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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

They sent it to the NVC

Married March 9, 2013
NOA1 I-130 April 12, 2013

Transferred to TSC Nov 27, 2013
APPROVED March 18, 2014 FINALLY ! ! ! !! 11 MONTHS & 6 LONG DAYS FOR MY NOA2
Case shipped from TSC to NVC March 21, 2014
Rec'd NOA2 hard copy March 22, 2014
Case rec'd & Case Number assigned April 1, 2014
AMAZING !!!
PAID IV and AOS fees online April 5, 2014
Fees show paid/DS 260 avail. /DS260 submitted/AOS&IV pkg sent April 9, 2014
FEDEX delivered @ NVC April 11, 2014
Revised AOS pkg delivered April 15, 2014
AOS & IV rec'd& scanned in @ NVC April 15, 2014
Revised AOS scanned April 18, 2014
AOS checklist for income and IV pkg April 30, 2014 (checklist expected due to Lawyers mistakes)
DS260 accepted April 30, 2014
Checklist for Birth cert/police cert May 1, 2014
AOS accepted May 5, 2014

Birth cert scanned MAY 8, 2014

CASE COMPLETE JUNE 4, 2014 CC letter received via email June 11, 2014

INTERVIEW JULY 15, 2014

Waiver finally FedEx'd to Phoenix Lockbox August 21, 2014

WAIVER APPROVED December 17, 2014

Received Instruction Letter via email December 23, 2014

Final Embassy Appointment January 5, 2015 YAY !

Visa ISSUED January 12, 2015

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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

They sent it to the NVC

Agreed!!

The Journey Home
04/27/2009 - POE at JFK (Quick and Easy!!!!)
05/07/2009 - Applied for SSN
05/09/2009 - Welcome Letter Received
05/14/2009 - SSN Received
05/11/2009 - GC Production Ordered
06/12/2009 - GC Production Ordered (AGAIN ?!?!?!)
06/19/2009 - Alien Registration Approval notice email
06/22/2009 - 2 Year Green Card Received!!!!!!

Naturalization
02/06/2013 - Application Sent
02/13/2013 - NOA (Priority Date Feb 8th)
02/13/2013 - Biometrics Appt. Letter Received
02/21/2013 - Early Bio Appt. (Original March 15th)
02/26/2013 - Place Inline for Interview

04/24/2013 - Interview scheduled

05/31/2013 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

XX/XX/2013 - Oath Ceremony

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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

Normally after they approved your petition they "touched" again but only to send it out to NVC. So be happy you are out of USCIS!!! Give them like 2 o 3 days and start calling the NVC at (603) 334-0700 and ask if they received your petition, use the USCIS receipt number find out the status.

I-130 Journey

01-13-09 - I-130 NOA1 (case transferred to California Service Center)

02-25-09 - I-130 NOA2 (Approved)

02-28-09 - I-130 Received NOA2 Hardcopy

I-129F Journey

01-19-09 - I-129F sent USPS Express Overnight Mail to California Service Center

01-23-09 - I-129F NOA1

02-25-09 - I-129F NOA2(Approved)

02-28-09 - I-129F Received NOA2 Hardcopy

03-03-09 - I-129F Case number assigned @ NVC

03-11-09 - I-129F Consulate Received signed by FELIX

04-14-09 - I-129F Interview date assigned (05-19-09)

NVC Journey

03-04-09 - NVC Received/Case number assigned

03-10-09 - DS-3032 / AOS Bill Generated

03-10-09 - E-mail DS-3032

03-10-09 - Pay AOS Bill (Online)

03-11-09 - AOS Bill Show as PAID

03-12-09 - Mailed I-864 Package

03-16-09 - Reviewing I-864

03-17-09 - Mail DS-3032

03-19-09 - NVC accepted DS-3032

03-19-09 - NVC Reviewed and Accepted I-864

03-26-09 - IV Bill Generated

03-27-09 - Pay IV Bill

03-30-09 - IV Bill Show as PAID

03-30-09 - Mailed IV Package

04-10-09 - RFE for my wife's Birth Certificate (It must be In-extenso)

04-14-09 - Sent a New IN_EXTENSO Birth Certificate

04-27-09 - Case Completed at NVC

04-27-09 - Trying to switch k3 interview for CR-1/IR-1

04-28-09 - Sent E-mail directly to the Chief of Visa Operations in DR requesting the switch

05-06-09 - NVC received a request from Embassy requesting the file

05-07-09 - Medical Exam

05-08-09 - Left NVC

05-12-09 - Received Consulate

05-19-09 - Interview Date: APPROVED!!!!

