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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Agree with what Natalia said.

Call and find out whether you will be allowed inside during the interview.

Also check out the embassy reviews for your country to see if the presence of the USC is recommended.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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Sachi your interview is one day before me! We can freak out together! lol

I'm already so nervous!!!

CR-1 Journey - California Service Center

I-130 timeline:
I-130 NOA1 - 05th Nov, 2009
I-130 NOA2 - 10th February, 2010 Yay!!!!
"Your I-130 was approved in 97 days from your NOA1 date."


NVC Journey:
02-16-2010: NVC Case # Assigned
03-31-2010: Case Complete!!
04-12-2010: Interview date assigned by NVC.
05-11-2010: Medical appointment in Rio

05-13-2010: Interview in Rio - APPROVED!!!

06-02-2010: POE in Washington DC - Finally home!

July 30, 2010 - Received the Green Card after receiving 4 welcome letters! USCIS see ya later!

2 YEARS LATER......

03-02-2012: Elegible to lift conditions
06-02-2012: Temporary GC expires

12-20-2012: Permanent GC received

6 MONTHS LATER......

06/03/2013: n400 Filled

10/22/2013: Citizenship test and oath ceremony

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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3) I called them. Took a while to get through. They specified a list of things to bring. What they do, is they help you sort your papers, send some of it onward to the Consulate so the CO has some time before the interview to review the files. Ask Amit to CALL them or turn up directly there. They will put a sticker on his passport and give you a receipt that must be taken to the Embassy on the day of the interview.

IF you don't mind, please share what they told you to bring & what exactly do we turn into VFS? You will turn it in 7 days before or?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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Tatyana--I will have to submit it 15 days prior to the interview since I'm going from Calcutta. I think it's 3 days prior to the interview for local residents but I could be mistaken.

This is what they asked me to bring:

--DS 230 Part I and II

--Medical

--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

--Photocopy of Birth Certificate

--Photocopy of both PCCs.

--Original Passport

--Photocopy of EVERY page in the passport.

--Rs. 387 for courier DHL fees.

--Interview Letter from NVC

--2 US visa size pictures.

I will also be submitting a new I-864 at this time.

Hope this helps! :thumbs:

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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Tatyana--I will have to submit it 15 days prior to the interview since I'm going from Calcutta. I think it's 3 days prior to the interview for local residents but I could be mistaken.

This is what they asked me to bring:

--DS 230 Part I and II

--Medical

--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

--Photocopy of Birth Certificate

--Photocopy of both PCCs.

--Original Passport

--Photocopy of EVERY page in the passport.

--Rs. 387 for courier DHL fees.

--Interview Letter from NVC

--2 US visa size pictures.

I will also be submitting a new I-864 at this time.

Hope this helps! :thumbs:

Yes it does. Thank you! I will email this list to hubby now.

Sachinky, to interview all he brings is his receipt for the VFS fee, Interview letter, Passport pictures & evidence?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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Nat--UGH, I'm pi$$ing my pants as I type.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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Passport, appointment letter, VFS receipt and evidence. YES! :thumbs:

If VFS tries to open your medical do NOT let them. Carry it to the interview if need be.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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So I found a ticket for hubby from JFK to Seattle & its only $197.50 & I want to get it so bad! I think prices will go up but because I don't know the date when he will get his visa makes it hard. I called Delta & they said if I wore to have to move it up couple of days ahead or vise versa it would cost $150 plus the difference in ticket price :wacko:

What do to?! To wait till the weekend and be on the safe side tickets are too expensive on the weekends. Hmmmm

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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Passport, appointment letter, VFS receipt and evidence. YES! :thumbs:

If VFS tries to open your medical do NOT let them. Carry it to the interview if need be.

Thank you! What would I do w/out your help :huh:

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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May 2010 Interviewees:

(05/03/2010) Myra

(05/04/2010) Tharnsur

(05/04/2010) Vivekjay

(05/04/2010) pogingmasunurin

(05/05/2010) Atsleumas

(05/06/2010) KulayBlue

(05/07/2010) Mr&Mrs Wrest

(05/11/2010) Dawn654

(05/11/2010) Yohino

(05/11/2010) Jessicarien

(05/11/2010) HongKong2LA

(05/12/2010) Sachinky

(05/12/2010) Jaxson

(05/12/2010) M2A

(05/18/2010) WaitingforHubby

(05/18/0/2010) Life2live

(05/20/2010) Malka e Alia

(05/24/2010) Dipesh

(05/24/2010) Muna and Madan

(05/24/2010) Kirthiraj

(05/25/2010) TatyanaR

(05/26/2010) Keysersoze

(05/27/2010) Amit-N-Melody

(05/28/2010) PKG2010

Good luck, folks! :thumbs:

Thanks! Same to you as well!

Wedding: 2008-12-15 in Lahore Pakistan

NOA2 (approval) 2009-08-31 (after waiting 3 months)

NVC Case # Assigned 2009-09-14

AOS package sent: 2010-03-22(after 6 months of AOS bill paid)

Login Failure: 2010-04-05 at 10:50 pm YAY!!!!!!!!

Case Complete @NVC (per AVR): 2010-04-06 at 3:00 am

Medical in Lahore: 2010-05-05, got the reports back on 2010-05-07

Interview Day: 2010-05-20 APPROVED! NO AP! <<True Miracle>>

Received Passport with Visa Stamp: 2010-05-22

POE: Houston, Texas on 2010-06-07, home by 11pm!>>>Cleared and finally home!

