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SteveColo   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Ukraine
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First we were in Administrative Processing ... I call today and now we are in Additional Processing ...

Does anyone know what the difference is? The NVC operator did not know the difference ...

I'm losing it ...

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Steve & Ksenia

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July 23, 2008 - Married my beautiful Ksenia

Oct 11, 2008 - I-130 Sent

Oct 13, 2008 - I-130 Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Oct 20, 2008 - Checks cashed by USCIS

Oct 24, 2008 - NOA1 (I-130)

Oct 25, 2008 - I-129F Sent to CSC

Oct 29, 2008 - I-129F Received at CSC

Oct 30, 2008 - NOA1 for I-129F mailed to me - received 11/22/08 because of address change

Oct 31, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 3, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 18, 2008 - I-129F Touched

Nov 20, 2008 - I-130 (for step daughter) Touched

Feb 17, 2009 - Case received by the NVC

Feb 25, 2009 - Received letter from NVC dated Feb 20th saying they had received my approved I-129F

Feb 27, 2009 - Received 2 letters from NVC dated Feb 20th - they had received both approved I-130's

Mar 6, 2009 - Medical for Ksenia & Sasha completed in Kiev. Everything is great.

Mar 9, 2009 - Called NVC and found out our K3 is in "administrative processing"

Apr 6, 2009 - OUT OF A.P. !!! File being sent to Kiev !

May 5, 2009 - K3 interview in Kiev! APPROVED !!!

July 12, 2009 - ARRIVAL IN USA !!!

queuedup Proficient

queuedup   1

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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Steve - I haven't heard of additional processing...have you tried speaking to a supervisor at NVC??

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

Y's_habibitk Mentor

Y's_habibitk   2

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Steve,

I wouldnt worry about the lingo. At one point one operator told me that they were "doing some additional checks on the documents"

when you call next time, just play dumb and say.."what IS administrative processing exactly". you will probably get different answer if you asked more than one CSR.

I wouldnt fret about it.

Lisa

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

SteveColo Collaborator

SteveColo   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Ukraine
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Thanks Lisa ...

I've talked to 2 CSR's today ... both could not tell me what the difference was ... I asked to talk to a supervisor and they could not connect me to anyone available.

The last CSR I talked to said to call @ 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday when they are just opening and my chance to get a supervisor would be best ...

Finally found out the NVC received my file from California on Feb. 17th ...

Steve & Ksenia

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July 23, 2008 - Married my beautiful Ksenia

Oct 11, 2008 - I-130 Sent

Oct 13, 2008 - I-130 Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Oct 20, 2008 - Checks cashed by USCIS

Oct 24, 2008 - NOA1 (I-130)

Oct 25, 2008 - I-129F Sent to CSC

Oct 29, 2008 - I-129F Received at CSC

Oct 30, 2008 - NOA1 for I-129F mailed to me - received 11/22/08 because of address change

Oct 31, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 3, 2008 - I-130 Touched

Nov 18, 2008 - I-129F Touched

Nov 20, 2008 - I-130 (for step daughter) Touched

Feb 17, 2009 - Case received by the NVC

Feb 25, 2009 - Received letter from NVC dated Feb 20th saying they had received my approved I-129F

Feb 27, 2009 - Received 2 letters from NVC dated Feb 20th - they had received both approved I-130's

Mar 6, 2009 - Medical for Ksenia & Sasha completed in Kiev. Everything is great.

Mar 9, 2009 - Called NVC and found out our K3 is in "administrative processing"

Apr 6, 2009 - OUT OF A.P. !!! File being sent to Kiev !

May 5, 2009 - K3 interview in Kiev! APPROVED !!!

July 12, 2009 - ARRIVAL IN USA !!!

Y's_habibitk Mentor

Y's_habibitk   2

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jordan
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so you're already half way through the wait. thats awesome.

I think its good, keep trying to get a sup. It will probably make you feel more at ease.

"you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun"

Timeline: 13 month long journey from filing to visa in hand

If you were lucky and got an approval and reunion with your loved one rather quickly; Please refrain from telling people who waited 6+ months just to get out of a service center to "chill out" or to "stop whining" It's insensitive,and unecessary. Once you walk a mile in their shoes you will understand and be heard.

Thanks!

Gary and Alla Grand Master

Gary and Alla   3,694

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Thanks Lisa ...

I've talked to 2 CSR's today ... both could not tell me what the difference was ... I asked to talk to a supervisor and they could not connect me to anyone available.

The last CSR I talked to said to call @ 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday when they are just opening and my chance to get a supervisor would be best ...

Finally found out the NVC received my file from California on Feb. 17th ...

Steve:

It is probably the same thing, that is why they cannot tell the difference. I am sure all will be OK. It is shame you got snagged for this after all you've been through.

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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I Miss Her   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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First we were in Administrative Processing ... I call today and now we are in Additional Processing ...

Does anyone know what the difference is? The NVC operator did not know the difference ...

I'm losing it ...

“Administrative Processing, Additional Processing and Additional Administrative Processing”, to me all these looks like two sides of same coin.

*IR-1 Visa* VSC

I-130 (IR-1):

07/22/2008: NOA1

02/17/2009: I-130 NOA2: Approved in 210 days from NOA1 date

I-129F (K-3):

08/11/2008: NOA1

02/17/2009: I-129F NOA2: Approved in 190 days from NOA1 date

<not pursuing I-129F petition further but NVC forwarded case to Consulate on 02/24/2009>

NVC Journey:

02/19/2009: NVC Received/Case number assigned for I-130

02/20/2009: DS-3032 sent by e-mail and 03/04/2009: DS-3032 sent by regular mail

02/26/2009: NVC received DS-3032 Choice of Agent selection

02/26/2009: DS-3032 accepted and AOS Bill Generated but not IV Bill

02/28/2009: AOS Bill Package received in mail

02/28/2009: Paid AOS Bill and IV Bill (as it was available) online

03/03/2009: Both AOS and IV Bill Show as Paid and Coversheet Printed

03/04/2009: Mailed I-864 and IV (DS-230) Packages

03/06/2009: I-864 and IV Packages Received by NVC and Scanned on 03/10/2009

03/13/2009: Case completed at NVC (in 17 working days from date NVC Received)

03/25/2009: Interview date assigned by NVC

US Consulate @ Mumbai, India

04/02/2009: Medical Exam (based on NVC e-mail for interview)

04/13/2009: Interview Packet Received from US Consulate

04/16/2009: Documents submitted at VFS office

[Classified]: Date of Interview

USA Journey

02/21/2009: Permanent Resident # Received (Ref: NOA2 of USCIS)

05/2009: POE

##/##/2009: Permanent Resident Card

##/##/2009: SSN

Love must be sincere............Roman 12:9

Brad and Vika Mentor

Brad and Vika   129

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Ukraine
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With an issue like that (where you aren't getting any explanations), don't be afraid to get your Representative involved. Their aid can make a quick call and (maybe) get some explanation as to the dif, and maybe an estimate on time. It could happen :whistle:

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Travelers - not tourists

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Serendipity_ Proficient

Serendipity_   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Posted (edited)
First we were in Administrative Processing ... I call today and now we are in Additional Processing ...

Does anyone know what the difference is? The NVC operator did not know the difference ...

I'm losing it ...

Steve you need to speak to someone knowledgeable at NVC...everytime I call NVC I get some new B$ :angry:

Edited by Serendipity_

*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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