05-27-09 - POE (JFK, New York)

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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

They sent it to the NVC

Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

They sent it to the NVC

Agreed!!

Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

Normally after they approved your petition they "touched" again but only to send it out to NVC. So be happy you are out of USCIS!!! Give them like 2 o 3 days and start calling the NVC at (603) 334-0700 and ask if they received your petition, use the USCIS receipt number find out the status.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOUR FAST REPLY! YA'LL REPLY BETTER THAN THE PEOPLE THAT WORKS AT USCIS OR NVC ;) KUDOS TO U ALL!!!

" It's called process because it takes time "

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center / Consulate : Montreal, Canada

I-130 Sent : 2009-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-02-03

I-130 Approved : 2009-03-13

NVC Received : 2009-03-21

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-03-11

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-05-11

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-05-12

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-05-26

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-03-11

Receive IV Bill : 2010-05-12

Case Completed at NVC :2010-10-26

Packet 4 Received :2010-12-30

Interview Date : 2011-02-15

Interview Result :Approved!!!!

Visa Received :2011-02-18

US Entry :2011-03-25

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 38 days from your NOA1 date.

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Ladies - Need your opinion here. So I was speaking with my wife and the in-laws, and I kept getting asked, When are you coming? Aren't you going to come pick up your wife? Etc. So at this point, I think I'm going to spill the beans, well atleast to the in-laws. Should I tell me wife as well?

The Journey Home
04/27/2009 - POE at JFK (Quick and Easy!!!!)
05/07/2009 - Applied for SSN
05/09/2009 - Welcome Letter Received
05/14/2009 - SSN Received
05/11/2009 - GC Production Ordered
06/12/2009 - GC Production Ordered (AGAIN ?!?!?!)
06/19/2009 - Alien Registration Approval notice email
06/22/2009 - 2 Year Green Card Received!!!!!!

Naturalization
02/06/2013 - Application Sent
02/13/2013 - NOA (Priority Date Feb 8th)
02/13/2013 - Biometrics Appt. Letter Received
02/21/2013 - Early Bio Appt. (Original March 15th)
02/26/2013 - Place Inline for Interview

04/24/2013 - Interview scheduled

05/31/2013 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

XX/XX/2013 - Oath Ceremony

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Ladies - Need your opinion here. So I was speaking with my wife and the in-laws, and I kept getting asked, When are you coming? Aren't you going to come pick up your wife? Etc. So at this point, I think I'm going to spill the beans, well atleast to the in-laws. Should I tell me wife as well?

Are you planning on surprising her? For me if financial permits I would love for my husband to pick me up but if not I'm still gonna be happy.

" It's called process because it takes time "

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center / Consulate : Montreal, Canada

I-130 Sent : 2009-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-02-03

I-130 Approved : 2009-03-13

NVC Received : 2009-03-21

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2010-03-11

Pay I-864 Bill 2010-05-11

Receive I-864 Package : 2010-05-12

Return Completed I-864 : 2010-05-26

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2010-03-11

Receive IV Bill : 2010-05-12

Case Completed at NVC :2010-10-26

Packet 4 Received :2010-12-30

Interview Date : 2011-02-15

Interview Result :Approved!!!!

Visa Received :2011-02-18

US Entry :2011-03-25

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 38 days from your NOA1 date.

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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

Your case was probably shipped out to NVC.

Call NVC 603-334-0700 and inquire if they have rec'd your case. You will have to provide them your I 130 receipt number. Good Luck

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*k3 Visa*

08-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

05-18-2009: K3 visa approved (Mumbai Consulate)

05-22-2009: POE LAX

*IR Visa*

07-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

08-13-2009: IR1 visa approved (Montreal, Canada)

08-15-2009: POE LAX

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Ladies - Need your opinion here. So I was speaking with my wife and the in-laws, and I kept getting asked, When are you coming? Aren't you going to come pick up your wife? Etc. So at this point, I think I'm going to spill the beans, well atleast to the in-laws. Should I tell me wife as well?

I would tell your inlaws so they are in the Loop....keep the wife guessing :P

*k3 Visa*

08-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

05-18-2009: K3 visa approved (Mumbai Consulate)

05-22-2009: POE LAX

*IR Visa*

07-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

08-13-2009: IR1 visa approved (Montreal, Canada)

08-15-2009: POE LAX

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Yeah, I tried hard to find you guys a reason but sometimes we don't know what the reasons are until later.

When my K3 was stuck in AP and others shipped to embassy it was heartbreaking to read the forums but then I was able to convinve hubby maybe we should take this as a sign that CR1 is the one to follow.