Received SSN: 2010-06-16

Greencard Received: 2010-07-15

Removal of Conditions:

NOA1: 2012-03-21

Biometrics: 2012-05-02

Approval 10 yrs Greencard: 2012-10-04

Greencard Received: 2012-10-??

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Everybody! Remember to carry another form of PHOTO ID besides your passport to the interview in India.

You will need the other one to collect your passport in the evening from VFS.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Sweden
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Thank God I´m visiting hubby or I would be seriously freaking out right now!

And Thank God to VJ and you my friends, otherwise I woulnd´t even have made it this far without having a breakdown! Not long to go now people!!!

April 2007 : Met
07/28/07 : Officialy dating
06/07/09 : Engaged
09/04/09 : Married

10/06/09 : I-130 Sent
10/15/09 : NOA1
01/11/10 : Expedite Request Sent Through Congressman
01/14/10 : NOA2

01/22/10 : Got NVC casenumber
03/16/10 : Case Complete

05/04/10 : Medical
05/11/10 : Interview - APPROVED!!
05/14/10 : Passport w/ Visa recieved

05/29/10 : POE JFK
06/25/10 : Apply for SSN
06/29/10 : Received Welcome Letter
07/01/10 : Recieved SSN (33 days after POE)
07/07/10 : Greencard production ordered
07/13/10 : Second Welcome Letter recieved
07/15/10 : Green Card recieved (47 days after POE)

04/02/12 : ROC NOA1
05/24/12 : ROC Biometrics
12/19/12 : ROC Approval
12/24/12 : New GC recieved

3/18/16 : N-400 Application sent
3/25/16 : Text/Email confirmation NOA
4/22/16 : Biometrics Appt

6/24/16 : NOA date for Interview

7/28/2016: Interview

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Some important links with instructions for Chennai applicants.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/supplements/MDR-SUP-ENGL-0001-0903.pdf (Info for Chennai applicants)

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/vfs2.html#Courier (VFS details)

http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/immigrantstous/medical-exam.html (Medical instructions)

02-09-2007 : Marriage

I-130 Stage (Filed while I was on Green card)

California Service Center

06-11-2007 : I-130 Sent

08-04-2009 : I-130 Approved

NVC Stage

09-04-2009 : NVC Received

09-08-2009 : NVC case# assigned (Waiting game begins to Upgrade my case to IR-1)

01-22-2010 : Became U.S. citizen (Sent request to upgrade petition from F2A to IR-1 catagory)

02-17-2010 : Case finally upgraded to IR-1

03-20-2010 : Case complete

04-12-2010 : Receiced interview notice.

Chennai Consulate Stage

05-01-2010: Medical

05-04-2010: Interview Approved!!!!!!

05-21-2010: POE at San Francisco

06-21-2010: Received GC in mail

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May 21st @8:30am Manila Embassy for both parents...just checking in guys :thumbs:

USCIS

09/24/2009: I-30 sent for both parents via USPS EXPRESS

09/28/2009: I-130 RCVD BY USCIS

02/18/2010: Approved

NVC

02/26/2010: Got case #s from NVC via operator

03/05/2010: Registered email addresses & sent DS-3032 via email

03/06/2010: Rcvd DS-3032 confirmation

03/09/2010: Rcvd AOS & IV Fee Bill via email

03/10/2010: Paid AOS Fee Bill online

03/11/2010: AOS Fee Bill shows PAID

03/12/2010: Paid IV Fee Bill online

03/15/2010: IV Fee Bill shows PAID & Sent I-864 via ExpressMail

03/16/2010: Sent DS-230 via ExpressMail

03/17/2010: NVC rcvd I-864

03/18/2010: NVC rcvd DS-230

03/22/2010: NVC has I-864 & DS-230 on file per AVR

03/30/2010: Sign in failed!

03/31/2010: Case Completed per AVR

04/13/2010: Got interview date via NVC operator & Rcvd appointment letter via email

04/19/2010: Case forwarded to USEM Manila per AVR

04/22/2010: Case rcvd by embassy

05/21/2010: Interview - USEM Manila@8:30am MOVED UP TO MAY 4TH@7AM!!!<--APPROVED!

05/18/2010: Visa in hand(delivered by Air21@8:05am)

05/19/2010: Obtained CFO stickers w/o apperance or seminar

05/22/2010: POE Honolulu, Hawaii =)

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May 21st @8:30am Manila Embassy for both parents...just checking in guys :thumbs:

:dance::dance::thumbs:

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Mumbai, India

04.20.09: Marriage

05.02.09: Hubby left to India :(

08.21.09: Our pride & joy was born (a girl)

09.22.09: I-130 Sent

10.05.09: I-130 NOA1

02.22.10: Touched :)

02.23.10: Touched :)

02.27.10: I-130 NOA2 :)))))))))))))))

03.02.10: Called & got my case # & confirmed email address

03.02.10: Paid AOS/IV bills Online

03.04.10: AOS shows paid

03.08.10: IV shows paid

03.15.10: AOS & DS230 packages sent to NVC

03.17.10: AOS & DS230 packages delivered @ 11:05am

03.22.10: Packages received according to AVR

03.30.10: RFE per AVR - J1 Visa Waiver

03.31.10: Overnighted the waiver to NVC

04.01.10: RFE delivered @ 9:14am signed by J. Desmond

04.05.10: I SIF!!!!!!!! GOD IS GOOD & FULL OF MIRACLES!!!!!

04.06.10: Case Completed per AVR

05.25.10: Hubby's interview @ 7:30am. Thank you LORD!!!!

05.25.10: Visa approved & picket up @ VFS - THANK YOU GOD!

05.27.10: Hubby's home sweet home

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