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LotofPatience   65

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Hello to all VJ members and visitors,

I just a got a call from my husband now, our visa has been approved. :dance: :dance:

I will post later more into details about VFS visit in the morning.... But want to say a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL (F) (F) who have given their support and best wishes to me and to my husband during this whole process at NVC and later till the interview time.. A special Thank You to Loto, for his reference and fastest way guide that given me a hope that NVC process can be faster and easier ... (F) (F) (F) Thank you so much once again to all .....

Bani :star:

CONGRATULATIONS BANIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII and your hubbyyyyyyyyyyy (F)(F)(F)

You're done! Glad to know it was smooth :dance: Now, family re-union in a week, best wishes for happy married life too (F)(F)(F)

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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Nita&Assaad Proficient

Nita&Assaad   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Lebanon
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That's great NEWS :dance::dance: I am so HAPPY for you Bani!!!

Congratulations :dance::dance:

I hope you will have a HAPPY life together!!!

Nita :luv:

Hello to all VJ members and visitors,

I just a got a call from my husband now, our visa has been approved. :dance: :dance: It was such a long wait for him in this process. Entered the consulate at 7:30 am. Once entered went to the security check and than went for the fingerprints. After that waited in the waiting area. My husband was in early in line so was called up early. Went to the indian guy, asked to review the documents. Suddenly, the indian guy said you are having low finanical support. My husband got little scared. He asked questions like, "how many people are in your household now? , Did you have a copy of your father-in-law's I-864A?" He gave the copy of I-864A and he started calculating the numbers.. Later told that you are just barely above the line of poverty.. My husband saw that they are having a little different chart than us.. don't know why ?? Asked to show just formal pictures.. (saw one of the pictures and started smiling and commented "nice picture"). Asked to wait again... Than was called again for the second interview... There a american guy first, asked to sign DS-230. Started asking questions, What are you doing now ?, what does your wife do ?, how did you guys meet ? Who else came to your wedding ?, did your wife visited you after the wedding ? While asking the questions he was typing something in the computer. Strange thing is that, american guy didn't even talk about having low fianancial support.. it was just indian guy who was repeatedly talking about that... Than the indian guy standing next to said, "your visa will be mailed to your home address" But my husband requested that VFS does not offer courier service in my home town that's why i haven given my aunt's address and that is also very far from my home town. So if it is possible for me to collect the passport today in the evening from the VFS office. They replied that you can try collecting it but cann't gaurentee for sure..

I will post later more into details about VFS visit in the morning.... But want to say a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL (F) (F) who have given their support and best wishes to me and to my husband during this whole process at NVC and later till the interview time.. A special Thank You to Loto, for his reference and fastest way guide that given me a hope that NVC process can be faster and easier ... (F) (F) (F) Thank you so much once again to all .....

Bani :star:

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3.26.08 - NOA2 - APPROVAL IN 493 DAYS!!

NVC

7.22.08 - CASE COMPLETED IN 90 DAYS - THANK GOD!!

Embassy

9.29.08-Interview - AP (2 weeks)

10.15.08 - AP over :) Embassy called hubby to go get his Visa - HAPPIEST DAY!!!

10.20.08 - Visa Issued

11.25.08 - POE (JFK then SFO)

11.26.08 - Visa Journey is Over!! TOOK 737 DAYS....Habibi is Home!! :) :)

USA

11.25.08 - POE

12.10.08 - Applied for SS Card

12.15.08 - Welcome Letter Received

12.17.08 - SS Card Received

12.26.08 - Green Card Received :)

Begin Naturalization process 2011 ~ Inshallah

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Bani Proficient

Bani   0

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One more question Bani :

My uncle submitted all the documents at VFS including medical report at Mumbai, and what surprised me was they charge 560 rupees fee at VFS.

I want to know how much did u pay at VFS

Chintan,

My husband booked the tickets before the interview. The agent he knew is one of our family. So got the tickets but have to pay now. The tickets are also confirmed.. My husband submitted just the courier fees at VFS in ahmedabad the charge was Rs. 365. He did not submit the medical report at the VFS.. Was asked to hand carry at the time of interview.. I hope this answers your questions..

Bani :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

Alexandra_v Proficient

Alexandra_v   0

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congratulations :D !!!!

