to see, and maybe get a case number. They gave me that, and told me that the Moscow Consulate already has it. I was surprised but I know it really means nothing as it could sit there for 2 days, or 2 weeks, or 2 months before they schedule an interview. :blink:

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visaveteran1   33

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Thanks to everyone for replying.

Unfortunately I forgot that most folks on the Russian forum are going K-1 and I am now forced to go CR-1 (K-3 seems in limbo at the present time). So, you lucky folks only stay in NVA for a fews days or weeks...the CR-1 can take a number of months depending on various issues.

 
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