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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Honduras
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I almost fell out of my chair today when I saw the NOA2 in my email. I could not be happier (unless this whole thing was over). However, it's a step in the right direction with no RFE! :) I also think this is a good sign that USCIS is getting on track. The site says 5 months but my wait was nearly 4. It was tough being patient and still is but at least it's progress. Anyway good luck to those of you still waiting to pass the first step.

Keep the faith :dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Marriage : 2009-01-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-04-06

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-27

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IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

01-03-2009 - Marriage

03-28-2009 - I-130 Sent

04-06-2009 - NOA 1 Received

07-27-2009 - I-130 Approved

08-14-2009 - NVC Received

08-20-2009 - AOS Bill

08-20-2009 - Pay AOS

08-25-2009 - Receive AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return completed DS3032

09-03-2009 - Receive IV Bill

09-03-2009 - Pay IV Bill

09-05-2009 - Sent IV Package

09-23-2009 - RFE Marriage & Birth Certificate :(

10-01-2009 - Sent corrected documents

10-15-2009 - NVC Case Complete

11-13-2009 - Received Appointment Letter

11-17-2009 - Case Left NVC

11-20-2009 - Case received by U.S. Embassy

12-21-2009 - Interview Date Re-scheduled

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Si, man! :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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I almost fell out of my chair today when I saw the NOA2 in my email. I could not be happier (unless this whole thing was over). However, it's a step in the right direction with no RFE! :) I also think this is a good sign that USCIS is getting on track. The site says 5 months but my wait was nearly 4. It was tough being patient and still is but at least it's progress. Anyway good luck to those of you still waiting to pass the first step.

Keep the faith :dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Marriage : 2009-01-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-04-06

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-27

wow great many many Congrats :thumbs: we hope our comes soon :wacko:

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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congratulations

interview date- 11/06/2009

visa approved! 11/17/2009.. pheww!!

received passport-11/20/2009

entered in US- 12/14/2009

POE- New york

welcome received- 02/01/2010

green card received- 02/08/2010

removal of condition-12/15/2011

ROC package sent to CSC- 09/21/2011

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I almost fell out of my chair today when I saw the NOA2 in my email. I could not be happier (unless this whole thing was over). However, it's a step in the right direction with no RFE! :) I also think this is a good sign that USCIS is getting on track. The site says 5 months but my wait was nearly 4. It was tough being patient and still is but at least it's progress. Anyway good luck to those of you still waiting to pass the first step.

Keep the faith :dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Marriage : 2009-01-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-04-06

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-27

hi elfuego!

wow its nice to hear that you received your noa2 already! hope mine will come soon this august coz its goin 4 months now since we received my noa1, and yeah i agree with you its very tough being patient and still, and sometimes i want to give up and it really frustrate me, but still i have to be strong and wait patiently!

Goodluck to all of us here who keeps waiting for Noa2!

I-130- sent april 2, 2009

noa1- april 9, 2009

noa2- ------------- still waiting!!! hope it will come soon without RFE!!!

zeth77

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Congrats!! I remember when we had to go protest over them taking over 90 days! It is amazing they have continued to slow over the years. I am glad you made it through :).

Pics from the 'ole days when members showed up pickets in hand:

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Hang in there... Every day is one step closer!

My responses are derived from personal experiences and from the knowledge I have gained from others over time. I do my best but on occasion I could be wrong. Be warned! I am not a lawyer, I am an Engineer!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Honduras
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I almost fell out of my chair today when I saw the NOA2 in my email. I could not be happier (unless this whole thing was over). However, it's a step in the right direction with no RFE! :) I also think this is a good sign that USCIS is getting on track. The site says 5 months but my wait was nearly 4. It was tough being patient and still is but at least it's progress. Anyway good luck to those of you still waiting to pass the first step.

Keep the faith :dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Marriage : 2009-01-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-04-06

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-27

hi elfuego!

wow its nice to hear that you received your noa2 already! hope mine will come soon this august coz its goin 4 months now since we received my noa1, and yeah i agree with you its very tough being patient and still, and sometimes i want to give up and it really frustrate me, but still i have to be strong and wait patiently!