2008-05-06 I-129F sent

2008-05-10 Delivered to NVC 3:12pm

2008-05-20 NOA1

2008-05-23 Touched

2008-06-26 Touched

2008-06-27 Touched

2008-09-07 NOA2

2008-09-11 Received at NVC

2008-09-12 Left NVC

2008-09-18 Consulate received

2008-09-25 Pkt3 Received

2008-09-28 Pkt3 Returned

2008-09-30 Pkt4 Received

2008-10-09 Interview

2008-10-13 Medical

2008-10-24 Visa Received

2008-10-30 Fying home to my Jonathan

Bani Proficient

Bani   0

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FYI:

I forgot to mention in intial post that we need more than enough finanical support. Me and my husband cann't figure it out that why that indian guy was saying that we had low finanical support.. But anyways.. all is gone now and the only BIG thing is "visa approved" :dance::star:

Thank you so much to all who supported us ... :star:

Bani :star:

Congrats and did your husband collect the passport from VFS the same day.

Please let me know

Chintan,

Yes, my husband was able to collect his passport and the sealed envelope in the evening from the VFS office around 5 pm.. :star:

I just need to error correct my typing mistake on the following post that i did early this morning.. It is as follows:

FYI:

I forgot to mention in intial post that we had more than enough finanical support. Me and my husband cann't figure it out that why that indian guy was saying that we had low finanical support.. But anyways.. all is gone now and the only BIG thing is "visa approved" :dance::star:

Bani :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

Bani Proficient

Bani   0

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I want to say a very BIG Thank you to all of the following members who have given their support and best wishes to me and my husband during this very important time our lives..

Silent, AandLKC, sgr, candidwitch, hyd617, Jamericanlove, Nicolex08, cantwait2long, chintan, yoke, YiviChris, Loto, Nita, Alexandra_v and OOM (F) (F) (F) (F) (F) (F) (F).. One speical rose for everyone...

From me and my husband a very special Thank You to Loto... for his service to all VJ members and visitors... Without his guidance and advice i wouldn't have done so much this by myself alone here... (F) (F) (F) (F) (F)

Once again, Thank you to all.. Best wishes and Best of Luuck to everyone with their respective process through NVC and later to the consulate for Interview.... :thumbs:

Bani :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

happyinlove012408 Proficient

happyinlove012408   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ethiopia
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Congrats on the visa.

USCIS Journey

03/15/08 Sent I-130

03/17/08 I-130 received (USPS) (Priority Date)

06/28/08 Received NOA2 hardcopy: NO RFE FROM USCIS:101 days

NVC Journey

07/01/08 NVC case# assigned

08/14/08 CASE COMPLETE: NO RFE FROM NVC:44 days

09/15/08 Interview date assigned

Embassy Journey

10/01/08 Case at embassy

10/08/08 Document verification and got interviewed (Approved)

10/09/08 Pick up visa (original interview date)

10/18/08 P.O.E ~ Seattle

Removing Conditions

07/23/2010 Mail off I-751(USCIS received on 07/26 via usps)

07/26/2010 NOA1 date (notice received 8/2/2010)

07/28/2010 Check cashed

08/20/2010 Biometrics appt.(notice received 8/7/2010)

08/20,21,23 touched

10/22/2010 Approved NO RFE(2 months and 3 weeks from filing date)

Citizenship

10/7/11 N-400 Submitted

10/13/11 NOA date

10/20/11 appt letter sent for biometrics

11/9/11 Biometrics appt

11/11/11 Email of interview scheduling received

11/14/11 Interview scheduled and mail sent

11/21/11 Interview letter received

12/19/11 Interview date

12/19/11 passed interview and oath Finally a citizen(2 months 1 week and 5 days from sending N-400)

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nepaliguy Apprentice

nepaliguy   0

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greeeatttt. Congratulations Bani

11.13.2007 : Sent I-130 to Nebraska Service Center

01 .24.2008 : NOA1

04.02.2008 : NOA2

07.09.2008 : Sent AOS and ds 230

08.05.2008 : NVC case complete

08.23.2008 : Medical Done

09.22.2008 : Interview

09.22.2008 : Visa Approved

09.25.2008 : Visa in Hand

12.09.2008 : POE Chicago OHARE.

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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I want to say a very BIG Thank you to all of the following members who have given their support and best wishes to me and my husband during this very important time our lives..