I can definitely understand ur frustration and sympathize with you. I know how it would make me feel if it was me in ur shoes. Seren, urs should be coming up soon since at least ur files are scanned and u have ur case numbers. Jen, I hope ur letters create the much needed miracle for you. It is definitely aggravating to call NVC and be given the run around and to be told 90 days!! That's just plain ridiculous! In cases like yours, a supervisor should be able to resolve the issue. I wish you lots of luck and hope u see the light at the end of the tunnel soon. Meanwhile, (((((((((((Jen)))))))) (F)

Since I don't know the reasons for urs just like I didnt know the one for mine a while ago, all I have right now are some positive karma :star::star::star::star: I can send ur way and Candid can whip up the magic potions needed.

Time for group huggggggg :luv::luv::luv:

Thanks for your support GS!!! 7.gif

Seren I130: GS 130...hey there GF I need a ride to AOS & IV bill Road, can I hitch a ride with you? :P

*k3 Visa*

08-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

05-18-2009: K3 visa approved (Mumbai Consulate)

05-22-2009: POE LAX

*IR Visa*

07-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

08-13-2009: IR1 visa approved (Montreal, Canada)

08-15-2009: POE LAX

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Can someone help me understand this, I received the email approval notice for my I-130 last friday Mar. 13, then when I checked USCIS website today it was touched again on the 16th. What do ya'll think happened?

Yes, mine were touched on March 6th (a day after I was approved) and NVC said that is the day my file arrived, but it didn't get a case # assigned till the following Monday March 9th.

Yeah, I tried hard to find you guys a reason but sometimes we don't know what the reasons are until later.

When my K3 was stuck in AP and others shipped to embassy it was heartbreaking to read the forums but then I was able to convinve hubby maybe we should take this as a sign that CR1 is the one to follow.

I can definitely understand ur frustration and sympathize with you. I know how it would make me feel if it was me in ur shoes. Seren, urs should be coming up soon since at least ur files are scanned and u have ur case numbers. Jen, I hope ur letters create the much needed miracle for you. It is definitely aggravating to call NVC and be given the run around and to be told 90 days!! That's just plain ridiculous! In cases like yours, a supervisor should be able to resolve the issue. I wish you lots of luck and hope u see the light at the end of the tunnel soon. Meanwhile, (((((((((((Jen)))))))) (F)

Since I don't know the reasons for urs just like I didnt know the one for mine a while ago, all I have right now are some positive karma :star::star::star::star: I can send ur way and Candid can whip up the magic potions needed.

Time for group huggggggg :luv::luv::luv:

Thanks for your support GS!!! 7.gif

Seren I130: GS 130...hey there GF I need a ride to AOS & IV bill Road, can I hitch a ride with you? :P

GS I 130 2 Seren's I 130: Sure and u know it! ;)

U're welcome, Seren! You guys were my support when I was down. My motto in life is do unto others what you would want them to do unto you and since u guys gave me :luv: time for me to give some back to u :luv::luv::luv:

Edited by GS4EVER

NVC Journey: Finally OVER APRIL 21, 2009!!! INTERVIEW PASSED 05/12/09; VISA IN HAND 05/20/09

03/05/09: K3 and I 130 both approved! FINALLY after 230 emotionally trying days @ VSC!!

03/06/2009 : NVC Received; 03/09/09 Case Number Assigned; 03/10/09 K3 stuck in AP

03/17/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills generated (by email @ 10:00 p.m.); 03/18/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills paid online

03/27/2009 : AOS/DS 230 package sent to NVC; 04/02/2009 : AOS & DS-230 entered into NVC system

04/14/2009 : Found out K3 was forwarded to the consulate in Leb and CR1 stuck in AP; 04/18/09: K3 delivered

04/20/09: WOOHOO CR1 already out of AP; DS 230/AOS accepted with no RFEs!! Sign in failed on NVC payment site.

04/21/09: MAGIC CASE COMPLETE @ 4:30 P.M. THANK U GOD!!!

04/27/09: Hubby passed his medical; CR1 interview assigned for June 17th By NVC; but changed to MAY 12th after emailing embassy on 05/05/09 )

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Interview Passed 05/12/09!!! Visa in hand 05/20/09!!! POE: 05/23/09

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REUNITED JUST IN TIME FOR MY BDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!

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NATIONAL FLAG DAY IN ARUBA TODAY

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03/02 Received NVC

04/02 Case Number

05/02 DS-3032 Gen

06/02 DS-3032 email

09/02 Received DS-3032&I-864 Bill

10/02 Pay I-864

11/02 AOS bill PAID

11/02 IV Bill Gen

11/02 Pay IV

11/02 IV Bill PAID

26/02 Mail AOS&IV Package

Stuck at NVC :-(

10/3 Medical PASSED!