Goodluck to all of us here who keeps waiting for Noa2!

I-130- sent april 2, 2009

noa1- april 9, 2009

noa2- ------------- still waiting!!! hope it will come soon without RFE!!!

zeth77

Well from your timeline, it looks like you should be right behind me. Thanks to all and good luck B)

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

01-03-2009 - Marriage

03-28-2009 - I-130 Sent

04-06-2009 - NOA 1 Received

07-27-2009 - I-130 Approved

08-14-2009 - NVC Received

08-20-2009 - AOS Bill

08-20-2009 - Pay AOS

08-25-2009 - Receive AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return completed DS3032

09-03-2009 - Receive IV Bill

09-03-2009 - Pay IV Bill

09-05-2009 - Sent IV Package

09-23-2009 - RFE Marriage & Birth Certificate :(

10-01-2009 - Sent corrected documents

10-15-2009 - NVC Case Complete

11-13-2009 - Received Appointment Letter

11-17-2009 - Case Left NVC

11-20-2009 - Case received by U.S. Embassy

12-21-2009 - Interview Date Re-scheduled

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline

Congrulations (F)

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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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Honduras
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I almost fell out of my chair today when I saw the NOA2 in my email. I could not be happier (unless this whole thing was over). However, it's a step in the right direction with no RFE! :) I also think this is a good sign that USCIS is getting on track. The site says 5 months but my wait was nearly 4. It was tough being patient and still is but at least it's progress. Anyway good luck to those of you still waiting to pass the first step.

Keep the faith :dance:

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

Service Center : California Service Center

Marriage : 2009-01-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-03-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-04-06

I-130 Approved : 2009-07-27

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Honduras
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Hey...me tooo :star: do you know if there is a big difference in timeframe once it reaches embassy in honduras, between the 129f and 130? We are married already...we married in Honduras. which route to go? is there a big difference in time...congrats, im very happy...for us both and pray that all the others will quickly follow....God is good

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That's pretty fast:) Congratulations! :star:

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"Our Wedding Prayer"

Lord,help us to remember when we first met,and the strong love that grew between us.

To work the love into practical things so nothing can divide us

Grant us a Love that grows stronger with each passing year.

We ask for words both kind and loving

and for hearts always ready to ask forgiveness as well as to forgive.

Guide us to overcome every challenge

and keep our dreams pure to each other always.

Dear Lord,we put our marriage into Your hands.Amen

If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them.
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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Honduras
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Hey...me tooo :star: do you know if there is a big difference in timeframe once it reaches embassy in honduras, between the 129f and 130? We are married already...we married in Honduras. which route to go? is there a big difference in time...congrats, im very happy...for us both and pray that all the others will quickly follow....God is good

I'm not sure about a timeframe difference between 129f & 130. I-130 used to take forever so the 129f was created. However, now I hear they are both processed around the same time. I guess I can understand that as they are both listed as family based visas on the US Embassy site for Honduras. Hopefully, we will all have happy endings very soon. Good Luck

:)

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

01-03-2009 - Marriage

03-28-2009 - I-130 Sent

04-06-2009 - NOA 1 Received

07-27-2009 - I-130 Approved

08-14-2009 - NVC Received

08-20-2009 - AOS Bill

08-20-2009 - Pay AOS

08-25-2009 - Receive AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return AOS Package

08-28-2009 - Return completed DS3032

09-03-2009 - Receive IV Bill

09-03-2009 - Pay IV Bill

09-05-2009 - Sent IV Package

09-23-2009 - RFE Marriage & Birth Certificate :(

10-01-2009 - Sent corrected documents

10-15-2009 - NVC Case Complete

11-13-2009 - Received Appointment Letter

11-17-2009 - Case Left NVC

11-20-2009 - Case received by U.S. Embassy

12-21-2009 - Interview Date Re-scheduled

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Egypt
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Congrats! Glad to see work is getting done at CSC, still not fast enough....but at least we see some work being done.

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