Silent, AandLKC, sgr, candidwitch, hyd617, Jamericanlove, Nicolex08, cantwait2long, chintan, yoke, YiviChris, Loto, Nita, Alexandra_v and OOM (F) (F) (F) (F) (F) (F) (F).. One speical rose for everyone...

From me and my husband a very special Thank You to Loto... for his service to all VJ members and visitors... Without his guidance and advice i wouldn't have done so much this by myself alone here... (F) (F) (F) (F) (F)

Once again, Thank you to all.. Best wishes and Best of Luuck to everyone with their respective process through NVC and later to the consulate for Interview.... :thumbs:

Bani :star:

I am glad :star: Happy re-united life to you Chitra and Dharam starting from next week :dance::dance::dance:

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

haimanotalan Rookie

haimanotalan   0

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One more question Bani :

My uncle submitted all the documents at VFS including medical report at Mumbai, and what surprised me was they charge 560 rupees fee at VFS.

I want to know how much did u pay at VFS

my wife went for her interview today and they gave a green slip of paper what is that for

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Marriage : 2007-07-11

I-130 Sent : 2007-08-17

I-130 NOA1 : 2007-10-01

I-130 Approved : 2008-02-14

NVC Received : 2008-02-27

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2008-03-15

Pay I-864 Bill 2008-04-17

Receive I-864 Package : 2008-05-19

Return Completed I-864 : 2008-05-19

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2008-03-17

Receive IV Bill : 2008-04-05

Pay IV Bill : 2008-04-07

Receive Instruction Package : 2008-05-08

Case Completed at NVC : 2008-05-28

NVC Left : 2008-06-10

Consulate Received : 2008-07-26

Packet 3 Received : 2008-05-08

Packet 3 Sent : 2008-05-09

Packet 4 Received : 2008-08-13

Interview Date : 2008-08-28

Visa Received : 2008-09-04

US Entry : 2008-10-01

SSN card received : 11-05-08

I-551 2YR received: 11-15-08

Your I-130 was approved in 181 days from your filing date.

Your interview took 377 days from your I-130 filing date.

Bani Proficient

Bani   0

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One more question Bani :

My uncle submitted all the documents at VFS including medical report at Mumbai, and what surprised me was they charge 560 rupees fee at VFS.

I want to know how much did u pay at VFS

my wife went for her interview today and they gave a green slip of paper what is that for

Haimanotalan,

Sorry, i do not know what you are referring too.. Good Luck.. :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

Bani Proficient

Bani   0

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Thank You so much (F) to everyone... (F) (F) (F) (F)

Loto, Happinlove01240, Kahm, Cmnb, and Neapliguy.... (F) (F) (F) (F) (F)...

FYI:

Only 6 days :dance: :dance: to POE at Chicago.... (F)

Bani :star:

CR-1 Timeline

12/06/2007: I-130 petition sent to Chicago Lockbox.

01/30/2008: Received NOA 1.

04/25/2008: I-130 APPROVED.

06/04/2008: Came to know about Visa Journey.com.

07/02/2008: CASE COMPLETED.

07/14/2008: Case transferred to Mumbai.

08/27/2008: Interview - Visa Approved

09/03/2008: POE-Chicago

09/04/2008: Applied for SSN

09/11/2008: Received SSN

10/27/2008: Received "Welcome Letter"

11/04/2008: USCIS mailed the approval notice

11/06/2008: Green Card Received !!!

I-751 Timeline

07/02/2010: I-751 mailed to CSC

07/06/2010: CSC received I-751 application

07/06/2010: Check cashed

07/09/2010: CSC mailed the NOA1. Dated: 07/06/2010

07/13/2010: NOA1 Notice received

07/28/2010: Biometrics Appointment Letter received. Dated: 07/20/2010

08/17/2010: Biometrics appointment--- Done

10/07/2010: Approved- Green card production ordered

10/08/2010: Touched

10/15/2010: Green Card Received

N-400 Timeline

06/06/2011: N-400 mailed to AZ Lockbox

06/08/2011: AZ Lockbox received N-400 application

06/13/2011: Check cashed

06/13/2011: NOA1 Notice mailed & received the text

06/23/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Mailed

06/27/2011: Biometrics Appointment Letter Received

07/06/2011: Biometrics Appointment-Done

07/08/2011: Placed in line for Interview

08/29/2011: Interview Letter received

10/04/2011: Interview

11/15/2011: Placed in line for Oath Ceremony

06/01/2012: Oath Ceremony.. Finally...

 
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