11/3 AVR states IV paid (1 month after it got paid)

K-3:

04/02 At NVC

05/02 Left NVC

At Embassy, DHL 9 FEB

19/02 Embassy gave me apt for K-3

31/03 Interview Date

K-3 In HAND!!!!!

04/04/09 POE: ARUBA

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BTW, funny how things turn out sometimes. My hubby was very upset our K3 was in AP and we were dead set against CR1 thinking it would take longer but now look what happened. In our case things happened for a reason...

I am a big believer that things happen for a reason, but COME ON NOW!!!!

Jen & I need FATE AND LUCK!!!

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I was just thinking, how many Garga clones do we need for all of us to get through this NVC thingy!!

I promise to love you in good times and in bad, with all I have to give and all that I am, in the only way I know how -- completely and forever......

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BTW, funny how things turn out sometimes. My hubby was very upset our K3 was in AP and we were dead set against CR1 thinking it would take longer but now look what happened. In our case things happened for a reason...

I am a big believer that things happen for a reason, but COME ON NOW!!!!

Jen & I need FATE AND LUCK!!!

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I was just thinking, how many Garga clones do we need for all of us to get through this NVC thingy!!

Candid you should be hearing word about your case complete soon...Right in Time for LUCKY THURSDAY

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*k3 Visa*

08-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

05-18-2009: K3 visa approved (Mumbai Consulate)

05-22-2009: POE LAX

*IR Visa*

07-10-2008: NOA1

03-05-2009: NOA2

08-13-2009: IR1 visa approved (Montreal, Canada)

08-15-2009: POE LAX

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Aruba, I love the whole Carribean pride thing. I LOOOOOOOOVE the Carribean. My favorite place to vacation! Hope u get ur case complete soon followed by Candid, me and Seren. :star::star::star::star::star:

And an extra special miracle for Jen for her papers to show up and ship to CR!! :star::star::star::star::star:

Nite ladies and gents. TTU all tomorrow!

:luv:

GS

P.S. I updated my timeline to CR1 to reflect NVC activity. Both bills AOS and IV paid today! :)

Edited by GS4EVER

NVC Journey: Finally OVER APRIL 21, 2009!!! INTERVIEW PASSED 05/12/09; VISA IN HAND 05/20/09

03/05/09: K3 and I 130 both approved! FINALLY after 230 emotionally trying days @ VSC!!

03/06/2009 : NVC Received; 03/09/09 Case Number Assigned; 03/10/09 K3 stuck in AP

03/17/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills generated (by email @ 10:00 p.m.); 03/18/2009 : AOS/IV fee bills paid online

03/27/2009 : AOS/DS 230 package sent to NVC; 04/02/2009 : AOS & DS-230 entered into NVC system

04/14/2009 : Found out K3 was forwarded to the consulate in Leb and CR1 stuck in AP; 04/18/09: K3 delivered

04/20/09: WOOHOO CR1 already out of AP; DS 230/AOS accepted with no RFEs!! Sign in failed on NVC payment site.

04/21/09: MAGIC CASE COMPLETE @ 4:30 P.M. THANK U GOD!!!

04/27/09: Hubby passed his medical; CR1 interview assigned for June 17th By NVC; but changed to MAY 12th after emailing embassy on 05/05/09 )

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Interview Passed 05/12/09!!! Visa in hand 05/20/09!!! POE: 05/23/09

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REUNITED JUST IN TIME FOR MY BDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!! PRAISE BE TO GOD!

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Hello everyone, now that I have my tax stuff resolved, I am a lot more relaxed. Now back to planning my trip to India :) Can't wait to see my wife!!!!

The Journey Home
04/27/2009 - POE at JFK (Quick and Easy!!!!)
05/07/2009 - Applied for SSN
05/09/2009 - Welcome Letter Received
05/14/2009 - SSN Received
05/11/2009 - GC Production Ordered
06/12/2009 - GC Production Ordered (AGAIN ?!?!?!)
06/19/2009 - Alien Registration Approval notice email
06/22/2009 - 2 Year Green Card Received!!!!!!

Naturalization
02/06/2013 - Application Sent
02/13/2013 - NOA (Priority Date Feb 8th)
02/13/2013 - Biometrics Appt. Letter Received
02/21/2013 - Early Bio Appt. (Original March 15th)
02/26/2013 - Place Inline for Interview

04/24/2013 - Interview scheduled

05/31/2013 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

XX/XX/2013 - Oath Ceremony

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